Tips for Camping in Bathurst 1000

One of the cheapest way to enjoy Bathurst 1000 every October is to take a campervan to the Mount Panorama Circuit. The race is one of the largest sporting events in Australia, drawing in visitors by the thousands. Get close to the track and see the race by hiring a motorhome for the weekend.

Most campervan rental companies do not have a depot in Bathurst. The closest possible pick up location is in Sydney, which is about 200 kms (120 miles) from the event venue. It is best to book as soon as possible to get the best deals and specials. You can get an Instant Quote Comparison of top rental brands in Sydney by using the Quote Calculator or by going to Campervan Hire Sydney. The search result will show all the best deals in your chosen travel period. No need for promo codes. MyDriveHoliday does all the hard work for you by including all specials and discounts in the quote.

Camping is allowed at at the venue, however campgrounds and motorhome parks within the vicinity have limited space only. Interested campers must register and book the campsites, since campers who show up at the event without a reservation will not be entertained. All unregistered vehicles will not be permitted into the campgrounds. 

There are toilet and shower facilities in the campgrounds, however there is no power and cooking facilities. You will need to use the 12 volt power in your campervan to charge. Use the power sparingly, and charge the battery every two days. If you are looking for powered sites, you will need to reserve a site in the motorhome park. You can also bring personal amount of food or purchase food and drinks from the outlets around the venue. Wanna cook your own grub? All campervans have a small kitchen, another awesome reason to hire a motorhome for your trip!

If there are no available campsites left at the venue, another option is to camp out at the closest caravan parks. Big4 Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park is only 6.8kms east of Mount Panorama, and is only two bus rides away. Barcoo’s Barn Farmstay and Retreat is 9.1kms south of the circuit, and accessible by taxi or bus.