CAMPING FAQS

Camping is on sale and available to purchase now, until sold out.

Camping grounds are located at Victoria Park, Brothers Cricket Grounds, 4 Graham Acton way, Wandal (adjacent to the Rockhampton Showgrounds)

Camping will be available to check in from 10:00am Tuesday 14 April 2026 through to latest check out at 10:00am Monday 20 April 2026 

*Dates and times subject to change

On arrival into Tent City drive through the entry gates and stop at the entry marquee, the staff will scan your camping tickets, provide you with your passes and direct you to your campsite. You will not be able to check-in on behalf of all your guests – all campers must check-in with their own photo ID.

Camping wristbands must be collected when checking in to Tent City, these must be worn for the full duration of your stay. Only guests wearing the correct camping accreditation will be permitted access into the grounds.

You’ll be issued with your camping vehicle access pass to Tent City on check-in. Cars will be issued with a dashboard pass. These passes must be visible at all times when entering and exiting Tent City.

Campsites are allocated upon arrival, if you would like to be placed near friends or family you will need to ensure you arrive together. Please note: Due to site layout, only the same size campsites purchased will be able to be positioned next to eachother. If you purchase a 6m x 6m site, you will not be able to be located be next to a 6m x 12m or a 6m x 18m site.

Powered and Non-Powered Camping Sites

• 6m x 6m campsite
• 6m x 12m campsite
• 6m x 18m campsite

• Due to site layout and same sized sites being grouped together, if you require a larger site, you can purchase an additional site (which must be the same size), to double your site size. If you purchase different site sizes they will not be located next to eachother.

• Powered Sites - Note: 1x 15amp Power Point is supplied per 6m x 6m site and is for basic power use only, such as charging devices or a portable camping fridge etc. Adaptors or power boards are not permitted to be used.

Glamping Sites

• Single Twin Tent
• Triple Tent
• Quad Tent

*Each glamping site is set on 1 x 6m x 6m campsite. More details can be found below in Glamping FAQ's.

All campers must adhere to onsite 8km/hr speed limit, no alcohol, no amplified music, no generators, no animals (other than trained assistance dogs), no digging of holes, use of tent pegs must be no greater than 150mm, must adhere to onsite noise rules between 9:30pm and 7:00am, no unauthorised guests, maintain social distancing, no prohibited items.

Tent City Terms & Conditions will be available soon. 

Both! Entrant and spectator campers will be located in Tent City. 

We recommend 4 campers for a 6m x 6m site, 6 for a 6m x 12m site and 8 for a 6m x 18m site. Each person camping on your site will require their own camping pass to be able to access the campsite. 

Yes! Accessories such as camp chairs, sleeping bag combo, plastic tables and esky coolers will be available to purchase when completing your camping booking

Powered sites are available to purchase when selecting your campsite. Note: 1x 15amp Power Point is supplied per 6m x 6m site and is for basic power use only, such as charging devices or a portable camping fridge etc. No adaptors or power boards can be used. If you have already purchased a campsite and have any questions, you can email the team at rockynats@rrc.qld.gov.au 

No. You will need to purchase your event tickets as well as your camping site and passes

Saturday and Sunday vehicle access is permitted between 7am and 7pm. Note the exit gate will close at 6pm Saturday and Sunday afternoon, with the entry gate becoming two way access. Should you arrive back to Tent City after 7pm, you’ll be able to access the grounds as a pedestrian, leaving your vehicle parked on the street.

Yes! All campgrounds’ guests will have access to the showers and toilets onsite. Be sure to pack your own toiletries.

Rockynats camping facilities operate on a strict No Open Fires Policy.

Small gas BBQs and cooktops are permitted.

All LPG bottles must be in good condition and within current stamped test date, LPG fittings must also be in good condition.

Safety checks may be conducted and any unsafe items must be removed from the site. While fire extinguishers are available in the communal cooking areas, it is also recommended that you bring your own fire extinguisher/fire blanket for your individual campsite.

There will be personnel onsite at all times during the day, with additional roving security onsite between 7pm and 7am each day.

There will be no Wi-Fi provided at Tent City. There is a weak internet signal on site and it is advised you download or screenshot your camping passes and tickets before arriving. 

There are no facilities to purchase ice on site, however the Wandal IGA is within a 10-minute walk and has ice available to purchase.

Yes! Each year a selection of food vendors will be available in Tent City as a breakfast option. 

Glamping and camping bookings are strictly non-refundable.

Smoking is permitted in the designated smoking zone only.

No animals are permitted into the campground with the exception of assistance animals, guide dogs and Police support dogs.

No. Strictly only glampers and campers are permitted in Tent City.

All campers and glampers will be issued a wristband on check-in which will permit you re-entry. Anyone without a wristband will not be permitted on site.

No. Strictly no generators are permitted on site at Tent City. If you require power to your site, please ensure to select a powered site when purchasing your site. 

You are not permitted to bring alcohol or glass into the precinct.

There are two licensed venues, The Lionleigh Tavern and Rocky Sports Club, both within walking distance of the Tent City precinct.

Camping & Glamping guests have access to a Jumbuck Solid Plate 6 burner club BBQ, BBQ utensils, toasters, microwave, hot water urns within the communal hang out areas.

There are also a number of dining options within a close proximity of Tent City, including Rocky Sports Club and the The Lionleigh Tavern.

Yes.

All vehicles must fit within your allocated site size. If you need additional space or have additional vehicles, you’ll need to purchase an additional site or park your vehicles offsite.

Limited storage of additional fuel (external to the fuel contained in a vehicle’s fitted fuel tanks/cells) is permitted in Tent City.

All fuel must be stored in containers that meet the relevant Australian Standard for the type of fuel being stored and as per QLD Government regulations total additional quantities may not exceed 250L per vehicle.

Fuel containers must remain within the contestant’s vehicle at all times and no refuelling of vehicles or equipment is permitted on site. 

Generally, glamping is reserved for spectators who don’t require trailers/entrant cars on site with them. If you need to camp with your cars, the camping option will be better suited for you.

Your glamping price includes:

• Six nights’ accommodation
• A ready to go tent
• Stretcher and mattress (sheets/ blankets and pillows not included)
• LED lantern in your tent
• Access to communal hang out area equipped with cooking facilities (BBQ, hot water urns, toasters, microwave and fridge) charging stations, showers and toilets.

You will need to bring proof of your glamping tent or camping site booking and a form of photo ID.

If you have not pre-booked bedding when reserving your glamping tent, you will also need to bring bedding (sheets and pillows).

At the time of booking, you can also select to include:

• Camping chairs
• Sleeping bag combo
• 1.2m plastic tables
• 42L Esky
• Tent privacy shade.

Your accessories will be waiting for you to pick up when you check into Tent City

Yes, all glamping tents are set up and ready prior to the Rockynats festival start date. All you need to do is turn up and check in!

If all windows and flaps are closed, the tents will be waterproof in typical rain. However, in extreme weather conditions and unusually heavy rain conditions, it cannot be guaranteed that the tents will remain 100% waterproof.