Event Day Information
We can’t welcome you to Toast Martinborough! To help you make the most of your day, here’s everything you need to know before heading to the festival.
> Getting to Toast
> Entering the Festival
> Paying for Food & Drink
> Festival Schedule
> Looking after yourself at Toast
> More Information
Getting to Toast
Buses from Wellington & Wairarapa
Thanks to Go Bus, getting to and from Toast Martinborough is easy. Leave the car at home, sip responsibly and enjoy a full day of wine, food and entertainment.
Bus ticket sales close 12pm Wednesday 11 November - get yours now.
We are also offering free shuttles to and from Martinborough Square and overnight parking on site. See more information below.
Entering the festival
Head to The Runholder gate, 89 Martins Road, to exchange your festival ticket for your wristband.
Please note, if you have a VIP ticket, you do not need to wait in line at the gate - you can head further down the driveway to the VIP ticketing check in.
Every guest will receive a complimentary Spiegelau stemmed wine glass on arrival. Lost or broken glasses can be replaced for $15 at the Te Kairanga Wine Bar.
A few important entry reminders:
Gates open at 12pm and festival entry closes at 4pm.
Toast Martinborough is an R18 event. Current, legally acceptable photo ID is required (18+ Card, New Zealand Driver Licence or Passport).
This is not a BYO event. Bag checks will take place at ticketing, and any alcohol found will be confiscated.
Please note that buying third-party tickets carries the risk of the tickets not being genuine. Entry on the day will clearly be first-come, first-served (with a valid ticket). Any duplicate or invalid tickets will not gain entry into the event.
Please familiarise yourself with our Terms & Conditions.
Paying for food and drink
Toast Martinborough is a cashless event. All bars and food vendors accept EFTPOS, credit cards and PayWave.
Festival Schedule
12pm Festival gates and bars open
12pm The Beat Girls
2.30pm Sir Dave Dobbyn
4pm Festival entry closes
4.25pm Sweet Mix Kids
6pm Bars close & festival finishes
Looking after yourself at Toast
We want everyone to have a fantastic day. Here are a few ways to stay safe and comfortable:
Stay hydrated: Free water stations are available throughout the festival, and every bar offers low- and no-alcohol options.
Enjoy the food: Make time to eat and enjoy the fantastic food on offer throughout the festival.
Respect alcohol-free zones: Martins Road and Martinborough Square are alcohol-free zones. Alcohol cannot be brought into these areas or taken offsite.
Be weather-ready: Pack sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. A poncho is also a good idea if rain is forecast.
Smoking and vaping: Smoking is not permitted onsite. Vaping is allowed.
Ask for help if you need it: If you, or anyone in your group need help, don't hesitate to reach out to any of our event staff (green tee-shirts with ‘Crew’ on the back, St. Johns first aid, or our security team.
PLEASE PACE YOURSELF AND SAVOUR THE DAY RESPONSIBLY
Need for information or have a question?
Check out our list of frequently asked questions.
For ticket enquiries, please email iTICKET at support@iticket.co.nz or phone 0508 484-253.
For questions about the festival, please submit a contact form.
