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Riverside log cabin on site of legendary Kiwi music festival hits the market

The Douglas Fir log cabin in Waihi can sleep 12.

Alan Granville
Last updated: 16 December 2025 | 3 min read
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A unique 4.6-hectare Waihi property on the Waitawheta River is for sale. It features a renovated Douglas Fir log cabin that sleeps 12 and a separate four-bedroom house, offering a tranquil lifestyle opportunity.

The property includes approved resource consent for an eco-campground for 100 people, plus potential for subdivision. Historically significant, the land was the site of the 1981 Nambassa festival. This versatile lifestyle and business opportunity has an asking price of $2.95 million.

'Wood' you look at the main living room.

The ceilings are a particular favourite.

The kitchen looks out onto the fields.

Built in the 1990s, the four-bedroom house is used these days as holiday accommodation.

The four-bedroom house is next to the log cabin.

The house has been home to long-term tenants.

There is consent for an eco-campground.

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