GROUP CAMPING UPDATE (7 OR MORE SITES)
Welcome to the updated Group Camping Guide for the 2026 Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races. This year, we’ve introduced a new booking system designed to make securing your group’s camping sites smoother, faster, and more efficient.
This guide outlines:
- What your group needs to do now.
- Important changes to the group camping process.
- Step-by-step booking instructions.
- Tips to ensure your group stays together.
1. WHAT YOUR GROUP NEEDS TO DO NOW
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Get Your Group Organised Early
Our new system puts the organisation directly in your hands. Preparation is essential
Each group should decide on:
- A group coordinator – responsible for keeping everyone updated.
- A group name – all members must use the exact same name.
- Your preferred camping zone – ensure all members know this.
- Clear communication – every member must have the correct details before tickets go live.
2. Important Changes You Must Know
- We will not be holding or reserving sites for groups. As long as your group is organised and ready to book when tickets open, you can still camp together.
- Group organisers are responsible for ensuring all members are prepared and ready to book as soon as practical when sales open.
- If a zone sells out, we cannot make exceptions for late-booking group members.
This new system is designed to save you time - but it relies on your group being coordinated.
3. Step-by-Step Booking Instructions
To make this transition even easier, we’ve created a Step-by-Step Booking Instructions. This resource that walks you through our updated system, explains exactly how group bookings will work with screenshots.
Each group member can book their own festival tickets and campsite, just make sure to enter your group name to be placed together.
Step 1 - Select Your Festival Entry Tickets
Each group member must purchase their own festival entry ticket before selecting camping.
Step 2 - Locate Your Camping Zone and Add Your Site(s)
Locate your camping zone and select the number of sites you individually require.
Ensure every group member selects the same zone your group agreed on.
Step 3 - Scroll to the Bottom and Select ‘Add to Cart’
Scroll to the bottom of the page and select add to cart.
Step 4 - Select ‘Go to Checkout’
Step 5 - Confirm Your Tickets and Enter Your Information
Confirm your tickets are correct on the right-hand side and fill in your information.
Double-check your camping zone and number of sites.
Step 6 - Select ‘Next’
Your tickets will be emailed to you after purchase.
Step 7 - Click on the Group Name section and Enter Your Group Name
Select complete now – this is where you will enter your group name. Enter your group name and SAVE.
Step 8 - Ensure the Group Name Shows as ‘Complete’
Ensure 'completed' is coloured green.
This confirms your group name has been saved correctly.
Step 9 - Click ‘Next’
Step 10 - Enter Payment Details and Complete Your Order
Enter payment details and complete order.
Once complete, your camping site is secured.
4. Tips for Keeping Your Group Together
- Book as soon as you can.
- Ensure every member has:
- The correct group name.
- The correct camping zone.
- Their payment details ready.
- Encourage your group to practice the steps ahead of time.
