Accessibility

Event: Hopkins Creek 2026

General information

Contact name

Please contact us prior to the festival via the contact details on our website. On arrival, speak with our gate staff for assistance.

Travel instructions

Hopkins Creek is located at Colston Hill, 1755 Seymour-Tooborac Road, Glenaroua, Victoria. The easiest way to reach the festival is by car. Carpooling is encouraged. If travelling by public transport, catch a V/Line train to Seymour Station and arrange a taxi, rideshare or pre-booked transfer for the remaining 15-minute drive to the festival site.

Entry instructions

All attendees enter through the main festival entrance. Please have your ticket ready for scanning. If you require accessible entry, parking assistance or additional support on arrival, speak to our traffic or gate crew who will direct you to the appropriate access point.

After entry instructions

After entering the site, our welcome crew can provide directions to camping, accessible facilities, toilets, viewing areas and first aid. If you require assistance at any time during the festival, please visit the Information Hub or speak with any staff member.

Hazards

Hopkins Creek is held on a working rural property with uneven ground, grass paddocks, gravel roads and sloping terrain. Weather conditions may create mud, dust or slippery surfaces. The event includes loud amplified music, lighting effects, crowds and vehicle movements during arrival and departure. Please take extra care when moving around the site.

Toilet location

Accessible toilets are located near the main festival precinct and are clearly signed on the festival map. Information staff can direct you to the nearest accessible toilet from anywhere on site.

Accessible parking

Accessible parking is available adjacent to the Accessible Camping area for attendees with a valid Accessible Parking Permit. Vehicles are permitted to remain parked alongside tents within the Accessible Camping area for the duration of the festival. Please display your permit on arrival and advise traffic staff so they can direct you to the designated area.

Companion Cards

Hopkins Creek accepts Companion Cards. Please contact us before the event so we can assist with your booking.

Accessibility Assistance

We understand everyone's access needs are different. If you have any questions or require assistance before attending, please contact us before the festival so we can work with you to make your experience as comfortable as possible.

Low Sensory Spaces

The festival includes areas away from the main stages where attendees can take a break from crowds and noise. Our Information Hub can direct you to quieter locations throughout the weekend.