To access the presales, you must be a member of The Drove. Check your emails to find out which presale you have access to.  

The Drove Trailblazer Presale:10am Tuesday 22 September - 9am Wednesday 23 September (*runs for 23 hours or until allocation exhausted)

The Drove Newcomer Presale: 10am Wednesday 23 September - 7pm Wednesday 23 September (*runs for 9 hours or until allocation exhausted)

Check your emails to find out which presale you have access to.  

Trailblazers were a member of The Drove before 28 July 2026, and Newcomers signed up or will sign up to The Drove between 28 July 2026 and 20 September 2026.

AXS is the official and only authorised ticket seller for CMC Rocks QLD 2027. 

Tickets purchased from other sites (like Viagogo, StubHub, Tixel, eBay, Gumtree, or social media groups) are not guaranteed to be valid.

Yes. But don't stress, you'll be able to create your AXS Mobile ID Account faster than it takes to hard-boil an egg!

Read the below info in full! Head to axs.com to set up your AXS account, download the AXS App, and ensure you sign into the AXS App using the same email address for your AXS Account.

‍Two (2) things you need to get started:

• Email Address (this will be linked to verify your AXS account)
• Mobile Phone Number (the final step to verify your AXS account)

Setting up your AXS Account on the AXS Website

1. Go to AXS.com and click 'Sign In' at the top left of the menu bar.
2. Select 'Create AXS Account'.
3. Enter your name and email, then click 'Create Account'.
4. Check your email inbox or junk folder for the verification link.
5. Click the 'Verify Email' link, set your password and click 'Set Password'.
6. Enter your mobile number and click 'Send Code Via Text'.
7. Enter the 6-digit code to complete verification.
8. You're all set! Your name will appear at the top right of the page.

‍Setting up your AXS Account on the AXS App - iOS or Android

1. Download the AXS App by selecting AXS Tickets app from the App Store / Google Play.
2. Open the AXS App and tap 'Sign Up'.
3. Enter your name, email and password, then tap 'Create Account'.
   Ensure you use the same email as your AXS Account otherwise you may not see your tickets in the App.
4. Check your email inbox or junk folder for the verification link.
5. Tap the 'Verify Email' link in the email.
6. Return to the AXS App, where a 'Success' message will appear.
7. Enter your mobile number and tap 'Send Code Via Text'.
8. Enter the 6-digit code to verify your account.
9. You're all set! Welcome messages will appear, and your profile will be visible in the top right.

1. Set up and verify your AXS account ahead of time.
2. Know your ticket types you’re buying and for how many people.
3. Have your payment details ready to go.
4. Be online at the time tickets go on sale.

Yes! You can use PayPal’s Pay in 4 on checkout via AXS. Make sure you:

• Have an Australian PayPal account set up in advance.
• Are over 18 years of age with an Australian residential address.

When buying tickets:

1. Choose your tickets via AXS.
2. Select the Pay Later option on the checkout page of AXS.
3. If approved, you will make the first payment at the time of your purchase
4. You will pay the balance across 3 payments - one payment every two (2) weeks.

There is a minimum spend of $30, and a limit of $2,000.00 using this payment method. Payments cannot be split across multiple payment methods if the order/transaction total exceeds $2,000.00. If your order does exceed $2,000 you would need to do a second* order/transaction for the remaining tickets. For more details, please visit the PayPal website.

* Subject to approval. Terms and Conditions apply.

You can buy:

• up to six (6) Full Festival Tickets + one (1) Camp Site Ticket per transaction.
• up to one (1) Campground Overflow Parking Ticket per transaction.
• up to six (6) Single Day Tickets per transaction.
• up to six (6) Bus Tickets per transaction.
• up to three (3) Day Car Parking Tickets per transaction.

Yes! There will be more Full Festival, Single Day Festival and Camping Tickets available in the General Public On sale (Friday 25 September 2026).

Keep an eye on your inbox and our socials for updates and reminders.

Your Festival and Camp Site tickets will be available in your AXS Account from Tuesday 29 September 2026.

If you can’t see them after this date, ensure you are logged into the AXS App using the same email address that you purchased the tickets with from AXS. This will be the email address you received your order confirmation too.

Campground Entries will be automatically processed in your account by Monday 1 March 2027.

If you can’t see your campground entries after this date, ensure you are logged into the AXS App using the same email address that you purchased the tickets with from AXS. If you didn’t purchase the campsite from AXS, you will not receive your Campground Entries.‍

Tickets are available for all age groups and include:

• Full Festival Tickets (Adult, Youth, Junior).
• Single Day Tickets (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
• Camping Tickets.
• Day Parking & Camping Overflow Parking.
• Festival Bus Tickets.

VIP Tickets will be going on sale closer to the Festival.

Prices are in AUD, include GST where applicable, and are subject to a per-order handling fee ($6.95).

Tickets will be available in your AXS Account from Tuesday 29 September 2026.

‍Full Festival

• Adult (18+): $479.00.
• Youth (15-17 years old): $479.00.
• Junior (4-14 years old): $239.00.
• Toddler (0-3): Free and don't require a ticket.

Single Day 

• Adult (18+): $279.00.
• Youth (15-17 years old): $279.00.
• Junior (4-14 years old): $159.00.
• Toddler (0-3): Free and don't require a ticket.

Campgrounds

Check our Campground Information here before choosing your camp site type.

‍Ace Campground:

• Class C | Powered: $819.00
• Class C - RV & Caravans | Powered: $819.00.
• The Ranch | Class D | Powered: $1,139.00 (The Ranch is now a flat camp site fee).
• The Glampstead | Powered: $3,999.00.

‍Buck Campground:

• Class C | Powered: $819.00.
• The Ranch | Class D | Powered: $1,139.00 (The Ranch is now a flat camp site fee).

Cowboy Campground:

• Class D | Powered: $949.00.
• Class D | Hardstand Powered: $949.00.

Denim Campground:

• Class B | No Power: $549.00.
• Class C | Powered: $819.00.
• Class D | Powered: $949.00.

Eagle Campground:

• Class A | No Power: $249.00.
• The Inn | Small Camp Site/Tent | Standard Extras 2 pax – single beds (2 mattresses): $509.00
• The Inn | Small Camp Site/Tent | Standard Extras 2 pax – queen bed (1 mattress): $509.00
• The Inn | Small Camp Site/Tent | Comfort Extras 2 pax – single beds (2 mattresses): $709.00
• The Inn | Small Camp Site/Tent | Comfort Extras 2 pax – queen bed (1 mattress): $709.00
• The Inn | Medium Camp Site/Tent | Standard Extras 4 pax – single beds (4 mattresses): $809.00
• The Inn | Medium Camp Site/Tent | Standard Extras 4 pax – queen beds (2 mattresses): $809.00
• The Inn | Medium Camp Site/Tent | Comfort Extras 4 pax – single beds (4 mattresses): $1,209.00
• The Inn | Medium Camp Site/Tent | Comfort Extras 4 pax – queen beds (2 mattresses): $1,209.00
  Important: The Inn camp site purchases require a $1 security hold paid to Overnight Adventures via payment link upon check-in onsite (not during purchase of campsite). It will be returned at check-out if all comfort package items are returned or it will be charged further for the full amount of any non-returned items. Customer information is subject to Overnight Adventures’ Privacy Policy and standard Terms and Conditions.

Fox Campground:

• Class C | Powered: $819.00.
• The Ranch | Class D | Powered: $1,139.00 (The Ranch is now a flat camp site fee).

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Parking & Buses:

Campground Overflow Parking:

• Overflow Parking Ace: $100.00.
• Overflow Parking Buck: $100.00.
• Overflow Parking Cowboy: $100.00.
• Overflow Parking Denim: $100.00.
• Overflow Parking Eagle: $100.00.
• Overflow Parking Fox: $100.00.

Festival Day Parking:

Pre-purchase only:

• Day Parking – Friday: $50.00.
• Day Parking - Saturday: $50.00.
• Day Parking - Sunday: $50.00.
• Day Parking – Full Weekend: $140.00.

Note: If Day Parking is available on site during the festival, the rate will be $65.00 per vehicle, per day.

‍Buses:

• Ipswich Station to Festival Daily Return: $26.00.
• Ipswich Motels to Festival Daily Return: $26.00.
• Springfield Lakes Motels to Festival Daily Return: $26.00.
• Brisbane to Festival Daily Return: $72.00‍.
• Festival to Ipswich Station (one way, Monday 22 Mar): $13.00.
• Festival to Brisbane (one way, Monday 22 Mar): $36.00.

‍Full Weekend Bus Tickets

• Ipswich Station to Festival Full Weekend Return: $78.00.
• Ipswich Motels to Festival Full Weekend Return: $78.00.
• Springfield Lakes Motels to Full Weekend Festival Return: $78.00.
• Brisbane to Festival Full Weekend Return: $216.00.

Yes! The first 3,000 members of The Drove Trailblazers group to buy a ticket during the presale will receive a $20.00 discount.

Once those discounted tickets are gone, tickets will still be available at full price until the presale allocation is sold out.

No, there are only three ticket categories available: Adult (18+ years old), Youth (15-17 years old) and Junior (4-14 years old). Children aged 3 years and under (as at 17 March 2027) are admitted free of charge and do not require a ticket to gain entry to the Festival Site or Campground.

No.

Yes. There are six separate campgrounds: Ace Campground, Buck Campground, Cowboy Campground, Denim Campground, Eagle Campground and Fox Campground - each with a range of site types.  

All of these campgrounds are within the Willowbank Motor Sports Precinct, and they are the only official campgrounds run by CMC Rocks QLD.  

Full details are available on our Camping page.

Eagle: Was part of Denim last year, The Inn and Class A Camp Sites now have their own Campground.

Fox: Was part of Buck last year, this section is on the eastern side of the Tailgate precinct.

No. You must hold a Full Festival Ticket to camp onsite.

Yes. Access to the Festival Site is only granted with a Full Festival Ticket. Camping requires:

• 1 x Camp Site Ticket (per site)
• 1 x Campground Entry Ticket (per person)

You only need one (1) Camp Site Ticket per group.  

Each Camp Site comes with Camping Entries for the number of people allowed on the Camp Site.  

The number of people allowed on a camp site depends on the ‘Class’ of camp site you’ve purchased.  Read your camp site description carefully.

• Class A (4m x 4m) - 2 people max
• Class B (6m x 6m) - 4 people max
• Class C (8m x 6m) - 6 people max
• Class D (12m x 6m) - 8 people max

No, the number of people allowed on a camp site depends on the ‘Class’ of camp site you’ve purchased.

Yes, you can! Stay tuned for news on the AXS Official Resale.  

This will be your best shot to try and snap up someone's pre-loved purchase. Don't forget! If you're camping, you need a Full Festival Ticket as well.

Remember! The only authorised resale is AXS Official Resale!

Descriptions of all our Camp Sites, their sizes and inclusions can be found here.

All advertised camp site sizes will be strictly enforced, just so everyone in the Campgrounds has a fair play with their set up.

Make sure you have measured your Tents, Swags, Camper Trailers, Caravans, Horse Floats, Roof Top Campers, Camper Vans and Motorhomes and you know which size Camp Site you need BEFORE you purchase your Camp Site Ticket.

Yes. Use the AXS Official Resale – stay tuned for when this option becomes available.

DO NOT use the Transfer Ticket option for private sales to those not known by you – there’s no way for CMC to guarantee the seller is legit or that the tickets are real. Stick to the AXS Official Resale for safe buying and selling. 

Yes. You can transfer tickets via the AXS App once you have your Tickets in there. The recipient must have their own AXS account.

1. Open the AXS App and log in.
2. Tap the Ticket Icon at the bottom to see all your events.
3. Select CMC Rocks QLD.
4. Tap the Transfer button to view the tickets you bought.
5. Choose the ticket/s you want to transfer and tap done.
6. Enter the recipients name and email and tap done.
7. Review the transfer details, ensuring the right tickets and info are selected.
8. Tap Transfer.
9. You'll see a Transfer Pending message, and the ticket/s will be removed from your account once accepted.

Note: Repeat this process for each person you're transferring tickets to.

Individual names aren’t required. The best way to go is to transfer the ticket so each person has their own ticket in their AXS account.

REMINDER - DO NOT use the Transfer Ticket option for private sale to those not known by you - there's no way for CMC to guarantee the seller is legit or that the tickets are real.

All valid camp sites will be issued the max amount of campground entry tickets permitted on Monday 1 March 2027. 

Yes! CMC Rocks QLD 2026 is an all ages event.  However, all children aged under 18 years of age (Minors) must be accompanied at all times in the Campground and Festival Site by a responsible adult, parent or guardian.

Tickets for Minors can only be purchased with an Adult (18+) Ticket. There are two (2) ticket categories for Minors:

• Junior Ticket 4 Years– 14 Years: children who are 4 years and over (as at 17 March 2027) are to buy a Junior Ticket.
• Youth Ticket 15 Years – 17 Years: persons 15 years and over but under 18 years of age (as at 17 March 2027) are to buy a Youth Ticket.

‍Children aged 3 Years and Under: Children aged 3 years and under (as at 17 March 2027) are admitted free of charge and do not require a ticket to gain entry to the Festival Site or Campgrounds.  

You will be required to present proof of age for all minors. A copy of a birth certificate is an acceptable proof of age.  

All Adults (18+) must have valid proof of age photo ID to purchase or consume alcohol in the Festival Site. Digital licenses are accepted as a form of ID. You will need to open the app and login to show security. Screenshots will not be accepted.

Yes.  

If you hold a government-issued Companion Card you may be eligible for a complimentary ticket for your companion (18+). Your one (1) companion will be eligible for the same entry ticket type as the paid ticket holder.  

To access Companion Card tickets please submit via the form. If you have been issued a Companion Card ticket, you will need to present your Companion Card at the Festival.

When submitting your Companion Card ticket request please ensure you have the following information ready:

• Your name.
• Your email.
• Your contact number.
• Your carer's details.
• Your AXS ticket order number.
• A scan or photo of your Companion Card (if you are requesting a complimentary ticket).

Please note that we require supporting documentation for all applications as part of our verification process, in line with CMC Rocks' 2027 eligibility guidelines. These guidelines are reviewed annually and may differ from previous years. This helps us maintain the integrity of our verification process and ensure it remains accessible and fair to those who meet the eligibility criteria.

No. Youth and Junior ticket types must be purchased for those under 18. Contact AXS Support if you need to swap ticket types.

Yes. Adults must show valid photo ID to purchase/consume alcohol. Digital licences are accepted (not screenshots).

You cannot get a refund if you don’t like the Artist line up. You can resell your tickets via the official AXS resale when it is available. 

CMC Rocks QLD  is a standing event. No reserved or allocated seating.

You may bring chairs (subject to guidelines), except in:

• Front-of-stage exclusion zones
• VIP Bar area
• Accessible Viewing Platforms
• Any other areas marked on the official map (released closer to the festival)

This may change depending on any Government guidelines that the festival is required to comply with. We will notify you if this happens.

Thursday 24 September 2026.

Information on how eligible neighbours can apply for CMC Rocks QLD 2027 tickets will be released soon.

Eligible Willowbank Raceway Life Members should watch for an email from Willowbank Raceway with a registration link. Applications open Monday 19 October 2026 and close Friday 13 November 2026.

Please note:

• No applications will be accepted after 13 November 2026.
• Complimentary tickets will be issued to the nominated patron's AXS Mobile ID account by 18 December 2026.
• No additional tickets will be issued after this date.
• Tickets will not be available for collection at the Box Office.
• Complimentary access does not include Day Parking, Camping or Bus Tickets. These must be purchased separately.

For Ticketing enquires contact AXS: https://axssupportanz.axs.com/hc/en-au

For all other enquires please email: info@cmcrocks.com

Yes. There are six separate campgrounds: Ace Campground, Buck Campground, Cowboy Campground, Denim Campground, Eagle Campground and Fox Campground - each with a range of site types.  

All of these campgrounds are within the Willowbank Motor Sports Precinct, and they are the only official campgrounds run by CMC Rocks QLD.  

Full details are available on our Camping page.

All campgrounds are in and around the Willowbank Motorsports Precinct.  

Ace, Buck, Denim, Eagle and Fox Campgrounds allow you to walk or hitch a ride on the tractor to the Festival. Cowboy Campground is just down the road at Queensland Raceway - use the Festival Shuttle Bus for easy transport between the Campground and the Festival site.

All Campgrounds open Wednesday 17 March at 9:00am.

Noting, these dates are subject to final approval of our Traffic Management Plan and may change.

Eagle: Was part of Denim last year, The Inn and Class A Camp Sites now have their own Campground.

Fox: Was part of Buck last year, this section is on the eastern side of the Tailgate precinct.

No. The Festival Stages are not visible from any campground.

For those looking to pack light for Festival Camping, our new pre-pitched tent set up at The Inn is the perfect place to stay!  

Your tent will be set up before you arrive, there will be a space directly next to your tent for one (1) vehicle with Festival food and beverage offerings available just down the way in the Ace Campground Arcade.  

For your tent set up, you have the option to choose:

• Two Person Tent.
• Four Person Tent.
• ‍Standard Extras Package (Tent and either single or queen inflatable mattresses).
• ‍Comfort Extras Package (Tent, either single or queen inflatable mattresses, sleeping bags, pillows, camp chairs and lantern).

Important: The Inn camp site purchases require a $1 security hold paid to Overnight Adventures via payment link upon check-in onsite (not during purchase of camp site). It will be returned at check-out if all comfort package items are returned or it will be charged further for the full amount of any non-returned items. Customer information is subject to Overnight Adventures’ Privacy Policy and standard Terms and Conditions. 

Check out the camping page for more information.

The Ranch is the closest guaranteed camping location to a Festival entry, it’s also the closest Class D camp sites to the festival entry. The Ranch also includes:

• Class D Sites.
• ‍One (1) Power 10 amp or 15 amp outlet (with a max 15 amp power capacity).
• Exclusive use hot showers & toilets.
• 2 x scheduled complimentary water refills (Between 9am – 11am on Thursday morning & Saturday morning).
• 2 Vehicles
• Limited edition 2027 CMC Rocks QLD Poster.

Check out the camping page for more information.

A deluxe glamping experience in a pre-pitched bell tent (for 2 people), including plush bedding, stylish decor, and cosy furnishings.

Tents are only supplied if you booked at The Inn and The Glampstead.  

All other sites are BYO tent/camper.

Check the Camping Page for specific site measurements by type.

Not all camp sites have power. There are both powered and unpowered camp sites to choose from (subject to availability at the time of booking). 

If you booked a powered site, each site is strictly allocated to one (1) only 10amp or 15amp outlet (with a max 15amp power capacity) per site.

‍Powered Sites:

• All Class C
• All Class D
• The Ranch (Class D)
• The Glampstead

Unpowered Sites:

• All Class A
• All Class B in Denim
• The Inn in Eagle

• Each camp site is strictly allocated to one (1) only 10amp or 15amp outlet (with a max 15amp power capacity) per site.
• In most campgrounds, a power outlet will be within 25 metres of your camp site - You must bring your own 25 metre extension cord, it must be inspected as safe to use and tested and tagged as per Electrical Testing Standard AS3760.

Be aware:

• Any extension cord joins, or power board external use must be contained in an approved weather resistant cover/safety box/joiner.
• It is the responsibility of the ticket holder to ensure that all electrical items brought onsite are safe, compliant to Australian standards and not susceptible to inclement weather.
• If you overload the circuit or have faulty appliances tripping the RCD, your power outlet maybe isolated by the festival electrician and deemed unsafe.

Yes – but it must be turned off between Midnight and 7am each day.

No more than 20 litres of fuel per vehicle on a campsite (not including vehicles that have a ticket for Overflow Parking) can be brought into the Campgrounds. Empty jerry cans are permitted.

For camping purposes, a Vehicle is any registered vehicle, caravan or trailer that is designed to be driven or towed on public roads. Each is counted as one (1) Vehicle when determining the Vehicle limit for your Camp Site.

Vehicles include, but are not limited to: cars, caravans, camper vans, camper trailers, box trailers, horse floats, RVs/motorhomes and trailers.

Boat trailers are not permitted.

The number of vehicles allowed on a camp site depends on the ‘Class’ of camp site you’ve purchased.  Read your camp site description carefully.

• Class A* (4m x 4m) - 0 No Vehicles are permitted
• Class B (6m x 6m) - 1 Vehicle
• Class C (8m x 6m) - 2 Vehicles
• Class D (12m x 6m) - 2 Vehicles

*No vehicles at all are allowed on the Class A camp sites. If you’re coming in a vehicle, you will have to purchase an Overflow Car Park Ticket for EAGLE Campground Overflow Car Park.  

To note: Each Powered Site only has one (1) only 10amp or 15amp outlet (with a max 15amp power capacity) per site. This means only one (1) vehicle can be powered up, even if your camp site allows more than one (1) vehicle.

No. You must only have the permitted number of vehicles per camp site. Additional vehicles must go to the Campground’s respective Overflow parking area.

You need to purchase either a Class C (8m x 6m) or Class D (6m x 12m) and 2 x Overflow Car Parking Tickets for the Campground you’re camping in.

Note:

• You can only have 2 x caravans on your site if they both fit within the camp site type you’ve purchased.
• You can only have 2 x caravans on your site if both cars are then moved into the Overflow Car Park (Cars must be in overflow as the 2 x caravans count as your 2 x vehicles on the camp site). 
• You can only power 1 x caravan, as per the camp site size restrictions.

Each camp site type has a maximum number of vehicles allowed on your camp site.

• Class A* (4m x 4m) - 0 No Vehicles Permitted
• Class B (6m x 6m) - 1 Vehicle
• Class C (8m x 6m) - 2 Vehicles
• Class D (12m x 6m) - 2 Vehicles

If your group has more vehicles than you’re allowed on your camp site, each additional vehicle requires an Overflow Car Park Ticket for the Campground you’re staying in. For eg, if you’re camping in ACE, your extra Vehicles need to be parked in the ACE Overflow Car Park.

*No vehicles at all are allowed on the Class A camp sites. If you’re coming in a vehicle, you will have to purchase an Overflow Car Park Ticket for EAGLE Campground Overflow Car Park.

• You must have pre-purchased a Campground Overflow Car Parking ticket for the Campground you’re staying in.
• You will need to drive in through the Campground Entry processing gates to have your ticket scanned.
• You can drop off your belongings at your camp site then head directly to the Overflow Carpark to park your vehicle.
• Once your vehicle is parked, it can’t be moved again until the end of the Festival during the approved departure time windows.
• Once Overflow Parking Tickets sell out, you'll need to arrange alternative parking - this may include parking off site and catching a Festival bus or coordinating with friends to arrive in one vehicle.

No.
There is no vehicle movement allowed at all in the Campgrounds and/or in the Overflow Car Parks once a vehicle enters through the respective processing gate and is parked up at the Camp Site or in the Overflow Car Park. This is to ensure safety of all campers.  

Vehicles can only leave or be moved between one of the following two time approved Departure Time periods at the end of the Festival:  

Between 9:00 pm (AEST) Sunday 21 March 2027 and 10:00 pm (AEST) Sunday 21 March 2027 via Paynes Road only.

OR

Between 6:00 am (AEST) Monday 22 March 2027 and 12:00 midday (AEST) Monday 22 March 2027 via all approved Campground exits. Noting departure between the 6:00am – 9:00am will be restricted and staggered by Festival Traffic Marshalls with support from Festival Security and Queensland Police.

Breach of this condition may result in your eviction from the Festival Site and Campground for the remainder of the Festival. If you are evicted for breach of this condition you will not be entitled to any refund for your Festival Ticket or Camp Site Camping Ticket.

No.
Once your vehicle is parked at your camp site, or in the campground overflow car park, you can’t move it until the end of the festival.

You cannot leave the Campgrounds before the approved departure windows. Doing so may result in eviction without refund.

If you are hiring or having a pre-delivered a camper, caravan, motorhome or RV, you must:

• purchase either a Class C (8m x 6m) or Class D (12m x 6m) camp site in DENIM Campground.
• Complete this Pre-Delivered Camper form [here].
• Have it arrive at the Festival between 8am – 3pm on Tuesday 16 March.

Any pre-delivered campers, caravans, motorhomes or RVs will not be accepted into any of the other Campgrounds.

CMC Rocks will not accept keys to any hire vans on behalf of any ticket-holders.

Pending the size, you need to purchase 2x Class D Hardstand sites in Cowboy Campground.

CMC Rocks QLD is located at the Willowbank Motorsports Precinct.

All vehicles must enter via Goebels Road. Avoid shortcuts like Higgs Road and Wilkes Road, they don’t connect to Paynes Road. Mt Hines Road has a creek that vehicles can’t cross.  

Only drive in once the Campground gates open. There is no camping or parking on Paynes Road in the lead-up to the gates opening. It is a designated clearway, and authorities will be on location to issue fines and move patrons on. For early arrivals, check out local camping spots in Ipswich - https://www.visitipswich.com.au/plan/visit-ipswich-blog/posts/where-to-go-camping-in-ipswich‍

No. You can’t get dropped off directly at your Campground or at the Camping Box Office.

You will need to follow signage to the Festival’s Pick Up/Drop Off area (located at Albert Theaker Park) first to grab the Campground Bus Shuttle Loop Service to take you to the Camping Box Office.  

Once you’re at the Camping Box Office, you’ll have your tickets scanned, you’ll receive your wristbands and the shuttle will take you directly to your Campground.

Yes.

Sewage Waste can be dumped in the toilet amenities at each Campground, See your local toilet fairy for assistance. Patrons need to carry their own blackwater / greywater to this tank. Do not dump blackwater / grey water on the ground.

Yes – drinking water refill stations are available at all Campgrounds. There is no hose/tap access at individual campsites.

Yes, but follow safety guidelines:

• Never cook inside tents or enclosed spaces
• Blue flame only – orange/yellow means danger
• Store spare cylinders outside
• Don’t attempt to refill canisters
• Faulty or unsafe equipment may be confiscated by Marshals

No inflatable or plunge pools are allowed. CMC is an all-ages event and pools are a safety risk.

No. You cannot bring BYO alcohol into the Festival. Vehicles may be searched, and alcohol will be confiscated. You may be evicted without refund.

Shopping On Site:
General Store - Food, Personal Items, Festival Essentials
‍Located in the Festival’s Tailgate precinct and trading from Wednesday 17 March – Sunday 21 March, The General Store is there to keep everyone stocked with camping and festival essentials. From toothpaste, insect repellent, and hand sanitiser to a range of tasty treats, and brekky BBQ packs, it's your one-stop shop for everything you need to enjoy a hassle-free and fun-filled weekend.

Shopping Off Site:
Shopping Shuttle:

• A free shopping shuttle bus will connect CMC Campgrounds with the local shops at Yamanto and Riverlink on Thursday and Saturday only. The Timetable has limited services and availability, check it out here.

The number of people allowed on a camp site depends on the ‘Class’ of camp site you’ve purchased.  Read your camp site description carefully.

• Class A (4m x 4m) - 2 People
• Class B (6m x 6m) - 4 People
• Class C (8m x 6m) - 6 People
• Class D (12m x 6m) - 8 People

Note, everyone must purchase 1 x Full Festival Ticket. This ticket is sold separately to the Camp Site and Campground Entry.

All sites are allocated by Camp Rangers on a first come, first served basis, unless the camp site is sold as reserved which will be allocated at the time of purchase.  In 2027, The Glampstead will be sold as reserved. 

To camp together:

• Purchase the same camp site type and size in the same Campground.
• ‍Arrive together (including any vehicles staying on the site) at the same time.

No – you must buy an Overflow Parking Ticket for the campground you’re camping in (Ace, Buck, Cowboy, Denim, Eagle or Fox). For eg, if you’re camping in Buck, you need to purchase an Overflow Parking Ticket in Buck. 

Overflow Parking must be purchased in advance via AXS, and are subject to availability. 

Need more info? Visit the Camping page or email us at info@cmcrocks.com

Camping Entries come with your Camp Site purchase.  

You will receive the number of Camping Entries permitted as part of your Camp Site allocation in your AXS Account on 1 March 2027.

• Class A (4m x 4m) - 2 People
• Class B (6m x 6m) - 4 People
• Class C (8m x 6m) - 6 People
• Class D (12m x 6m) - 12 People

Note, everyone must purchase 1 x Full Festival Ticket. This ticket is sold separately to the Camp Site and Campground Entry.

You can wait for the resale. The resale will allow you to sell your Camp Site in the resale, and purchase your preferred site if it’s available.  

Stay tuned for Resale Dates to be announced, but noting different Camp Site Types have different resale closure dates.

Opening times and dates of Campgrounds are subject to final approval of our Traffic Management Plan and may change. We may edit this Camping & Parking Info from time to time by publishing the changed information on our Website. Any variation becomes effective from the date of publication.

This Camping & Parking Info was last updated on 15 September 2026.

Yes – we accept Companion Cards for CMC Rocks QLD.

If you hold a government-issued Companion Card you may be eligible for a complimentary ticket for your companion. 

Your companion will be eligible for the same entry ticket type as the paid ticket holder. 

To access Accessible and Companion Card tickets please submit via this form. If you have been issued a Companion Card ticket, you may be required to present your Companion Card at the Festival.

When submitting your request please ensure you have the following information ready:

• Your name.
• Your email.
• Your contact number.
• Your AXS ticket order number.
• A scan or photo of your Companion Card (if you are requesting a complimentary ticket).

Yes - a Sensory Room will be available for use during the Festival (19-21 March) and includes:

• adjustable lighting
• comfortable and varied seating
• sensory items
• a supportive trained team member
• aromatherapy / scent diffusers

*Please note - access to the Sensory Room is restricted to patrons requiring sensory accommodations, with duration and access determined at the discretion of Festival personnel.

Yes. Registered assistance animals – including guide dogs, hearing dogs, mobility support animals, medical alert animals and psychiatric service animals – are all welcome at CMC Rocks. Further information is available on our Accessibility Info webpage here.

If you wish to bring an Assistance Animal to the Festival Site or Campground, please contact Promoter at accessibility@cmcrocks.com if you require further details.

Yes. Please follow these conditions:

All medication (prescription or over the counter) must be declared on entry and may need approval by a Festival medic. Medication is allowed to be brought into the Festival Site, under the following conditions:

• Medication must be in its original packaging and untampered. 
• Medication must be placed in a clear, resealable bag.
• Medication must have proof of script.
• It must only be the dosage for that day (for the Festival Site).

All medication will undergo normal security processes upon entry to the Festival Site.

Yes. Patrons who have medical equipment to bring into the festival due to a medical condition or allergy must submit supporting medical documentation via this form.

Once approved, an exemption letter can be collected from the festival box office, permitting the approved items. Patrons must carry both the exemption letter and supporting documentation with them at all times at the Festival.  

A full list of food and beverage vendors, including dietary options such as gluten-free, vegan, and other common dietary requirements, will be published closer to the Festival. Patrons are encouraged to check vendor options before submitting an Exemptions Form for food-related allergy requirements.

Elevated viewing platforms will be located:

• in front of Rebel and Stampede Stages. 
• in front of Tailgate Stage. 

These viewing platforms are for the sole use of Eligible Persons and are specifically in place for patrons who use a wheelchair. To ensure the platform is available and comfortable for those who need it, access to the viewing platforms will be determined at the discretion of the Festival personnel.

• Patrons in wheelchairs will have priority.
• Patrons with Service Dogs will have priority. 
• Only one companion is permitted to accompany each Eligible Person. 
• Companions may be asked to stand in the back of the viewing platform or move to the side if capacity is reached.
• Attendees are not allowed to save or hold spots on the viewing platforms.
• Viewing platform space is allocated on a first come, first served basis.
• No BYO chairs are permitted on the viewing platforms.
• Patrons with temporary injuries (who are not using wheelchairs) will be assessed individually based on the available capacity of the viewing platforms at the time access is sought.
• Viewing platform access is not guaranteed for all companions (particularly during headline artist performances).
• Viewing platforms will be managed throughout the festival by a festival host and security. 

VIP
‍Please note that the tiered levels of the VIP bar are not accessible. The ground floor is fully accessible and includes food and bar facilities as well as accessible bathroom amenities.
‍** Disclaimer: Accessibility details are subject to change due to final build and structure.

CMC Rocks QLD is a large outdoor event, the Festival Site is a largely grassed venue, it features mostly flat terrain with slight slopes and some uneven surfaces. Gravel and bitumen surfaces are found in certain sections but do not cover the entire Festival Site.
The Festival Site can be affected by inclement weather.  This means the grass area, paths and roads can become very muddy. We strongly recommend you consider this in planning your attendance at the Festival and we encourage you to take extra precautions when moving around the Festival Site and Campground. As always, notify Festival personnel if you require assistance at any time.

The Campgrounds are located outside of the Festival site but within the Willowbank Raceway, Ipswich Kart Club and Queensland Raceway precincts, and are predominantly large grass fields with some bitumen and/or gravel unsealed roads. Conditions may be affected by wet weather.

CMC Rocks QLD has the following Campgrounds and Camp sites available for Accessibility designated areas:

• ACE Campground (Class C Powered)
• BUCK Campground (Class C Powered)
• COWBOY Campground (Class D - Hardstand Powered)

ACE Campground is the most accessible to the main Festival Site and BUCK Campground is most accessible to the Tailgate precinct on the western side of the Festival Site.

If you’re booking COWBOY Campground, be aware COWBOY Campground is located furthest from the Festival Site, you will need to catch a Festival Shuttle bus to and from the festival each day. Not all Festival Shuttle buses are accessible.

If you’re booking DENIM, EAGLE or FOX Campground, be aware:

• DENIM Campground is mainly unpowered and does not have designated accessible camping areas or amenities.
• ‍EAGLE Campground is unpowered does not have accessible camping or amenities.
• FOX Campground does not have designated accessible camping areas or amenities.

Yes.

Vehicles with valid disability parking permits must still pre-purchase a Car Parking ticket.

To access Accessible and Companion Card tickets, please submit your request to Promoter via this form.

Promoter will provide further details about the location and access to Accessible Car Parking closer to the Festival.

CMC Rocks QLD has the following Campgrounds and Camp sites available for Accessibility designated areas:

• ACE Campground (Class C Powered)
• BUCK Campground (Class C Powered)
• COWBOY Campgound (Class D - Hardstand Powered)

ACE Campground is the most accessible to the main Festival Site and BUCK Campground is most accessible to the Tailgate precinct on the western side of the Festival Site.

If you’re booking COWBOY Campground, be aware COWBOY Campground is located furthest from the Festival Site, you will need to catch a Festival Shuttle bus to and from the festival each day. Not all Festival Shuttle buses are accessible.

If you’re booking DENIM, EAGLE or FOX Campground, be aware:

DENIM Campground is mainly unpowered and does not have designated accessible camping areas or amenities.
‍EAGLE Campground is unpowered does not have accessible camping or amenities.
‍FOX Campground does not have designated accessible camping areas or amenities.

Limited access may be available without pre-registration,but it is not guaranteed.‍

Email us at accessibility@cmcrocks.com with any accessibility-related enquiries.