Road access
Plan your route through Harcourt, then follow festival signs for drop-off, accessible parking and event-day wayfinding.
Visitor information
Plan Your Visit
Practical information for getting to Harcourt, moving around Applefest and finding official visitor support across Mount Alexander Shire.
Getting to Harcourt
Arrive with the day already feeling easy.
Harcourt sits in Mount Alexander Shire, north of Castlemaine, close to Mount Alexander and the Calder Freeway. Check Applefest updates before you travel for event-day traffic, parking and transport advice.
Rail options
Castlemaine is the closest major rail stop. Use V/Line and PTV journey planning for train times and onward local connections.
Bus services
Check PTV journey planning and festival updates for local bus, coach or shuttle arrangements operating on the day.
Bike access
Riders should use signed local routes where available and watch for event traffic around the festival area.
Parking and RVs
Plan parking before you arrive.
Applefest parking and road arrangements will be announced closer to the festival. Visitors travelling by RV can also note local dump point and camping information for the wider region.
- Follow event-day signs for general visitor parking
- Accessible parking locations will be published with the map
- Volunteer and stallholder parking advice will be separate
- Harcourt has an RV dump point on Bridge Street
Arrival
Parking, RV and access notes for a calmer start.
Festival Map
Festival map details will be published closer to the day.
The final map can show stages, market zones, food areas, toilets, first aid, accessible routes, parking and information points.
Festival map details will be announced
The map will show festival zones, stages, markets, food areas, toilets, first aid, access routes, parking and information points when the site plan is finalised.
Accessibility
Access information for Harcourt and nearby towns.
Mount Alexander Shire publishes access maps for Castlemaine, Harcourt, Maldon and Newstead. Hard copies are available from the Castlemaine and Maldon Visitor Information Centres.
Accessible parking
Event-day accessible parking and distance-to-entry notes will be published with the festival map.
Accessible toilets
General and accessible toilet locations will be marked on the Applefest map.
Access maps
Harcourt access map
View Mount Alexander Shire access maps for Harcourt, Castlemaine, Maldon and Newstead.
Facilities
Useful details for a comfortable day.
Applefest facilities will be published with the final site plan. Use the visitor centres for broader regional advice before and after the festival.
General and accessible toilet locations will be included.
Drinking water guidance will be listed before the festival.
First aid information will be included with visitor updates.
Payment guidance for stalls and entry will be shared online.
What to bring
Prepare for a regional festival day.
Weather can shift across the region, and some visitor services are easier with a little planning before you leave.
- Comfortable shoes for walking between festival areas
- Weather-appropriate clothing, hat and sunscreen
- Reusable water bottle for the day
- Maps or saved directions if travelling beyond Harcourt
Visitor Information Centres
Local visitor help for Mount Alexander Shire.
Castlemaine and Maldon Visitor Information Centres are the main official visitor support points for maps, brochures, travel advice, accommodation options and regional camping information.
Castlemaine
Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre
Market Building, 44 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine. Phone 03 5471 1795 or 1800 171 888.
Maldon
Maldon Visitor Information Centre
Shire Gardens, High Street, Maldon. Phone 03 5475 2569 or 1800 171 888.
Stay nearby
Stays
Find accommodation across Castlemaine, Maldon and the surrounding villages, including cottages, B&Bs, motels, caravan parks, group stays and accessible options.
Camping nearby
Camping
Find regional camping information, including free unpowered campgrounds, visitor centre brochures and advice to check conditions before travelling.
Access
Access maps
Mount Alexander Shire access maps for Harcourt, Castlemaine, Maldon and Newstead.