We have your accommodation and transport needs sorted!
Book ahead and be sure not to miss early bird discounts and your spot on the Festival Bus!
Portarlington Holiday Park
Stay with our long time festival partners at Portarlington Holiday Park - https://www.bellarinebayside.com.au/holiday-parks/
This Park offers a range of accommodation options. Enjoy the privacy of a self-contained cabin, park your van or pitch a tent on a powered site or treat yourself to one of the exclusive pods right on the beach.
Offer: Festival Camping Package - Portarlington Holiday Park and the Festival offers a combined package and discount of both Festival tickets and camping.
Curlewis
Curlewis - 15 kms to Festival site - bus transfer available.
4-star hotel experience at the Curlewis Golf Club on the Bellarine. Highly rated for its attentive staff, scenic views and immaculate rooms.
FESTIVAL TICKET HOLDERS OFFER:
Simply enter the below code to receive 15% off the daily room rate.
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Enter the code in the promotional code box: 2026CELTIC
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The code is valid for stays between 03/06/26 – 09/06/26
Eden Oak - https://edenoak.com.au/
Nestled in the botanical gardens within the Eastern Park Precinct, this offers 46 accommodation suites, restaurant, in ground swimming pool and sprawling gardens. Breakfast included. Accessible rooms available.
FESTIVAL TICKET HOLDERS OFFER:
Call directly on 03 5225 5888 and mention the National Celtic Folk Festival to access the below offer:
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15% discount for one-night stays
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20% discount for bookings of two or more nights
Geelong CBD
Geelong CBD - 32km to Festival site - bus transfer available.
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Holiday Inn - holidayinn.com/geelong
Positioned in the heart of the CBD, with spacious family-friendly rooms, fitness centre, 20m heated indoor swimming pool, business centre and 24-hour reception
FESTIVAL TICKET HOLDERS OFFER:
Use this link CelticFolkFestival to access the below offer
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Early bird discount: 15% off Best Flexible Rate (Offer valid until St Patricks Day 17th March 2026)
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Minimum of 2 night stay
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10% off Best Flexible Rate from 1st March 2026, valid till 5th May 2026
Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove - 27 km to Festival site - bus transfer available.
Ocean Grove Holiday Park - https://oceangroveholidaypark.au/
Close to surf beaches, the tranquil Barwon River, and a host of local attractions, this offers a full range of accommodation options from modern and comfortable self-contained cabins and villas to caravan and camping sites.
FESTIVAL TICKET HOLDERS OFFER:
Call directly on 03 5256 2233 and mention the National Celtic Folk Festival to access the below offer:
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10% discount for bookings of three nights
Transport options
Getting to Portarlington is part of the fun.
Drive the scenic Bellarine route, cruise across the bay by ferry, or fly in via Avalon — easy.
However you arrive, you’ll be welcomed by sea breezes, waterfront views and a weekend of great music and good vibes. See you there.
Epic Tastes Experiences
Dedicated Festival Bus provided by Epic Tastes Experiences https://www.epictasteexperiences.com/
With services running Friday, Saturday and Sunday, there couldn't be an easier way to get to the Festival.
There are two routes to take you to and from the festival if your stay with our accommodation partners.
PRICES & TICKET LINK
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Pre-purchased 3 Day Bus Package $90 or Single One Way Tickets $20
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Purchase prior to Feb 28th 2026 to enjoy the early bird discount
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For more information, maps or to book tickets
PTV Bus services
PTV between Geelong and Portarlington will operate as usual all Festival weekend departing Geelong Station Bay 6 - PTV link - Route 60
PLEASE NOTE - The last PTV bus departs at approx 7pm. To make sure you can get home at the end of the evening the Dedicated Festival bus to Geelong will depart at 11:30pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights.
Melbourne to Geelong V-Line train service
Avalon Airport Shuttle to Geelong Station
If you are visiting us from interstate and landing at our closest airport, Avalon, there is a shuttle available to bring you into Geelong, where you can continue your journey via the above options. https://avalonairport.com.au/getting-here/bus/