Camping
Free Camping is available during the festival. Due to residential changes in the Collector Village, please use the Contact Us Form to request further information on camping for the 2019 Festival.
Please Note:
- The camping area is not a dedicated camping ground and campers are advised that they use it at their own risk.
- The pumpkin festival committee will provide rubbish bins, a portaloo and some fire drums but otherwise there are no facilities like power, showers or water. Water drums can be filled up at the nearby Oval (non-drinking water).
- The camping area will be taped off from the adjacent car park area.
- Pets are OK but must be restrained at all times.
- While using the camping area, please respect your fellow campers and behave yourselves!
- Best access is from Surrey Street although Google maps may not recognise Surrey Street it runs parallel to the highway.
Local Attractions
For those wishing to explore Collector, the camping area is just a short walk to the Bushranger Hotel and nearby Some Cafe. If you are after some fresh local produce drop into Collector Fresh. An enjoyable walk can be had by doing the entire block and checking out Nelson’s Monument and our historic churches and cemeteries.
Collector Wines has a shop front just next to Some Cafe on Murray Street and have a Cellar Door open Friday to Sunday, 10am – 4pm.
Helen Stephens Gallery, Paintings, Prints, Ceramics open Sunday’s 11am – 4pm, 39 Murray Street, Collector.
Further afield Lerida Estate Wines and Lake George Wines both offer cafe and dining facilities 10km south of Collector. Kiki’s in the Grove offers a cafe and is north of Collector.
Accommodation – bookings on Air BNB
Greysen Estate Artist Retreat
Set in the tranquil bush setting of Currawang, Greysen Estate Artists’ Retreat offers unique luxury accommodation among the wildlife in bespoke up-cycled shipping pods just five minutes from the amenities of Collector Village. Bookings for all, not only artists, are simple via Air BnB, if you know where to look!
https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/2299949
https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/8018179
Collector Cottage
Enjoy your own private studio located in the centre of Collector, near the Some Cafe where you can enjoy breakfast or lunch, and a 5 min walk to the historic Bushranger Hotel for dinner. Stay overnight and wake up to the sounds of nature as you prepare for your onward journey. Collector is a great spot where you can enjoy a little peace and quiet and star gaze to the beautiful night sky.
https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/30897871
A little cottage in Collector
An escape from the city or a break in the journey. This self contained cottage is close to the small village, Collector. A rural setting, but also 40 minutes from the Canberra and all its attractions. #somecafecollector and #collector_wines cellar door are great to spend some time in Collector.
https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/15645248
Silver Bullet Airstream
Go glamping in style in an American Airstream complete with all the luxuries.
We are located at the beautiful Lake George Winery near Canberra and hope to extend our service to other vineyards in the Canberra region.
We deliver, setup, handover and support your luxury apartment on wheels.
Perfect for couples or couples with small children.
https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/15244940