St Lawrence sits about 155km south of Mackay, 177km north of Rockhampton & 6km east of the Bruce Highway. The festival is held at the St Lawrence Recreation Grounds, 593 St Lawrence Connection Road, St Lawrence QLD 4707.

General Admission
Covers entry only. Camping isn't included — with 1-day and 3-day passes for adults, children and families.

Camping tickets
Are sold separately and cover one site for one vehicle, up to six people, with check-in from 9am Friday 2 July 2027 and check-out by 1pm Sunday 4 July 2027.

Glamping tickets
Sold separately from general admission tickets.

Experience tickets
The following experiences are not included in General Admission tickets. Tickets for these can be purchased separately online:

• Matt Golinski’s Signature Luncheon
• Ticketed workshops
• Walking and bus tours
• Glen Barratt’s Whispers of the Wetlands High Tea
• Dinner Under the Stars

Optional refund protection through Booking Protect is available at checkout, covering illness, injury and other valid circumstances under the Localtix terms.

In the unlikely event of a cancellation due to Force Majeure, tickets will be refunded, and sales will cease. Visit https://localtix.com.au/frequently-asked-questions/ for more information.

Camping
Camp and caravan sites at the recreation grounds are available for purchase. The following amenities are available at these sites:

• Toilets
• Shower
• Barbecues
• Picnic tables

All campsites are unpowered. Generators are permitted 8am - 8pm.

Dump points are located at the St Lawrence Recreation Grounds and Carmila Beach, 1 Esplanade, Carmila (72 km north).

Glamping
The Best Intentions Tent Co have glamping bell tents for hire at the St Lawrence Recreation Grounds for the weekend. Book now, these sell out fast!

Hotels, Motels and Caravan Parks A variety of accommodation is available a short drive away in Clairview, Carmila, and Ilbilbie.

Campsites aren't connected to water, so fill your tank before you arrive — there's no potable water supplied on-site for camping.

Local food trucks and community groups cover a range of cuisines, alongside coffee vans and drinks for purchase. A few ticketed experiences — Matt Golinski's Signature Luncheon, Dinner Under the Stars, Whispers of the Wetlands High Tea and the Bush Poet's Breakfast — sell fast, so book ahead.

Alcohol will be available for purchase and must be consumed within designated licensed areas. Bar will be open from 10am to late.

BYO drinks only at your camp site.

We recommend you pack:

• Esky with enough ice for the weekend
• Reusable water bottle (fill up from the free water stations throughout the site) 
• Plenty of drinking water to keep at camp 
• Sun protection – hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrella 
• Clothes for all conditions – hot, cold, and wet 
• Shoes for all conditions 
• Rubbish bags for your camp – this is a no-trace event 
• Camping gear – tent (make sure you have all the pegs and poles), tarps, and ropes
• Bedding – mattress, pillow, sleeping bag 
• Torch / headlamp 
• Towel and toiletries 
• Insect repellent 
• Event tickets

The festival takes place on large, open recreational grounds, and some terrain may be uneven.

Accessible toilets are available within the event precinct.

A baby change room and accessible toilet are also located at St Lawrence Centenary Hall, 7 Railway Parade, and at the St Lawrence Sports Grounds.

St Lawrence Wetlands Festival welcomes attendees of all ages and abilities. If you require specific accessibility support or facilities, please contact the Council on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) or visit Event Information Tent during the event.

Yes — first aid is based at the Event Information Tent. Check the event program's map for the exact location.

No ATM on-site, so bring cash — though some vendors do offer EFTPOS.

Standard Queensland restrictions apply: no smoking or vaping within 10m of campsites, public facilities or children's play equipment, and within 5m of building entrances or outdoor dining areas. Dispose of butts responsibly — full detail is on the Queensland Health website: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/staying-healthy/smoking/laws

You may light a fire, however all fires must:

• Be enclosed in a fireplace that prevents embers escaping
• Be no larger than 1 metre in any direction
• Be in a cleared area with no branches overhead
• Be at least 3 metres from tents/caravans or flammable equipment
• Be always attended while lit

BYO firewood.

Yes, the festival is pet-friendly. Dogs just need to stay leashed, and aren't permitted at the Matt Golinski Signature Luncheon or on the walking and bus tours.

Yes! If you're interested in volunteering, contact the St Lawrence Wetlands Festival Working Group at stlawrencewetlandsfestival@outlook.com, or reach Council on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) or records@isaac.qld.gov.au.