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19th-22nd April 2018
19th-22nd April 2018
A Celebration of the Road Trip... We’ve put together all you need to know to plan your road trip to the festival. From various locations, we’ve mapped out the distance, and added in some must do stops along the way, check it out below.
Official Opening Friday 20 April 2018 at 11.00 am
Thursday 19 April - Sunday 22 April 2018
Winton is a town and locality in the Shire of Winton in Central West Queensland, Australia. It is 177km North West of Longreach and 1500 km North West of Brisbane
The Festival is being held in various in town hotels and other venues, with the MAIN stage concerts at The Eric Lenton Recreational Reserve.
The Festival is a Camping Event – SEE CAMPING SECTION BELOW
Hotel/Motel and Caravan Park accommodation in Winton is limited.
Festival Organisers have made two camping accommodation options available.
Camping at the Showgrounds for those with RV’s/Caravans/Campers/BYO Tent/Swag or other means.
Tent City is located adjacent to the Festival Site. This type of accommodation is available to those who do not wish to bring their own tent or camping equipment.
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You have the same accommodation options available as if you were attending The Festival. Register on the Festival Website and Purchase Camping Only Tickets for this weekend. All campers will need to pay to camp at the Showgrounds and tickets can only be issued via the Festival Website www.wintonswayoutwestfest.com.au
Tent City is reserved for Festival patrons only.
The festival is promoted as a camping event! However you do not require a Camping pass to gain access to Concert Venue, only your GA or VIP Ticket.
A complimentary Shuttle Bus service is available to take patrons to and from the festival site, from the Showgrounds and other venues around Winton. This shuttle is included in the cost of camping.
Statistically for mid-late April 17-32 degrees Celsius and dry (average April rainfall 22mm)
Entertainment is programmed during the day at the various hotels and other venues in town. Full program will be announced closer to the event
Gates will open for the Main Concert at 4pm each day
Entertainment will commence at 5pm and conclude at 2am
A full event program is available here.
Yes you can, a designated chair zone is provided at the festival. A no chair zone is designated directly in front of the stage for safety.
Additional ATM’s are available in town as well as at the festival site
Overindulged? Headache? Blisters? Dehydrated? Forgot your Meds? We have a fully equipped Medical Centre with Doctors, Paramedics, and Pharmacy at the Festival.
Yes! However professional video or digital cameras are not permitted without promoter accreditation
A viewing area with an unimpeded view of the main stage is available.
Disabled toilets and showers are available at the Showgrounds and at the Festival Site.
This is an all ages family-friendly ticketed event - children 12 years and under free.
There are Youth, Adult and Family tickets available.
Concession tickets are available for pensioners. Your Pension Card will need to be produced at the Festival Entry gate, when converting your paper ticket to an armband, otherwise the balance of a full priced ticket will be payable.
All tickets are non-refundable except in accordance with the laws of Queensland. Full T’s &C’s are available here.
The tickets are available as an e-ticket (sent by email when you order) or you can have your hard tickets delivered by registered post (extra fee per order).
Limited VIP area with numbers strictly capped to avoid crowding, Elevated Viewing of Main Stage, over 18s only, Private Cash Bar, Private Toilets, Mix and Mingle with other VIPs and may even run into our artists as they enjoy the festival.
Contact the Winton Visitor Information Centre on 07 46571466 for further information.
The e-ticket comes as a pdf attachment to the email confirming your order. If you create an account whilst buying the tickets you can log back in and reprint your tickets later if you lose them.
Tickets are non-transferable. If you have a genuine reason of hardship please call the Oztix call centre on 1300 762 545 and speak to a customer service consultant who will take your details and make a request to the promoter.
Your ticket will come as a PDF attachment for easy printing. Alternatively, you may save a mobile version of your ticket and present your phone to gain entry.
You can bring a print out or bring the pdf file on your phone. (see above question for more info)
Tickets can be purchased on the festival website or with Visa or MasterCard debit or credit cards and PayPal (Booking Fees apply). We have a 'lay-by' option to pay off your ticket over time.
1 Day festival tickets, with the option to camp onsite for are valid for Saturday the 21st of April only. You will be able to drive to Winton on Saturday to enjoy the festival headliners and drive home on Sunday. Limited one-day tickets are available to purchase here.
This ticketing facility allows you to pay equal instalments over a maximum of 4 months of 4 payments. An initial deposit and booking fee is made and future payments are debited from your nominated account. Details are on the Ticketing page
Camping at the Showgrounds for those with RV’s/Caravans/Campers/BYO Tent/Swag or other means. Toilets and hot showers, drinking water available at the camp grounds. A shuttle bus service to and from the Festival grounds will be provided and is included in camping costs.
Showgrounds Camping Tickets must first be purchased from the Festival Web Site along with your Festival Ticket. www.wintonswayoutwestfest.com.au
Tent City is located adjacent to the Festival Site. This type of accommodation is available to those who do not wish to bring their own tent or camping equipment. Erected Tents are available in various sizes and include stretcher beds and tent light.
Extras can be added such as Linen, Camp chairs and Tables.
Toilets, Hot Showers and Parking is provided.
A cooked Breakfast is included in your Tent City camping package.
All Camping and Tent City tickets along with Festival Tickets must be purchased from the Festival Website www.wintonswayoutwestfest.com.au
Yes! A limited number of camp sites at the showgrounds are powered and may be purchased from this website.
The Showgrounds Camp ground will open on Wednesday 18 April 2018, at 12.00pm for all campers (except Tent City). Tickets for Camping must also be purchased, along with your Festival Ticket.
Check in for camping is from 12.00pm on Wednesday 18 April and between 7am-7pm each day from 19-22 April 2018. All campers are to vacate the showgrounds before midday on Monday 23 April 2018.
Campers can access their Tent at Tent City from 7am on Thursday 19 April 2018 and must vacate by midday on Monday 23 April 2018.
Tickets for Camping must also be purchased.
Yes! Showgrounds camping will have sufficient car space at your site. If additional vehicles don’t fit into the designated space, parking is available free of charge at the overflow car park nearby All tent city camping will have a parking area for vehicles adjacent to tent city.
Tent City – Yes
Showgrounds Camping - No
Yes, drinking water will be provided in the campground area. This is artesian water, while perfectly safe to drink, can emit an odour that takes a little getting used to.
Yes! Camping is available at the Showgrounds where toilets and hot showers are available. You will need to book camping tickets in addition to the Festival Tickets.
Yes! Camping is available at the Showgrounds where toilets and hot showers are available. You will need to book camping tickets in addition to the Festival Tickets.
Yes! Camping is available at the Showgrounds. - Tickets must be purchased for Camping as well as admission to the Main Festival.
Showgrounds Camping: There are two campsite sizes available Large 12m x 7m and Medium/Small 7m x 7m.
Yes! For the consideration of other campers, generators are not to be operating between the hours of 10pm-9am.
A phone charging kiosk is available in the town centre and at the festival grounds.
Free Wi-Fi is provided by our sponsor Telstra at the designated Telstra hot-spot.
If you are camping at the Showgrounds you are allowed to bring your dog, providing it is kept on a leash or secure, and not left to wander. Dogs are not allowed in Tent City or the Festival Grounds.
Both site owners or mates must arrive at the same time, or have a representative of both groups to claim a site next to each other.
We don’t reserve or number sites.
Showgrounds Camping - Yes
Tent City Camping - Yes
No Alcohol is allowed to be brought into the Festival site.
All areas of the festival site and campgrounds are glass free
A Licenced Bar and Food on sale at the Festival.
Showgrounds Camping - gas stoves and kitchen facilities are permitted. No Open Fires
Tent City - A Kitchen and Mess Facility is available at the site. No Open Fires
A waste grey and black water dumping pit is available at the Showgrounds Camping Area
Yes, all water/soft drink bottles must be sealed. A water recharge station is available in the festival precinct as well as bottled water on sale.
Infant and Toddler food can be brought into the Festival Site.
All Eskies/Back Packs will be searched and any alcohol confiscated.
The Festival has a licenced bar and food on sale.
All areas of the festival site and campgrounds are glass free
A contact form is available here or
Call 1300 MATILDA 9am-5pm 7 days a week
TICKETING ENQUIRIES 1300 762 545 OZTIX.COM.AU
