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Bathurst camping and race go side by side. It is a fantastic race and the best track in the world, so each race driver wishes to conquer Bathurst. Camping in Bathurst is a custom and an ideal way to watch the race.

If you want to submerge yourself in the atmosphere of an event, you must head to Bathurst 1000. For several fans, camping is an excellent way to experience the Supercheap thrill Auto Bathurst 1000. The Auto Supercheap Bathurst 1000 held between 4 and 7 October 2019. You can make your weekend special with fantastic camping setups to enhance the experience of the race. Almost nine campgrounds are available across the event zone. All campers need tickets for general admission to each event along with their particular camping tickets.

Enduro Campground

The campground Enduro is located on the exterior of the track, at the conclusion of Conrod Straight. Gate 15B offers campsite entry, and for event entry, you can enter through Gate 19 and 32. Showers and Toilets are available for fans.

Mcphillamy Campground A and B

You can travel up a mountain and set up your camp at the campground of McPhillamy. The campground is near Esses Mountain and Skyline. Showers and toilets are available for you on site. You can access campsites on Gurdon Barry Drive at 10th Gate.

Reid and Sulman Campground A, B and C

Reid and Sulman Campground A, B and C is situated on the great highland. You can watch cars ascending the mountain in the ideal position and fly crossways Skyline. Showers and toilets are available on site. You have to move at 10 Gate to access campsite on Gurdon Barry Drive.

Max Cameron Campsite A, B, and C

Max Cameron campsite is situated at the base of a track near a corner of Hell. The Merchandise Ally has pit straight, drink stalls and food stalls. You have to move to gate 5 to access campground and gate 6 is designated for event entry. Showers and toilets are available on location.

Paddock Campground A, B, and C

Situated after the pits and the popular campgrounds. The site is located at an easy walking distance to support and Paddock Supercars (to which you will need one paddock pass to get access). Showers and toilets are available at locations.

Chase Campground A, B, C and D

Situated outdoor the circuit close to the chase and the chase campsite is ideal for each camping. This location allows you to watch each action closely. Showers and toilets are available on site. For campsite entry, the 15B gate is available, but for even entry, you have to enter through the Gate 19 and 21.

The Orchard

It is one of the new sites introduced in 2019. The campground is located outside a circuit. It is an extension of Chase campsite. Ideal for camping on green grass with showers and toilets nearby. Some sites offer a 15 amp power connection. You can enter the campground via 15A Gate.

Motorhome Park

For people bringing Caravans or Motorhomes, they can live within walking distance of this thrilling event. The campground Motorhome is a larger site, and it is excellent for you. The campsite is located nearby the Chase. The sites offer a 15amp power connection, showers, and toilets.

Essential Information

For this thrilling event, the handling and one-off service fee may vary from $15 for domestic or $19 for international mail for each transaction. You can get all the passes and tickets by post. Make sure that after receiving your car passes and ticket, you can treat these passes as cash. It is essential to bring these items to the event because the passes and tickets are replaceable or non-refundable. Moreover, make sure to provide updated contacts.

Pricing may be based on the general duration. All campsites should be vacated by 10 am on 9th October. All item and ticket prices include GST, if appropriate. These are cited in AUD. List of the price includes credit card charges 1.95 percent. A fee for payment processing may not apply to make purchases through outlets or agents while using cash or while redeeming a Gift Voucher. All item and ticket prices displayed for the action events may subject to change without notice. Ticket orders bought by debit/credit card are subject to verification of customer account and approval.

Campsites may provide payment options, though all payments should be received in advance to obtain tickets.

Mount Panorama Circuit

It is a scenic sightseer drive built in 1938, Mount Panorama hosts different types of motorsport, such as the famous Auto Supercheap Bathurst 1000 and 12-hour annual GT race along with motorcycle Easter meetings.

The circuit has a history of hosting Grand Prix in Australia. It is the famous circuits of Supercar V8 drivers and ranked among the best tracks of the globe.

Rachael White Event Manager

Auto Bathurst 1000 Supercheap manager Rachael White claims that the demand for iconic camping experience can be substantial. At 2:00 PM, the campsite will go on sale. As per Miss White, they are working with Regional Council Bathurst for the development of a new campground.

It will be an excellent spot for fans of different ages. The event managers are offering their support to cope with the increasing demand for campsite annually.

The sites at paddock area and top of Panorama campground are accessible and take only four days to sell out ultimately. Their entirely powered motorhomes are famous and providing proximity to family-friendly and track facilities.

In the event of last year, there were more than 205,693 fans, and it was one of the highest attendances in racing history. Some loyal and passionate fans of Australia support these greatest sporting monocles of the country.

General admission, paddock pass, and trackside tickets and platinum grandstand tickets are available through Ticketek. Children under 12 can get free admission. You can buy platinum showboat seats but purchase them early to enjoy each action of the race.

One of the things to watch at the 2019 editions of the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 will be Craig Lowndes’ farewell as a full-time driver. The six-time winner of the event announced his plans to retire at the end of the Supercars season, which marks this race as Lowndes’ last ever appearance at Mount Panorama as a full season entrant.

A three-time champion on top of the six Bathurst 1000 wins, the 44-year old announced his retirement from full-time racing on Friday, bringing his 24-year stint at the top level of Australian motorsports to an end. The Supercars legend will carry on as an endurance driver for the Triple Eight Team, his home for the past 14 seasons.

Craig Lowndes’ successful history at the Mountain began in 1994, his debut year in the series, with a second place finish. His first win at Bathurst would follow just two years later, in 1996, the year also marking his first out of three championship trophies. The other two would soon follow over a three-year period, but Lowndes went through a decade-long drought at Mount Panorama.

After joining Triple Eight in 2005, Lowndes would eventually go on to win three consecutive editions of the Bathurst 1000 from 2006 to 2008 partnering his now longtime teammate and seven-time champion Jamie Whincup. He would add another two wins to the record, taking the checkered flag in 2010 and 2015.

As he chases an elusive fourth championship trophy to bow out of full-time racing, Craig Lowndes is also looking forward to adding a seventh Bathurst 1000 trophy to his silverware collection in this year’s edition. Speaking to website Speedcafe, Lowndes told about his pursuit of another win with his co-driver, veteran Stephen Richards.

“For me, Bathurst has always been the highlight of the year, I’ve always been open about that. So there’s no doubt that when we get to Bathurst this year, Richo and I – and I’ve spoken to Richo – we’re going to give it our all to make that, for me, number seven, and another one for the team”.

Craig Lowndes’ pursuit of a seventh Bathurst 1000 win starts on October 4, with the race happening on October 7.

The 2019 edition of the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 will get a new campsite. The most recent spot, known as “The Orchard”, will bring an additional 600 spaces to the already existing 6500 camping spaces at the track.

Developed by the Bathurst Regional Council alongside the Virgin Australia Supercars Series, the Orchard camping site is located next to the already existing Chase campground, which itself sits outside the circuit, close to the famous Chase section exiting Conrod Straight. The Orchard will feature powered and unpowered sites offering toilets and showers.

Bathurst already has another six campgrounds available: The Enduro, McPhillamy, Reid&Sulliman, Max Cameron, Paddock and Motorhome.

The campsite expansion comes following a nearly record-setting attendance of 205,693 fans at last year’s race, as well as the ever-growing popularity of camping at the event. It’s also worth noting that, as the Mount Panorama Circuit isn’t a permanent racetrack, the grandstands are located only alongside the main straight and turn one.

Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Event Manager Rachael White spoke to the Supercars Series’ official website regarding the Orchard campsite’s addition, elaborating further on the growing demand for the experience.

“It’s in a great spot for fans of all ages and extends our offering to cope with the huge demand we experience for campsites every year. Over the past few years, the sites at the top of Mount Panorama and the paddock area campground have been extremely popular, taking just four days to sell out”.

Tickets for the 2019 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 are already available. The event at Mount Panorama kicks off on October 4 and runs through to the October 7 race day.