CAMPING

Officially open: December 30th 2025 10am - January 2nd 2026 12pm

MUSIC

First tunes: Afternoon, December 30th 2025 

Final beats:  Late night, January 1st 2025

A nice (and necessary) exchange: NYE 2026 is an entirely independent event, funded solely through festival passes. When you buy a pass, you’re exchanging money for three days of alpine bliss. And all of the costs that come with birthing this festival baby of ours. Everybody knows babies are expensive. Especially in the silly season. Think three days of venue hire, artist performances, shade shelters, toilets, water for max. hydration, generators, mindbending lights, a soundsystem with heavy womp, crew fees for professional people, cool rooms for frosty cold drinks, safety equipment, and bonus costs due to public holiday demand and rates. 

The number of attendees is capped, so the sale of each pass is vital to building this event. This will be the 7th consecutive year of this event. Each year, the aim is to break even and go again doing it purely for love. 

Access: Passes include free camping from December 30, 2025, until 12 pm on January 2, 2026. Make sure you get your show on the road by midday January 2. All people and vehicles must leave by then. 

Vehicle Passes: Please organise one pass per vehicle. This helps us monitor and allocate parking and camping spaces. Don’t want to pay extra for your vehicle? Consider carpooling ;) 

ID: Your full name and date of birth (DOB) on the pass must match your legal ID. Passes will be checked against your ID at the gate. We can’t let you in without a physical ID.

This year we’re heading to new heights, exactly 1500m above sea level, up to the very top of Mt Baw Baw.

Located 180 km (about 2.5 hours) east of Melbourne. 

The entire mountain is ours so we’ll be the only slays in the village. 

It’s a winding drive up the mountain, so stay alert for oncoming traffic, obey speed limits, and go under the limit if needed. Only drive if you are fit to do so. This is a trickier drive than some other festivals.

We recommend going through Noojee. The road through Erica is less winding but is unsealed gravel. All buses should use the Erica route, so please let your private bus drivers know. The third option is through Moe. 

Avoid driving after dark because there is no lighting and the roads remain tricky. Roadside breath tests are not uncommon in this area, so make sure you are fit to drive before you leave. If you are on driver duties, take advantage of our onsite testing services.

This year there are three accommodation options: camping, vehicle camping (rooftop tents, vans, campervans, etc.), and lodge accommodation. Please RSVP with your preferred option. Each choice is listed on Humanitix so we can prepare numbers.

1. Camping in Vehicles 

We strongly encourage camping in cars as we have a lot of car parking spaces. Minor detail: the car area is asphalt (perfect if you’re not a dust bunny). If you intend on putting up an awning, you won’t need pegs but it will need to be well secured with weights that are min 20kg per leg.

2. Camping in Tents

Throw the rule book out and remember there are a few gentle slopes (it is a mountain after all). There are flat camping spots, but it’s not an empty paddock. You’ll be nestled among the gums.

There will be ample on-site parking, bus drop-off locations, and buggies available to help transport heavy items to the campground.

We have a no marquee policy. This saves space for sleeping. More importantly, it’s better vibes when we all gather in communal areas rather than huddling under squares of PVC. Feel free to bring your camp chairs, hang out, and make some new friends for 2026. 

3. Lodges 

This one’s new for us and a very exciting novelty. We’re eager to see how it goes. We’d love you to book a lodge, but please be mindful that the whole party loses momentum if you spend the weekend inside. It’s a luxe sleeping option but can kill the vibe if not used well.

The lodges are completely separate from the festival. If you’ve booked through Airbnb, the Mt Baw Baw website, or elsewhere, those bookings are your responsibility. At the end of the day, how you use and leave them still reflects back on the festival.

Please check the T&Cs of your booking, whether it’s BYO linen, and make sure you leave it as you found it, no matter how tired or ready you are to start the year on Jan 2.

- Fresh drinking water stationed all around the mountain

- Gender neutral toilets

- No shower facilities (only within lodges)

- Trash and recycling facilities

- Ice bags will be available

- Blow Me First will be onsite for alcohol and drug testing before you drive

- General store. For all the bits and bobs you forgot to pack.

Bring your own booze, slabs of beer and RTD cans are chill. No glass. Car checks at the gate for this and excessive amounts of alcohol will be confiscated.

Bring plenty of snacks and sweet treats. There will be food pop-ups on-site, with details and opening hours coming soon. Eat when you can, sleep when you must. The site is remote, so come prepared with all the essentials.

And yes, Pang and Kiki’s legendary cocktail bar is back. Since 2019 they’ve been slinging cold drinks, questionable ideas, and better stories, and this year’s no different.

Find the Skiosk, hand over a few crumpled notes or a shiny plastic card, and let them mix you something delicious.

As the name suggests, Mt Baw Baw is a mountain. While there won’t be anywhere for you to swim this year, the climate’s much cooler than the lowlands at that time of year, so you’ll day dance comfortably and sleep easy. Do bring your swimmers anyway as there are many stunning spots nearby for getting wet pre- or post-festival. 

Tell your mates. Tell your mates’ mates.
Good people know good people and every year, this crew proves it. The best kind of chain reaction.

That said, we encourage you to bring the ones who get it.
The ones who show up, look out, and add something real. This isn’t just a party, it's a shared space built on respect: for each other, and for the stolen land we gather on.

No -isms, no phobias, no egos. If your behaviour doesn’t align with these principles you may be asked to leave. We’ve got zero tolerance for this and infinite love for good energy.

Bring your best self. Leave the rest at the city limits.

Front gate’s running the show: scanning passes, checking IDs, and handing out wristbands.
Have your ID ready, your pass printed or on your phone, and one car pass per car.

Entry is strictly 21+ years old.

Here’s the stuff that stays out:

Fires: TOTAL BAN. All day, all night. No campfires, firesticks, fireworks, candles, or flares.

Gas gear: BBQs, camp stoves, gas lanterns, nitrous bulbs, soda water makers.

Other cooking toys: Induction plates, solar cooktops. Leave ‘em home.

Generators: keep the hum at bay.

Glass & ceramic: bottles of any kind.

Micro-trash chaos: polystyrene beads, glitter with microplastics, feathers, wood chips, straw/hay, confetti. Real fun doesn’t come in a can.

Doof sticks: fuck em. sorry. not allowed in.

Excess packaging: if you bought it, strip it down and leave the wrapper at home.

Keep it light, keep it safe, keep it wild but not messy or dangerous. 

Gate opening and closing times for each day are coming soon. Stay tuned.

Heads up: no pass-outs for safety. If you choose to drive off-site, you might not be allowed back in.
Make sure you and your crew are fit to drive before hitting the road. No one wants a drama on the way home.

Access matters to us. We want 2026 to be as inclusive and enjoyable as we can make it for everyone. This is a place to fully lose yourself in the music, the people, and the energy and we want everyone to feel able to do just that. If you need a hand, have any access concerns, or just want to check something before you arrive, drop us an email at hello@diega.com.au 

We’ll do our best to make sure everyone feels welcome, supported, and part of the vibe.

If you’re feeling unwell or need medical help,we’ve got you. Head to the First Aid Centre, text Diega’s hotline, or find a crew member, or community care volunteer. Our medical team is onsite 24/7, fully stocked and ready.

Emergency procedures are in place for all sorts of unexpected events. Stay alert to announcements or Telegram updates. That’s our fastest way to reach everyone if something comes up.

The whole event is designed with health, safety, and smooth event sailing at the forefront.

But first! Safety. None of this is any fun if people don’t feel safe. If at any point you feel uneasy or need a hand, reach out, don’t wait. Your wellbeing matters, and we’re committed to making sure everyone can enjoy the experience stress free. 

If you see or experience anything concerning, let us know and we’ll step in. There’s security onsite 24/7, plus the Diega crew keeping an eye on things and supporting your time at the festival.

Keep an eye on BOM updates, but remember: the mountain plays by its own rules. Temps are usually around 10°C cooler than the lowlands, and nights can get chilly. That doesn’t mean the festival will be cold, it’s still peak summer in Australia, just comfortably warm rather than sweltering.

Pack smart: plenty of water, sunscreen, a hat, sunnies, layers, sturdy shoes, a cosy jacket, and whatever else keeps you comfortable. Small survival hacks like spray bottles or fans can make a big difference when the sun’s out.

We’ll post weather updates through Telegram. That’ll be your fastest way to know what’s happening on-site.

Please download Telegram and join the 2026 event chat for all updates.

Event updates will be sent via Telegram and email to all pass holders.

We have designated groups on Telegram for general chat, important announcements, carpooling and transport, ticket resale, lost and found, and more.

There’s also the Diega instagam but she’s more for vibes @diega.au

Changed your mind? Life threw a curveball?

Use the designated Telegram channel to resell it. We don’t police it, just make sure it finds a good home.

Music running times and set times will be published closer to the date.

All the benefits of the mountains, without snoozing next-door neighbours.

One source of sound. Main stage into deep listening stage. Music until sunrise obvi.

Ciggie butts: entire anthologies could be written about how annoying it is to pick them up from the ground. They are a literal and metaphorical pain in the ass and back. They’re also terrible for the soil. Put your ciggie butts in portable ashtrays, pick up after yourself or someone if you see them on the ground. Please take your used vapes home with you and dispose of them  properly: don’t just jam them in a rubbish bag.  

Rubbish bins are located around the site; please make use of these and regularly clean up both your space and collective areas. You will also be provided with rubbish bags upon arrival and encouraged to take home as much rubbish as possible. Absolutely nothing is allowed to be left at your campsite.

Listen out for the clean up song and clean up as much as you can when you hear it

Strictly no Nangs. Almost as annoying as ciggie butts.

A general attitude of collective care, shared responsibility, good  intentions and good actions 

An unwavering commitment to dance yourself into the New Year 

Common sense 

All personal camping gear: Tent,  Car set-up, Esky pre-filled with ice 

Clothing for all seasons hot + cold 

Alcohol in cans or decanted into something that isn’t glass  

Cute spray bottle to fill with water  and mist yourself  

Food and snacks 

A couple 10L water sacs  

Reusable water bottle  

Sunscreen 50+ 

Hat  

Insect repellent 

Canister/portable ashtray  for cigarette butts 

Reusable cup for the bar 

Cash for bars, merch,  

Extra ice, food 

• Bad Juju  

• Generators 

• Portable gas cooking devices,  fireworks, flares  

• Glass and ceramic (bottles, glassware) 

• Firearms, unnecessarily large knives, weapons, bows & arrows etc

• Polystyrene beads, glitter that  uses micro-plastics, feathers,  wood chips, straw/hay bales,  confetti. 

• Excess packaging: if you purchase something new to bring  along, please remove and leave all  excess packaging at home. 

• Nangs

• Doof sticks are a big no

You’ll have phone coverage onsite if you’re with Telstra or Optus. We suggest only using your phone if you really need to capture a moment or happen to need the helpline. 

Filming 24/7 isn’t necessary and can be straight-up rude to the people around you. Pick your moment: choose your track, grab a short clip, then save your battery. 

Cameras are welcome, but respect always comes first. Be mindful when taking photos or videos, especially on the dancefloor where people are just trying to do their thing.

Good boys and girls sadly can’t join us this year :(( Leave all Fur Babies @ home please.

Pass this on to any mates thinking about sneaking in.

Wristbands are obvious, and in a small community, anyone trying to slip by usually sticks out like a sore thumb.

This is a mountain, surrounded by National Park. Getting lost isn’t just awkward, it’s dangerous. Trespassing is rude but also genuinely unwise. So ignore any temptation to channel your inner Bear Grylls. 

This festival runs on passion, care, and love. Sneaking in on a small, independently run event on private land is not the vibe. It’s also illegal and we’ll call authorities if we have to.

If you see someone without a wristband, let us know. We all pitch in to make this event happen, and keeping the gates tight keeps the whole community safe.

No ticket = no entry. 

Thanks :)