October 31st to 3rd November 2008

We offer a natural setting and a relaxed atmosphere.
The historic township has an ambience dating from the Goldrush with a wood-fired bakery, five-star restaurants and everything between! Good food, local wines, pubs, clubs, antiques, gardens and steam trains.

Bush Camping . . . @ Tarrengower - ($30 per car)

Pitch your tent in the scenic reserve amid the box trees on the slopes of Mount Tarrengower.
The reserve forms part of the thousands of hectares of crown land that surrounds the town.
There is a maintained block of male and female toilets.

No powered sites. Good quality water available.
This is for those who prefer a late to bed, late to rise camping experience.

Set one and a half kilometres from town, the Tarrengower reserve is the site for several important festival venues - the Guinness Tent, the Troubadour wine tent, the Children’s Entertainment & Session Tent and the main stage which operates during the day on Sunday only. The festival mini bus provides a continual shuttle service for festival patrons between the reserve and the town centre.

You will be provided with directions and instructions when you collect your festival and camping tickets at the festival office.

 

Family Camping . . .

Pitch your tent on our scenic oval and use the Football and Netball club's toilet and shower facilities (No powered sites available)

This family oriented site has lighting and tends to be for those who prefer an early to bed, early to rise camping experience. Positioned behind the primary school and post office you are only a one minute walk to the supermarket and the main street.
The oval is set beside the town's gardens complete with children's play equipment and electric BBQ.

‘This camping facility is only available for festival WEEKEND ticket-holders’ .

A camping site at the oval costs $60 for the weekend (each site is suitable for 2 tents and 1 car).
The gates open midday Friday.
Sites are limited so you will need to book your site immediately after you have purchased your festival tickets.
Telephone 03 5475 2132 to make a booking.

 

Other Options . . .

Maldon is renowned for its many accommodation options - historic B&B's, motel accommodation, a caravan park and self-contained cottages. Be prepared though - most are booked out for the festival weekend many months in advance. For more details about accommodation possibilities you can telephone the Maldon Visitor Information centre on 03 5475 2569 or telephone the freecall booking service covering Maldon & Castlemaine on 1800 171 888