BLUES at bridgetown ACCOMMODATION | VIEW DIRECTIONS
During the festival weekend, accommodation in Bridgetown and surrounding areas is in high demand. Bridgetown has various hotel, motel, chalet, bed & breakfast, budget and camping options, however we recommend that you plan your accommodation as soon as possible. The easiest way to achieve this is by contacting the Bridgetown Visitor Centre on 08 9761 1740 or visiting www.bridgetown.com.au
CAMPING Accommodation
In additon to the Bridgetown Caravan Park, three camp grounds are opened up during the weekend. Please note: fires are not permitted in any camp ground and police / rangers have zero tollerance to illegal camping. When caught, you may be requested to either camp in designated areas or asked to leave Bridgetown.
Tent City
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Available only to Weekend Ticket holder. Pre-booked only. | |
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Bridgetown High School Oval. 40 Steere St. | |
Price: |
$200 per person for the whole weekend, minimum 2 person occupancy (accommodation only, does not include weekend ticket cost). |
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Facilities: |
Price includes tent, beds with mattresses (no linen), shower facilities and breakfast on Sat & Sun. Power is not provided – bring a torch. No open fires or cooking permitted. |
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Open hours: |
From 4.30pm on Friday 13th November and you must be vacated by 8am Monday 16th November 2009. Access prior to 4.30pm is NOT permitted. |
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Bookings: |
Bridgetown Visitor Centre , 08 9761 1740 | email |
VILLAGE CAMPING
Availability:
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Available only to Weekend Ticket holder. Pre-booked only. | |
Location: |
St Brigid’s School Oval. Family Friendly | |
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3 Nights $100 per person 2 nights Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun $75 per person per person (Breakfast included only on Sat and Sun mornings). Family style with children 12 & under free. (accommodation only, does not include weekend ticket cost). |
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Facilities: |
Bring own tent, camping gear & torch (power not provided). Toilets and children’s playground on site, prices include tokens for shower facilities at nearby shire facilities. Cooked breakfast included. No open fires or cooking permitted. |
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Open hours: |
From 4.30pm on Friday 13th November and you must be vacated by 8am Monday 16th November 2009. Access prior to 4.30pm is NOT permitted. |
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Bookings: |
Bridgetown Visitor Centre , 08 9761 1740 | email |
BUDGET CAMPING
Availability:
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Available to all until sold out! | |
Location: |
Bridgetown Showgrounds. | |
Price: |
Camping only fee from noon Friday 7th November: $40 per person if arriving on the Friday, $30 per person on the Saturday. Children under 13 free. If you require a powered site this is an additional $20 and can only be booked via the Bridgetown Visitors Centre. (accommodation only, does not include weekend ticket cost). |
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Facilities: |
Basic Toilet Facilities only, including showers, toilets and disabled toilet. Bring own tent, sleeping gear and torch. No open fires or cooking permitted. |
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Open hours: |
From noon on Friday 13th November and you must be vacated by 8am Monday 16th November 2009. Access prior to noon is NOT permitted. |
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Bookings: |
Bridgetown Visitor Centre , 08 9761 1740 | email |
OUT OF tOWN ACCOMMODATION
The towns of Nannup, Manjimup & Balingup are within a maximum of 45 minutes from Bridgetown. Accommodation can be booked for these towns from the Bridgetown Visitor Centre
Alternatively, you may want to check out these links for the following Visitor Centres:
Nannup Visitor Centre | Manjimup Visitor Centre | Balingup Visitor Centre
HOW TO GET TO The Blues at bridgetown
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From the North (Perth): take the West Coast Highway or the South West Highway to Bunbury. Then head southeast towards Boyanup, Donnybrook, Kirup, Mullalyup, Balingup, and eventually Bridgetown. A lovely picturesque drive which takes about an hour from Bunbury, 3 hours from Perth.
From the South (Albany): head north to Mount Barker, west towards Manjimup via Rocky Gully, and then north again to Bridgetown, approximately 3 hours. You can also take the more tourist road going via Walpole. This takes another hour to hour and a half.
From the East (Kalgoorlie): head south to Norseman, go west towards Perth, but then head southwest towards Kojonup, Boyup Brook, and then Bridgetown, approximately 7 hours driving.
Need transport? Westrail have reasonable offers & timetables from all major country towns on the bus. For reservations, telephone 13 10 53.
There is also the Australind from Perth to Bunbury with a connecting bus to Bridgetown. You can pick up the appropriate timetable from your nearest Tourist Bureau (Visitor Centre) or Westrail offices. South West Coachlines also offers you a bus service from Perth via Bunbury to Bridgetown. Call them on 9324 2333 or after hours on 9753 1022.