Spring Confest 2024

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ConFest (Conference/Festival) is a gathering of people wishing to share talents, skills, ideas, concerns and philosophies in a caring fun loving and tolerant atmosphere. The presentation of workshops, demonstrations, entertainments and the maintenance of site facilities are all performed by volunteers, monetary payment is neither accepted nor made.

The event works with the energy and participation of the people who attend. Everyone is encouraged to get involved and help out where possible. At ConFest, everybody shares the responsibility of making the event as fantastic as possible.

More information please see: Confest - Australia's leading Alternative Lifestyle Festival

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:
The Nomads will be present at Confest and you are welcome to join us at Nudies or Rainbow villages. Email the event leader if you wish to learn more about attending the event as a first timer. There is plenty of information on the Confest website, including what to bring.

The Nomads will run 1-2 clothing optional 2-3 hour easy walks during the event around the property. Meet Sat/Sun 10am at the information tent. The information boards for 'Nudies' will contain more information. Bring with you a hat, sunscreen, towel, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes. Also advisable to bring 1L of drinking water on the walk. You are welcome to also come along and experience Confest with friends or even make new friends during your time at Confest.

BOOKING: By Friday 1st November (Although entry to site is across the entire 4 days). To register:

• All ticket purchases are online via website: Confest - Tickets only. There are no ticket sales at the gate.
• Photo ID will be requested upon initial entry to ConFest. Please ensure your ticket name matches the name on your identity document. Please have this ready for presentation before you arrive at the scanning point. We will also need your vehicle registration for traffic direction to your booked section onsite.
• Standard Ticket (16 years of age and over) - $140 + 2 hours volunteer contribution
• Child Ticket (15 Years old and under) - $10
• Vehicle Ticket (includes camper/Popup trailers, vans up to 1 ton, ("Examples Hiace/Sprinter"): Ticket  - $10
• Motor Home & Caravan Ticket (includes Vehicle)  - $20
• * There are no day or shorter term tickets

FURTHER INFORMATION:

• Important Note: Vehicles Are Restricted From Moving Around The Grounds At Night due to safety reasons.
• Arriving during the the day allows for ease of setting up your campsite.
• Please arrive before 7pm otherwise you will be directed to a holding area overnight.
• You may be able to walk into the ConFest site at night. For more information, please visit the arriving at night page. For more Parking Info
• Please note that there are no permanent toilets or showers on site. There are outdoor public showers at the Arts village and portable toilets around site. It is a good idea to bring hand sanitiser with you!

LOCATION: 7599 Pretty Pine Road, Moulamein NSW

MAP REFERENCE: Google map Click here to view the ConFest location on Google Maps.

GETTING THERE:

From Melbourne - via Echuca and Deniliquin 385km

• Take the M31 from Melbourne (Hume Hwy) and take the exit B75 (Cobb Hwy) to Echuca.  Continue on the B75 to Deniliquin (these are the last shops before ConFest).
• From Deniliquin follow the B75 north of town and turn left at Pretty Pine towards Moulamein. The festival is around 70km along this road on the left hand side.

From Melbourne - via Kerang and Moulamein 373km

• Take the M79 (Calder Fwy) from Melbourne and continue along the A79 past Bendigo.  Turn right into the C274 towards Serpentine and follow B260 towards Kerang. 
• From Kerang head to Barham along the C264 and from Barham take Moulamein Rd following signs to Moulamein.  In Moulamein follow signs to Deniliquin, festival site is short drive on the right.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

Weekly bus From Swan Hill to Moulamein

• Wakool Shire office and Swan Hill Visitors Information Centre now have the following information:
• A bus departs from outside the Swan Hill Visitors Information Centre, in Campbell Street, directly across from the train station, for Moulamein, each Thursday only. Departing at 1.30pm it arrives at Moulamein at 2.30pm, passing by the ConFest site. 
• It is a private business service and as seating is limited, advance bookings are required. Phone Wayne or Andrea DAVIES on 0431 593 155 to make a reservation and for any further information on the bus service eg when does it depart Moulamein for Swan Hill?

Carpooling and Transport Facebook Page

• Looking for a lift or have one to offer? Visit our carpooling and transport forum section to view and post regarding carpooling and transport to ConFest. You may just find that lift you're looking for or be able to help someone in need.
• ConFest Rideshare
• ConFest Transport & Rideshare

FOOD: Food (Vegan only) and drinks can be purchased at the onsite Market but it is advisable to also bring your own food/drinks/alcohol/snacks to the event as you would for a 3-4 day camping trip.

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Comfortable walking boots/shoes and dress according to the weather forecast. A pair of thongs and comfotable shoes during the event. Moulamein can be several degrees hotter than Melbourne during the day and cooler in the evenings.

If camping in the forest, bring your usual camping equipment, sleeping bag and warm clothes in the evening. Try to pack light as you will need to walk approx. 1 km from the car park to the camping area. Trolleys are available onsite and there is also a bus to drop you off at certain stops. The Welcome crew can help direct you if using this service.

LEADER: Jason T. | Email LeaderJasonT@nomads.org.au if you have any questions.
Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.

 

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