Chiltern, Victoria
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The town of Chiltern is another gorgeous historical town in North-East Victoria, located along the Hume Highway between Wangaratta and Wodonga. A perfectly preserved gold-rush era town, built in the late 1850's when diggers tried their luck on the goldfields and fortunes were made and lost. Their legacy is a streetscape of wide verandahs and historic buildings that tell the stories of European settlers and gold miners. Modern-day Chiltern is a peaceful haven nestled in the hills of the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park. Visitors will experience a shared affection for the past, with all the benefits of good old-fashioned hospitality and warmth.
The nearby Chiltern Racecourse and Recreation Reserve is our new festival location. It hasn’t seen a race since 1982, however the community have preserved the park and used it for various equine/rodeo events since and are ready to take it into a new era by welcoming the Off-Grid Living Festival to the grounds.
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With over 100 acres of flat land and natural surrounds the park is the perfect space to get creative and transform into an amazing sustainable festival space. We look forward to activating many new ideas, welcoming more exhibitors, workshop hosts, and presenters as well as creating new festival spaces including a participants camping area so visitors can now stay onsite for up to 3 nights and enjoy a communal experience in the evenings, meeting like-minded people from all over Australia and making lifetime friends.
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CAMPING ONSITE
ENJOY AND COMMUNAL EXPERIENCE IN THE EVENING OR EXPLORE THE LOCAL AREAS
COMMUNAL CAMP-OUT ONSITE
Designated participant camping area. Just a short walk from the main festival area.
TENTS & CARAVANS WELCOME
Extend your Off-Grid weekend experience by meeting up with like-minded participants from the Off-Grid Living Festival.
Only 250 camping passes available so be sure to book early. Tickets on sale now.
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CAMPING STYLE: Off-grid paddock style - open paddock with Eucalyptus surrounding trees. No bells and whistles, just a great spot to setup DIY style, be communal and enjoy easy access to the festival grounds all weekend.
WHERE: Chiltern Racecourse and Recreation Reserve, approx. 500m from festival entry gates, in a nice treeline paddock. See festival map for participant camping area (map released in Feb).
WHEN: Arrive anytime from 2pm Friday, 5th April - Depart before 10am Monday, 8th April. However access to festival Sat and Sunday only.
PRICE: $110 Camping Pass per persons (with the purchase of a festival ticket). Includes campsite access for up to 3 nights or you can stay for less nights but price remains the same.
BRING: This is a DIY setup, so bring along everything you need for off-grid paddock style camping. Camping gear including drinking & washing up water, dishware, food, music, games, off-grid gadgets and bags for your rubbish - PLEASE BE ZERO WASTE - OR TAKE ALL RUBBISH WITH YOU.
FACILITIES: Camping space and portable toilets provided only.
FIRES: Sorry no fires, we're still in fire restrictions. Gas cookers are okay.
ASSISTANCE: Camping manager and security onsite in the evenings.
NO DOGS: Sorry, pets aren't allowed to camp or into the festival. For local dog boarding please see nearby Appletree Boarding.
SHUTTLE BUS
Going all weekend from Chiltern Train Station - Chiltern Main Street (Martins Lane) - Festival Camping - Festival Entry. This will also run into the evening so you can go out to dinner in Chiltern or attend one of the extra activities happening around town - music, theatre screenings, wine tastings etc.
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FOOD AVAILABLE
DINNER - Eldorado Pizza Company will be serving Woodfired Pizzas and Pastas 6pm - 9pm - Sat and Sun night.
BREAKY - Local Tennis Club will be offering a cooking BBQ breakfast Sunday morning.
IN TOWN - 2 pubs in town doing dinners - recommended booking. Shuttle bus each night.
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BYO DISHWARE & TAKE HOME ALL RUBBISH
THIS IS A WASTE FREE EVENT SO PLEASE BYO DINNERWARE FOR THEM TO SERVE YOU ON.
FREE CAMPING
10 - 30 MINS FROM FESTIVAL
1. Doolans Bend Campground by the river - Beautiful big space for loads of campers. Recommended 4WD access (just some water over track on the way in) Barnawartha-Howlong Rd, Browns Plains (17mins away)
2. Tuan Free Campground, Depot Rd, Cornishtown (8mins away) - very limited spaces for approx 4 campsites only.
3. Chiltern Mt Pilot National Park - This is a gorgeous national park with many great camping spots if you prefer a more private bush setting. Most accessible is Reedy Creek campground. You can approach from the Chiltern side or head down the highway for the Eldorado side - Chiltern Mt Pilot National Park Guide.
4. A bit further away, but check out camping along the Murray River too.
5. A less attractive, but very convenient option - Ironbark Rest Area or Chiltern Park Rest Area along the Hume Highway
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NEARBY PAID CAMPING
Book early, as these will book out soon.
Chiltern - Lake Anderson Caravan Park
Eldorado - Camp Crusty
Rutherglen - Caravan and Tourist Park
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Or try one of the many in Wangaratta or Wodonga just 30mins away.
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LOCATION ACCOMODATION
Check out these gorgeous country towns nearby - 15-45mins away.
All have fantastic boutique accommodation options and tourist locations to explore.
STAY A LITTLE LONGER AND EXPLORE NORTH-EAST VICTORIA
WANGARATTA
Just 15 mins away is the large rural town of Wangaratta with loads of great accommodation, cafes and restaurants, parks, rivers and amenities.
BEECHWORTH
One of Australia's best preserved gold-rush era towns. Its fascinating history, beautiful streetscape, shops & boutiques coupled with amazing restaurants, wineries, breweries and cafes, this one of Victoria's best loved towns.
ALBURY/WODONGA
Twin regional city on the border, devidied by the Murray River. just 30mins from the festival with loads of great cafes, restaurants, accommodation types and access to the Murray River.
RUTHERGLEN
Rutherglen's charming atmosphere is conjured by the bustling main street - an historic precinct with old timber buildings, verandah-fronted pubs, antique and bric-a-brac shops, restaurants and tearooms. Plus E-bikes for hire.
KING VALLEY
Step into Little Italy in the King Valley, where dynamic Italian migrant families established wineries that continue to innovate through the generations. Taste well-known Italian wines and gorgeously fresh local produce and small-batch products.
HIGH COUNTRY
A little further away for those of your planning an extended stay the High Country is a must. Bright in the Autumn is absolutely stunning. This area is a nature-lovers delight with so much to explore on foot, bike or drive.