GETTING THERE

TRAVEL BY CAR

The festival site is located at the Meridian Rowing Centre at Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel.

This is just minutes from Twizel Town Centre by car. We will have parking on site for those choosing to bring their vehicle. If you do drive, please allocate a designated sober driver or find another way to get home.

Alternatively, you can park in Twizel Town Centre and take the free buses from Market Place to the festival.

 

FESTIVAL BUSES - OAMARU / FAIRLIE

In 2026 we have buses running from Oamaru and Fairlie and seats can be booked when you purchase your festival tickets through FLICKET.

Location departure times and return ticket pricing:

  • Fairlie - Bus Stop on Talbot Road (outside the BP)at 9.30am ($55+BF)

  • Tekapo - Bus Stop on Motuariki Lane (outside Dark Sky Project)at 10.05am ($45+BF)

  • Oamaru - Bus Stop on Eden Street at 8.45am ($65+BF)

  • Kurow - Bus Stop on Ranfurly Street at 9.45am ($55+BF)

  • Otematata - Bus Stop in front of  the Community/Shopping Centre at 10.05am ($50+BF)

  • Omarama - Bus Stop in the Public Car Park on Sutherland Road at 10.30am ($40+BF)

Buses will depart the Festival at 5.15pm

SHUTTLE BUS FROM MARKET PLACE

AS PART OF YOUR FESTIVAL TICKET YOU CAN CATCH A BUS FROM MARKET PLACE TO THE FESTIVAL

For those coming from Twizel Town Centre, we have a shuttle bus operating from Market Place. This will operate from 10.00am until demand ends. No ticket is required to travel using this service shuttle just a gold coin donation. Our volunteers will have buckets with them in Market Place and at the Festival Site at the conclusion of the day.

You will need to have your festival ticket purchased before you jump on the bus.