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Wānaka, New Zealand

Rhythm and Alps

South Island's biggest NYE party — dance into the new year in an alpine valley.
Drum & BassHouse / Tech HouseDubstep / BassMainstage / Big RoomCamping festivalMedium

📅 When & how long

  • Typical timing: Annually 30–31 Dec (New Year's Eve); 2026 dates confirmed on official site (Dec) · ~2 days

💸 What it costs

  • GA tickets: $160–200 (estimate — verify before buying)
  • Budget all-in (ticket + travel + stay) depends on where you start — the FestDNA quiz calculates it from your home city.

🌡️ Weather reality

  • Typical window: Dec — Annually 30–31 Dec (New Year's Eve); 2026 dates confirmed on official site
  • Mountain weather: snow underfoot, strong sun above — goggles and SPF are both mandatory
  • Sub-freezing nights. Thermal layers under everything

🎒 Pack smart

  • Tent with real stakes + sleeping pad (the ground always wins otherwise)
  • Headlamp or clip light for the campsite at 4am
  • Camp shoes you can sacrifice + warm sleep layer
  • Trash bags — pack it in, pack it out
Bag size, hydration-pack and prohibited-item policies for Rhythm and Alps haven't been verified by us yet — check the official site before you pack. We never guess the rules.
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