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We’ve made it easy to get to and from Howlin’ Country with extra transport services and convenient options for every festival-goer.

We recommend using NSW Trip Planner or Transport Apps for the real time information and important service changes.


Plan ahead and travel smart!
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Download the Transport NSW App on TRIP VIEW for live updates and additional festival services:
👉 https://transportnsw.info/apps/tripview

We’ve boosted transport options to get you to the festival smoothly!

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  • Bus routes 11, 13, 14, 21 and 23 will take you in and out of the CBD to a Saturday timetable.

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Our event team has a dedicated entry & parking map available and will email it to all registered accessibility ticket holders.
Please contact info@howlin.country.

The closest parking is Horseshoe Beach Road, just down from the Port of New South Wales.

You will see accessibility parking signage on the available spots.

The main entry is 420m from your parking position, which has a concrete path all the way to the entry.
Please keep a look out for your entry sign.
Our staff will greet you and process your entry via the side of the main entry tent.

Access to the viewing platform is 250m from the main gate.
You will have access via a footpath which will bring you all the way around to the front of the viewing platform.
There is also an accessibility toilet at the ramp's base.

For more details and maps please head to our website.

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  • Light rail services will run every 7.5 minutes from 1pm until 11pm and will return to a regular Saturday timetable from 11pm until 1am.

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  • Ferry services between Stockton Wharf and Queens Wharf will run to a Saturday timetable.

  • Plan ahead if you're coming from Stockton or surrounding areas.

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Event parking: The closest event parking is on Horseshoe Beach.
 

  • Parking is free for the event duration. Limited spots are available, so please plan ahead and get in early.

  • Click here to view the location.

  • Address: Horseshoe Beach Rd, Newcastle NSW 2300


We encourage everyone to use public transport or on-street parking to avoid congestion.

For off-street parking locations & maps, view HERE.
Hot Tip: Arrive early and carpool with mates to secure the best parking spots!
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Cycling in? Great choice! Keep an eye out for:

  • Traffic marshals & event way finders at Newcastle Interchange and Watt St for arrival

  • Wayfinders at Newcastle Beach to assist with exits

  • Check the event map on www.howlin.country for your drop-off and parking area.

  • Plan your journey early & check live updates on Transport NSW

  • Please allow extra travel time and plan your trip using Trip Planner  or your favourite transport app.

  • Be aware of road closures & event-related traffic changes

  • Festival entry is easiest via light rail & bus services

  • Follow event staff & signage for a smooth arrival and departure

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