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Octoblast Essentials
- 01• Friday to Sunday: 8am to 9pm • Sunday and Monday: Exit only after 2pm • Monday: Gates close at 7pm (all packed up and off-site by then) • Tip: No entering or exiting outside gate hours. Re-entry requires your wristband. No entry at all after 2pm Monday. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04770_cff9683740bc43bcb5547a07e8be9f92~mv2.jpg
- 02• Tent camping is included with your ticket. • Campsite entrance is approximately 500 meters from the festival site. • Open Friday 8am to Monday 7pm. • No camping at Lake Tomarata. If staying longer, book local eco-huts, campsites, or an Airbnb. • Facilities include drinking water, cold showers, and toilets. • You may bring a cooking setup but it must be secured off the ground or in a vehicle. • No open flames and no ground cooking. Vendors will also have plenty of food options. • Leave no trace: take all rubbish home. • Bikes are fine for the campsite and walkway but must be parked before entering the festival grounds. Bring lights and a lock. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04770_9cd9e7b9d48b434d801a937662b8650b~mv2.jpg
- 03• Cash is preferred. Some vendors may have EFTPOS but do not rely on it. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04770_30f672a9427d4319b87c3f70cc9ac73b~mv2.jpg
- 04• Music, art, performances, wellness, and plenty of fun. • Free drinking water. • Food stalls catering to most dietary needs. • Market stalls with outfits, treasures, and experiences. • Chill spaces and a staffed care space. • Flushing toilets and hot showers, open at set times to reduce waste water. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04770_faef48cd7cea4784a39af83b6b7b60bf~mv2.jpg
- 05• Ticket and vehicle pass (every car needs one). • Valid ID (Driver’s License, Passport, or Kiwi Access Card). • Camping gear. • Water bottle and thermos. We recommend 10 liters per person for the campsite. • Shade gear such as a gazebo or shade sail positioned over your tent. • Sunblock, hats, and umbrellas. • Swimwear and towel. • Festival outfits, but avoid sequins, feathers, or anything that sheds. • Rubbish and recycling bags for your own waste. • Portable ashtray if you smoke. • Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. No glass. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04770_5853ab104ef04fa487212aefd5c6e55e~mv2.jpg
- 06• Freshwater lake on site. • Swimming only at the beach near the Humming Hut stage. • 8am to 8pm. Do not swim outside these hours. • Keep the lake clean: no alcohol, sunscreen, or waste in the water. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04770_a00815251fd34b7e9f6c381aba1d5f07~mv2.jpg
- 07• No glass. No fire. No pets. • Gas cookers must be secured in a vehicle or off the ground. • Fire risk is extreme. Be cautious with lighters, matches, and cigarettes. Ashtray tins are available on site. • Medics and security are available 24/7. Look for crew with radios or lanyards. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04770_f7634924426b4224af4a38e12c9d8e7c~mv2.jpg
- 08• Octoblast is a leave-no-trace event. Take everything home with you. • Bring reusable bottles, cups, plates, and cutlery. Bars use stainless steel cups with a deposit system. • Carpool where possible to reduce traffic and connect with fellow festival-goers. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04770_1e039597faab4e0fadc82a9618203c17~mv2.jpg
- 09• Address: 186 Atkins Road, Te Ārai • Travel time: about 90 minutes from Auckland CBD. • Reception is limited. Download offline maps or bring a paper map. • No vehicle movement after dark. • Nearby accommodation: Mangawhai, Pakiri, Te Ārai. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7dcd11_fb8ed6f6ae39487891d39f00f171a588~mv2.jpg
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