The Muster's picturesque 50-hectare site is an ideal location for this great festival. The forest becomes a mini-city at the end of August each year, with a general store, sit-down and take-away food and bar outlets, phones, EFTPOS and other essential services. Clearly laid out camping grounds are all within easy walking distance to the entertainment area and regularly serviced toilets and hot showers are distributed throughout the site. Camping costs are included in the one ticket price (Camping only available for the duration of the ticket purchased, or, if a season pass has been purchased, from August 22, 2008. See below for reserved camping sites.) and grounds are accessible by caravan, motorhome, bus and other large vehicles... although there are plenty of utes and swags to be seen! Click here to see the Muster's site map and aerial view to get an overview of the camping grounds.

If DIY camping just isn't for you, check out these alternatives:

BANJO'S Located along the banks of the beautiful Amamoor Creek within the Muster site, Banjo's offers exclusive private tent accommodation with breakfasts. Within the Banjo's secluded area, your well-appointed cabin-style tent is ready for you when you arrive - tents are spacious with three fully screened large windows, full front door with awning and are fully floored. Complete with internal lighting, carpet and beds, all you need to bring is linen (sleeping bags, pillows etc), towels, camping chairs and personal requirements. Too easy! Plenty of hot, clean showers and toilets are exclusively for Banjo's patrons' use, and located within the Banjo's area.

Upon arrival at the Muster main gate, patrons will need to show their pre-purchased tickets before continuing through the campgrounds to 'Banjos'. After being welcomed at the reception area, they will then be escorted to their allocated tent. It's then simply move in and make yourself at home. 'Banjos' staff will be happy to assist with parking, the parking area is within the grounds adjacent to the facility. Unless leaving the site, patrons will find they will not need their vehicle for the duration of the event - the entertainment area is within easy walking distance to 'Banjos', and 'Banjos' courtesy buses regularly circuit the site. Patrons can then, at their leisure, make their way to the entertainment foyer area to exchange their pre-purchased ticket receipt for armbands.

The four-night package (Thursday August 28, 2008 - breakfast Monday September 1, 2008 inclusive) includes breakfasts, available from Banjo's fully staffed dining marquee or from a number of venues within the entertainment area. At the Banjo's hospitality marquee, patrons can sit with a complimentary tea and coffee, available at all times, or enjoy a drink from the bar with a selection of light snacks. Accommodation packages are available as single or twin share. Families and groups can be allocated tents together, but it is necessary to mention this when booking. Accommodation for Tuesday August 26, 2008, and Wednesday August 27, 2008, is available.

The package includes: a Muster season entertainment pass; 4 nights accommodation in cabin-style tent with breakfasts the next day; camp-style beds with mattresses; internal lighting; carpet; breakfasts; hot showers and toilets exclusive to Banjo's patrons; staffed dining marquee with bar and tables/chairs/snacks; complimentary tea/coffee; car park adjacent to the facility; courtesy vehicles. Click here to book

BANJO'S GOLD offers patrons the same benefits as Banjo's but with motel-like service; linen, doonas and pillows are provided and beds are made ready for your arrival with table and chairs at each tent. Banjo's Gold patrons need only bring towels, folding chairs to take into the entertainment area and personal requirements... spoil yourself! Click here to book

TWO - ROOM LUXURY CABIN STYLE TENTS (Banjos & Banjos Gold Patrons Only)
A limited number of two-room luxury cabin-style tents are available for groups or families (4 - 6 people per tent).
Each tent has a generous awning, screened windows, an internal living area and 2 spacious bedrooms, separated by a sealed canvas divider with a zippered doorway. The tent is well-appointed, with internal lighting, carpet and beds. Pricing is the same rate as Twin Share and/or Child/Youth Share (per person prices) in both Banjos or Banjos Gold. To book: Add the required number of people in the Twin Share and/or Child/Youth Share in the Qty: Field and in the 'Require a Two Room Tent?' field (just below the 'Add to Shopping Cart' Image) choose 'Yes'.

BUDGET On-site accommodation is new to the Muster this year. Within a bordered area, this budget facility offers well-appointed cabin-style tents, ready for you when you arrive. Each tent is roomy, and complete with internal lighting, carpet and camp-style beds. All you need to bring is linen (sleeping bags, pillows etc), towels, camping chairs and personal requirements. Hot showers and toilets are nearby, and complimentary tea and coffee will be available to patrons.

Accommodation may be booked on any or all nights of the festival. Click here to book

This package includes: a Muster entertainment pass; basic accommodation in cabin-style tent; camp-style beds with mattresses; internal lighting; carpet; complimentary tea/coffee

TRANSPORT CONTACTS
For travel advice on holiday packages, connections, airfares, transfers and accommodation, contact Travelscene Gympie by phoning (07) 5482 6999.For information on hotel/motel accommodation in Gympie and Cooloola, call 1800 444 222, or at Noosa, call Noosa Information Centre on (07) 5447 4988.

l Brisbane - Sunshine/Cooloola Coast - Gympie - Hervey Bay: Mc Cafferty's Greyhound 131 499 or Premier Coaches 133 410
l Gympie - Muster: Polleys Coaches 07 5482 9455 www.polleys.com.au
l Gympie - Amamoor - Imbil: Mary Valley Heritage Railway 07 5482 2750 www.thevalleyrattler.com
l Noosa Hinterland Tours will be offering transfers for groups of 8 or more to and from the Muster from anywhere on the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane Airport. For bookings phone 0412 072 930
l To the Muster from the airports with small groups: Cooloola Connections 0448 711667 or email phill@coolconnect.com.au