What is it?
New Wine Festival is a 5 day all-age celebration; people from all across Aotearoa gather together in the presence of God and engage in worship, teaching and ministry within age specific programmes.
The rhythm is morning and evening programmes surrounded by all sorts of family-friendly fun; from silent disco’s to wine tasting, worskshops to free time in the pool!
Whether camping, bunking in dorms, staying offsight, or visiting just for the day there are excellent facilities (no portaloos in sight), renowned speakers, and a wonderful community to enrich your summer and start your year right!
A Typical Day
.New Wine Masterton commences on Thursday at 12pm and finishes at 12.30pm on Monday.
Take a look at the 2026 Festival Booklet here, but remember the best details are on the app (google play or apple).
7.00am Early morning options
9.00am Morning sessions in zones (until 12.15pm with morning tea in between)
Afternoon relax, have a siesta, festival fun activities, go for a swim in the pool or grab a coffee at the cafe
3:00pm Workshops (until 4.45pm)
6.30pm Evening session in zones (until 8.30pm)
8.45pm Evening entertainment, movies, festival fun activities
Want some down time outside of the programme? Enjoy a host of enticing offerings including fun all ages activities each afternoon, chilling on site, swimming in the pool, sports afternoons, local playgrounds, and the stunning Wairarapa region.
Accommodation
Want that stellar community feel, but bolstered with life’s little luxuries like actual walls and nearby toilets? We’ve got the dorm for you!
ST MATT’S DORM ACCOMMODATION IS PERFECT
It’s located a short 5 minute walk to the school (at St Matthew's Collegiate, 33 Pownall Street, Masterton) but, far enough away from the excitement to get some good shut eye! Do let us know if you have accommodation needs or there are other attendees or families you’re wanting to be near when you register and we'll do what we can – it’s first in first served, so don’t dilly dally folks!
The dorm hostel accommodation should not be confused with hotel accommodation. The cubicles are single beds only. Dorm accommodation means a mattress with bottom sheet, so bring all bedding such as your duvet, pillows, towels and toiletries.
Heads up - No fridges, no worries! Bring along your trusty chill bin or cooler to keep your goodies fresh.
Pricing (additional to the festival registration cost):
$60 per night – Adults and youth (11-17 years)
$50 per night – Children (10 years and under)
Really little with a travel cot and don't need a bed? You're free, honey!
Bookings for St Matt’s accommodation close on 5 January. Accommodation cancellations made after 5 January will not be eligible for a refund and accommodation charges must be paid in full. Payments need to be paid in full by 5 January.
CAMP SITE STUFF
Create your own campsite right on the Wairarapa College sports field – pitch your tent, park your van, pamper your glampsite. The college has a strict no wheels on fields policy, but the camping villages are allowed wheels with the proviso that they stay put all festival.
Your festival campsite is included free in your registration. It’s such an awesome opportunity to connect with each other in a super relaxed kiwi kind-of-way. So good for families, youth groups and church whānau. And of course this year we’ll bask in Wairarapa’s incredible weather!
Showers are limited, friends - we’re keeping it real! Please show a little grace as we all make the most of what’s available. We appreciate your understanding!
GO ROGUE
Of course New Wine has always allowed you to blaze your own accommodation trail. There are plenty of accommodation options available, including Airbnb and Bookabach - but book early!
New Wine Zones
(Age 18+)
Worship, teaching and ministry are New Wine mainstays and you'll find them in abundance as you gather with others and worship in freedom. Jesus calls us to live and move in the power of the Holy Spirit - he wants all of us. And he wants us fully committed to Him, fully engaged with others, and radically loving the church. Together we learn to live this Christian life at New Wine.
What! All those years at school and you haven’t heard about wide games, gunge or team challenge? You’ve gotta get to Cutting Edge – famous for ordered mayhem, games, friendship, prayer, teaching and worship. Rest up well it’s gonna be all go.
The Living Room, a space for 18-30...ish year olds is back with speaker interviews, music and good vibes at all times. Open all hours but with different programmes each night. Come check us and our sweet as hospo out.
What people think...
New Wine understands some things about the ministry of the Holy Spirit which is reaching spaces others are not AND modelling that in humility and wisdom.
I’ve watched the generations - they get such a good deal at New Wine. I’ve watched them have the gospel presented to them... get empowered and enabled as participants and as contributors in God’s kingdom adventure for them.
I have encountered Jesus in the exact way that I needed to. I’ve come away feeling refreshed and equipped to start my year. God is SO good.
Our kids are on fire for God. And I actually credit and thank New Wine a lot for that. I not only want that for my family I want it for every family. So that’s why we make an effort to come every year.
Thanks for creating the space for us to gather. The importance of this festival is underrated!
Just a short reflection on prayer ministry. It was like a mini revival. Salvation, recommittment, baptism in the spirit, set free from the weights of life, deliverance and miracles.
The environment of the whole festival was positive and uplifting, from the stewards and office staff through to all the other volunteers. Such a great expression of the body of Christ!
Spiritually it was an oasis! The music was fantastic, the speakers were amazing and the prayer time was healing and refreshing. Thank you for what you do it’s one of the highlights of our year! Our teenagers come and we love the role models that are there for them. Loved eating together and meeting new people from all over.
Intimate, we took every opportunity to connect with people, such a blessing to meet together. Love it that the speakers and team just mix and mingle so you can meet them and chat. Thanks for making it happen in the present challenging times!
Got More Questions?
Check out our Festival FAQs page for the answers to all your burning questions.