Bus
Every full bus takes approximately 17 cars off the road. Save yourself the drive, reduce emissions and be a part of the experience by taking the Pitch bus from Melbourne’s CBD.
We have various options, including the Pitch Charter Bus, departing from Carlton Gardens, the Ararat Shuttle Bus running to and from Ararat Station, or Private Bus Passes for those who wish to organise their own private charter with their group. You may purchase your bus pass via Melbourne on the Move, here.
Bus times available below.
Driving
While this will be the most direct way to travel to and from the event, please consider how you can minimise your carbon footprint through your choice of transport, and the responsibility that comes with being a designated driver. It is expected that groups attempt to travel together, rather than in various separate cars.
While each journey will take varying times depending on your starting point, we recommend taking the following route if travelling from Melbourne.
Melton Highway towards Ballarat, continuing onto Western Highway.
If you are driving to Pitch and wish to camp next to your vehicle, then you will require a Car Pass. Vehicle Passes must be purchased separately from your festival pass.
Those camping in General Camp must purchase a GA Vehicle Pass:
- GA Car Pass (for vehicles with 12 seats or less)
Those camping in Premium Camp or Eco Camp must purchase a Premium Vehicle Pass:
- Premium Car Pass (for vehicles with 12 seats or less)
Those in the Glamping area who wish to bring their car, must purchase a Glamping Vehicle Pass.
If you wish to tow a Trailer or Caravan, you will need a Trailer Pass Add On.
If you wish to drive to Pitch, and park your car in the internal car park, you may purchase a Car Park Pass.
GA Camping and Premium Camping Vehicle Passes will be available during Presale and Ticket reservation again this year, with you purchase one of our 4-Day Festival Entry and Vehicle Pass bundles. The bundle includes 4x Festival Entry passes.
With this bundle, we hope to encourage more of our patrons to carpool together, and achieve a more sustainable impact on our environment. This is the only way you’re able to purchase a Vehicle Pass during initial On Sale, and is your best chance at securing one for the festival.
The remainder of Vehicle Passes will be sold separately, early next year.
The Festival & Vehicle Pass Bundle allows you and your group to purchase your Car Pass, in conjunction with your GA or Premium Festival Passes. This package is your best chance at securing a Vehicle Pass to Pitch.
Interstate & International Travellers
The closest major international airport is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. The quickest way to get from Melbourne Airport to Pitch is by hiring a car. Here are your options to get to Pitch from various locations:
Melbourne Airport (via V/Line) → 4.5-5h Total
SkyBus from Mel Airport → Southern Cross Station (CBD).
V/Line train Southern Cross → Ararat Station (Ararat line).
Pitch Shuttle bus: Ararat Station → Pitch site (Moyston).
Melbourne Airport (via Pitch Bus) → 4.5-5h Total
SkyBus from Mel Airport → Southern Cross Station (CBD).
Tram/Rideshare to Carlton Gardens → Pitch Bus to Pitch Site
Melbourne Airport (by Car) → 3h Total
Pick up a car at Airport → M80 Ring Rd → M8 Western Fwy (Ballarat/Ararat) → C222 Ararat-Halls Gap Rd → Moyston
Avalon Airport (via V/Line) → 4.5-5h Total
SkyBus from Avalon → Southern Cross Station (CBD).
V/Line train Southern Cross → Ararat Station (Ararat line).
Pitch Shuttle bus: Ararat Station → Pitch site (Moyston).
Avalon Airport (via Pitch Bus) → 4.5h Total
SkyBus from Avalon → Southern Cross Station (CBD).
Tram/Rideshare to Carlton Gardens → Pitch Bus to Pitch Site
Melbourne Airport (by Car) → 2.5-3h Total
Pick up a car at Airport → M1 (towards Melbourne) → connect to M8 Western Fwy (Ballarat/Ararat) → C222 → Moyston
From Adelaide CBD (via Overland) → 7.5-8h Total
The Overland train Adelaide → Ararat (runs twice weekly each way, daylight service)
Pitch Shuttle bus: Ararat Station → Pitch site (Moyston).
From Adelaide CBD (by Car) → 6-6.5h Total
Adelaide → Princes/Western Hwy (A8) via Dukes Hwy/Western Hwy → Ararat-Halls Gap Rd (C222) → Moyston
From Sydney CBD (Via XPT Train) → 15h Total
NSW TrainLink XPT Sydney Central → Melbourne Southern Cross
V/Line Southern Cross → Ararat
Pitch Shuttle bus: Ararat Station → Pitch site (Moyston).
From Sydney CBD (by Car) → 10-11h Total, consider breaking the trip)
Sydney → M31 Hume Fwy → connect to M8 Western Fwy (Ballarat/Ararat) → C222 → Moyston
Drop Off/Pick Up
If you have organised for someone to drop you off/pick you up from Pitch they will be directed to the designated drop off/pick up point upon arrival - you won’t need to purchase a ticket for this.
Please note, the person driving you will not be able to enter the campgrounds with their car - you must carry your belongings from the drop off point to your campsite.
