Rhythm & Alps Festival
Experience Overview
Want to spend New Year in NZ's adventure capital, with VIP perks? Look no further, Queenstown is calling with this 4-day trip for a New Year to remember. With a pass to one of the country's most epic festivals, plus a bit of glamping, you'll ring in the New Year in style.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 1 Dinner (D)
- 2 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
- Tāhuna (Queenstown): Get preppin' for the festival with the pre-Rhythm and Alps Event in Queenstown. And yep, we'll get you VIP passes!
- 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: 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!
Trip Details
Product Code: 17154
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+, Luxury
Tour Operator:
Contiki (CA)
Supplier Code: 225.446A
Starts: Queenstown (Nz), New Zealand
Finishes: Queenstown (Nz), New Zealand
Duration: 4 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $940 ($235 /day)
Itinerary
Welcome to the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown (Tāhuna)! The next few days are all about keeping your dancing feet happy and your adrenaline levels fully topped up. You ready? Good, because tonight you'll be meeting up with your Trip Manager and fellow NYE party heads! This evening you'll head out for an included dinner at a local spot. Then, we're off to a pre-Rhythm & Alps event with VIP access for your Contiki fam.
Accommodation: Lylo (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Wake up and get stuck into your included breakfast. Today, you'll head to the Rhythm and Alps Festival but not before stopping for lunch in Wānaka.Welcome to Rhythm and Alps, AKA New Zealand's finest music festival situated in the oh-so-captivating Cardrona Valley (not far from Wānaka). Get ready to witness some of the best bands and DJs in the world, and party the night away in spectacular fashion. Just remember to save a little energy for the big night ahead tomorrow!
Accommodation: Rhythm & Alps Festival VIP Premium Camping
Meals: Breakfast
Oh hello the best day/night of the year. Today you'll be kept busy running between stages, munching down tasty festival food and generally rolling around loving life. And then tonight, the main event - as the clock strikes 12, watch the sky come alive with fireworks, and feel pretty chuffed that you're sharing this moment with all new pals.
Accommodation: Rhythm & Alps Festival VIP Premium Camping
Meals: Breakfast
Our festival fun has come to an end, and after a hearty breakfast it's time to head back to Queenstown. But not before our stop at legendary Kawarau Bungy Bridge. Get your morning adrenaline hit with a heart pounding jump at the world home of the bungy. Our trip ends on arrival back in the adventure capital of the world - Queenstown. We'll say our sad goodbyes, but this city is now your oyster for the rest of the day. Happy New Year!
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Tour Operator
Contiki (CA)
Contiki is a New Zealand-based tour company that caters to 18 to 35-year-olds, offering over 350 different tours in over 75 countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.[1] It is a subsidiary of The Travel Corporation. Its tours historically had a reputation for partying;[2][3] however, it also operates wellness trips culturally immersive experiences that focus less on alcohol, which are more popular with Generation Z.[4] The company owns lodging facilities in Europe, including the Chateau De Cruix, a 16th century castle in the Beaujolais wine region, and the Gasthof Schoneck in the Austrian Tyrol. The name "Contiki" comes from the portmanteau 'Con' from the word 'Continent' and 'Tiki'; from the Māori referring to the first man, often symbolised as a pendant known as hei-tiki. It can also be attributed to the New Zealand slang 'Tiki-tour' describing taking a longer route to a destination in order to explore.[5]
In Business Since 1931
Reviews
Anonymous - Traveled, March 2025
Great tour guide. Was great, though I think the first night should have been orientation/getting to know the group rather than the festival.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/31/2025
Sophie Walker - Traveled, May 2025
This was a trip of a lifetime!! If you're thinking about doing it, DO IT! You wont regret it. Everything was so well organised & the group were awesome, made some friends for life. I had an absolute blast. 10 out of 10 would do again!! This was a trip of a lifetime!! If you're thinking about doing it, DO IT! You wont regret it. Everything was so well organised & the group were awesome, made some friends for life. I had an absolute blast. 10 out of 10 would do again!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2025
Samuel Cariss - Traveled, May 2025
Tour guide was unreal and made the trip real smooth. Lot of fun with plenty of optionals.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/26/2025
Jayde Rait - Traveled, April 2025
When we were booking the trip Charly made it so easy for us. She helped us set up a zip pay account so we could pay for the trip. The whole process was so easy and she answered any questions I had straight away. This was the trip of a lifetime. I couldn't have asked for a better way to bring in the new year. From start to finish Josh had everything so organised and ran the trip so professionally. We were provided with so many activity options or we could just chill out if we wanted to. I have never been on such an amazing holiday before and it is all thanks to contiki.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/20/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2025
Amazing guide and optional activities. The main tour is also a blast. Amazing guide who knows his stuff. Friendly and approachable. Great event.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2025
Best tour guide, had so much fun!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2025
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2025
Loved every min of the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2025
Olivia Matthews - Traveled, March 2025
Everything was perfectly organised, couldn't have asked for a better trip. The best tour I think you could do if you love partying and having a good time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/18/2025
Riley Fraser - Traveled, May 2025
Service was brilliant! Josh our TM was an absolute lengend during the whole trip. From RnA to Queenstown, bro took care of everything. Needed something answered, flick him a text and instant response. And everyone was open, friendly and just easy to get along with. No hassel, peace of mind, worth every cent! #bingbong #Chur Bro. I personally thought it was sooo sick!! The vibes of RnA are always bangin!! The only concern I had was, when glamping, there was no security so anyone could come in regardless of wristbands, and go through your tents, which actually happened to our boi, Josh, who went to his tent and found some generally a safe atmosphere.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/02/2025
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