Festival Information
Festival Information & FAQ
2024 FESTIVAL DATES & LOCATION
11am Thursday 14th November – 3pm Sunday 17th November 2024
(BACK-UP DATES: March 22 - 25th 2025)
1755 Seymour - Tooborac Rd, Glenaroua, VIC Australia (Taungurung Country)
WHEN DO THE GATES OPEN EACH DAY?
THURSDAY: 11:00am - 9:00pm
FRIDAY: 7:30am - 12:00pm
SATURDAY: 7:30am - 12:00pm
SUNDAY: 7:30am - 12:00pm
Gate Exit will close at 11pm Thurs, Fri and Sat.
WHEN DOES THE EVENT FINISH?
The site closes and all guests must vacate by 5pm on Sunday 17 November 2024.
ADDRESS: Colston Hill, Seymour-Tooborac Rd, Glenaroua
DATES: Thursday 17th - Sunday 20th March 2022
VENUE OPENS: 1pm Thursday
GATES OPEN/CLOSE: Friday-Sunday 7am - 11:30pm
PROGRAM STARTS: 6pm Thursday
Tell us about the Festival
THE FESTIVAL IS ABOUT OPTIONS &
WHAT FEELS RIGHT FOR YOU
The event runs for 4 days and 3 nights from Thursday morning to Sunday afternoon. Guests stay overnight in their preferred choice of camping, glamping (basic or furnished) or offsite accommodation.
There will be multiple workshops and activities running at any one time and you have the choice of attending information talks, workshops, dance or craft classes, listen to live music or performances, receive a massage or treatment, peruse the markets or explore the festival grounds.
There are no pre-bookings for workshops; you simply turn up on the day. In the evenings you can enjoy Dj's, late-night workshops, campsite chats and more.
There is the opening and closing ceremonies and the Welcome to Country, which we encourage women to attend; to help set the mood and intention for the beginning and end of the gathering.
On Sunday our beautiful event will conclude with a closing ceremony at 2:30/3pm, allowing women enough time to pack up camp and travel safely home before the new week begins.
What to Bring?
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Your festival ticket (on your phone)
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Camping tent, equipment, bedding and campsite decor
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Phone charger and power bank (aka portable charger)
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Camp table and chairs
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Shoes - easy to slip on and off. (gumboots/crocs)
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Torch
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Esky
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Drinking water and reusable bottle
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Bag for dirty clothes and a container for rubbish and recycling
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Notepad and pen
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Toiletries, towels and clothing essentials
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Yoga mat
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Picnic rug
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Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
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Rain poncho,umbrella & gumboots
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Insect repellent
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Medical essentials like panadol, bandaids, wet wipes
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Non-perishable food (muesli bars, bread and spreads, crackers, tinned goods, cereal and long-life milk)
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Cash for markets & food stalls
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An open mind and sense of adventure!
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GENERAL CAMPING
Camping onsite is a big part of the festival experience; living in a village of women and immersing yourself night & day in the Festival activities.
CAMPSITES:
General Camping is included in your ticket.
Onsite we have designated camping areas marked out by signs and bunting and are further specialised into camping areas for:
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Glamping
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Mums and bubs
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RV/trailer and caravan camping
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Sleeping in car
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Mobility friendly/accessible camping
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General camping
There are no personally allocated plots, except for accessible camping and RV's, caravans & trailers camp zones (approx 4x14m plots) which can be purchased.
Everyone else simply drives in, heads to their designated vehicle pass, parks and sets up their campsite.
Please note that parked cars are separated but not too far from camping areas for convenience and safety reasons.
More info, diagrams, and maps are coming soon. First in, first serve.
SITE MAP can be viewed and downloaded here. (please note this is the 2023 map and will be updated in September for 2024 event)
CAR PASS
To reduce the number of vehicles, traffic and onsite vehicle movement, we have car passes.
All guests camping onsite are required to purchase a pass per car from $45
OUR MUMS & BUBS CAMP ZONE: has a “Mums & Bubs Lounge” which is equipped with change tables, bathtubs and feeding chairs. It is located conveniently close to the festival to minimise walking.
FIRE:
The festival site operates on a TOTAL FIRE BAN.
This includes:
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No campfires, candles, fires, pyrotechnics, firecrackers, sparklers or flares.
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No gas stoves or BBQ’s (these will be checked at the gates & grounds and confiscated until after the event).
FACILITIES: The site is a farm site, therefore all facilities are being brought in for the event. There will be portaloos, composting toilets and hot water showers available in the campgrounds. Hot water showers are free, but we encourage you to be waterwise.
Accessible showers and toilets are also available and located directly at the accessible camping area located at the top of the hill.
Please note that there are no cooking or refrigerated storage facilities available. We do have ice for sale at the Info Tent for your eskies and a hot water station to fill up your thermos.
We also have several food vendors serving a wonderful assortment of tasty food options, for all dietary requirements and preferences.
INFO TENT: is available to answer questions, sell ice, phone charging and for general info and message board.
CARAVAN/ TRAILERS: You are welcome to bring your trailer or caravan but you must reserve a specific Caravan/ trailer pass. These spots are very limited and will entitle you to an approx 4m wide x 14m long level and easily accessible camping/parking area. Cost is $170+ Booking fee. This does not include power or water.
GLAMPING: Please scroll down to read more below
ACCESSABILITY & INCLUSIVITY: Please read more here
MORE QUESTIONS? Email Rosanna at info@sevensistersfestival.com or check out our FAQ below
GLAMPING OPTIONS
Keen to come along and stay onsite, but not into camping?
Are you traveling interstate or have no gear?
Let our Glamping experts set you up with a Glamping Tent, either basic (tent & bed only) or furnished (equipped with lighting, bedding, linen and décor) to enjoy your Seven Sisters Festival experience with more ease, comfort and style.
We do all the work and you simply turn up and enjoy!
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Tents can be purchased for groups or individually to share with other solo glampers.
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Accommodation options are on sale April and can be booked on our ticketing page.
GLAMP UNDER THE STARS THIS SEVEN SISTERS
Basic Glamping Tent
BASIC GLAMPING TENTS INCLUDE
5m water-proof canvas bell tent with mesh screened front door and vents, including:
• memory foam mattresses, on raised pallet bases with a fitted sheet and lantern.
• NOTE: You must bring your own pillow & bedding.
Enjoy having it all set up & packed up for you!
Furnished Glamping Tent
FURNISHED GLAMPING TENTS INCLUDE
5m water-proof canvas bell tent with mesh screened front door and vents, including:
• Single or Double raised memory foam mattresses to sleep one or two people
• Pillow
• Bedding and linen
• Throw blanket
• Bedside table
• Battery-powered lantern
• Rug
• Mirror
• Pathway lighting and signage.
Caravans,Vans & RVs
Caravans, Trailers & RV's (over 6m) are all welcome this year but they need to book & register a specific space in our Caravan camp zone.
All vehicles need to be self contained.
We are not able to provide power, water and waste services.
We will have staff to assist with chocking & securing safety of vehicles.
Plots will be approx 4m x 14m
Cost is $170 + BF
Glamping Questions?
HOW MANY PEOPLE PER TENT? Either 2 or a maximum of 4 in a Glamp tent.
Extra beds cannot be added and only those who have reserved beds can stay within the tent.
WHAT OPTIONS ARE THERE?
You can book the following
Basic Tent - 2 singles ($750) - $125 a night pp
Basic Tent - 4 singles ($950) - $79 a night pp
Basic Tent - 1 Double ($750) - $125 a night pp
Basic Tent - 2 Doubles ($950) - $79 a night pp
Furnished Tent - 2 singles ($1100) - $183 a night pp
Furnished Tent - 4 singles ($1600) - $133 a night pp
Furnished Tent - 1 Double ($1100) - $183 a night pp
Furnished Tent - 2 Doubles ($1600) - $133 a night pp
Shared Basic Belle Tent (Sleeps 4) - $250 pp for 3 nights ($83 per night)
POWER: Power to your Bell Tent is only available to those who require it for medical reasons. An additional power ticket will be required and your glamp tent will be located in the accessible area.
All Glamp tents have battery-powered lanterns that offer sufficient light.
Bring a power bank to charge your mobile
BOOKINGS: All glamping hire is for three nights, one night bookings are not available. Bookings can be made on our ticketing page
SHARED ACCOMMODATION: Is available for a 4-person tent. Make friends, and share the cost. Limited places are available.
$250 pp for 3 nights ($84 per night)
INCLUSIONS: The glamping tent does not include any food, festival tickets, power or additions beyond the structure and stated supplies.
There is no breakfast or glamp lounge.
DROP-OFFS:
Guests can drive in and drop off and pick up their luggage at the glamping area.
CHECK-IN/OUT TIMES:
Check-in is between 11.00am - 8.00pm on Thursday and 8am - 12pm on Friday.
Please vacate your tent by 4:00pm on Sunday.
If arriving at another time, you will be given the number of the Glamping Manager who will greet and escort you to your tent.
CONFIRMED BOOKING: Your booking is not confirmed until the full amount is received in cleared funds.
PAYMENT PLANS: are available and at no extra cost thought ticketbooth for a limited time.
REFUNDS: please take responsibility of your ticket purchase, we do not offer refunds, you can on sell your tent via Tixel and as we usually sell out, these sell quick!
Please note: Glamping is still camping in the elements and if you have a need or have a standard for high levels of comfort, offsite airbnb accommodation may better suit your needs.
MORE QUESTIONS: Email us at info@sevensistersfestival.com
