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Ripe – The Wanaka Wine and Food Festival returns to the shores of Lake Wanaka on Saturday March 21, 2026

The event will be held at Glendhu Station, located within a 10 minute drive of Wanaka township and a stone’s throw away from one of New Zealand’s most beautiful campgrounds, Glendhu Bay Motor Camp. Attendees will get to enjoy the exceptional panoramic lake and mountain views of the majestic bay area while enjoying some premium wine and food supplied by Central Otago’s best producers.

FAQ

General Info

Gates open at 11am

Music ends at 5:30pm

Gates close at 6pm

The event is 100% CASHFREE, make sure you bring a credit/debit card for any purchases, all terminals will have paywave capability

If there is an extreme weather event then the event will be cancelled. Note the word “extreme”! We will keep on singing in light rain.

Yes, Children 12 and under are free. Don’t expect any entertainment for kids. Only bring them if you can’t find a babysitter.

Note the VIP area is R18 only

No, other than registered guide dogs

Sorry no, we are a smokefree event

Yes we have a specific disabled car park and entry gate. We also have disabled access toilets, please see map

What Can I Bring?

  • 'Ripe' Branded festival cup - recieve drink discount if you do!
  • Empty reusable water bottles (these can be refilled once inside the venue)
  • Camping Chairs
  • Picnic Blankets
  • Umbrellas under 1.5m diameter
  • Special foods for dietary requirements
  • Food intended for babies and infants
  • Items that may interfere with the enjoyment, comfort or safety of other persons or security at the Venue
  • Signs, flags & banners of any kind
  • Food other than for babies and infants
  • Gazebo
  • Umbrellas larger than 1.5m diameter
  • Professional Cameras
  • Illicit drugs
  • Alcohol
  • Any drink containers with liquid (Must be empty)
  • Chilly Bins
  • Portable Table

Travel To Ripe

As responsible hosts we want ot make sure everyone has a great time and gets home safely. If you are not staying at the Campground across the road, we recommend taking the handy bus service or carpooling with a designated sober driver. 

cruise

NEW TO 2026 – ARRIVE IN STYLE BY LUXURY CRUIS

45 Minute cruise to Ripe festival on the famous “Dual Image” Includes welcome glass of bubbles, snacks and service with a smile. 

Arrive at Glendhu boat ramp and be shuttled across the road to enjoy express entrance to the festival. 

Make your way home when you are ready by jumping on the return trip by bus (included)

Only 2 sailings available so get in quick as these are limited and very exclusive seats. Just add to cart when purchasing your Ripe ticket

BUY TICKETS

BUS

WANAKA

Hawea and Albert Town friends we hear you! Bus services available from Wanaka, Hawea and Cromwell through this link. All transport tickets are organised directly through Yello Bus Wanaka

CHECK OUT WANAKA BUS OPTIONS HERE

QUEENSTOWN AND ALEXANDRA

Come from far and wide! We are currently working on buses to bring you in and drop you home so more can join in the fun and not worry about transport!

ALEXANDRA AND QUEENSTOWN BOOKING LINK AVAILABLE SOON

CAR

If you have a friendly designated sober driver then it is just a 10 minute drive from downtown Wanaka. Plenty of on-site parking is available.

Disabled access parking available, information will be sent to ticket holders pre-event

 

Glamping

Glamping with Pitched is more than just a place to stay. It’s a full Ripe Festival experience. Disconnect from the everyday and reconnect with nature in one of New Zealand’s most stunning locations. Our beautifully styled, pre-pitched tents offer elevated comfort just minutes from the festival grounds. You’ll be close enough to soak up the vibrant energy, yet secluded enough to relax, with views over Lake Wānaka. Let the Pitched team handle your accommodation so you can simply arrive, unwind, and enjoy a weekend of fine wine, great food, and unforgettable memories.

GO TO PITHCED WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE

Glendhu bay campground

One of NZ’s premium campgrounds located directly across the road from the Wine Festival…how could you say no! The amazing campground staff have set aside a whole heap of site just for Ripe Attendees. Rumour has it, some of our food vendors will be taking their food trucks across to provide dinner by the lake….dreamy!

BOOK GLENDHU CAMPGROUND HERE

BRING YOUR bike

Located a stones throw in the opposite direction to the campground is Glendhu Bike Park. A new mecca for mountain bikers, you have to ride it to understand how epic it is. With Velo cafe at the bottom of the bike park also being Ripe – The Wanaka Wine and Food festival vendors, it would be rude not to give it a go!

CHECK OUT BIKE GLENDHU

sustainability

Ripe strives to lead the way in modelling Zero-Waste, Single Use free Events

  • Re-usable cups for every attendee to take home
  • Ripe Events have purchased 5000 plates and 5000 sets of stainless steel cutlery for events to use
  • Compulsory for any food vendor to use the re-usable plates
  • Coffees to be served in re-usable cups
  • Only recyclable items provided at event
  • All food waste into separate bins - taken direct to worm farm located onsite at Glendhu Station
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