Rhythm and Alps Festival (4 Days, Summer 2026)
Rhythm and Alps Festival (4 Days, Summer 2026)
4 Days Starting and ending in Queenstown (Nz)
Visiting: Queenstown, Wanaka
Tour 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
Itinerary
Day 1: Queenstown To Wanaka
Location: Queenstown, Wanaka
Accommodation: Rhythm & Alps Festival VIP Premium Camping
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome New Year's revellers to the adventure capital of the world, and boy are you in a for a treat. 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! The next two days are full of incredible line-ups, spectacular stage designs and all the festival LOLs. But don't wait 'til the festival starts to feel like a celeb, because your VIP treatment begins tonight! We hope you've worked up an appetite with all that travelling today, because this evening you'll feast out on a kiwi BBQ at the iconic Cardrona Hotel and get treated to a special showcase performance from one of the festival artists. You can now pick up your jaw from the floor...
Day 2: Wanaka
Location: Wanaka
Accommodation: Rhythm & Alps Festival VIP Premium Camping
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up and get stuck into your included breakfast. Then head out and watch some of best bands and DJ's at new Zealand's finest music festival. Party the night away in spectacular fashion, but remember to save a little energy for the big night ahead tomorrow.
Day 3: Wanaka
Location: Wanaka
Accommodation: Rhythm & Alps Festival VIP Premium Camping
Meals Included: 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.
Day 4: Wanaka To Queenstown
Location: Wanaka, Queenstown
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!
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Contiki allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform contiki, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Contiki requires a minimum deposit of 200 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of contiki charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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