Frequently Asked Questions

Key Event Information

Opening Hours:

Opening Hours: 29 – 31 August 2025

Friday:  8:30am – 4:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:30am – 4:00pm

Venue:Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Broadmeadow NSW 2292.

Parking: 

Limited parking will be available within the Newcastle Entertainment Centre grounds
at $7 per car on event days only, and is weather dependent. Contactless/’Tap and Go’ electronic payment are preferred. Cash payments for parking are still accepted.

Please note entry into the grounds will be via Griffiths Road. You will be directed by parking staff from the venue where the parking entry is.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can buy tickets at the event, however, if you can purchase your tickets online and get express entry at the gate.

Yes, Tap and Go – Note: Tickets are available at the gate by credit card and eftpos.

A: A paid or unpaid assistant or carer assisting the holder of a current Companion Card are admitted FREE.
All carers will need to complete the online ticketing questionnaire to receive the pass.

A: This event offers discounted entry to people with a valid Seniors Card, Seniors Card +Go, Seniors Business Discount Card, Veteran Affairs Card, Pension Concession Card (Aged only) and Companion Card holders. Tickets are only valid when shown with the valid Card.

A: Yes, multiple day passes are available for purchase. Adults $25, Seniors $20, Children 16 and under free with an adult.

A: The event is held at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Broadmeadow, NSW, 2292

A: Yes. More information can be found on our ‘Getting to the Event’ page closer to the Expo.

A:  No ATMs will be available on site.

A: The Event Guide will be available at the event entrance. An online version of the event guide will be available on this website the week of the event.

A: Yes there is a number of different food stalls at the event.

A:  Only licenced assistance animals are allowed at the event. For details on conditions of entry, click here.

A: No. Smoking (inlcuding e-cigarettes) inside the event precinct or within 10 metres of the event entrances is prohibited.

Our expo charges an entry fee as we provide attendees with the opportunity to discover, compare, and engage with a wide range of outdoor, camping and adventure products and services in one convenient location, ultimately saving them time and effort in their search for the perfect gear or experience. The small fee helps cover operational costs, ensures we are displaying quality exhibitors and featuring industry experts, supports our locals, and provides enhanced experiences with interactive displays, informative workshops and entertainment, creating a more engaging and memorable experience for attendees!