You are now able to hire camping gear in advance of the festival, with pick up and return located on-site.
Bring These Things
• YOUR TICKET is a wristband, the wristband is your ticket. It gets you in, around and out. Double-check you have it now. Put it on as you leave. And keep it on at all times whilst you’re at The Sup’.
• A VEHICLE, OR ORGANISE YOURSELF A LIFT. Public Transport is a good option to consider. Taking the Supernatural Express or Chartering a bus is an even better option. Taxis and rideshare services are at an absolute premium out here; a small number may be available, but you will need to book well in advance (like weeks) and make clear plans with the driver.
• DIRECTIONS on how to get to the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre. Follow these directions rather than any navigation app, as the latter will likely send you the wrong way once you get close to the site.
• A CONVOY PLAN. You can’t reserve campsites. It’s first in best camped. So arrive in convoy with your friends if you wish to camp together. If your friends are too lazy to turn up when you do, just make new ones when you arrive.
• A DESIGNATED DRIVER. Plan ahead.
• Multiple pairs of good SENSIBLE SHOES – ideally waterproof boots – and lots of socks. Thongs and sandals don’t work. If the weather looks like being wet, bring GUMBOOTS.
• A sturdy WATERPROOF RAINCOAT with hood and a big bag of spare warm and waterproof clothes and boots (jumpers, thermals, socks, beanie, gloves).
• SOMETHING TO SLEEP IN, eg. a tent – a waterproof shelter, in good repair, so you can rest well in all weather conditions. If you drive, you can park the car next to your tent. Caravans and motorhomes are welcome.
• LOTS OF LONG TENT PEGS, a tarp or mesh ground sheet to put under your tent, a mallet, camp chair, rug or blanket and plenty of ropes to take any furniture back home. A table for sharing snacks and playing card games.
• A SLEEPING BAG/pillows/doona/extra blankets – nights get real cold, even if days are hot.
• CAMPING MATTRESS (and air pump if required) – something to insulate you from the ground.
• TORCH/CAMPLIGHT – strap-on headlamps are good. Battery-powered camp lantern. Fresh batteries.
• REFILLABLE DRINK BOTTLE (not glass). There is plentiful free drinking water available in all the campgrounds and the Amphi. There are no single-use plastic water bottles sold anywhere across the site, although water in aluminium cans and bottles is sold from the food stalls.
• BULK DRINKING WATER – free drinking water is available on-site but bring a big (eg. 10 litre) refillable container for drinking, washing, cleaning, brushing your teeth, etc.
• SNACKS – in non-glass, reusable containers. Please decant/transfer things like salsa, sauce, caviar and vegemite from their original glass packaging.
• PHOTO ID – even if you are 105 you will still need photo ID.
• BRING REALLY WARM CLOTHES. We can’t stress this enough – BRING REALLY WARM CLOTHES AND WATERPROOF CLOTHES EVEN IF IT’S HOT AND SUNNY WHEN YOU LEAVE HOME. It can get very cold at night.
• SUNGLASSES, SUN HAT, SUNSCREEN, LONG SLEEVE SHIRT and long pants for sun protection.
• EARPLUGS, eye mask, fidgets, and anything else that helps to soften sensory input.
• MEDICATION – there is no pharmacy on site, but some basic items (headache and hay fever tablets, UTI treatments, for example) are sold at Heaven Eleven. If you have a chronic condition or illness (including asthma, diabetes, epilepsy) and/or allergies, please come prepared with your medication and present to First Aid early if you are concerned or experiencing difficulty. Carry emergency contact numbers and information regarding your condition at all times.
• TOILETRIES – toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable shampoo and soap for hot showers, condoms, deodorant, tissues, sanitary items, towel, wash cloth, etc. Please don’t bring baby wipes.
• FIRST AID KIT – band-aids, headache and hangover relief, electrolytes, insect repellent (with deet or picaridin to repel mozzies), lip balm, pain relief for bites and stings, aloe vera, instant cold/hot pack, nappy rash cream (in case you get hot and sweat up).
• CARD (PHYSICAL OR VIRTUAL). Many places of commerce are now Card Only, including all bars, the showers, Heaven Eleven, the Gift Shoppe and some food vendors. Other places, including the Community Tucker Tent, Massage and various food vendors in both food courts, will continue to accept both card and cash. Best to check before you place your order. There is no longer an ATM onsite, so please come prepared if you wish to transact in cash.
• MOBILE PHONE – Coverage has improved a lot in recent years, with the site now being served by both major telecommunications providers. Although it can be patchy on the festival weekend with the increase in traffic. There is a public phone in Meredith town should you need it. Phone recharging is now provided by the Community Tucker Tent. See the booth, just to the left of the main Tucker Tent building.
If you are bringing a lithium battery (including an EV or power bank), please take review the lithium battery guidelines.
What NOT to bring? See Banned Items.
This information is one of our policies and forms part of our terms and conditions.
