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Festivals
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Honouring the Driving Forces of Our Emergency Services
To 31 August, Invercargill
Look back in time and get up close and personal with our display of emergency services vehicles, the earliest being from the 1920s. Bill Richardson Transport World. Book at local campgrounds. transportworld.co.nz
Matariki Pēwhairangi Festival 2024
Fri 21 Jun–14 Jul
Matariki Pēwhairangi Festival is back for the 4th year to mark Puanga Matariki in the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Explore a programme of workshops, beautiful waiata, inspiring talks, feasts, star-gazing and family fun! Includes Waitangi Treaty Grounds open day, a film festival, and a dawn cruise. Book at local campgrounds. matarikinz.com
Fire & Ice Hot Air Balloon Glow and Laser Festival
Sat 22 June, Methven
Hot air Balloonists from all over Aotearoa will perform a tethered Hot Air Balloon Glow Show, with lasers light, coordinated by music. ckw.nz/methven
Greytown Festival of Christmas 2024
Sat 29 Jun–27 Jul
A month long programme of spectacular lights, workshops, events, activities, night markets, parties, festive food, mulled wine and gin. Join the All Points Camping event, or stay at a local camp. greytownvillage.com
Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupō Winter Festival 2024
A range of free and ticketed events including live music, theatre, comedy, and so much more over the July school holidays. Activities and events for kids and adults alike. Book at local campgrounds. taupowinterfestival.co.nz
Winter Deco 2024
Fri 19–21 July, Napier
A winter celebration buzzing with vintage cars, swinging jazz bars, and the heritage trail of light in Art Deco Napier. Book at local campgrounds. artdecofestival.co.nz
Nelson Motorhome, Caravan & Outdoor Show
Sat 9–10 Nov 2024
Tahuna Beach Kiwi Holiday Park, NelsonBook your site at the holiday park.
Rhythm & Alps 2023
Mon 30 Dec–1Jan, Wanaka
A three-day music festival held in the picturesque Cardrona Valley between Queenstown and Wanaka. It’s a community, and a celebration of life, music, and camaraderie. Onsite camping. rhythmandalps.co.nz
Campfest 2025
Fri 21–23 Feb Bulls Domain, Rangitikei, NI
8 Winter 2024
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