Getting There
Newstead is a thriving, vibrant town on the Loddon River in Central Victoria, 15 minutes from Castlemaine and about 1.5 hours north-west of Melbourne.
Details on trains to Castlemaine
Details on public transport to Newstead
Accommodation
Camping
There are two campgrounds available during the festival:
The Oval
Located at the Recreation Reserve, where The Troubadour is based. You must have an adult weekend ticket in order to book a site. There are basic facilities and there is no electricity. There are only a limited number of sites available. You must book and pay before the start of the festival. Cost is $45 for a single site and $70 per family for the weekend.
The Racecourse Reserve
This is a little way out of town. There are shower and toilet facilities. There is no electricity. There is a shuttle bus that runs between the campground and the venues in the township – see details below. Cost is $10 a night for 2 adults, $5 for each additional adult.
Other Accommodation
Click here for other accommodation options in the area.
Other information
Food & Drink
There are numerous options available in town during the festival; The Crown Hotel, Dig Cafe, Supermarket & Bakery, The Country Store (eat in or take away), The Troubadour Wine Bar, Thai Cafe & Continental Breakfast at the Community Centre, and food vans in the Festival Village
Shuttle Bus
Shuttle bus runs between the campground and the venues in the township.
ATM
There is no ATM in Newstead. All businesses in our small town take cards but please note small businesses do not have the capacity to give cash out. Please bring cash if you need it.
What to Bring
A sense of humour, your dancing shoes, togs, towel, swag, musical instrument and a bottle of Buckfast. The rest will look after itself.
