Travel & Accommodation
Where:
The Great Southern Blues & Rockabilly Festival is held at Smyth Oval in Narooma on the NSW South Coast. Located on the coast nestled beside the pristine waters of Wagonga Inlet and surrounded by majestic National Parks, Narooma is situated approximately 5 hours south of Sydney, 8 hours north of Melbourne and 3 hours from Canberra. Known more as a sleepy summer holiday destination, Narooma is now famous for the "Friendly Festival" that comes to town every September/October.
When:
The Festival is held annually every "Labour Day" long weekend. This always falls on or around the first weekend of October.
Dates to remember:
- 2009 Friday Oct 2nd, Saturday Oct 3rd & Sunday Oct 4th
- 2010 Friday Oct 1st, Saturday Oct 2nd & Sunday Oct 3rd
Getting Here
On the Road:
- 5 Hours from Sydney down the Princess Highway
- 8 Hours from Melbourne up the Princess Highway
- 3 Hours from Canberra via Kings Highway & Princess Highway
By Bus:
- Premier Bus Lines, NSW, 133410
- V-Line, Victoria, 136196
- Murrays, Canberra, 132251
By Air:
- REX (to Moruya), Australia, 131713
Accommodation:
We will be operating Mojo's camping facility on our festival site at Smyth Oval.
We strongly urge people to book their accommodation in advance. There is a wide range of accommodation available but it does book out fast. Townships and villages to the north and south of Narooma have ample accommodation. All your accommodation needs can be serviced by Narooma Visitors Centre; They can be contacted 7 days per week between 9:00am & 5:00pm on (02) 4476 2881.
