Illawarra Folk Festival 2012 - Where to Stay

Each year the festival arranges a camping area on the Festival site with limited facilities.

There are male and female showers and toilets. Hot water systems for showers have been installed for both the grandstand area and near the ticketing office. Camping fees are -

Season Pass CAMPING (flat rate for 1 to 4 nights)

There is no reservation of sites to the general public. Campers are allowed to start arriving from the Wednesday before the Festival and must leave by Monday lunchtime.

Festival Camping - LIMITED SITES

There is a limit of 400 camp sites at the Bulli Showground site so please book and pay for your camping site with your ticket purchase as early as possible. The website will indicate how many different camping sites are left. Campervans, motorhomes and caravans are most welcome, however there are no powered or water sites available. There are designated sites for these campers.

Due to the limited camping available, you will be allocated an area to camp depending on your size. On arrival you will directed to your allocated area. The size of your camping site will vary according to the type of the accommodation you have (tent, camper, caravan, motorhome etc). Unfortunately you will not be able to reserve a site for your friends. If you want to camp together, you will need to have been allocated to the same area and arrive at the same time. There is an exception for organised touring groups. One car is allowed to park within the allocated space for most sites. Additional cars must park in the festival car park.

Some Campsite Rules

• Please do not light any campfires

• Please recycle waste where possible

• Entry to campsite is for Festival ticketed campers only.

• Please do not leave any valuables in cars, tents or eskies!

• Sorry no pets allowed. You will be asked to leave if you bring a pet.

• Please be courteous of your neighbours at night and keep noise to a minimum. All sessions should be down at the Grandstand Bar

• Please make sure that all your camping equipment stays within your allocated space.

Official Accommodation Sponsor - Chifley Wollongong

Contact the Chifley Wollongong for special package deal to stay and play! Buy a combined accomodation and ticket package to save money on both. Click here for details of the special deal.

The Chifley Wollongong is about 20 minutes drive, 12.5km from the festival. The Illawarra Folk Festival will also provide limited transport to and from the festival

Tel: 1300 272 132  email: sales.wollongong@chifleyhotels.com

The Chifley Hotel Wollongong is a new, ultra-modern hotel located 1½ hour drive from Sydney.

The Chifley Hotel Wollongong is situated on Wollongong’s foreshore, adjacent to WIN Sports and Entertainment Centre and a short walk to Wollongong City Beach, vibrant restaurants and cafes, and fabulous shopping at Wollongong Central and Crown St Mall.

The hotel features 168 guest rooms and suites boasts high-speed broadband internet, in-room safe, 40 inch flat screen TV with remote audio, free to air digital TV, and high definition movies, sport and news.

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Other Motels, Hotels, B&Bs

There are a number of motels, hotels, bed and breakfasts and caravan parks in in the Illawarra region. January is popular time in the Illawarra, so don't forget to book early.

Tourism Wollongong Accommodation Search You can book on-line.

Last Minute Wollongong Area Booking Website - Need it Now You book on-line

For more information on local accommodation you can contact Tourism Wollongong on 1800 240 737