AUM New Year's Festival runs from 30 December 2026 to 2 January 2027 at Leighton's Farm on the South Head peninsula, north-west of Auckland near Helensville. Tickets include camping, parking, showers and drinking water. Parking is next to the main camping area, but sleeping in the car park isn't allowed, so check with the festival how campervans are handled this year before you book.
AUM 2026/27 at a glance
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | 30 December 2026 to 2 January 2027 |
| Where | Leighton's Farm, South Head, near Helensville |
| Included | Camping, parking, hot showers and filtered drinking water |
| Campervans | Parking is included, but you can't sleep in the parking area; check the campervan rules |
| Nearest pick-up | Auckland |
Check the official AUM website for tickets, the line-up and camping information.
Camping at AUM
AUM is three days and nights across four themed stages, including The Hill, its bush amphitheatre for psytrance, drum and bass, breaks and dub. Camping is on tree-shaded, sand-based ground in general, family and extra-quiet zones, and glamping bell tents are an add-on.
If you can't stay in the van on site, pitch a tent in the campground and keep the campervan for the rest of your trip, with a holiday park booked for the nights either side.
Getting to South Head
Leighton's Farm is on the South Head peninsula of the Kaipara Harbour, past Helensville and Parakai, north-west of Auckland. Fill up with fuel, water and supplies in Helensville on the way in.
Before and after AUM
Auckland's west coast is close by: Piha and Muriwai beaches, and the Waitākere Ranges. After the festival, head north to Matakana and Northland, or south to the Coromandel for Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach.
Auckland to Rotorua and Taupō itinerary→Freedom camping in New Zealand→What to pack
- Your festival ticket and any glamping booking
- Sunscreen, a hat and a refillable bottle
- A torch, earplugs and warm layers for the nights
- Shoes for sandy ground
Under-18s must come with a ticketed parent or legal guardian.
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When is AUM New Year's Festival 2026/27?
30 December 2026 to 2 January 2027 at Leighton's Farm, South Head, north-west of Auckland.
What does an AUM ticket include?
Festival entry, camping, parking, hot showers and filtered drinking water.
Can I sleep in my campervan at AUM?
Check with the festival. Parking is included, but sleeping or camping in the parking area isn't allowed for 2026.
Where is AUM festival?
On the South Head peninsula of the Kaipara Harbour, past Helensville and Parakai, north-west of Auckland.
Can kids go to AUM?
Under-18s must attend with a ticketed parent or legal guardian.
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