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Looking for a fabulous way to ring in the New Year? Check out our list of festive LGBTI events around the country; whether you’re keen to get sweaty on the dance floor or to take a midnight dip in the ocean, we’ve got you covered. Camping Vinegar Hill Located 5kms North of Hunterville in the lower North Island, the enchanted Vinegar Hill camping ground is in the stunning Putai Ngahere Reserve and on the banks of the Rangitikei River. Since the early 1980s, Vinegar Hill has been a popular camping spot attracting over a thousand LGBT people and their families over summer's festival period. This year will be no exception, with a full schedule of events planned right through Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day 2016. Uretiti Sun, sand, surf and sisters! Uretiti Beach - about 34km south of Whangarei on State Highway One - will get busy with LGBT campers from around 26 December until well into the first week of January. Uretiti Beach As far as gay camp sites go, Uretiti is second in numbers only to Vinegar Hill, with hundreds of people coming to camp out each year by the beach. The campsite fills up as it gets close to New Year's Eve, so get in early. There's always a massive party for New Years' Eve, a beautiful sandy surf beach to enjoy, and even a stunning coastal track nearby at Mangawhai Heads, plus the Waipu Caves to explore. Autumn Farm Summer Camp is a unique holiday experience for gay and bisexual men. It is Autumn Farm’s longest running event, with men from across the world gathering for the festive season. Fun at Autumn Farm Spend the New Year in a relaxed, clothing-optional, secluded country garden environment. Each day is different, with optional day trips to visit the natural beauty of Golden Bay. Warm up your evening at the Happy Hour and our New Year’s Fireworks and Dance Party. Take part in the annual Cabaret Night or King // Finger Food Provided (between 9PM-10PM) // Free Glass of Bubbly on Arrival Headlining Lick Auckland's NYE night are AFB - Perth's hotttest up-and-coming DJ duo Elise 9PM to 4AM December [Final Release Tickets] - $25 + bf Door [If Availably Only] - TBA TIX on sale via www.lickentertainment.com - 27th December 2015