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Sustainability

When we're not dancing on it, Barunah Plains is a working farm. We’re lucky to celebrate here, and part of that means taking care of the land while we do.

Like any good festival, everyone is expected to:

Bin their rubbish
Take home what they bring
Leave their campsite as they found it

It’s simple, and it makes a big difference. No lectures here - just the bottom line on how to keep your space (and ours) clean.

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How You Can Help

There are bins and Recycling Hubs EVERYWHERE, so it’s super easy to chuck your rubbish.
Carpool with your mates! Splitting the cash for petrol and a pass, unmatched aux curation and reducing emissions? It’s a no brainer.
Spend five to ten minutes each day tidying your area. It helps avoid a smelly site, lost keys, or a huge pack-up job later.
Grab bin bags from our Helper Hub team and bag your rubbish before you head off.
Invest in good camping gear with mates or family, or hire it instead of buying cheap stuff that breaks.

Every bit helps, and it’s a simple way to show respect for the Country we’re gathering on.

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OK, But What BTV Is Doing To Leave Zero Trace?

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Gear Hire and Repair

In partnership with Wallaroo Camping Gear Hire, you can rent high-quality camping gear and get on-site repairs, including tents and shoes. It’s a smarter, more sustainable alternative to single-use gear.

More Pre-Pitched and Glamping Options

Our Pre-Pitched campground created the least waste in 2024. We’ve increased these options to help reduce the amount of abandoned gear and make camping cleaner and more comfortable.

B-Alternative Eco Crew

We’ve teamed up with B-Alternative, your campground eco guides who are there to help you find out what goes where. They’ll be handing out bin bags, offering tips, and guiding you to the nearest Recycling Hub.

Tree Planting with Local Farmers

BTV is working with our neighbours to plant 11,000 native trees on surrounding farms. This long-term project supports land regeneration and community care.

More Recycling Hubs in the Campgrounds

We’ve more than doubled the number of Recycling Hubs to make it easier to get rid of your waste the right way. There’s always one nearby!

Reducing Emissions with Green Music Australia

We’re working with Green Music Australia to identify our biggest sources of emissions and redesign operations to reduce our environmental impact. More updates to come.

Upcycled Art and Infrastructure

Every stage, installation, and structure is designed with reuse in mind. We use upcycled materials wherever possible to extend their life across multiple festivals.

Revibes at Beyond The Valley

This year, we’re partnering with Revibes, to help ditch single-use plastics. Their durable cups are built to last over 400 washes - making sustainable choices simple and seamless. Revibes partners with 1% for the Planet and collaborates with Clima on carbon tracking and offsetting. Helping reduce waste and reshape festival culture through smart, reusable solutions.

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Before the event

Beyond The Valley strives for inclusivity and normalising accessibility across the music and arts sector. In an effort to be more accessible, we have implemented a range of measures to work towards our goal of being a festival for all!

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Accessible Campground

The Accessible Campgrounds will be located within Red Camp. You may purchase an Accessible Camping Ticket by:

Heading to the Megatix Page when tickets go on sale
Select the On-Site Accomodation Section in the ticket pipeline
Select Accessible Camping Ticket
Select any other tickets you need
Proceed to checkout
After purchasing tickets, please check the provided box, where you’re able to advise whether you have any accessible requirements.
Agree to the Terms and Conditions before proceeding.
Once you have submitted all your information, your tickets will be emailed to you.

The Accessible Campground is located on the West/East side of the festival site. It is a friendly space with even terrain, including the following facilities:

Accessible Toilets + Standard Unisex Toilets
Accessible Shower
Access to Power

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Accessibility Guide

Download our accessibility guide for more information about accessible features at Beyond the Valley. This is designed with an accessible colour and font scheme, and suits text-to-speech. If you have any questions or other suggestions of measures we can take to be more inclusive please contact us at accessibility@untitledgroup.com.au.

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Download the guide HERE.

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Companion Cards

If you have a carer who would like to attend Beyond The Valley with you, they can access a complimentary Companion Card Ticket.

You can take these steps when purchasing your ticket.

Firstly, select your desired entry ticket.
Proceed to check-out.
After purchasing tickets, please check the provided box, where you’re able to advise whether you have any accessible requirements.
Agree to the Terms and Conditions before proceeding.
Once you have submitted all your information, your tickets will be emailed to you.
A questionnaire will be sent to the provided email address, that allows you to outline your accessible requirements. This also allows you to secure a companion card ticket online, by filling in your companion card holder details.

Please note that if you can not provide Companion Card details at this time, feel free to contact us as accessibility@untitledgroup.com.au and you’ll be able to secure one at the Box Office on the day of the event.

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Accessibility Form

Once you have purchased your tickets, you will be given a form to fill out to outline any accessibility requirements you may have. A Copy of the form will be released here soon.

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‍PEEP

‍Please fill in a copy of your Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan prior to the festival.

Downloadable link here.

Getting there

Heading to Melbourne to ring in the New Year with us? The closest major international airport to Melbourne CBD is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. The closest Airport to The BTV site is Avalon Airport, a good option for those flying from interstate. Check below for detailed journeys from various locations.

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Driving from Sydney

Estimated Driving Time: approx 10 hours 15 minutes

Distance: approx 981 km

Main Roads: Hume Highway (M31) → Western Freeway (A8) → Midland Highway (A300) → Hamilton Highway (B140)

Tips for the Journey

Fuel Stops: Major towns like Goulburn, Wagga Wagga, and Ballarat have ample fuel stations.

Rest Areas: Utilize rest areas along the Hume Highway for breaks.

Navigation: Use GPS/Apple Maps/ Google Maps navigation for real-time traffic updates and directions.

Accommodation: If planning an overnight stop, consider towns like Albury or Ballarat for lodging options.

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Driving from Adelaide

Estimated Driving Time: approx 7.5 to 8 hours

Distance: approx 670 km

Main Roads: Dukes Highway (A8) → Western Highway (A8) → Midland Highway (A300) → Hamilton Highway (B140)

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Tips for the Journey

Fuel Stops: Major towns like Murray Bridge, Keith, Horsham, and Ballarat have plenty of service stations.

Rest Areas: Dukes and Western Highways have regular rest stops.

Navigation: Use GPS for real-time traffic and directions.

Accommodation: Towns like Horsham or Ballarat are good for overnight stays.

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Travelling from Melbourne Airport

Via Car or Taxi Service

Estimated Time: Approx 1 hour 40 minutes

Distance: Approx 136 km

Route: M80 Ring Road → M1 Princes Freeway → A300 Midland Highway → B140 Hamilton Highway

Car Rentals: Available at Melbourne Airport from providers like Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt.

Fuel Stops: Plenty of service stations along the route, especially in Geelong and Bannockburn.

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Via Public Transport‍

Estimated Time: Approx 3.5 to 4 hours

Route: Catch the SkyBus to Southern Cross Station (every 10 minutes) → Take the V/Line Train to Winchelsea on the Warnambool line→ Taxi to Barunah Plains

Use the Public Transport Victoria Journey Planner to check schedules and plan your trip.

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Travelling from Avalon Airport

Via Car or Taxi Service

Estimated Time: Approx 55 minutes

Distance: Approx 76 km

Route: Princes Freeway (M1) → Midland Highway (A300) → Hamilton Highway (B140)

Car Rentals: Available at Avalon Airport from providers like Avis, Budget, Europcar, and Hertz.

Fuel Stops: Service stations are available in Geelong and along the route.

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Public transport options from Avalon Airport to Barunah Plains are limited. For the most convenient and time-efficient travel, driving or taking a taxi is recommended.

Public transport from Sydney

Via Train

Estimated Time: Approx 13 hours 53 minutes

Route: Sydney Central Station → Melbourne (Southern Cross) via NSW TrainLink XPT → Winchelsea via V/Line train on Warnambool Line → Barunah Plains via Taxi

Planning: Use the NSW Trip Planner and PTV Journey Planner to check schedules and plan your trip.

Tickets: Ensure you have valid tickets for each leg of the journey; NSW TrainLink and V/Line have separate ticketing systems.
Taxis: It's advisable to book a taxi in advance from Winchelsea to Barunah Plains

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Via Bus

Estimated Time: Approx 16 hours 39 minutes
Route: Sydney Central Station → Melbourne (Southern Cross) via Coach Service → Ballarat Station (via V/Line Coach) → Taxi to Barunah Plains

Planning: Use the NSW Trip Planner and PTV Journey Planner to check schedules and plan your trip.

Tickets: Ensure you have valid tickets for each leg of the journey; coach services and V/Line have separate ticketing systems.
Taxis: It's advisable to book a taxi in advance from Ballarat to Barunah Plains.

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Public Transport from Adelaide

Estimated Time: ~13 hours

Route: Adelaide Parklands Terminal→ Melbourne (Southern Cross) via the Overland Train → Winchelsea via V/Line train on Warnambool Line → Barunah Plains via Taxi

Planning: Use the Public Transport Victoria Journey Planner to check schedules and plan your trip.

Tickets: Ensure you have valid tickets for each leg of the journey; Journey Beyond and V/Line have separate ticketing systems.

Taxis: It's advisable to book a taxi in advance from Winchelsea to Barunah Plains.

Beyond
The
Valley

Presented by Untitled Group & triple j

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We've got all the info you need to plan and prep for your Beyond the Valley experience. Still got a question? Ask the BTV Bot, or our friendly team.

Sustainability

Before the event

Getting there

At the event

Tickets

Accommodation

FAQ's

Tickets

Menu

Socials

Legals

Credits

© Beyond the Valley takes place on the lands of the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation and the Eastern Maar People of Southwest Victoria, to who we pay our respects. Brought to you by Untitled Group.

BeyondTheValley

Presented by Untitled Group & triple j

Waitlist

↗

We've got all the info you need to plan and prep for your Beyond the Valley experience. Still got a question? Ask the BTV Bot, or our friendly team.

Sustainability

Before the event

Getting there

At the event

Tickets

Accommodation

FAQ's

Tickets

Menu

Socials

Legals

Credits

© Beyond the Valley takes place on the lands of the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation and the Eastern Maar People of Southwest Victoria, to who we pay our respects. Brought to you by Untitled Group.

Beyond
The
Valley