Botanic Park is located HERE. View a tourist map of Adelaide HERE.
Parking
Parking is limited! There is no parking available on site and little in adjacent residential streets, so park 'n' walk from the city (5-15 mins), ride a bike, take the bus or share a cab with friends.
Secure-A-Spot Parking:
Pre-book secure parking for the day right on North Terrace - special WOMADelaide flat rates will apply when you book online!
UPark on Rundle Street:
Corner of Rundle St and Pulteney St, Adelaide. Book your parking to guarantee your spot with a four day WOMADelaide parking package for only $45. Pre-purchase your WOMADelaide parking package to enjoy guaranteed parking at a discounted rate. The package allows you to enter UPark on Rundle Street after 2:30pm on Friday 11th March until close at 1am, and all day on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, until 1am*.
UPark also has convenient and affordable parking options for people not attending WOMADelaide every day. Including $6 flat-fee Sunday parking at Rundle Street if you book online 30 minutes in advance, and $7 flat rate if you drive into UPark on Frome Street on the public holiday Monday. Find out more about UPark’s WOMADelaide parking.
*Available for online purchase only. See the UPark website for conditions.
St Peter's College Parking (enter off Hackney Road)
4:30pm - 2:00am Friday 11 March
10:00am - 2:00am Saturday 12 March
10:00am - 2:00am Sunday 13 March
10:00am - 1:00am Monday 14 March
Free EcoCaddy rides
Thanks to the Adelaide City Council and EcoCaddy, you can catch a FREE ride from the city to WOMADelaide! Just look out for the EcoCaddy tricycles throughout the city.
Public Transport Service - WOMADelaide Shuttle
A shuttle service will travel in an anti-clockwise direction from the special WOMADelaide bus stop located on the western side of Hackney Road, south of Plane Tree Drive via - Hackney Road, Mann Road, Melbourne Street (Hail 'n 'Ride), Frome Road (stop 2), Victoria Drive (Hail 'n' Ride), King William Road (Stop A3), King William Street (stop C2 & F1), Wakefield Street (stop G2), Pulteney Street (stop X1), North Terrace (stop I3), Botanic Road (stop 1), and back to Hackney Road.
The Public Transport Service will establish special WOMADelaide signage at the above designated stops to alert WOMADelaide patrons. A timetable is viewable HERE
Cycling
FREE BIKE PARK: The easiest way to get to WOMADelaide is by bike, and WOMADelaide encourages all patrons attending the event to consider riding. The festival offers bike parks to accommodate more than 700 bikes, located adjacent to both the Hackney Road and Frome Road entrances. Best routes in to the festival include along the Torrens Linear Park and the cycle paths along all major arterial roads.
ADELAIDE FREE BIKES: Get to WOMADelaide on an Adelaide FREE Bike! All you need is either your current driver’s license or passport. Sponsored by Adelaide City Council, Adelaide Free Bikes can be found in 20 locations around the City, as well as a special node at WOMADelaide’s Frome Street entrance if you’d like to zip around town and explore Adelaide. You can also hire a bike complete with bike lights for the duration of your stay in Adelaide so you can come and go as you please! You can book long term hire directly through Bike SA, either by phone or email – office@bikesa.asn.au.
Find all the information you need on the Bike SA website or give them a call on (08) 8168 9999.
Uber
Don’t miss a beat. Get a ride to WOMADelaide with Uber! If you're new to Uber, download the app and sign up with code WOMADL16 to get your first ride FREE up to $25!
Travel Packages / Accomodation
Australian Holiday Centre
Travel Packages are available for those traveling to Adelaide for WOMADelaide from The Australian Holiday Centre website (or call 1300 799 342).
Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia are offering discount flights, day/night ticket and accomodation packages through their website Virgin Australia.
Diverse Travel Australia
Specialists in Aboriginal, nature based and cultural itineraries across Australia, Diverse offer 3 and 4 day WOMADelaide packages.
To book: info@diversetravel.com.au (or call 08 8234 8324). www.diversetravel.com.au / www.aboriginaltravel.com
Carpooling
Carpooling / ride sharing is a great sustainable way to get to events. There are a few online platforms that can help put you in touch with other fans heading in the same direction as you! Note, these services are not affiliated with WOMADelaide and you should determine their suitability for your needs independently.
Ridevu
Ridevu is a platform where you can connect and share with other users specifically travelling to WOMADelaide 2016, through their event page HERE
Coseats
Carpool to WOMADelaide with coseats.com by using their online form to share your ride or catch a lift with someone from anywhere in Australia.
Road Tripping
If you're looking for info on motorhomes or Australian roadtripping attractions on your way down to WOMADelaide Motorhome Republic has some great options. A campervan or motorhome rental is a unique and memorable way to get to the festival, just be sure to book early to ensure you get the vehicle you are after!