Frequently Asked Questions

St Lawrence is located approximately 155 km south of Mackay, 177 km north of Rockhampton, and 6 km east of the Bruce Highway.

The St Lawrence Wetlands Festival will be held at the St Lawrence Recreation grounds is 593 St Lawrence Connection Road ST LAWRENCE QLD 4707

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Camping

Camp and caravan sites at the recreation grounds are available for purchase. These sites have the following amenities available:

• Toilets
• Showers
• 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.

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There will be a variety food experiences to enjoy at the festival:

• Community groups and food trucks will offer a range of flavors and cuisines on-site.
• Coffee vans to get your caffeine fix.
• Water and soft drinks available for purchase on site.
• Matt Golinski’s Signature Luncheon (ticketed event) Get in quick; this must-do event sells fast!
• Dinner Under the Stars (ticketed event)
• Glen Barratt's Whispers of the Wetlands High Tea (ticketed event) A sweet escape for dessert lovers.
• Bush Poet's breakfast

   

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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

Water is not provided directly to campsites. Please fill your caravan’s water tank before arriving, as potable water is not available.

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 services are located at the Event Information Tent. Please refer to the event program’s map for the exact location.

There are no ATMs available at the event site. We recommend bringing cash although some vendors may offer EFTPOS facilities.

Smoking/vaping is banned in several outdoor and public areas across Queensland, including:

• Within 10 metres of campsites and public facilities
• Within 5 metres of non-residential building entrances
• Within 10 metres of children’s outdoor playground equipment
• Within 5 metres of commercial outdoor eating and drinking areas
• Dispose your butts in suitable receptacles

Visit https://www.qld.gov.au/health/staying-healthy/smoking/laws for a full list of regulations.

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.

Yes, St Lawrence Wetlands Festival is pet-friendly.

Pets must be leashed at all times and are not permitted at the Matt Golinski Signature Luncheon or on Walking/Bus tours. 

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! If you're interested in volunteering, please contact St Lawrence Wetland Festival Working Group at Stlawrencewetlandsfestival@outlook.com or reach out to Council on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) or records@isaac.qld.gov.au

Booking Protect offers optional refund protection, administered independently from the event organiser.

This service covers refunds in case of illness, injury, or other valid circumstances (as per the Localtix terms and conditions).

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.

GENERAL ADMISSION

General Admission tickets provide you with event entry (camping is not included).

3-day and 1-day passes are available for adults, children and families.

CAMPING TICKETS

Camping tickets are sold separately from general admission tickets. One camping ticket includes one campsite for one vehicle, accommodating up to six people. Check-in from 9am Thursday 2 July 2026. and check-out by 1pm Sunday 5 July 2026.

GLAMPING TICKETS

Glamping tickets are sold separately from general admission tickets. Click to buy now!

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