Home Guide

Essential information to make the most of your HOME Gathering experience.

Welcome

Home Gathering is more than a festival. It is a space to connect, express, slow down, celebrate and remember what it feels like to belong.

We ask everyone arriving on site to help create the kind of environment we all want to be part of: warm, respectful, open-hearted and safe. Come ready to enjoy yourself, but also ready to look after the space, the land and the people around you. This is a leave no trace gathering. Please use the bins provided, keep your campsite clean and take your rubbish home where possible.

Community Care and Consent

Home Gathering is built on respect.

Please treat others with kindness, awareness and care. Everyone should feel free to enjoy the weekend without harassment, intimidation, unwanted attention or pressure of any kind.

Consent matters in every space, at every time. Do not assume. Ask, listen and respect people's boundaries.

If someone looks unwell, overwhelmed or unsafe, check in if appropriate and alert staff, security or the medical team if support is needed. Looking out for one another is part of what makes this gathering special.

Entry Times

Festival entry opens after 8am Friday 1 May 2026. All cars must also have a car pass to enter the festival. Entry outside of these times is not permitted and you must leave the site by 12pm noon on Tuesday 5 May 2026.

The following gate opening times apply, please do not arrive or leave outside of these times as you will be asked to wait till the opening hours:

  • Friday: 8am to 11pm
  • Saturday: 8am to 1pm

No passouts – once you leave you can not re-enter even if you have a wristband.

There are no tickets at the gate.

Camping

Camp only in designated camping grounds.

General camping is located close to the dance floor.

A designated family camping area will also be available, with less exposure to noise.

There will also be a designated area for campervans and RVs.

On-Site Amenities

We will have the following available on site:

  • Toilets
  • Hot showers
  • Multiple food vendors
  • Markets
  • Ice sold on site for $10 a bag - CASH ONLY

There are no ATMs on site, so please bring cash.

Any questions regarding general help, lost property or information should be asked at the info tent.

Safety Guidelines

Keep hydrated – dehydration is one of the main causes of hospital visits. There are water stations located throughout the festival site, so keep your bottle filled and drink regularly.

Fire safety – open fires are not permitted. This includes candles, sparklers, generators and unauthorised fire twirling. Gas cookers are allowed.

Look out for fellow Homies – if you see someone in trouble, help them.

Make yourself familiar with your surroundings including the water stations, toilets, first aid tent and info tent.

You must wear your wristband at all times and do not drive under the influence of alcohol.

Outdoor activities such as these are quite physical, you must keep yourself safe and enter at your own risk.

Emergency Services

Medical Edge will be onsite for your safety. They are equipped with everything they need to assist any related medical issues.

Alcohol Policy

Home Gathering alcohol policy allows for 2 slabs of your choice and 1 litre of spirits per person. All alcohol must be fully sealed on entry and NO GLASS!

Music Running Times

Music will run during the following hours:

  • Friday 1 May: 10:00am to 1:30am
  • Saturday 2 May: 8:00am to 4:00am
  • Sunday 3 May: 8:00am to 3:00am

The full program will be released one week before the event.

Getting Home Safely

When it is time to leave, please make sure you are well rested, clear-headed and safe to drive.

Do not drive tired, intoxicated or under the influence. Rest, hydrate and look after yourself before heading home.

What to Bring

  • Good vibes and an open mind
  • HARDCOPY ticket
  • Car pass
  • Tent, camping gear and personal comforts
  • Drinking water, refill container & water bottle
  • Personal first aid items
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Cool clothes – it gets hot in the day!
  • Warm clothes – it gets cold at night!
  • Cash
  • Portable ashtrays
  • Rubbish bags
  • Costumes
  • Swimming gear & towel
  • Shoes

What Not to Bring

  • Violence, negativity or bad vibes
  • Harassment of any kind
  • Illegal substances
  • Glass
  • Candles
  • Nangs / NO2 bulbs
  • Pets / Animals
  • Fires or fireworks
  • Quad bikes or mini bikes
  • Generators
  • Sound systems
  • Kerosene and kerosene lamps