See everything you need to know about bus services for Rhythm and Vines.
Ticketed bus services are available for all attendees running to and from the festival. 3 Day and Single Day bus passes are available. Hotel and Motel package holders automatically have bus passes included in their packages.
You can buy your bus pass either online, through Gisborne iSite (from December 26) or when you arrive onsite (during the festival).
R&V strongly encourages you to purchase your ticket online to save time waiting in lines when you arrive at the festival. If you haven’t purchased your ticket, you can still catch the bus but will be required to line up and purchase your bus ticket at the drop-off zone.
Online Ticket Prices
- 3 Day Bus Pass - $52.50 +bf
- Single Day Bus Pass - $30.00 +bf
Please note box office tickets are more expensive, so buy online and save.
Ticketed Bus Service Times
- Dec 29 - 1:30 pm - 2:00 am
- Dec 30 - 1:30 pm - 2:00 am
- Dec 31 - 1:30 pm - 6:00 am
Ticketed Bus Service Pick Up Locations
There will be six pick-up points taking passengers to the festival:
- Gisborne City (Fitzherbert Street)
- Gisborne City (i-Site)
- Wainui (Okitu Store)
- Kaiti School
- Gisborne Girls High School
- Lytton West Shops
Ticketed Bus Service Drop Off Locations
There are three separate unloading locations for patrons leaving R&V
- Wainui (Okitu Store)
- City (Fitzherbert Street)
- City (iSite)
Unfortunately, due to bus shortages, we are unable to provide a bus service for onsite campers this year (we usually have a morning bus taking campers into town). Campers may buy the available bus tickets, but please be aware that the earliest bus leaves the site at 2.30 pm, and also, please be aware that there may be queues and delays getting in and out of the carpark, so your patience with our staff will be appreciated.
City to Festival: This service will pick up attendees at regular intervals from 1.30 pm to 9.30 pm on the 29th - 31st December.
Festival to City:
Buses will operate at regular intervals from the bus loading zone from 2:30 pm - 2.00 am and 10:30 pm - 6.00 am on the 31st, going to the following destinations.
