WHAT IS IT? +
NYE on the Hill is a 3-day, 2-night boutique music and camping festival for good-vibing, music-loving friends and friends-of-friends. It’s strictly limited to 3,000 people and takes place in the beautifully picturesque rolling Hills of South Gippsland near Loch Village (95mins from Melbourne, 25mins from Inverloch, 35mins from Phillip Island). Guaranteed good times with great people celebrating amazing music in a stunning location. What better way to bring in the New Year!
Please note that NYE on the Hill has sold out all previous nine editions in-advance of the event and we expecting this year to be the same so get in quick to secure you're spot on the hill. We purposely keep tickets limited to 3,000 as for us we feel that’s the perfect amount of people to party with. Big enough to have an awesome time and have incredible bands, but small enough to not lose your friends or feel like you’re just another number.
General Admission Tickets start at $279 + booking fee (includes camping) - cheaper if you sign up to the pre-sale and grab a pre-sale Early Bird ticket or if you know The Farmer’s Secret Password (you need to be on the Farmer’s Friends-Of-Friends mailing list to receive the password).
NYE on the Hill is an 18+ event, HOWEVER PARENTS CAN BRING THEIR CHILDREN (12 to 17 - $149 + booking fee, Under 12 - $49 + booking fee) BY COMPLETING THE 'FAMILY REGISTRATION PROCESS'. Once parents have purchased their own tickets they need to email The Farmer (thefarmer@thehillsarealive.com.au) and request The Family Registration form. Once the form has been completed and email back to The Farmer a ticket access code will be emailed to the parent for purchasing the Under 18 Children tickets.
Tickets include +
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHT Free Camping
BYO Alcohol & Themed/Licenced Bars
Over 30 Bands & Performers
Deck Disco
Comedians
Late Night DJ’s
Art Installations
Morning Yoga
Chill-out Areas
Curated Food Trucks
Great People
Beautiful Natural Environment with Incredible Views
and Much More
WHEN IS IT? +
Gates open at 11am on Saturday the 30th December 2023 and close at 5pm on Monday the 1st January 2024.
WHERE IS IT? +
NYE on the Hill takes place on "The Hill" on "The Farm". The Farm is located 10mins from Loch Village and 95mins South-East of Melbourne. It’s on the way to Wilsons Prom, about 40mins from Phillip Island.
The Farmer will email you the exact address before the festival.
HOW MUCH IS IT? +
General Admission Tickets start at $279 + booking fee (including camping). That said, you can get them cheaper if you register for the pre-sale and grab a Pre-Sale Early Bird ticket or if you know The Farmer’s Secret Password ($10 discount).
Kids are welcome to attend too as long as they come with a ticket-holding parent or guardian. Kids aged 12-17 tickets are $149 plus booking fee. Kids under 12 are $49 plus booking fee. To access the Kids Ticket link, please email thefarmer@thehillsarealive.com.au and complete the FAMILY REGISTRATION PROCESS.
CAR PASS POLICY +
To minimise the number of cars attending the event and to have a positive effect on traffic and the local environment everyone wishing to park a vehicle at the event MUST purchase a car pass. CAR PASSES CAN BE PURCHASED ON THE TICKETING SITE.
Should you arrive on-site without a valid car pass a significantly higher fee will be charged to entry the site. If you are found to be parking on the side of the road with in the vicinity of the event site police will be notified and your car will be towed and impounded.
All profits from the car passes will go to Environmental initiatives on the event site and in the local area.
HOW DO I VOLUNTEER? +
VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN - CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO APPLY!
THE JOURNEY FROM CARPARK TO CAMPSITE +
Getting from the car park to the campsite at NYE on the Hill is a bit of a mission so best to prepare in advance!
Due to the extremely Hilly terrain we’re unable to have camping next to cars and it’s about a 500-600 metre distance between the carpark and the campsite. We do offer a baggage transport system (info on the website), however some well-prepared folks like to do it themselves and get creative each year with their own trolley creations (advice - big wheeled trolleys work best!).
Top Tips:
- Pack lightly and only bring what you need (really need).
- Buy ice on the Hill (to save a lot of weight!)
- Bring a stable, large-wheeled trolley with straps.
- Help any new friends who need a helping hand (we’re all friends on the Hill).
Those of you who’ve been before, you know the drill. Those of you who are hitting the hill for the first time, trust us, it’s worth it, and a campsite without cars creates a really special vibe.
BAGGAGE TRANSPORT SYSTEM (PAID SERVICE)
If you don’t feel like carrying your gear to and from the campground, a baggage ferry system run as a fundraiser by the local Lions of Strezleki club will be operating. For all the info on the system See BAGGAGE TRANSPORT SYSTEM BELOW.
BAGGAGE TRANSPORT SYSTEM +
- PAID SERVICE -
If you don’t feel like carrying your gear to and from the campground, the baggage ferry system will be operating from 11am to 4pm on the 30th December and again from 8am till 3pm on the 1st January.
Baggage Pricing (All pricing includes the return trip - Free on the way back!)
- $5 - Tents/Swag/Single person lift eski
- $10 - Marquee/Two two person lift eski
- $20 - Four person lift eski
- Misc items - POA
Bundled price to be negotiated in good faith and fun :)
The process - Carpark to Campsite:
- Take bags to baggage marquee
- Negotiate the price
- Have your bags tagged with a numbered sticker
- Take a photo of your bags and tag number
- Once stickered lift your bags onto the trailer ‘DO NOT LEAVE YOUR BAGS UNTIL IT'S ON A TRAILER’
- A volunteer will position it on the trailer and it will greet you on the other side.
Safety
If you can't lift it, don't expect us to.
Only approach a stationary trailer when directed by the baggage staff.
The process - Campsite to Carpark:
- Carry your bags to the colour coded drop off point
- Make sure your stickers are still on your items (if they have fall off please see staff)
- Drop your bags in the coloured zone that matches the baggage tent near your car
- Head back over the hill and meet your baggage at the corresponding coloured marquee.
Please Note
You will need to carry your bags to and from the drop-offs locations both in the car park and the campsite.
This service has a limited capacity and operates as a fundraiser for the Lions Club of Strzelecki and other local community groups. Please be patient, please be kind.
A FEW THINGS TO NOTE +
Entry:
Upon arrival at the site, you will pull into the carpark lanes and be asked to present your carpass then parked. Once parked, make your way up to the wristband exchange where you will be required to present your ID and ticket, have your ticket scanned and an event wristband issued. Anyone without a valid ticket will not be allowed access to the event. Once wristbanded make your way to the EVENT ENTRY marquee where your bags and camping gear will be searched for any prohibited items.
Camping:
Due to NYE on the Hill being on a hill, there is limited flat ground. As a result, the camp-ground is located approximately 300-500m from the car park. You cannot camp next to your car.
Alcohol:
Yes, NYE on the Hill is BYO, however we also have four awesome licensed bars to explore while you're here. Just sayin'! Please don’t bring any glass.
Travel:
Please try to car-pool with friends as this will lower the environmental impact on the farm and make for a more fun-filled road trip.
BAGGAGE TRANSPORT SYSTEM (PAID SERVICE):
If you don’t feel like carrying your gear to and from the campground, a baggage ferry system run as a fundraiser by the local Lions of Strezleki club will be operating. For all the info on teh system See BAGGAGE TRASNPORT SYSTEM BELOW.
WHAT TO BRING? +
Bring… in the New Year ;)
Bring clothes/protection for all seasons - especially some warm ones (hope for the best...plan for the worst!).
Water and water bottles. We have free refill stations available on-site.
Food and beverages (Yep. You can bring your own drinks but there are also some great bars onsite. Please do not bring any glass as this is a working farm and the cows don't wear shoes.
Delicious food and good coffee will be available from a very special selection of food outlets. If on the off chance you have to queue think of it as a chance to meet new friends!
A tent. Don't forget the tent pegs. Please note that you cannot camp with your car. The camp ground is a 5-10 minute stroll from the car park.
Sleeping gear.
Folding chair to relax in.
A torch to guide you to your tent (no street lights in the country). Mobile phone. Coverage is not great but if you walk to the highest part of the site you might get a signal.
Any medication you require. The closest pharmacy is 20 kms away.
Card and wallet to buy food, water and band merch (t-shirts, stubby holders, and other good-time souvenirs available). The closest ATM is also 20 kms away.
Fun stuff - Frisbees, hacky sacs, footballs, totem tennis, drums, board games etc. Fly repellent / corkscrew hat can be handy. Good vibes and positive attitudes.
WHAT NOT TO BRING? +
No Glass
No fireworks, gas bottles, BBQs or cooking devices of any kind. There is a total fire ban day and night.
No dogs, pets or wild animals (humans included).
No bad vibes or arrogant attitudes.
No culturally inappropriate costumes. We take this seriously. Don’t be that guy (or girl). If you’re unsure if it’s appropriate or not... don’t wear it.
Oh yeah, and don’t build those beer can wizard staffs. No-one out here is really that impressed by those (or how much you can drink).
CAN I BUY ICE? +
YES! Buy ice and save carrying heavy eskis over the hill!
$6 per bag
Available in the campsite on Day 1 (30th Dec) - 11am to 2pm or from the main bar from 2pm onwards.
Available at the campsite side of the Main Bar on Day 2 (31st Dec) - 10am to 3pm
ARE THERE SHOWERS? +
YES!
Hot Showers - located at the old dairy over the road (see site map for location) are open dawn to dusk on both the 31st Dec & 1st Jan.
Cold Showers - located in the campsite are open 24 hours.
OUR ENVIRO MESSAGE +
Our MOTTO – “We are all caretakers of The Hill”
The NYE on the Hill site is a working farm so any rubbish left behind can have severe negative impacts on the land and the animals that live here. Let’s work together to leave no trace!
Our Environmental and Waste management Initiatives this year include:
Clear Co-mingle Recycling bags (cardboard/paper, aluminium cans and hard plastics) Green Waste/Organic/compost bags and Black Landfill rubbish bags will be handed out to all Hill-goers in the camp site to use at your campsites. Please use these bags and please put the full bags in the relevant skips before you leave. Extra bags will be available on posts near the campsite toilets and on request from volunteers. If you have any questions about what goes in which bags, ask our amazing Resource Recover staff and Volunteers who will be located near the bin stations.
Many Hands Make Light Work With your help placing your rubbish in the correct bins (Cardboard & Paper, Aluminum Cans, Glass, Green Waste/Organic).
Don’t Let It Hit The Ground with plenty of bins around the site and bags at your campsites we challenge you to not let any rubbish hit the ground. That way no one has to pick it up!
Don’t leave any tents/chairs/gazebos etc. behind! When buying camping equipment, think of how many awesome camping festivals you’d like to go to in your lifetime and then buy products that you know will service them all, and take them home with you.
Refill your water bottles. We’ll have lots of places to refill your water bottles (for free) to help keep more single use plastic water bottles out of landfill.
The Hills Are Alive Tree Planting Project/Party - Profits from the sale of carpasses contribute to planting native trees throughout the local area in partnership with Bass Coast Landcare. To date we have planted more than 30,000 trees through this initiative. Stay tuned for our next tree planting day (which is followed by a mini party on the hill!).
THE FARMER’S GOOD VIBING HINTS +
Introduce yourself to your neighbours early. They're probably outstanding humans and could become your life-long best friends.
Offer a stranger a drink and/or a snack. They won't be a stranger for long.
If you have the slightest urge to dance, at any time, dance.
If you don't know a band, go and check them out. They're all amazing.
Check out the 'perFARMance THAAtre'.
Have a sip in The HMAS HILLS Sipping Container DECK BAR.
Have a tiny dance in the 'Tiny Dancer'.
Cheers the view at the 'Edge of the World' Bar.
Enjoy a sing-a-long in the 'Mr. Mooyagi' tent.
Test your table tennis skills at 'Dr. Pong'.
Take a trek to the ‘Mystery Bus’.
See if you can find the ‘Dubble Down’' Bar/Area.
Don't swim in the dams. Cows hang out in there most of the year.
Take care under trees - branches can drop.
Use at least one pun while you're on the Hill.
Look out for each other. Be good to one another. We're all friends on the Hill.
Look after the Hill and the Hill will look after you.
Be generous. Be friendly. Be respectful.
Have the time of your life.
UNDER 18 / FAMILIES +
NYE on the Hill 2023 is an 18+ event, HOWEVER PARENTS CAN BRING THEIR CHILDREN (12 to 17 - $149+ booking fee, Under 12 - $49 + booking fee) IF THEY COMPLETE THE FAMILY REGISTRATION PROCESS.
The Family Registration From can be requested by contacting The Farmer (thefarmer@thehillsarealive.com.au) once parents have purchased their own tickets.
WHAT ABOUT COVID-19? +
NYE on the Hill will operate as a Covid-Safe event. Patron, staff and volunteer safety are our top priority.
Our event will follow any VIC state or Federal government COVID-19 regulations, restrictions or recommendations in place at the time of the event, including in relation to vaccinations. We will update this information to be current closer to the event date.
For more information, please see our Ticketing Terms and Conditions.
ACCESSIBILITY INFO
WANT TO SHARE YOUR ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS WITH US? +
If you have accessible requirements that you would like to share with us, please send us an email (thefarmer@thehillsarealive.com.au)
DO YOU HAVE A CARER / COMPANION CARD POLICY? +
Yes we do. Please get in contact with Moshtix Customer Service (our ticketing provider) here and they'll be able to assist you. Send them through the companion card and the name of the person you're attending with and they'll be more than happy to help you out!
Please note - there are a significant number of events that our ticketing provided Moshtix organises. As such, there may be a delay in having your companion card request responded to. Please note that your ticket request will be actioned prior to the event. Please contact us if you have not heard back regarding your complimentary carer ticket within 10 days of the festival and we will send an urgent request on your behalf.
CAN I GET SOME INFORMATION ON ACCESSIBILITY? +
Whilst we try to make our festival as accessible as possible, the event takes place on a working farm with undulating grounds and in areas it is quite steep. That said, almost every year we have had people with limited mobility attend the festival and have a great time. We recommend that those with limited mobility attend with a carer and or motorised wheelchair to get around.
As part of NYE on the Hill 2023, we will have Accessible Parking, Accessible Showers & Toilets, a Viewing Area, an Access Liaison, as well as a Quiet / Safe Space on the festival site.
Accessible toilets are located next to the Medical marquee at the top of the hill and at the toilet block next to the stage. An accessible shower is also located at the toilet block next to the stage.
For additional information, please contact thefarmer@thehillsarealive.com.au to speak to the team about the festival site.
IS THERE PARKING CLOSE TO THE SITE ENTRANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS? +
Yes. There are accessible parking spaces located near the entrance of the festival site. Please contact our team at least 7 days prior to the festival and we'll assist with further information on arrival (thefarmer@thehillsarealive.com.au).
TICKETING QUESTIONS +
Click the button below for the answers to our most frequently asked questions regarding ticketing.
GOT A Q THAT ISN'T SO FA? +
please reach out to the farmer's personal email "thefarmer@thehillsarealive.com.au" and they'll be able to assist with any other questions or queries. Cheers!
THANKS TO OUR AWESOME PARTNERS
