camping
Stay close to the action and make WOMAD Aotearoa a full weekend escape.
Whether you're pitching your own tent, bringing the motorhome, camping with whānau or looking for something a bit more luxurious, there's an option to suit the way you like to festival.
Explore the camping options below and read our Camping FAQs before booking.
IMPORTANT INFO: The Racecourse Camping site is currently under construction, so we've made some adjustments to our camping zones for WOMAD Aotearoa 2027. Please refer to the map to see where each camping area is located.
GENERAL CAMPING
Bring your tent and settle into the heart of the WOMAD camping community.
General Camping is our most affordable camping option and is ideal for festivalgoers who enjoy the energy, atmosphere and social side of staying onsite.
General Camping is for you if:
- You’re bringing your own tent
- You’re looking for a budget-friendly place to stay
- You enjoy a lively festival campsite atmosphere
GROUP CAMPING
For groups who want to reserve a dedicated 10m x 10m campsite in the General Camping area. Each site accommodates up to 10 people, making it ideal if you want to camp together.
One person must make and manage the booking on behalf of the group. They will be responsible for distributing the tickets to the other members of the group. This ensures that if members of the group arrive at different times, each person will have their own valid ticket to gain entry. Limited sites available
FAMILY CAMPING
A smaller, more family-focused camping area for those attending WOMAD with tamariki.
Bring your own tent and enjoy a campsite with a more relaxed atmosphere while still being close to the festival.
Family Camping is for you if:
- You’re attending WOMAD with children
- You’re bringing your own tent
- You’d prefer a smaller, family-oriented campsite
MOTORHOME CAMPING
Bring your home on wheels and stay onsite for the full WOMAD weekend.
The Motorhome Camping area is available for:
- Motorhomes
- Caravans
- Campervans and sleeper vans
- House buses
- RVs and trucks
For safety reasons, tents cannot be pitched within the Motorhome Camping area.
ACCESSIBLE CAMPING
Our Accessible Camping area is designed for festivalgoers who need a campsite with easier access to facilities, vehicles and festival transport.
This area may be suitable if:
- You need flat, easy access to toilets, showers and wash-up facilities
- You need to camp close to your vehicle
- You hold a Mobility Parking Permit
- You need access to golf-cart transport between the campsite and festival entrance
Please contact the WOMAD team before booking if you have any questions about whether this campsite will meet your access requirements.
GLAMPING
All the glamour of luxury accommodation with the romance of camping under the stars, but without any of the effort. This is the ultimate camping experience, where everything is taken care of.
Your booking includes full use of the Wildernest guest areas. The outdoor lounge is furnished inside and out with couches, tables, benches, bar leaners and stools, with complimentary tea and coffee and a charging station.
The guest kitchen has a chest freezer stocked with ice, a chiller fridge for your own use and milk options for the tea and coffee, along with kettles, a toaster, a microwave and a BBQ. Drinking water is on tap, so please bring your reusable bottles.
Hot showers and flushing toilets are for glamping guests only, and there is a powder room tent furnished with tables, chairs, mirrors and power for hairdryers and straighteners.
ARRIVAL AND PARKING
Parking is located next to the TSB Stadium on Rogan Street. The parking wardens will direct you to the glamping area, where our check-in concierge team will meet you, help with your bags and show you to your tent.
What is included in your tent?
● Fully carpeted, for a warm and cosy feel underfoot.
● Inner-sprung mattresses, single or queen, made up with sheets, duvets and pillows.
● Two towels per person.
● Earplugs, a sustainable toiletry kit of shampoo bar, conditioning bar and soap, and hotel slippers for every guest.
● Solar-powered LED lighting.
● Our Wildernest Bell Tents® are great and very waterproof, so if the weather turns, you will stay warm and dry.
Totara Dell
Stay among the trees or close to the convenience of TSB Stadium.
The Lawn is located directly beside the stadium and provides wheelchair access to tents and accessible bathroom facilities within the stadium.
Tōtara Dell is set beneath established tōtara trees and offers a scenic walk through the park to the festival.
Wildernest Village
Wildernest Village is located beside the racecourse, approximately 150 metres from the main Lawn and Dell glamping area.
Guests have full access to the shared glamping facilities, including reception, the self-catering kitchen, lounge, powder room and additional bathrooms. It’s a short stroll from the central glamping area, with easy access to the festival.
TePee Life
For a festival stay with a little more personality, make yourself at home in the Tepee Life Village.
These waterproof canvas tepees are an easy, eco-conscious alternative to pitching a traditional tent. Each tepee includes insect screens, adjustable ventilation, a built-in floor and a zipped entrance that can be secured with a suitcase padlock.
Guests also have access to a welcoming shared village area and a dedicated customer-care team throughout the weekend.
What's included:
● Your own pre-pitched canvas tepee
● A covered 50mm foam mattress
● A low bedside table
● Battery-powered lighting
● A doormat and foot towel
● A communal covered lounge with daybeds, tables and chairs
● A powder room with mirrors, hairdryers and basin
● Phone-charging facilities
● Nearby public toilets and showers
● Parking closeby
● Wi-Fi access
Small Tepee
Three metres in diameter and suitable for up to two people. The central pole means this option works best with two single beds rather than a double-bed configuration.
Large Tepee
Five metres in diameter and suitable for up to six adults. Bring your own sleeping bag or duvet, pillow and anything else you need to make the space feel like home. You’re also welcome to bring an additional air mattress. Families are welcome in Tepee Life Village, although there is no separate family area. When you arrive, head directly to Tepee Life Village with the other guests in your booking. The team will check you in and show you to your tepee. Friends are welcome to visit you at your tepee, but shared village facilities are reserved for Tepee Life guests.