Everything you need to know before your first Bash — from hitting the road to camping under the Milky Way on the Mundi Mundi Plains.
This year, thousands of people from all over Australia will make the unforgettable journey to the Mundi Mundi Bash. For some, it will be your first time in the outback, driving on outback roads and camping on the red dirt plains. It's incredibly exciting — you'll never forget your first night camped under the Milky Way. We've pulled together everything first-timers need to know right here.
If you're new, here's the shape of a typical Bash trip from start to finish.
Purchase your General Admission ticket plus a Vehicle Entry Pass (one per vehicle). You can also choose Early Entry if you want to arrive before the main gates open on Thursday.
You can choose to have your wristbands and vehicle passes posted to your home before the event — if you do, you can skip the Racecourse collection point and head straight to Mundiville. Otherwise you'll collect them in Broken Hill.
Buy Tickets →Make a Bound for the Bash sign for your car — it's a beloved Bash tradition. Post a photo in the Travelling to the Mundi Mundi Bash Facebook group and you'll get a warm welcome from the community. It's a great way to connect with fellow Bashers on the road before you even arrive.
Join the Facebook Group →Plan your route and allow plenty of time. The roads to Broken Hill are good sealed highways — but book accommodation early as the town fills up fast during Bash week.
Outback Driving Guide →If you opted for mail-out, your wristbands and vehicle pass will arrive at home before the event — skip straight to Mundiville. If you have e-tickets, stop at the Broken Hill Racecourse Ticketing Office first. There is no wristband collection at the Mundiville gate.
Ticket Collection Info →Drive 40km north from Broken Hill through Silverton to the Mundi Mundi Plains — follow signs and marshals to your campsite. You'll be allocated a marked site when you arrive.
Coming with friends? You cannot save spots in the campground — meet up in Broken Hill and drive in together as a convoy. Marshals will guide your group into adjoining sites.
Directions to Mundiville →Camping is included in your ticket. You'll get a minimum of 90m² per vehicle. Come prepared to be self-sufficient — bring your own water, food, bedding and cooking gear.
Camping at Mundiville →Three days of incredible music on the outback plains, activities, food vendors, campfire chats, and the most stunning sunsets and Milky Way skies you've ever seen.
At the Bash →Roll out runs from Sunday morning to midday Monday. Plan your departure wisely — Sunday afternoon or Monday morning has much shorter queues than Sunday morning rush.
Roll Out Info →
Driving to the Bash is an unforgettable experience — you'll be part of a great nationwide caravan of people all making the journey to Broken Hill. The roads are good sealed highways with spectacular outback scenery: big blue skies and wide-open vistas.
One of the most important things to remember is to take your time and plan for delays. Road closures, Bash-related traffic and queues are common — allow an extra day or two at either end of your trip and treat it as part of the adventure.
💧 Always carry enough water, food and medical supplies to see you through an unexpected detour or delay. Outback distances are no joke — the nearest town can be very far away.
August in the outback means cold nights (close to 0°C) and warm days (mid-to-high 20s). Pack layers — you'll need both a warm jacket and sunscreen.
Full Outback Driving Guide →
Broken Hill has plenty of accommodation — hotels, motels, pubs and caravan parks. Book well ahead as the town fills up fast during Bash week. There's no free camping in or around Broken Hill, Silverton, or along the road to Mundiville.
If accommodation is booked out, the Broken Hill Racecourse opens for overflow camping with powered and unpowered sites — and it's where you collect your wristbands too.
Accommodation Options →Mundiville is a pop-up town on the plains. We provide toilets, a medical facility, food vendors, and limited firewood and ice — but that's about it. You need to be self-sufficient.
The most important things: bring your own water (there is no running water on site), food, warm sleeping gear, and layers for both cold nights and warm days.
Full Gear Guide →🏥 Health & Medications: Sort any medical conditions before you leave home. We have a well-resourced medical facility at Mundiville staffed by doctors, paramedics and nurses — but it is not a pharmacy. The closest hospital and pharmacies are 35km away in Broken Hill.
The complete guide to everything Bash — download and take it with you. Covers before you leave home, Broken Hill, Mundiville and everything in between.
Download → Bash AppDownload the Bash App on Apple or Android. Playing schedule, festival map, live updates and alerts — works offline at Mundiville. Download before you leave Broken Hill.
Get the App → Festival GuideThe 2026 Festival Guide will be available closer to the event. Grab a printed copy at Ticket Collection or the Info Tent when you arrive.
View Guide → Bash FMTune in at Mundiville for news, live updates, weather, fire alerts and artist interviews. Bring a portable FM radio — there's no phone reception on site.
About Bash FM → Gear GuideA recommended gear list with tips from seasoned Bashers. Don't leave home without checking this — some essentials are easy to forget when you've never done this before.
View Gear Guide → FAQsGot a specific question? Our FAQs page covers tickets, camping, facilities, accessibility and more. If you can't find the answer, get in touch.
View FAQs →A lively, connected community with heaps of tips from seasoned Bashers — road conditions, packing advice, meetups, travel stories and everything in between.
No worries — we're here to help. Check the FAQs, browse the full website, or get in touch directly. The Bash community is incredibly welcoming and there's no such thing as a silly question.
20–22 August 2026 · Mundi Mundi Plains · Broken Hill NSW