Travelling to Spilt Milk House Party? We’ve got the know-how on getting there this November.
FROM SYDNEY
DRIVING
Sydney is 170km from Newcastle, and if you’re planning a road trip it’ll take you around 2hr 10mins straight down the M1. A little longer if you want to grab some road trip coffee or a cheeseburger.
FLYING
It’s 40 minutes of flying time to get from Sydney to Newcastle, with regular flights each day available on FlyPelican. The airport is 27km from the city centre, and is serviced by taxis, Uber and buses.
BUS
Forget what Miley said, this one’s all about what’s waiting on the other side, not the climb. Greyhound offer express (and cheap) coach services from Sydney Central Station, direct to Newcastle. Two buses per day depart from Sydney on most days and it’s around 2.5 hours on the bus… unless Sydney traffic hits. Give yourself more time than you think you’ll need to avoid disappointment.
TRAIN
There is a direct rail service from Sydney to Newcastle that departs from Central Station and heads to the Newcastle Interchange. The train takes around 2.5 hours to get from Sydney to Newcastle. For more information check out the NSW Trainlink website.
FROM PORT MACQUARIE
DRIVING
Port Macquarie is about a 2hr 45min drive away. There is parking available at Newcastle Entertainment Centre, but we highly recommend you make a weekend of it, book some accommodation, and use the train and bus services available to access the festival.
BUS
Greyhound offers a daily bus service from Port Macquarie to Newcastle, taking approximately 3hr 35mins.