Beyond The Valley runs from 28 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 at Barunah Plains near Hesse, 126 km west of Melbourne. To camp with a campervan you need the matching campsite car pass for your campground: the festival's vehicle passes cover campervans and rooftop tents. The 2026 festival sold out in presale, so resale is the way in now.
Beyond The Valley 2026 at a glance
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | 28 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 |
| Where | Barunah Plains, Hesse, Victoria |
| From Melbourne | 126 km, just under two hours by road |
| Campervans | Camp with your van using the campsite car pass that matches your campground |
| Tickets | Sold out in presale; check the official site for resale |
| Nearest pick-up | Melbourne |
Check the official Beyond The Valley website for passes, arrival times and the line-up.
Which car pass do you need?
Beyond The Valley sells car passes by campground. A general campsite car pass lets you camp with your vehicle in General camping, and a Premium campsite car pass does the same in Premium. The festival says its vehicle passes cover a standard vehicle with up to 12 seats, including 4WDs, campervans and rooftop tents. A BTV car park pass is different: you park in the car park and walk your gear to the campground.
Each car pass comes with an arrival window, morning or afternoon, and you need to arrive within it. Car passes were first sold with camping bundles, so keep an eye on the festival's channels for the later release.
Getting to Barunah Plains
From Melbourne, head west past Geelong. The drive takes just under two hours, longer on arrival day with festival traffic. Fill up with fuel, water and food in Geelong, as the site is out in farming country.
Without a vehicle, festival buses run for people staying on site, booked in advance through the festival's bus partner.
Add the Great Ocean Road
Barunah Plains is about an hour from Torquay and the start of the Great Ocean Road, so it's an easy way to start the new year. Two or three days takes in Lorne, Apollo Bay, the Otways and the Twelve Apostles before you head back to Melbourne, or carry on to Adelaide.
What to pack
- Your festival ticket and the right campsite car pass
- Shade, sunscreen and lots of water: the plains get hot
- Warm layers, as nights can be cool
- A torch, earplugs and an eye mask
- Food you can make without fuss in the van
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Can you take a campervan to Beyond The Valley?
Yes, with the campsite car pass that matches your campground. The festival's vehicle passes cover campervans and rooftop tents; RV and trailer add-ons are sold separately.
Where is Beyond The Valley?
At Barunah Plains near Hesse, 126 km west of Melbourne, just under two hours by road.
When is Beyond The Valley 2026?
28 December 2026 to 1 January 2027.
Is Beyond The Valley 2026 sold out?
Yes, it sold out in presale. Check the official site for resale.
What's near Beyond The Valley?
Geelong, and about an hour away, Torquay and the start of the Great Ocean Road.
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