Rhythm and Alps Festival (7 Days, Summer 2025)

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  • Dates

Spend a week on the south island, soaking up the stunning scenery and getting the chance to experience amazing adventure activities in Queenstown - and of course, your music fix will be sorted! With an included 2 day festival pass and VIP perks, topped with a bit of glamping, this will be one trip you'll never forget.

Highlights
  • Experience the pre-Rhythm and Alps Event in Queenstown with VIP passes.
  • Enjoy the Rhythm and Alps Festival in the captivating Cardrona Valley, Wanaka.
  • Celebrate New Year's Eve with fireworks at the Rhythm and Alps Festival.
  • Explore Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world, with activities like skydiving and bungy jumping.
  • Dine at Skyline, the highest restaurant in Queenstown, with stunning views.
  • Enjoy free days in Queenstown to explore vineyards or relax with a big breakfast at Lucy's.
Dining Summary
  • 1 Dinner (D)
  • 5 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
  • Tahuna (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!
Optional Activities
Optional activities such as skydiving, bungy jumping, and zip-lining in Queenstown are not included.
Lunches and Additional Dinners
Lunches and additional dinners beyond the included meals are not covered.
Transport to and from the Festival
Transport to and from the Rhythm and Alps Festival is not included.
Destinations
  • Australasia
  • New Zealand
Tour Types
  • Festival & Special Events
  • Camping
  • Adventure Tours
  • Music
  • Adrenaline Sports
  • Special Events

Location: Queenstown

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.<br/>

Accommodation: Rhythm & Alps Festival VIP Premium Camping

Accommodation Name: Lylo (or similar)

Meals: Dinner

Location: Cardrona Valley

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!<br/>

Accommodation: Rhythm & Alps Festival VIP Premium Camping

Accommodation Name: Rhythm & Alps Festival VIP Premium Camping

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Wānaka

Oh hello the best day<br/>ight 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.<br/>

Accommodation: Rhythm & Alps Festival VIP Premium Camping

Accommodation Name: Rhythm & Alps Festival VIP Premium Camping

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Queenstown

Festival fun might have come to an end, but your NZ adventure certainly hasn't. We'll make our way back to the adventure capital of the world - Queenstown - and what better day than New Year's Day to start ticking off some serious bucket list items. Skydive? Bungy jump? Zip-lining? There ain't nothing you can't do in Queenstown, and our Free Time Add Ons will have you screaming with excitement every second of the day. Tonight you can choose to jump on a gondola and wine & dine atop of the highest restaurant in Queenstown, Skyline. What a way to start our time here!

Accommodation: Lylo (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Lylo (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Queenstown

Two free days to do as you please, and the opportunities are endless. Skydiving, bungy, vineyards...just make sure you see out your last days with a bang. Feel free to take time out from all the high energy activities and replace some of those calories you burned with a big breakfast on us, whether you’re in the mood for a Fergburger or want to visit the local bakery. Then we'll finish things in style, with an included final night dinner, where we can swap stories of our adventures and start planning the next one. We'll be wining dining at one of Queenstown's best spots – mind-boggling views on the house.

Accommodation: Lylo (or similar)

Accommodation Name: Lylo (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Queenstown

Our trip ends after breakfast - sob. Who's up for the same time next year? We're game if you are.<br/>

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • VIP Passes for Pre-Rhythm and Alps Event
    -Enjoy VIP access to the pre-Rhythm and Alps event in Queenstown.
  • Rhythm and Alps Festival VIP Premium Camping
    -Stay in VIP Premium Camping at the Rhythm and Alps Festival.
  • 1 Dinner
    -One dinner is included during the tour.
  • 5 Breakfasts
    -Five breakfasts are included during the tour.
  • Final Night Dinner
    -Enjoy a final night dinner at one of Queenstown's best spots with mind-boggling views.

Not Included
  • Optional Activities
    -Optional activities such as skydiving, bungy jumping, and zip-lining in Queenstown are not included.
  • Lunches and Additional Dinners
    -Lunches and additional dinners beyond the included meals are not covered.
  • Transport to and from the Festival
    -Transport to and from the Rhythm and Alps Festival is not included.
Yes, the tour includes one dinner and five breakfasts. Additionally, there is a final night dinner at one of Queenstown's best spots.
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.
Transportation to and from the Rhythm and Alps Festival is not included in the tour package.
In Queenstown, you can engage in activities such as skydiving, bungy jumping, and zip-lining. There are also opportunities to explore vineyards or enjoy a big breakfast at Lucy's.
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On New Year's Eve, you will experience the main event at the Rhythm and Alps Festival, which includes a spectacular fireworks display as the clock strikes midnight.
During the Rhythm and Alps Festival, you will stay in VIP Premium Camping, providing an ultimate festival vibe experience.
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.

Dates Price Availability
29-Dec-2025
for 0 Nights
Multi-share (Mixed sex) £870.00

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This tour is operated by Contiki

6 days from £870 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:Queenstown (Nz)
Finish:Queenstown (Nz)
Suitable for: 18-35
Physical rating:Low
Diets:Vegetarians
Tour operated in: English
Tour Reference: RNYM25
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