TRANSPORT
Please consider your options carefully to prioritise safe and environmentally friendly travel to and from Strawberry. Every vehicle that enters the festival is required to have a vehicle pass. The cost of your vehicle pass enables your carbon emissions to be offset thanks to TREECREDS and provides a recycling bag and drug/alcohol test for each driver. Every vehicle entering the festival site (including taxis and drops offs is required to have a vehicle pass.
Drop offs are not permitted at the gate for traffic flow purposes + it’s a very long walk in the sun from the gate to the festival. There is a dedicated drop off/ pick up zone in the festival.
Police Presence
The New South Wales and Victorian Police will be conducting extensive road operations going into, and out of the festival, searching vehicles for illicit substances and testing drivers who might be under the influence. These operations are exercised to protect the safety of Strawberry Fields patrons and the broader public.
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.
Think very carefully before getting behind the wheel of a vehicle going to or leaving the festival. Don't do something illegal that could both ruin your weekend, and jeopardise the future of Strawberry Fields.
SF Bus
The safest and most sustainable way to travel to/from Strawberry! Don’t risk your license and reduce your carbon footprint.
The SF Bus runs from Southern Cross, Caulfield and Sydney CBD on Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday.
Benefits of taking the bus:
You’re helping the planet
It’s hassle-free
Quick and Seamless entry to the festival
You’ll meet new people
Why not book Glamping to sleep in style and take minimal luggage on the bus.
BOOK EARLY
Book Your Own Private Bus
You save $ by taking the SF Bus, but if you do want to hire your own private charter bus for your large group, click below to get the best deal through our friends at Coach Hire.
Private Vehicle Passes
Every vehicle entering the festival site (including taxis and drops offs is required to have a vehicle pass. If you have to take your car, please make sure you fill it with friends to minimise vehicles and emissions.
Car Passes apply to all vehicles that have 8 or fewer passengers and include trailers/ campervans/ caravans.
Early Access Car Passes allow entry from Thursday 2pm (limited availability).
Standard Car Passes allow entry from Friday 12pm.
Private Charter Bus Pass
If you’ve got a crew coming and want to charter your own bus, this is the pass for you. This is not a bus service provided by Strawberry.
Private Charter Bus Passes apply to vehicles that have 9-24 passengers.
For buses with 24+ passengers, you must purchase the Large Private Charter Bus Pass.
Early Access Private Charter Bus Passes allow entry from Thursday 2pm (limited availability).
Standard Private Charter Bus Passes allow entry from Friday 12pm.
If you hire a driver they do not need a festival Ticket, but will be required to hand in their driving license at the gate. and you do need a vehicle pass. Private Charter Buses can only pick up/drop off/ park at the designated Shuttle Bus Stop (they CAN NOT drive freely around the campsites).
SF Shuttle Bus to Tocumwal
If you’re an absolute legend and choose to take public transport to Tocumwal you can hop the SF Shuttle Bus to the festival for FREE.
The SF Shuttle will run Thursday - Monday to/from Tocumwal for those looking to buy extra essentials, snacks and alcohol. Shuttle tickets are $10 Return and Tickets can be bought at the Info Tent.