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Grapevine VIC 2023 is held at Rochford Wines Yarra Valley — 878-880 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream VIC 3770
It’s not good to keep things bottled up! The Grapevine Team has been working hard behind the scenes to secure as many transfers as possible for our partners in wine - but with a transfer driver shortage and a significant rise in fuel costs across the country, this has resulted in a slight increase in transfer pass prices this year. We appreciate your understanding!
Sip back, relax and leave how you’re getting to and from Grapevine with us! Catching one of our transfers will be the safest and most sustainable way to travel, have your plans in place ahead of time all while minimising your carbon footprint through your choice of transport - it’s a win win!
All transfer passes will include a return trip, picking you up and dropping you off at the same location - just be sure to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time, the transfer will not wait around for you!
Check below to view your closest departure location…
Charter Transfer Locations
Shuttle Transfer Locations
Please note! If there are less than 50% of sales for a specific transfer, we will unfortunately be forced to cancel this route and all ticket holders will be automatically refunded.
Don't say we didn't wine you! You will have until Wednesday the 4th of October to secure your Transfer Pass.
Lilydale Transfer Passes will be available to purchase until 2:30pm on event day! There will be QR codes at Lilydale Train Station so you can scan, buy your pass and jump on the bus! These passes will be $25.00
Grapevine Gathering locations are in vineyard regions, because of this, rideshares such as Ubers and Taxis are extremely limited in these areas and are not a reliable way to get home!
We urge you to have a plan in place by securing a spot on our transfers or organising your designated driver ahead of time.
If you’re planning on driving to and from Grapevine you will need to purchase a Parking Pass!
A Parking Pass will give you access to our on site car park for the day - please note, once you have parked, you will not be able to visit your car until you are ready to leave the event.
By securing a Vehicle Pass, a portion of your purchase will be donated to the Victorian Animal Aid Trust. This shelter is a place of refuge for the lost, unwanted and abandoned animals in our community. Animal Aid reunites lost pets and gives a first rate second chance to unwanted animals!
If you are going to be dropped off and picked up from Grapevine, there will be a designated drop off and pick up point! Please follow all signage and traffic directions as you arrive.
On arrival at Grapevine, please proceed to the front gates in an orderly manner with your digital ticket ready or printed ticket ready to show the gate staff. If your ticket is on your phone, please ensure you download the ticket or screenshot it before the event as reception on site can be limited.
If you are arriving on a transfer please ensure you remember where it has dropped you off so you know where to go at the end of the event.
In order to make sure you have the day possible we recommend bringing the following items to Grapevine Gathering:
Don’t say we didn’t wine you - bags will be checked upon arrival! The below items are banned and if found will be confiscated.
All for wine and wine for all - Grapevine Gathering strives towards inclusivity and ensuring our events are accessible. Please be mindful that the event is set up upon natural terrain and is at times uneven and can be challenging to navigate.
All Grapevine Gathering locations will have a designated viewing platform and accessible toilets - these locations will be revealed once our site map once spilled!
Grapevine Gathering is proud to share that we will be introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative this year! The Hidden Disability Sunflower is a way to share with our team and others attendees that you have a hidden disability. We will be providing Hidden Disability Sunflower Lanyards from the entry lane at the festival for anyone that would like to wear one throughout their time at the festival – you won’t need to disclose your disability in order to receive one.
By wearing a Sunflower lanyard, you’re just letting our team know that you might need extra help, understanding, or just more time. If you’re interested in one, please let our staff know on arrival and they will be able to arrange this for you!
We are still currently securing and putting provisions in place to best accommodate those with accessibility requirements, please check back here soon for more information.
For any questions regarding accessibility at Grapevine, please reach out to us here cheers@grapevinegathering.com.au
Before you get prosecc-y… Your health and wellbeing is our number one priority for the day, please don’t make a pour decision! If you are feeling unwell, need someone to chat to or see something that makes you feel uncomfortable, please reach out to our friendly team and medical staff who will be around all day and are available to help.
More Moet, more problems, so remember to be aware of your limits! There will be food stalls and water stations located around the site. We encourage you to eat regularly and bring your reusable water bottle so you can keep hydrated throughout the day.
If at any point throughout the day you feel unwell or require medical assistance, please head to the medical tent. This is a judgement free safe space with trained medical staff who will be ready to assist in a variety of different situations!
We are all partners in wine so let’s look out for each other! Grapevine Gathering has a zero tolerance approach toward any antisocial behaviour. Partaking in any dangerous or offensive behaviour will result in immediate ejection from the event.
Patron Welfare
Our Patron Welfare Team will be at Grapevine to ensure you and your pinot pals are partying safely. There will be hydration stations, chill-out areas and a friendly team providing crowd care. Don’t hesitate to reach out to them if you need any help throughout the day.
Any lost items are held by the venue, if you have lost an item at Grapevine Gathering please reach out to the venue directly.
Our bars are stocked with local wines, popular beers and a number of ready-to-drink options with something to suit everybody.
There will be a range of food options available, catering to all preferences and dietary requirements.
If you have any specific questions regarding our food and drink offerings please reach out to us at cheers@grapevinegathering.com.au
Please note Grapevine Gathering is not a BYO event, any food or drink brought into the venue will be confiscated by security.
Set times will be available closer to the event.
Sitemap will be available closer to the event.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, and recognise that this gathering takes place across five different Aboriginal Nations. It is important to emphasise that these nations represent only a portion of this vast continent that offers over 450 distinct language groups and cultures. We offer respect and thank all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging for their ongoing nurturing of the land and the opportunities they have provided us. In doing so, Grapevine Gathering Australia recognises all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and nations who continue to promote culture and care for country. As a group, we acknowledge the past and stand with our Indigenous brothers and sisters for the future. Always was, always will be. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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