FAQs

When do the gates open?

You can enter the festival from 10.30am. Bring your ticket with you, this can be on your phone or printed.

Where exactly is the festival?

Head north from Christchurch, hang a left at Waipara and park up under the oaks at Glenmark Domain. It’s about a 55-minute drive. More specifically...

• Take SH1 to Amberley

• Continue north on SH1 a further 10 minutes

• Turn left at the Hanmer Springs turn off (Waipara Flat Rd)

• Follow this by a quick right into Glenmark Drive

• Follow Glenmark Drive through the Waipara Township

• Glenmark Domain is 300m north of Waipara Township on your right, on the corner of Glenmark Drive & Church Road

Can I get a ride there?

BUS

Bus transport is available to and from the Festival with 11 different pick-up points including Lincoln, Halswell, Cashmere, City, Bealey Ave, Cranford St, Papanui, Northwood, Rangiora, Woodend and Amberley. Book your seat asap as it's first in first served for seat numbers.

TRAIN - TO BE CONFIRMED FOR 2027

Can I camp or bring my campervan to the festival

Please note you cannot camp at the main car park of the festival.

The NZMCA will advertise their NCWFF location and details closer to the event

Will there be gate sales?

Yes, unless sold out prior, there will be , however the price per ticket increases to $62.00 .You can purchase these using cash or our ticketing provider.

What can I bring to the festival?

You're welcome to bring along a rug, deck chair or cushions to keep comfy during the day. We just ask that you don’t bring a gazebo or shade tent, we have plenty of shade under the oaks! We're all about sustainability so BYO reusable coffee cups, an empty water bottle to fill up at one of the free water stations, and a reusable bag for any goodies you find.

Please leave your own food and drink at home. We're so lucky to have over 60 stallholders at this year's festival. They have amazing food and drink options and can cater to dietary requirements.

Are there non-alcoholic options?

For all the good sorts taking one for the team by sober driving, there will also be a selection of non-alcoholic options throughout the festival.

Is there seating provided at the festival?

We have hay bales scattered through the festival site so park on up and help yourself. Or you are welcome to bring your own chair and picnic rug.

Do I need cash or EFTPOS?

The majority of our stallholders hold EFTPOS, however, cash is always handy to be able to get everything including raffle tickets for the Glenmark Parish raffle.

Where do I park?

Welcome to the country! We have fields of grass for parking, so follow the signs and we'll see you right.

Can I bring animals?

No sorry, we don't allow pets in the festival with the exception of service dogs.

Is there wheelchair access?

The event venue is accessible however, please be mindful of divots and that the ground and grassed area isn’t flat. There are a number of tree roots and acorns under the large oak trees, please take care.

If travelling by car, please talk to our car park attendants for the best location to park.

What time does the day wrap up?

The North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival finishes at 5.00pm, with all alcohol sales stopping at 4.30pm.

What if it happens to rain?

It's typically a superb, sunny day under the oaks! However, it is an all-weather event, so make sure you pack suitably as we'll be partying away no matter the weather.
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