BEST WAY TO & FROM VICTORIA PARK: FREE SHUTTLE BUSES
Getting There: The best way to get to the festival is on the free shuttle bus loops running from 9:45AM to 6:45PM which will drop you off right outside the festival on Gillies St South.
If you’re catching the train in, you can jump on the buses right outside the Ballarat Train station on Mair Street.
The East City Shuttle Loop will service Eureka Lodge Motel, Eureka Stockade Holiday Park and Ballarat Central City Motor Inn.
The South City Shuttle Loop will service Ballarat Central B&B, Best Western PLUS Ballarat Suites, BIG4 Ballarat Goldfields Holiday Park, Federation University (Residence Dr/ University Dr), Sovereign Park Motor Inn and Sovereign Hill (Main Rd, Golden Point 3350).
The West Shuttle Loop will service Windmill Caravan Park and Bell Tower.
Please note that shuttle bus stops may not be directly outside your accommodation, there may be a short walk to get to the bus stops.
Getting Home: From 7PM the buses will start picking up from the same spot on Gillies St South and drop off at the same locations as above.
TRAINS
Getting There: Transport Victoria have confirmed that public transport will be free across weekends in December, meaning you can get on the train from Southern Cross station to Ballarat for free! If you’re coming in on the train, get off at Ballarat Train Station where you can jump on a free shuttle bus right outside to the festival. Regular services will be departing from Southern Cross station to Ballarat.
Getting Home: Shuttle buses will be picking up from Gillies St South and dropping off on Mair St, out the front of the Ballarat station. Trains will be running on the normal schedule back to Melbourne. There will also be an additional train service leaving Ballarat station at 11:41PM, 12:07AM, 01:07AM, and 02:04AM back to Southern Cross station.
RIDESHARES/TAXIS AND LIFTS
Getting There: If you’re getting dropped off in a car, taxi or rideshare, you’ll have to get dropped off just off of Sturt Street against Victoria Park, which is a short walk to the festival gates.
Getting Home: Any car, taxi or rideshare pick up will be in the same location as the drop off, located on Sturt Street.
CAR PARKING LOCATIONS
Getting There: There are a limited number of day parking spaces available. You’ll need to book a parking pass in advance from Moshtix to book your spot. The day car park is just off Winter Street, on Cedar Drive of Victoria park through Gate 4. Follow the directional signage to find the entry.
If you’re camping, the camping car park entrance is on Poplar Ave, off Russell St. You’ll need to book a camping parking pass in advance from Moshtix.
Getting Home: If you parked at the festival day parking, you’ll be able to jump into your car and drive out the same way you came in.
Accessible parking is available on show day, please email accessibility@spilt-milk.com.au for access.
MOTM COACH TRANSFERS
Getting There: Melbourne on the Move buses will be running from regional areas, as well as Melbourne city, straight to the Melbourne on the Move drop off zone on Brazenor St which is a short walk from the festival gates. Pre-booking is essential – Book here now
Getting Home: Melbourne on the Move buses will depart from the same place as drop off. Please make sure you check with Melbourne on the Move what time your bus will be departing.
E-SCOOTERS
You won’t be able to ride a Neuron e-scooter right up to the festival gates, but there will be a designated area for scooter parking, which you can find in the app. From there, you can walk to the festival. If you intend to use one to get home from the festival, please remember to be safe for both yourself and other road users. It is also illegal and dangerous to ride while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
ROAD CLOSURES
- No cars will be able to drive through Victoria Park, unless you’re parking in the camping car park on Poplar Ave off Russell St or the car park through Gate 4.
- Gillies St will be closed between Sturt Street and Napier until 5pm, with a full closure in place after 5pm.
- All streets alongside Gillies St South are closed to all traffic except for Shuttle buses.
TRAVEL TIPS
- Plan ahead to make sure you know where you’re heading and you’ve left enough time for your journey so you don’t miss any of your fave acts.
- Follow the signs and directions of event staff in and around the festival, and be respectful of any event staff or police who are trying to help you get into the festival as quickly as possible.
- Make a note of where you’ve been dropped off or the last train times so you know how to get home when the festival ends
- If you’re tapping out early, this will be the best way to beat the rush. But if you’re sticking it out til the end, take your time making your way to the exit. Several of the food operators and stalls will stay open for another 30mins to help re-energise you for the trip home.
CAMPING
Arriving by car: Patrons with a valid camping parking pass will enter the campground parking site via Poplar Avenue at Russell Street. Campers will unload gear from the car in the car park where they can then carry their items to the campground or utilise the dedicated campground shuttle that runs between the carpark and the campground and has a trailer to load camping gear into.
Arriving by public transport: A dedicated Camping shuttle bus will run between the campground and the Arch of Victory. The Shuttle service will run 02:30PM – 12:30AM Friday 5 December, 07:30AM – 04:00PM Saturday 6 December, and 07:40AM – 12:00PM Sunday 7 December. Campers will also be able to use this shuttle to access shops and restaurants once their car is parked.