Openair | Northsyde Festival

From North (Whangarei): To travel to the venue head South on SH1, just before the Oakleigh Caltex Service Station, turn right into SPRINGFIELD ROAD, then 8 km uphill, where the tarseal ends, turn left into ORMISTON ROAD for 300 m and follow the signs to the venue and parking area.

From South: Eezy Peezy: On SH1, approx 7km after the Ruakaka roundabout, at Mata hall, turn left into SALMON RD for 4km, then left into SPRINGFIELD ROAD for 5km, then see above.

Or From South of Waipu: Quick, Scenic n Dirty: Shorter and a bit rougher is the back road: from SH1 at second turnoff into Waipu turn left into SHOEMAKER RD WEST until finished at T intersection (5km), turn left into WAIPU CAVES RD, after 1 km uphill turn right into ORMISTON RD, after 1km uphill tarseal ends, continue for 5km on gravel. Venue parking is on the left 700 m past the junction with KUKUNUI RD, which comes from the right after ORMISTON RD has nearly made a U-turn around a hill.

Free Camping

If you want to stay the night, a basic campground is provided on top of Te Mata tucked away from the crowds. Space is limited, so be in early to secure your spot. For your convenience, Portaloos are close by, more…