IMPORTANT COVID UPDATE & ANNOUNCEMENT: Our July 30 weekend gathering has been postponed to a tentative booking on OCT 8 weekend due to current COVID lockdowns & restrictions. All tickets already purchased will remain valid for the new date if you are able to make it! If you need a refund for your ticket please email vanlifediariesaustralia@gmail.com and we will process your refund asap.
Vanlife Diaries is so excited to host the return of the Natural Bridge/Bundjalung Nation Vanlife Gathering (Byron Bay/Gold Coast region) at the unique and unspoiled bushland setting of Natural Bridge on an amazing property an hour inland from Byron and the Gold Coast. This gorgeous environment creates the perfect holiday home for any traveller. With the untouched surroundings and abundance of wildlife, you will truly experience the outdoors of Australia in an off grid fashion. With a beautiful swimming hole, toilets, a wee walk to Natural Bridge National Park and all of natures relaxing charms. Thanks so much to Victron Energy for being our major sponsor for this event!
Purchase a ticket which include two nights camping and all event activities (Purchase through the Camping TICKET link below) : Ticket fees are $50 per adult for the weekend, children under 16 years old are free. Event tickets must be purchased online before the weekend. All our previous gatherings have sold out so purchase a ticket ASAP as we don’t want you to miss out. THIS IS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY event (ALL ARE WELCOME). Vans, buses, trucks, cars, motorbikes, swags, tents, RVs are welcome - bring what ya got! The only requirement is that you have an open mind, enjoy alternative ways of living, and want to meet some interesting people. For any questions email our team at vanlifediariesaustralia@gmail.com Click the button directly below to purchase your ticket.
Non-profit partners (Giving back): a % of profits from this Vanlife Gathering event goes towards our non-profit partners; One Wave (Mental Health), Take 3 (Environmental) and our Indigenous partner Yarn There will be a Yarn cultural conversation around the bonfire as a part of the many fun and enriching activities on this weekend.
Camping facilities: All tickets are for unpowered sites with toilets provided. There is no access to drinking water so pack in water and food. Dogs are allowed on a lead at this campground.
Make new friends and say hello to old ones. There will be an array of other collaborations and activities including sharing stories by the fire, learning about the regions history and acknowledging the traditional owners of the land, live music and art will be shared and there is fishing, surfing, hiking, swimming opportunities all around the area too! If you have something you would like to contribute be sure to get involved and reach out and let us know (via our email vanlifediariesaustralia@gmail.com) This is an environment those who encounter, never forget. Meet the community and start planning your Byron Bay/Gold Coast region road trip!
How to get there (Address):
The address will be emailed out before the event.
Potential Brand partners, sponsors & stalls: If you or your brand would like to support, sponsor and partner with this event please email vanlifediariesaustralia@gmail.com. We only partner with like minded brands that understand, appreciate what we do and are directly aligned with our wonderful community.
There are no cancellations, refunds, or exchanges on any order for any reason once it has been submitted to us. If you are no longer interested in attending the event or using the tickets you originally purchased, we welcome you to list your unwanted tickets for sale on the Vanlife Diaries Social Forum.
PLEASE NOTE: Ticket purchases are going through our partner website (Dusty Boots) so purchases can be in Australian currency as our Vanlife website event tickets are currently in American currency. Thanks for your understanding. See you all very soon!