3 Jul 2025
Savannah in the Round – on us!
The popular Savannah in the Round festival in North Queensland, this October 9-12.
***COMPETITION CLOSED***
If four days of music, camping and entertainment in the Aussie hinterland sounds like your thing, Jetstar’s direct flights can get you there in a two-step! Better yet, a pair of lucky fans will get to enjoy the complete getaway for free, courtesy of Christchurch Airport.
Here’s what the prize pack includes:
- 2 x return flights to Cairns on Jetstar’s direct service from Ōtautahi
- 5-star accommodation
- 2 x VIP 3-day festival passes
- Daily transfers to and from the festival
- Official swag pack
The winner has been drawn on Thursday 24 July 2025 and has been contacted. Terms and conditions apply.
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Cape Stage
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Cairns
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Festival grounds
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Zac Brown Band
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Savannah in the Round Festival
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Jetstar A320
About the festival:
Savannah in the Round is a four-day music and culture festival set in Mareeba at the heart of Tropical North Queensland. Taking place from 9-12 October 2025, it brings together top-tier international and Aussie talent across three stages, day and night.
This year, US Headliners Zac Brown Band and Jackson Dean join an already stellar lineup including Aussies James Reyne, Kasey Chambers, Daryl Braithwaite, James Johnston and more.
The festival also includes rodeo action, food trucks, artisan stalls and other outback-themed entertainment. Festival-goers can even take in the view from a helicopter ride above the grounds.
Accommodation:
Stargaze from an old swag, glamp with gusto, or lap up the luxuries at a top-notch hotel. Festival-goers can choose from a huge array of accommodation options, from secure camping on the festival grounds to nearby hotels, motels, resorts or AirBnB’s.
Exploring:
The surrounding region offers stunning natural attractions and cultural experiences, making it the perfect long-weekend (or week-long) escape. When you're not front and centre at the main stage, head off and explore some of the many exciting experiences Tropical North Queensland has to offer. From the Great Barrier Reef to lush rainforests, friendly locals to weird and wonderful wildlife, local cuisine to age-old customs, there’s no shortage of discoveries to be made. Check our 10 reasons to visit North Queensland for some fresh inspiration!
More information:
Head to savannahintheround.com.au to learn more and grab your tix.
Getting there:
From Ōtautahi, Jetstar can whisk you direct to Cairns. From there, a transfer shuttle bus will take you directly to the festival grounds. Shuttles also operate daily from accommodation options in the area.
Jumping on Jetstar:
Jetstar’s expanded trans-Tasman network has made it even easier for Kiwis to swap the Southern Alps for the Great Barrier Reef. From 2 April 2025, Jetstar added Cairns to its list of Australian destinations, alongside its daily direct flights to the Gold Coast and Melbourne. The service not only offers Kiwis a seamless way to escape to the tropics but also opens the door for Australians keen to explore the South Island’s epic scenery, adventure tourism, and vibrant Christchurch city life.
Good to go? Book your direct flights right here.