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.
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Details on trains to Castlemaine
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Details on public transport to Newstead
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Other information
Food & Drink
There are numerous options available in town during the festival; The Crown Hotel, Dig Cafe, IGA Local 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
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Shuttle Bus
Shuttle bus runs between the campground and the venues in the township. You can buy a weekend pass for $5 or pay a gold coin donation per trip.
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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.
