Waiohika Estate is a spacious open-air festival venue in the rural surroundings of Gisborne, shaped by vineyards, green fields and a historic estate. Its extensive outdoor grounds can accommodate multiple stages, festival infrastructure and large crowds, making the site particularly suitable for multi-day music festivals and other outdoor events.
The experience is different from that of a conventional indoor arena: visitors move between open festival zones, while sound systems, food and beverage outlets, sanitary facilities and other services are installed according to each event's layout. The broad rural setting and vineyards give the venue a distinctive atmosphere, while major events can also incorporate camping areas and several separate stages.
75 Waimata Valley Road, Gisborne, New Zealand is located outside the compact city centre, with direct access to the estate from Waimata Valley Road. Major festivals use designated entrances, drop-off areas and organised event transport, and some dedicated bus services stop directly at the venue entrance. Parking availability and the correct entrance depend on the individual event, so visitors should check the relevant access information before travelling. For wider transport options and getting around Gisborne, see the city description below.