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Camping

  • Camping is only available by purchasing a SEASON + CAMPING TICKET. There is no single night camping.
  • A limited number of SEASON + CAMPING tickets are available. These can be purchased online until sold out. No camping tickets will be available at the Gate.
  • Camping is sold on a per person basis, not per site
  • Season Camping ticket buyers intending to bring a vehicle into the campground must purchase a Campground Vehicle Pass ($20)
  • Children under the age of 18 must camp with a responsible adult
  • Child and Youth Season Camping is only available when an Adult Season Camping is also purchased and the Festival i s provided with the contact details of a responsible adult
  • Access to camp sites opens on Monday, 18 April at 11am. All campers need to vacate the site by 27 April.
  • You can camp in Tents, Cars, Caravans or Campervans
  • Camping is pre-paid but sites are not pre-allocated. We operate on a first come first served basis.
  • Camping is restricted to the designated Camping Zone as shown in the Camping Brochure
  • There is NO CAMPING in the Entertainment Zone or the Dog Show Zone.
  • There is a designated camping QUIET ZONE (see in the map below). Please be mindful of others when camping here.
  • The weather during the Festival can vary so come prepared for a bit of rain, warm sunny days and cool nights.
  • Campers should ensure that their gas bottles and electric leads and appliances comply with relevant Australian Standards.
  • Parking is available for free at Wells Station Road car park or for $5 per day at the Flemington Road car park
  • A tent only zone with under cover vehicle parking is available
  • All Volunteers under the age of 18 will not receive a Season+Camping pass unless they return a signed Youth Consent Form to the Volunteer Manager by March 31

Tent City Accommodation

Tent City is on-site camping in the best location without the hassle of having to bring your own tent or put it up.

Each tent includes two fold-up beds, carpet and a 12v light. All you need to do is bring your own bedding and pillows. Tent City has lit streets to help you find your tent and has a crew on hand to assist if anything goes awry. There is a dedicated car parking area and toilets and showers are close by.

Tent City is available only to Season Ticket holders who have also purchased Camping. These tents are available for 5 nights only (Thursday 21 April - Monday 25 April). Each tent costs $300 (for 2 people and 5 nights) and is booked when ticket purchase opens. There are a limited number of tents so get in early for this great offer.

Entry to the Camping Area

There will be NO ENTRY to the Camping Area at EPIC for SEASON TICKET holders prior to 11:00am on the Monday before Easter. Entry to the Camping Area is through the Main Entrance off Wells Station Road. Gate 7 is also the exit for Campers.

Campers Mini-Store

At this stage we are unsure whether we will have a Campers Mini-Store at the 2011 Festival. Please watch this space for more information.

Camping Brochure

For those who are interested in more information on camping at the National Folk Festival please download a pdf of our 2011 Camping Brochure