Information

September is spring at Amaroo. Although it is not a particularly wet month, rain can occur.
The average maximum daytime temperature is 26° Celsius (79° Fahrenheit).
The average minimum evening temperature is 9° Celsius (48° Fahrenheit).
Check 7 day weather forecast here

If you pack for a wide range of weather conditions you will have a comfortable time at Amaroo. Whether you are staying onsite or not, see the suggested list ‘What to Bring‘

Amaroo’s environment and climate can be demanding. The grounds are designed for walking and there is limited transport. We suggest that you wear comfortable walking shoes, a wide hat, bottled water and a jacket to all event activities. A good quality UV 50+ umbrella provides cool protection when walking to the Amphitheatre in the heat of the day.

Information Booth

The Information Booth is located in the Pavilion at shop 29. The team can help with your questions in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Hindi and some Slavonic languages! A Lost and Found service is also provided, as well as the Notice Board with the day’s Event Schedules.

Important Information – Internet Access & Phone Calls

If you are coming from overseas, you will not need to buy a sim card.

Payment Gateway – Phone connections will take place via mobile apps such as Skype, WhatsApp or Signal or on mobile phones which support “WiFi Calling” technology. You can connect via WiFi costing approximately AU$30.00 for the week or A$5.00 per day.

The older model of local mobile connections via 4G over local Telcos (Telstra, Optus etc) will not be available as they are both expensive and unreliable in our bush location.

The local exchange does not have the capacity to provide the necessary bandwidth to support a large number of simultaneous users with 4G connectivity.

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Cash Onsite

Please change your money into Australian dollars prior to arriving onsite.
No personal cheques or travellers cheques will be accepted.

There is an ATM in the Pavilion which accept Visa, Mastercard and Amex.
We recommend you advise your bank prior to leaving home, if you intend to use your credit or debit card in Australia.

Recycling

Help us care for the environment and Amaroo’s waste bill by using the Recycling Bins situated by the posts of the main Dome in the Pavilion. Read more.

Medical

Paramedics and an ambulance will be the only medical services located on site to respond to first aid needs and medical emergencies.

There is a First Aid Booth in the Pavilion. Non-emergency medical problems will be referred to offsite medical practitioners at your expense.

Apart from snakes, a variety of insects exist in the ecology of Amaroo, including ticks, wasps, ants, spiders and bees. If you have allergic reactions to bites and stings, please bring medications as recommended by your physician.

If you require medication, please bring an adequate supply. Medication requiring refrigeration can be stored at the First Aid booth.

Personal travel insurance with coverage for medical, surgical, and emergency travel is strongly recommended. If you have a pre-existing medical condition seek advice from your doctor before travelling. Attendees are responsible for all costs relating to their medical and health matters.

What to Bring

We hope you find this list of key items useful when packing.
Choose clothes for a wide range of temperatures that are light to carry, which you can layer – taking you from a warm afternoon to a cold night comfortably.

- - SUN – A wide brimmed hat – UV 50+ umbrella significantly reduces heat – Refillable water bottle – Sunglasses – Sunblock – Lip Balm
  - WALKING – Comfortable enclosed walking shoes – Shoes for wet conditions – Crocs for bathroom – Torch / Flashlight (& spare batteries)
  - CLOTHES – Clothes you can layer, T-shirts, light long sleeved shirts – Warm Jacket for night time – beanie/hat/scarf /jumper for cold nights – Long pants
  - RAIN – Light-weight waterproof jacket or rain poncho (it can rain & still be warm) – umbrella
  - SLEEP -Earplugs & Sleep Mask – Pyjamas – Dressing Gown
  - INSECTS – Personal insect repellent – spray for your tent
  - TOILETRIES – please do not use anti-bacterial products as this affects the onsite sewage treatment plant – personal first aid kit
  - EXTRA prescription medications – Spare pair of prescription glasses
  - EVENT – FM radio with headset for translation & English hearing enhancement
  - RECHARGE – International plugs for electrical equipment, phone recharger, cords
  - TOWEL – only if you are staying in Swagman or in Twin Pioneer Tent

SMART CARD!

Label your Luggage – if staying onsite tag with the colour of your campground and number of your cabin or tent.

What not to bring

- Weapons of any kind are not permitted onsite at Amaroo.

IRCE is fully licensed. Australian licensing laws prohibit guests from bringing any alcohol onsite.
Do not bring illicit drugs. They are illegal. You will be asked to leave.

Bathroom and Water use

Guests are asked to be very water conscious at all times, using as little water as possible. Ivory’s Rock has it’s own onsite Sewage Treatment Plant.

Take care of the Sewage Treatment Plant by:

Not flushing personal hygiene products, wrappings or applicators
Not flushing cleaning cloths (e.g. rags, chux, wet wipes, etc)
Not flushing paper towels
Don’t allow any unapproved chemicals to enter the sewerage system (sewage water cartridges from motor-homes)

Save water usage by:

Trying your best to have three-minute showers
Turn off the sink taps while brushing your teeth
Report leaking taps or cisterns to the campground management

Translation and Hearing Enhancement

If you need translation or English hearing enhancement, please bring an FM radio that has headphones and can receive FM frequencies from 87.7 to 108 MHz. A radio with a digital display is best for tuning.

Translation languages available:

Spanish
German
Italian
Portuguese
French
Greek
Japanese
Hindi
Tamil
Mandarin

Other languages may also be offered, so check back on this page from time to time.

Guest and Vehicle Safety

IRCE is committed to ensuring the safety of all guests.

IRCE has requested Queensland Police regularly patrol the roads in the vicinity of IRCE and help to ensure that there is:

No unauthorised entry to IRCE from any point along the perimeter.
No parking of vehicles at any time along Mt Flinders Road or Dunrad Road to facilitate the safe movement of vehicle traffic.
No overnight parking on Mt Flinders Road or Dunrad Road.
No littering or unauthorised disposal of waste or other materials on Mt Flinders Road or Dunrad Road. Any littering attempt may be prosecuted.

Police may also carry out spot checks for alcohol and drugs. Please ensure you have a nominated non-drinking driver if you plan to consume alcohol while at IRCE and drive offsite.

Community Awareness

Amaroo is located in a quiet, rural neighbourhood. Please respect our neighbours.

Drive slowly on Mt Flinders Road (60 km zone). Local residents walk, cycle and horse-ride along here.
Do not trespass on neighbouring properties.
Please respect neighbours’ privacy.
Do not camp in public spaces.
Do not litter. This includes not dumping waste from motorhomes on roadsides.

Tourist Attractions for Local Area

There’s a lot to see in the local area, please visit these links: