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First timers guide.

Everything you need to know before your first Bash, from hitting the road to camping under the Milky Way on the Mundi Mundi Plains.

Welcome

You will never forget your first night.

Thousands of people from all over Australia make the journey to the Mundi Mundi Bash. For some, it is the first time in the outback, driving on outback roads and camping on the red dirt plains.

It is incredibly exciting. You will never forget your first night camped under the Milky Way. We have pulled together everything first timers need to know right here.

Campers at Mundiville on the Mundi Mundi Plains
Your journey, step by step

How the Bash works.

If you are new, here is the shape of a typical Bash trip from start to finish.

1. Get your ticketBuy a General Admission ticket plus a Vehicle Pass (one per vehicle). Tickets go on sale Thursday 22 October 2026 at 10am AEDT. You can post your wristbands and passes to your home, or collect them in Broken Hill.

Register your interest → · Vehicle passes →
2. Get ready to rollMake a Bound for the Bash sign for your car. It is a beloved Bash tradition. Then join the Facebook group and say hello to fellow Bashers before you even set off.

Bound for the Bash →
3. Drive to Broken HillPlan your route and allow plenty of time. The roads to Broken Hill are good sealed highways, but book accommodation early because the town fills up fast during Bash week.

Outback driving →
4. Collect your wristbandsIf you chose mail out, your wristbands and vehicle pass arrive at home, so skip straight to Mundiville. If you have e-tickets, stop at the Ticketing Office at the Broken Hill Racecourse first. There is no wristband collection at the Mundiville gate.

Ticket collection →
5. Roll into MundivilleDrive 38km north-west from Broken Hill through Silverton to the Mundi Mundi Plains, then follow the signs and marshals to your campsite. You cannot save spots, so meet your friends in Broken Hill and drive in together. Marshals will guide your group into neighbouring sites.

Getting there →
6. Set up campCamping is included in your ticket. You get at least 90m² per vehicle. Come prepared to be self-sufficient, with your own water, food, bedding and cooking gear.

Camping at Mundiville →
7. Enjoy the BashThree days of incredible music on the outback plains, plus activities, food vendors, campfire chats and the most stunning sunsets and Milky Way skies you have ever seen.

Activities →
8. Roll out and head homeRoll out runs from Sunday morning to midday Monday. Plan your departure wisely, because Sunday afternoon or Monday morning has much shorter queues than the Sunday morning rush.

Rolling in and out →
The road to the Mundi Mundi Bash
On the road

Outback travel tips.

Driving to the Bash is an unforgettable experience. You will be part of a great nationwide caravan of people all making the journey to Broken Hill, on good sealed highways with big blue skies and wide-open vistas.

Take your time and plan for delays. Road closures, Bash traffic and queues are common, so 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. The nearest town can be very far away. August nights are cold, close to 0°C, and days are warm, in the mid-to-high 20s. Pack layers, including a warm jacket and sunscreen.

Outback driving guide
Camping at the Mundi Mundi Bash
The basics

Bash essentials.

Where to stay in Broken HillHotels, motels, pubs and caravan parks, but book well ahead because the town fills up fast during Bash week. There is no free camping in or around Broken Hill, Silverton, or along the road to Mundiville. If accommodation is booked out, the Racecourse opens for overflow camping, and it is where you collect your wristbands too.

Racecourse camping → · Broken Hill →
What to bringMundiville is a pop-up town on the plains. We provide toilets, a medical facility, food vendors, and limited firewood and ice, but that is about it. Bring your own water (there is no running water on site), food, warm sleeping gear, and layers for cold nights and warm days.

Camp rules → · A-Z Guide →
Health and medicationsSort any medical needs 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 38km away in Broken Hill.

Emergency → · Facilities →
Everything in one place

Your first timer resource kit.

A-Z GuideThe complete guide to everything Bash. Download it and take it with you. Covers before you leave home, Broken Hill, Mundiville and everything in between.

Open the A-Z Guide →
Bash AppDownload the Bash App on Apple or Android for the playing schedule, festival map, live updates and alerts. It works offline at Mundiville, so download it before you leave Broken Hill.

Get the app →
Bash FMTune in at Mundiville for news, live updates, weather, fire alerts and artist interviews. Bring a portable FM radio, because mobile reception is limited on site.

About Bash FM →
Camp rules and gearWhat to bring, what to leave at home, and the camp rules that keep everyone safe. Some essentials are easy to forget when you have never done this before.

Camp rules →
FAQsGot a specific question? The FAQs cover tickets, camping, facilities, disability and more. If you cannot find the answer, get in touch.

Read the FAQs →
Weather and safetyAugust in the outback means cold nights and warm days. Know what to expect and how to stay safe before you go.

Weather and safety →
Bashers on the road to Broken Hill
The community

Join the Facebook group.

The Travelling to the Mundi Mundi Bash group is a lively, connected community with heaps of tips from seasoned Bashers: road conditions, packing advice, meetups and travel stories.

Post a photo of your Bound for the Bash sign and you will get a warm welcome.

Join the group
Still have questions?

First timer FAQs.

No. Everyone buys the same General Admission ticket plus a Vehicle Pass. This guide is just here to help you plan.

No. You cannot save spots in the campground. Meet up in Broken Hill and drive in together as a convoy, and marshals will guide your group into neighbouring sites.

No. There is no free camping in or around Broken Hill, Silverton, or along the road to Mundiville. If accommodation is booked out, the Broken Hill Racecourse offers overflow camping.

No. Bring your own water, food and cooking gear. Mundiville has toilets, a medical facility, food vendors, and limited firewood and ice.

Sort any medical needs before you leave home. The medical facility at Mundiville is staffed by doctors, paramedics and nurses, but it is not a pharmacy. The closest hospital and pharmacies are 38km away in Broken Hill.

The Bash community is incredibly welcoming and there is no such thing as a silly question. Browse all FAQs or get in touch.

19 to 21 August 2027 · Mundi Mundi Plains · Broken Hill NSW

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