Have you got your New Year’s Eve sorted? We’ve picked out the hottest places for you to be when it comes time to bring in the New Year. With a mix of festivals, concerts, events and parties you’ll have no excuse not to party like it’s 2009!
Rhythm and Vines A three day extravaganza from December 29 through to January 1 at the beautiful Waiohika Estate in Gisbourne, Rhythm and Vines is a kiwi summer festival experience like no other. Featuring the best of up-and-coming and established artists, both local and international, performing over four stages in natural amphitheatres set all throughout the vineyard. Not to mention an amazing fireworks display, 20,000 other festival-goers and a 24/7 party atmosphere to boot! For more info check out www.rhythmandvines.com
Highlife Entertainment New Year's Experience
The ever famous highlife party have set themselves up in the beauty countryside and winery district of Matakana. With multiple themed areas to explore and over six stages of sound including the new "live music arena", Highlife Entertainment has confirmed some of the best talent from local crews and around the globe. This event prides itself on it surprises, which they ensure will make your experience that much more spontaneous. For more info check out www.highlifeentertainment.co.nz.
Phat 08
For those of us in the South Island, Phat09 will run from December 30 until the January 2 over two stages including the very best of live and produced NZ and international breakbeat, dub, drum n bass, reggae, dubstep and hip hop. The festival is located in Inangahua on the West Coast between Murchison, Reefton and Westport. The site is in a valley surrounded by gorgeous native rainforest. Inangahua is a three hour drive west of Christchurch, one hours drive east of Westport, two hours drive south of Nelson or three hours drive south of Picton. For more info check out www.phatclub.co.nz.
Destination:2009 After three sold out New Year’s Eve events in the row the Innovation team is proud to present Destination:2009, featuring 12 hours of non-stop music! On December 31, 4:20 and Rising Sun on Auckland's K Roadwill be fully transformed with cutting edge sound and lighting technology, ensuring an unforgettable, mind-blowing, next generation clubbing experience! Boasting multi laser systems, stunning production and live visuals this event is not to be missed! Check out www.destination2009.co.nz.
Rhythm and Beats nzgirls in the capital city on New Year’s should check out the Rhythm and Beats party in Civic Square. Part of the Meridian Energy Summer City Festival, the Rhythm and Beats concert will see over 8,000 people dancing and grooving with some of the Wellington’s most vibrant bands, dance groups and visual artists. Rhythm and Beats is a family friendly event and best of all, it’s free! For more info click here.
Canaan Downs Festival Located in Nelson, the Canaan Downs festival can be found at the legendary location of Canaan Downs on Takaka Hill. Many people bring together the energy and goodness of Aotearoa to celebrate New Years in the most enduring festival destination which marks the 12th anniversary of New Years events at this site. Surrounded by native bush, lime stone rocks and rolling grass lands at the top of the island; just amazing! Canaan Downs festival gives you the opportunity to see the most unique and exciting collection of artists that New Zealand has to offer. For more info check out www.canaandowns.com.
Rhythm and Vines
Highlife Entertainment New Year's Experience
Phat 08
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