Accommodation

You’re going to want to get in early to secure your accommodation in Creswick, as CresFest 2026 happens in the middle of the busy April school holiday period, with activities galore in the surrounding area. We have many options for you, starting with our very own CresCamping site, new in 2026.

NB where you see the bus symbol below, our shuttle will make (at least) hourly visits to these sites.

CRESCAMPING AT LOG CABIN CAMP

In 2026 for the first time we are able to offer a true festival camping village experience thanks to the support of our friends at Log Cabin Camps, Creswick. NOTE WE CAN OFFER FRIDAY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHTS BUT NOT THURSDAY AT LOG CABIN CAMP.

ON OFFER ARE:

Entire cabins with a range of beds and bunks (100 beds in total)
Bunk bed ‘hostel’ style accommodation in the Chapel and Central Bunkroom (27 beds in total)
Tent camping (up to 25 tents – all are unpowered)
Caravan and campervan camping (up to 15 vehicles – note there are 4 powered sites )

BOOK HERE FOR LOG CABIN CAMP

CAMPING WITH THE GUIDES AT LINGBOGOL

Once again the Creswick Girl Guides have kindly offered to share their bush camp at Lingbogol, just 2.5km out of Creswick on the road to Clunes. Tent camping and van camping will again be available, with access to portaloos and the camp kitchen. Our shuttle bus will service this site once more, and driving to the Town Hall takes roughly 5 minutes. NOTE WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHTS HERE, SO IF YOU NEED THURSDAY LINGBOGOL IS FOR YOU!

Camping @ Lingbogol

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Welcome to CresFest camping at Lingbogol Girl Guides property! Please read below for information and terms & conditions for your camping experience. And please note that campers camp at their own risk and CresFest takes no responsibility for lost, damaged or stolen property.

About Lingbogol

Lingbogol is a property run by Girl Guides Victoria, located in Geddes Street, off Broomfield Road, approx. 3.5 km north of Creswick township, or a 5-minute drive. The property will be available for camping only for CresFest ticket holders.

The camping area is operational from 2pm Thursday 9th April to 11am Monday 13th April 2026.

Campers may choose to camp for one, two or three nights.

There may be up to approx 120 vans and tents camping onsite at Lingbogol.

All buildings on this site are NO SMOKING.

No fires or gas burners are permitted.

Camping under trees is considered dangerous and is forbidden.

Limited cabins on the property are reserved and allocated for artists only.

Camping tickets / passes / wristbands

All camping passes must be purchased via the CresFest website.

The price for camping at Lingbogol is $20 inc GST per person per night.

Festival check-in for all ticket-holders is at the Festival Hub in central Creswick. Campers will be issued with a campers wristband per person.

Cancellations

Camp-site purchases are non-refundable, but they are privately transferable to another CresFest 2025 ticket holder.

Arriving at Lingbogol

The access road to the site is on a rutted dirt road.

Volunteers will be on-site on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning to marshal campers to appropriate camping areas upon arrival. Please follow their instructions about where and where not to camp. There are no marked sites, so please be considerate when choosing your site.

Campers who are sleeping in a large vehicle (eg. caravan) may wish to set-up at their campsite prior to collecting their wristband from the Festival Hub (to avoid finding a park in town). In this instance, upon arrival at Lingbogol, all campers must have their paid invoice/receipt for their camping pass with them, to show to the marshals at the entry point. Upon completion of camp-site set-up, go to the Festival Hub to complete your registration.

Facilities

Campers will not have access to power or water hook-up at their site. BYO generator or solar panels if you require power.

Basic/rustic toilets and shower facilities are available. Portable toilets and showers will be available.

A small kitchen will be available for use, which includes fridge, hot water & microwave.

An outdoor verandah area offers shelter and picnic tables.

There is an indoor recreation space at the property which is not available for use by campers or anyone using the site.

Bus service

A shuttle bus will run between Lingbogol and Creswick town, stopping at existing bus stops. Further schedule details will become available. The route will include Lingbogol, Creswick town and RACV Resort.

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Camping at Creswick Holiday Park

Camping sites aplenty

Creswick Holiday Park is a charming, centrally located park offering powered and unpowered sites, six self-contained cabins, and a range of shared facilities for a relaxed, carefree stay, just a five-minute walk from the centre of town.

To celebrate the return of CresFest, the park is offering 10% off site bookings for the festival weekend when Early Bird tickets are purchased during August or September.

Although the Creswick Holiday Park cabins are booked out there are plenty of caravan & camping spots still available, both powered and unpowered. Tammy & Steve and the staff at the Park are going that extra mile to ensure all Festival campers have a warm and friendly experience with a fire pit, festival lighting and extra features over the weekend.

BOOK ONLINE HERE FOR CRESWICK HOLIDAY PARK – at checkout, use the code CRESFEST10OFF to get a 10% discount for Friends and Subscribers only.

OR CALL STEVE AND TAMMIE ON (03) 4320 0711

STAYING AT CRESWICK MOTEL

10 rooms only

Just a 5 minute walk from the Town Hall (and adjacent to the Holiday Park) Creswick Motel is a small, well appointed facility offering Queen and Twin rooms, but get in quick as they sell FAST! Luke Franklin and family are looking forward to welcoming CresFestians back in 2026 and are offering a 10% discount to anyone who calls the Motel direct, and confirms they have tickets for CresFest.

CALL LUKE AT THE CRESWICK MOTEL ON (03) 5345 2400

STAYING IN COMFORT AT THE RACV GOLDFIELDS RESORT

Over 100 suites

Our beautiful Goldfields Resort, run by the RACV, is again going to be a great place for festival goers to stay, in 4.5 star comfort, right beside the golf course! Like all RACV Resorts it has a gym, a pool, a games room and fine dining as well as a low key cafe. As CresFest 2026 takes place in the middle of term holidays, traditionally a very busy time for the resort, there are no special CresFest price deals this year, so you may want to book early, to be sure of getting a room.

BOOK ONLINE HERE AT THE RACV GOLDFIELDS RESORT – NOTE BOOKINGS AT RACV VENUES OPEN 6 MONTHS OUT, SO YOU WONT BE ABLE TO BOOK BEFORE SEPTEMBER 2025

Or call the RACV Resort front desk on (03) 5345 9600

More places to stay in and around Creswick

In good news for our weekend ticket buyers, some great new AirBNB options have come online, you can also check the Business and Tourism Creswick website for links to some wonderful places to stay during the festival.

PROPOSED SHUTTLE BUS ROUTE – NOTE THIS IS AN EARLY DRAFT, WE ARE WORKING WITH LOCAL VOLUNTEERS TO DEVISE THE MOST PRACTICAL ROUTE