MUST READ A-Z GUIDE
This is a MUST READ guide for all those who will be venturing out to the Wildlands.
Save it on your phone, distribute it amongst friends, but most of all read it carefully or else you might find yourself in a sticky situation.
Awareness and understanding of the guide is essential. It also forms part of the terms and conditions of the sale of your ticket to Strawberry Fields.
Firstly, the golden rules:
LOOK AFTER YOUR MATES
LEAVE NO TRACE
NO FIRES
NO GLASS
NO ILLICIT SUBSTANCES
NO ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
STRICTLY 18+ EVENT
ATM Facilities
An ATM is available at the Info Tent. The festival will again be 100% cashless.
Alcohol & BYO
There is no bar or bottle shop on site at Strawberry Fields - the event is fully BYO, however remember that there is a strict NO GLASS rule. If you bring glass it will be confiscated and not returned. Commercial quantities of alcohol are prohibited - i.e. if it looks like you’re coming to the festival to sell alcohol, you will not be permitted to bring it in. For those travelling on the SF Bus there is a limit of two six packs (12 cans of beer, cider or premixed) OR a 2L cask of boxed wine per person.
We also strongly urge you to support the local community and purchase all of your alcohol in the town of Tocumwal - there are multiple pubs and bottleshops in town. You also have the option of taking the daily shuttle bus from the festival to Tocumwal to purchase further supplies.
Banned Items
The following items are 100% strictly prohibited.
If found in the possession of any patron they will be confiscated immediately and the patron may be asked to leave the premises.
· NO Candles, campfires, stoves or fires of any kind
· NO Nitrous oxide, or canisters of any kind
· NO Commercial signage or advertising
· NO Dogs or animals of any kind
· NO Fireworks, flares or pyrotechnic devices
· NO Gas bottles or hot cooking equipment
· NO Generators
· NO Glass
· NO Doof sticks that may be offensive
· NO Handheld lasers
· NO Illegal substances
· NO Renegade sound systems
· NO Selfie sticks
· NO Spray Paint
· NO Weapons of any kind (we don’t actually need to list that do we?)
Behaviour
Remember that when you are in the local township, you are viewed as an ambassador for Strawberry Fields. Please make an effort to uphold the reputation of our event as a friendly, sustainable, and open-minded gathering. Especially, if you want to continue enjoying many Strawberry Fields to come.
Any anti‐social behaviour will not be tolerated. Any patron seen to be a threat or a disturbance to themselves or to others, will be removed from the premises immediately or turned over to local authorities.
Camping
Camping is included in the cost of your Strawberry Fields ticket.
Access to camping is available from Friday 12:00pm and Thursday 2:00pm if you purchase an Early Access Vehicle Pass. All patrons must vacate the premises by Monday 12:00pm.
Looking for some luxury and don’t want to pack up and pack down your tent? Check out our Pre-pitched Camping and Glamping options!
RVs, caravans, tents and teepees are all welcome. You can camp by your car in all campgrounds except Glamping & Pre-pitched camping.
Do not block access to other camping spaces or access roads, and be careful of overhanging branches.
Cars that are parked outside the camping markings will be towed!
Once you have parked your vehicle – do not leave your engine idle/running. This is the number one cause of grass fires in Australia!
Make friends with your neighbours - good friends, good vibes only result in good memories made.
Do not be afraid to report camps to security or your nearest Helper Hut/Info Tent who are trashing the environment, being disrespectful, noisy, showcasing anti-social or threatening behaviour.
Children
We are a strictly 18+ event.
Community
We work hard to minimise the impact on the local community and give back as much as possible. Each year we look to get more and more people from around the local region involved in Strawberry Fields, including local charities, students, business suppliers and traders.
When you’re in the local area make sure to STOP at the stop sign, do not speed, or cause any kind of disturbance whatsoever. Please refer back to Behaviour, on how to behave.
Directions
Strawberry Fields is located within 15 minutes of the township of Tocumwal, NSW. Place Tocumwal in your maps/GPS and then follow the below instructions to the site.
After crossing the Murray River, turn right at the roundabout to enter town and stock up on any groceries and supplies you may need OR turn left onto Tuppal Road towards the train tracks. STOP at the stop sign before the train tracks or face serious fines. After passing the railway crossing continue along Tuppal Road until you see signage for the festival entrance.
We encourage you to stop in the local town of Tocumwal for a coffee, good pub grub or to buy alcohol or last-minute supplies.
Doof Sticks
We get that you may want to make it easy to find your friends on the dancefloor and we love the creativity of our community. However, create a doof stick that will last and won’t end up in the bin. Keep them cute, clever, kind, respectful and MAKE THEM THIN. Seriously, no one wants to be stood behind a giant signpost or meme and have their view of the Wildlands impacted. Be a legend and create something that everyone can enjoy including your fellow dancefloor neighbour.
Entry
The festival Gates open Friday at 12:00pm, early access is available from Thursday 2:00pm for those who have purchased an Early Access Vehicle pass - please note Vehicle Passes are limited so we suggest you buy early.
We advise those wishing to avoid waiting in long lines to enter prior to 3pm or after 7pm on Friday.
A valid ticket MUST be presented, along with an official ID (Driver’s licence, Key Pass, Proof of Age, Passport, etc.) to gain entry to Strawberry Fields. Please note there will be limited phone signal on-site so have your ticket printed or saved on your phone.
Management retains the right at all times to refuse entry.
All vehicles will be searched for Banned items, and stowaways. All glass is strictly prohibited and will be confiscated by gate staff without exception – you will not be given the opportunity to transfer to plastic bottles. If you’re going to smuggle friends in the boot of the car, make sure you put them inside the engine – otherwise they will be discovered, and you and your friends will enjoy the weekend listening to the sound of your favourite artists in the distance while crying softly.
Environment
Strawberry Fields is a “LEAVE NO TRACE” event.
It’s not complicated. Here are 3 R’s to help you on your way to doing your bit for the planet. REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE.
Reduce what you bring to the festival, bring only what you need and then take it home. Take items out of their wrappers before coming, crush down your cans.
Reuse your cups, plastic bottles and bring a refillable water bottle.
Recycle waste and put it in the correct bins that are coloured coded and labeled accordingly.
Strawberry Fields tries to create awareness and encourage people to take care of the planet and its communities.
PICK UP ALL OF YOUR CIGARETTE BUTTS.
DO NOT LEAVE WITHOUT CLEANING YOUR CAMPSITE. We know you’re tired, probably sunburnt, in desperate need of a good old fashioned post party nose blowing extravaganza – but that’s no excuse! There are no tent fairies that come along and dispose of all your tents and rubbish. Be the beautiful mature humans that you are and do everything within your power to clean up after yourself before you leave the festival. A lot of this work is done by volunteers from our community. Respect their commitment and take 15 minutes to assess any mess – a little bit of your time will save a lot of theirs and will bring you about a thousand smiles in good karma.
Ethos
To truly understand Strawberry Fields, one must P-A-R-T-I-C-I-P-A-T-E. Participate in the culture of Strawberry Fields by upholding the principle of mutual respect, treating your fellow patrons as friends you haven’t got to know yet, and keeping an open mind. We want you to experience complete freedom but that does not include the freedom to disrespect others in this community or yourself.
First Aid & Welfare
First aid, paramedics and emergency triage services will be available 24 hours a day, pop in for any reason however minor it may seem. If you have a pre-existing condition and you require medication please bring it with you!
Our team of “Fielders” are specially trained representatives of the Strawberry Fields community whose primary mission is to look out for others, i.e. YOU! They can be seen roving around the campgrounds and festival arena and stationed in the Helper Huts, 24 hours a day. If you have any queries or concerns, see or notice something or need a bit of help yourself, please chat to one of our friendly Fielders who are there to ensure you and your friends have a fun and safe time in the Wildlands.
Dancewize are all about your mental welfare. It’s a chill-out space if you are feeling a little confused or freaking out. Don’t freak out, Dancewize are there for you.
There will be a legal support service provided on site at the event. If you decide (despite all our advice!) to do something stupid, you should know your rights.
Gates
Gates to the festival are only open during the following hours:
THURSDAY: 2pm - midnight (only available via purchasing an Early Access Vehicle Pass)
FRIDAY: 12pm - midnight
SATURDAY: 10am - midnight
SUNDAY: 10am - midnight
MONDAY: C L O S E D for entry (only Taxis and Private Chartered Coaches are allowed to enter and exit via the dedicated pick up/drop off area). All patrons must be offsite by Monday midday.
There is strictly NO entry or Pass Outs outside of these times. These times are non-negotiable, plan your trip carefully to arrive within them or risk being locked out.
Local Tickets
If you are a resident of the Berrigan Shire, show your driver's license confirming your address and you can purchase a half-price ticket at the Gate.
Lost & Found
If you lost something at the festival, please send an email to the team at info@strawberry-fields.com.au with details of the item (or pictures if you have any), along with your full name, contact number and address so they can get in touch with you if your item was handed in/found during the clean up. The friendly team will aim to get back to you as soon as possible once they have your details and have checked all items, but please be aware there may be a lot to look through.
Markets
Strawberry has a busy Market with retail, food & beverage vendors to cater to all your needs for the weekend. Please apply via the Application section of our website. Please only email market@strawberry-fields.com.au if you have not found the answer to your question on the website.
Phone Reception & Electricity
In short - don’t count on it! There is no electricity available for patrons at Strawberry Fields and expect to have limited-to-no reception. But pack your phone battery pack if you like. Please notify your family and friends that you might be offline for a few days. Remember you’re in the Wildlands to experience mind blowing art and music so don’t spend time glued to your phone. Also please be respectful of those who may not want to be in your videos or photos and are at Strawberry to go offline.
Police
We fully support the efforts of the Victorian and New South Wales Police, in ensuring the safety of Strawberry Fields patrons and the broader community in relation to travelling to and from the event. There will be extensive road operations going into, and out of the event, searching vehicles for illicit substances and testing drivers who might be under the influence.
If you try to bring illicit substances into Strawberry Fields, you will be searched and will face the consequences. If you drink or take illicit substances and drive, you will be tested and will face the consequences.
Don't do something illegal that could both ruin your weekend, and jeopardise the future of Strawberry Fields.
Be smart and responsible on the roads - your life, and your mates lives are in your hands.
Private Charter Buses & Taxis
If you don't want to drive or take the official SF Bus, you might want to get together with some friends to hire a private charter bus. If you are doing this, make sure you read the below info carefully.
DROP OFF - Private Charter Buses will be allowed into the festival to drop you at the dedicated Bus Stop 2. The driver must leave the site immediately after dropping you off. All Private Charter Bus drivers will be required to provide their driving license upon entry to the festival site, which will be returned to them as they leave - make sure you tell your driver this.
All Private Charter Buses are required to have a Private Charter Bus pass. Private Charter Buses can not freely drive around and drop/collect you from the campsites, they can only go to the designated Bus Stop 2 for safety reasons.
PICK UP - Any Private Charter bus arriving to pick up patrons on the Sunday or Monday will be directed to Bus Stop 2. YOU MUST tell your party and your hire company to meet you for pickup at the designated bus stop (see Site Map to be released closer to the event). Do not expect your driver to pick you up from your campsite - private companies often do not send the same driver for pickup and dropff, and even if it is the same driver they are unlikely to remember where you have camped. Make sure you are at Bus Stop 2 and ready to meet them at the designated time you have booked. Our staff will not be able to support you for missing your private charter.
Vehicle passes need to be shown by Taxi’s to enter for collection on Sunday/Monday - make sure your driver is aware of this and you provide this to the company in advance.
Safety
Be conscious of your safety, your friends, and others around you. The Wildlands are just that –WILD! Think how your actions could affect your festival experience, the experience of your friends and those organising the event.
TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER. If you see someone who may be in danger, either to themselves or others, please notify the medical, security or event staff immediately. Do not do anything that could put yourself or anyone else in danger, and look after your mates!
STRICT SPEED LIMIT OF 5KM/H. A speed limit of 5km/h will be enforced on site at all times. Persons found to violate this rule may be fined $100 on the spot or asked to leave the event.
ABSOLUTELY NO FIRES. That means: no candles, fire toys, camp fires, tiki lanterns, gas lanterns, camp stoves, or other naked flames whatsoever. October/November is a high‐risk fire season Australia‐wide, and a total fire ban will be enforced on site for the safety of all patrons and the safety of the host property. Any patron found to be in breach of the total fire ban will be issued a citation, or may be ejected from Strawberry Fields.
Set Times
Set times will be released via social media, website and email in the week leading into the event. Set Times will also be listed at the Info Tent. Music will finish 7-8pm Sunday.
SF Bus
Don't have a car, or want to save some money? The SF Bus is good for the environment and gets you from Melbourne/Sydney to the Wildlands with ultimate safety and minimum hassle!
Departing from Melbourne Southern Cross, Caulfied & Sydney Central. Please, arrive at least 20 minutes early to allow for your baggage to be loaded and your Ticket to be processed. Seating is not allocated and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you miss the bus, you miss the bus! Refunds will not be available and the bus will not wait for anyone.
Baggage allowance per person - 1 x large suitcase and one small backpack or the equivalent. Gazebos/Swags will NOT be allowed on the bus. Pack as light, and practical as you can. Please see Transport page for more details
We understand you may need to bring camping gear so to minimise your luggage and general effort we recommend checking out the Pre-pitched Camping and Glamping options at the festival and packing together if travelling in a group. Camping rentals will also be available via Wallaroo for items like tents, gazebos, eski’s, camp chairs etc.
Tickets
Join the email database and stay tuned to our Instagram and TikTok for the latest announcements on Ticket sales.
Ticket Types:
Birthday Tickets - FREE
First Nations Tickets - Application only
Low Income Tickets - Applications only
Local Tickets - On the Gate
Festival Tickets (Early Bird / Round 1 / Round 2 / Round 3)
Refund Protection on all Tickets is available via XCover and this is provided as an optional add-on as part of the Humanitix checkout process.
Humanitix is our official Ticket and Resale Provider. Name changes and resales are available via Humanitix only.
DO NOT exchange funds or purchase Tickets via Facebook, Tixel, Eventbrite or Gumtree, your Ticket will not be in your name or valid and you will not be permitted entry.
Please refer to the Terms and Conditions of sale for extensive information regarding ticketing.
Volunteers
Apply via our website and if you have a question that you can’t find an answer to in the faqs please email volunteers@strawberry-fields.com.au
Water
Free drinking water is available from various taps throughout the festival site. Please bring a bottle that is reusable, and help us reduce the consumption of one time use plastic.
Weather
The show must go on rain, hail or shine – be prepared for all three. Tarps, sun block, blankets, gum boots, loin cloths, mosquito repellent, warm clothing, fluffy hats and umbrellas are welcome. There is no such thing as over prepared.
What to pack
Prepare for all weather conditions no matter the forecast and try out Camping Buddy, brought to you by our friends at Green Music Australia, so you have everything you need between you and your mates.
Recommended items include; ID, a hat, sunscreen, shade for your camp, head torch, water bottle & water for your campsite, closed-toe shoes, dust/facemask, towel and bathers, toiletries, any prescription medications, hydralyte, snacks, hand sanitiser, insect repellent, a warm jacket, extra blanket, quality camping gear, cool box, bin bag and good vibes.
Still need a little help?
We have aimed to include everything you could possibly need to know about Strawberry Fields in the above section. You can reach out to specific departments by using the below email contacts:
Art, Decor / art@strawberry-fields.com.au
Bus Transport / bus@strawberry-fields.com.au
Food & Retail Vendors / market@strawberry-fields.com.au
Low Income Program / lowincome@strawberry-fields.com.au
Media & Press / info@strawberry-fields.com.au
Performance / performance@strawberry-fields.com.au
Ticketing / tickets@strawberry-fields.com.au
Volunteering / volunteers@strawberry-fields.com.au
Workshops / workshops@strawberry-fields.com.au