camping
stay the night & make a weekend of it at redbanks
camp onsite at redbanks
Coming from out of town? Or just don't fancy dragging your muddy self home after race day? Stay at Redbanks and make a weekend of it.
Camping is available Friday and Saturday night for $15 per person, per night (under 16s camp free)
⛺ Tents, caravans + campervans welcome
💰 $15 per person, UNDER 16s CAMP FREE
🕒 Camping opens Friday from 3pm
🚿 Toilets + hot showers available at the Redbanks Lodge
⚡ Sites are unpowered
🔥 No campfires are permitted in the camping area
🍳 Gas stoves + gas heaters are welcome
The Redbanks Lodge will be open Friday night, with food and drinks available, so once you've set up camp you can head down, grab something to eat and settle in for the night.
We'll also have breakfast available Saturday morning, so you can fuel up before heading out onto the course, as well as Saturday lunch.
Bring the team, bring the camping gear, and stay for the weekend!
Camping passes can be added when you grab your Rugged Race ticket.
If you have already purchased your Rugged Race tickets and want to add on camping, just select ‘skip to add-ons’ at the checkout to access camping tickets.
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Camping at the Rugged Race is the best way to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the full weekend!
Save yourself the early morning drive on race day, camp in our Redbanks campgrounds, just a minute’s walk away from the spectator arena.
The facilities include showers and toilets.
Friday: Arrive anytime from 3pm onwards.
Saturday: Food vans will be serving breakfast and lunch. If you’re arriving to camp on the Saturday, arrive anytime!
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$15 per person, per night
Stay Friday night, Saturday night, or both
Toilets and showers available on-site
Unpowered sites: no electrical hookups
No assigned spots: you’ll be guided to the general camping area
Just a 2-minute walk from the spectator arena & Start/Finish line
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Friday is a party! We will be opening the Lodge for our campers on Friday night. Expect bar, wood fired pizzas, campfires, and music.
Saturday: Food and coffee available for breakfast and lunch
Saturday dinner: Please BYO dinner
Please, no BYO alcohol.
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Kids under 16 camp free
Bring all of your own camping gear, you must be self-sufficient. (Showers and toilets available)
No fires allowed, gas stoves and gas heaters permitted.
No pets permitted (we love them, but the site rules say no)
Quiet zone enforced after 10pm
Please take all rubbish with you
Camping FAQs
Are campfires allowed?
We do not allow campfires; however, we do allow gas heaters and gas stoves.
When can I arrive/when do we have to leave?
For Friday campers, arrive from 3pm Friday afternoon onwards. Camping Saturday? Arrive anytime.
Are there shops/cafes/restaurants nearby?
The closest shops/cafes/restaurants are in Sorell, which is a 25-minute drive from the event site/campground. We recommend coming fully prepared with everything you need.
Where are the campgrounds?
The Campgrounds are in a paddock right next to Redbanks, only a minute’s walk from the main event arena.
Do I need to bring water?
Yes, although we will have food trucks open periodically, as well as the Redbanks lodge, we recommend to bring all of your own food and water.
Can I bring my dog?
Unfortunately, although we love dogs, we strictly do not allow dogs on-site at Redbanks or for any of our events. We ask everyone to leave their furry friends at home.
Are there any facilities available?
Yep!
Showers and toilets are available only a couple of minutes walk from the campgrounds.
Are there powered sites available?
No, there are no powered sites at Redbanks. Please make sure you bring everything you need to be self-sufficient.
Will there be food available
Food trucks will be open on Friday night, and Saturday for breakfast and lunch.
BYO dinner Saturday.
It is likely that there will be no food trucks serving dinner on Sunday morning, so please be prepared.