Your itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Queenstown
Meet your Trip Manager and fellow travellers in Queenstown, then enjoy an included dinner at a local restaurant before heading out to experience the nightlife.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Day 2: Queenstown to Rhythm & Alps via Wānaka
After an included breakfast, travel toward Rhythm and Alps Festival, stopping for lunch in Wānaka. Continue to the festival in Cardrona Valley for bands, DJs and an evening of music.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Day 3
Day 3: Rhythm & Alps
Spend the day moving between festival stages and enjoying festival food. At midnight, watch the New Year fireworks.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4
Day 4: Rhythm & Alps to Queenstown
After breakfast, travel back toward Queenstown, stopping at Kawarau Bungy Bridge for the opportunity to bungy jump. The trip ends on arrival in Queenstown.
Meals: Breakfast
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Dining Summary
- 1 Dinner (D)
- 2 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
- Wanaka: That’s right, we’ve got it all sorted for you so you can enjoy those jams without a care in the world.
- Wanaka: Yup, we’re treating you like the A-list legend you really are.
- Wanaka: Crash in Contiki’s VIP Premium Camps – think pre-pitched tents, chill zones, and festival vibes turned up to 11.
- Wanaka: Hang out with your crew & get in the groove as you enjoy VIP access to the best music with the best backdrop here in New Zealand!
Kawarau Bridge Bungy Jump
Feel the rush at the Kawarau Bungy Bridge, the birthplace of commercial bungy. Step to the edge and take the 43-metre plunge toward the turquoise Kawarau River, flanked by schist cliffs and alpine tussock.
Operated by AJ Hackett Bungy, this is the world home of the bungy where daring leaps became a global rite of passage. Choose solo or tandem, count down with the crew, and embrace the adrenaline surge. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Rhythm & Alps Festival Pass with VIP Access
Experience New Zealand’s alpine festival scene with your included pass to Rhythm & Alps in the Cardrona Valley. Drift between immersive stages, catch world-class bands and DJs, and dance beneath big skies while mountain silhouettes frame the dance floors.
On New Year’s Eve, ring in the New Year with your crew and watch the sky ignite with fireworks above the ranges. Fuel up at curated food stalls, wander artful light installations, and feel the collective pulse of Aotearoa’s summer celebration.
VIP Premium Festival Camping — Cardrona Valley
Settle into VIP Premium Camps at the festival, with pre-pitched tents ready on arrival and relaxed chill zones to regroup between sets. Unpack once and keep your dancing shoes within easy reach for sunset sets and late-night encores.
Wake to crisp alpine air and trade stories with festival-goers before gazing up at the Southern Alps night sky. Ease into each day, soak in the festival atmosphere, and stride back to the music with renewed energy from your perfectly placed base.
Queenstown Welcome Dinner & Nightlife Kickoff
Kick-start your stay with an included dinner at a local favourite where you’ll meet your Trip Manager and travel crew. Swap intros over fresh Kiwi flavours and plan the nights ahead in New Zealand’s adventure capital.
Venture into the Queenstown nightlife on a hosted stroll past buzzing lanes, from Shotover Street to the lakeside bars of Steamer Wharf. Expect lively beats and a friendly crowd as you find your rhythm for the festival days to come.
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