Weather and safety.
Cold nights, warm days and a lot of wind. Here is what to expect on the Mundi Mundi Plains in August, and what to pack.
Two climates in one day.
August in the outback means bitterly cold nights and mornings, and gloriously mild afternoons. The Bash runs over three days and nights, so you will get the full range.
It is also open country. There is nothing to stop the wind out on the Plains, so what you pack, and how you set up camp, matters.
It gets windy. Tie everything down.
The Mundi Mundi Plains site sits beside a wind farm, and that is no coincidence. Before you head to the concert, secure your awnings, camp chairs, rugs and anything else that could blow away.
Take it seriously. What is not tied down may not be there when you get back.
What to pack.
Prepare for both ends of the scale and you will be comfortable all weekend.
Check the forecast.
Look at the Bureau of Meteorology forecast for Broken Hill in the days before you leave, so you can pack for the conditions.
Averages are for Broken Hill in August, from the Bureau of Meteorology. Conditions on the Plains can differ.
Weather FAQs.
August nights on the Plains are cold. The average overnight low in Broken Hill is around 6°C, and it can get close to freezing on the coldest nights. Pack a warm jacket, a beanie and gloves.
Mild to warm. The average August maximum in Broken Hill is around 17°C, but a sunny afternoon can feel a lot warmer, and the outback sun is strong. Bring a hat and sunscreen.
Rain is unlikely. Broken Hill averages about 3 days of rain in August, and most days are clear. It is still worth checking the forecast before you leave.
It can get seriously windy on the Plains, which is why the site sits next to wind turbines. Tie down your awnings, chairs, rugs and anything else that could blow away before you head to the concert.
Check the Bureau of Meteorology forecast for Broken Hill in the days before you leave, and tune in to Bash FM on site for live updates.
