Accommodation
WOMAD campground
Free return bus from WOMAD campground to Pak'nSave
During the festival the Pak'nSave free bus will leave the WOMAD campground on the hour (8am - 5pm) to Pak'nSave and will do a circuit to the bus station on Ariki Street returning to the campground. Present the coupon in the programme and also receive a free bottle of Waiwera water. Check your festival programme for details.
WOMAD campground tickets are on sale now through Ticketek
General camping is situated in the centre of the racecourse oval. The camp site opens on Friday 16 March 2012. Departure time is by 10am Monday 19 March. Toilets and hot showers are available along with wheelchair accessible facilities.
Tickets (please note service/transaction fees will apply to all camping ticket purchases)
Each person who wants to camp at WOMAD needs to buy a camping ticket as well as a ticket to the festival. Three-day camping tickets (bring your own tent or campervan and gear) for WOMAD 2012 are $54 per person (under 12 years old free with paying adult except in EZIcamp zone). Or your may prefer the EZIcamp option where you rent a tent and two single airbeds for two persons at a cost of $288 for two persons (includes the $54 per person standard camp site access fee), details are below.
Family area
This is for family groups with children. It is located between the racecourse and the TSB Stadium adjacent to the camping registration/welcome point.
Motor homes
Motor homes and self contained vehicles are located in a designated area in the general camping site.
Ezicamp $288 for two people for three nights
If convenience appeals to you then the EZIcamp option is for you! Rent a tent that is already set up for you with two single airbeds. Just bring your pillow, bedding and other camping equipment.
EZICAMP tickets are sold as a pair (twin share basis). Your tickets give you access to a tent that is set up and two single airbeds for two persons at a cost of $288 for two persons (includes the $54 per person standard camp site access fee). BUY NOW
PLEASE NOTE re EZIcamp:
Due to the location of the EZIcamp site it is not suitable for people with physical disabilities.
Children are welcome in the EZIcamp zone however they need to pay the full EZIcamp rate and they will be considered to be one of two persons permitted to stay in each EZIcamp tent.
These tickets can be bought separately from your festival ticket any time before the festival (subject to availability).
Carparking is available at the WOMAD campsite, however, you can not park your car near your EZIcamp tent, the good news is you will be able to use your car if you wish to.
- Water and a kettle are provided for making hot drinks.
Click the link to download FAQs about camping at WOMAD
> camping FAQ's
Do you prefer the idea of nestling under crisp cotton bedding on a soft bed at the end of a day of fun and festivities? Perhaps preceded by a hot soak in a private bath?
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