The event is located on grass and is accessible for attendees in wheelchairs or those utilising prams.
The venue has an accessible toilet with a baby changing table and parking facilities. An accessible viewing area has been designated near the stage.
Assisted listening devices are available for the entertainment occurring on the stage. Devices can be requested from the Information Desk as per the event map.
A quiet zone will be available for any attendees to utilise at the event, this will include sensory activities and headphones. Please note the quiet zone will be closed from 8:30pm on Saturday.
If you have any specific questions in regards to accessibility, please contact the Town of Port Hedland Events Team on 9158 9300 or email events@porthedland.wa.gov.au
Stallholders are encouraged to provide cash and card payment methods. There are no ATM facilities available at the event. In the case, attendees require cash, the closest ATM is located at the Port Hedland Boulevard Shopping Centre on the corner of McGregor Street and Wilson Street.
There will be a great range of food and beverage options available at the event as part of the Spinifex Spree Carnival experience. You can bring your own food however, no glass bottles or containers please. Please note this is an alcohol-free event.
Please see the full list of confirmed food and beverage vendors below (vendors are subject to change). Please note there will be no free drinking water available at the event.
Due to limited onsite parking, attendees are encouraged to carpool where possible and utilise ride share services. Pick-up/drop off zone and main event parking will be available inside Town Oval.
Access to the main event parkingand pickup/drop off zones is via McGregor Street. Please follow directions from onsite Traffic Controller’s.
Overflow parking areas will be available at the following locations:
- Anderson Street Dirt Patch –adjacent to the Boulevard Shopping Centre
- Cemetery Beach Park
- Civic Centre
The Town of Port Hedland will be providing a complimentary shuttle bus service for those attendees utilising the overflow parking. Thisservice will be from/to the following bus stops for the duration of the event:
- Stop 1-Anderson St After McGregor (back of Woolworths)
- Stop 2-Sutherland St Before Stevens St (Cemetery Beach Park)
- Stop 3-McGregor St Before Crawford St (Civic Centre)
- Event-Town Oval
Please note these buses are not accessible, accessible parking is available at Town Oval.
Please refer to Event Transportation Map for further information.
Information and Safety
If you have any questions, have lost something or someone or need medical attention, approach one of our friendly event staff or visit the Information Desk as per the site map. In the event of an emergency follow the directions of the event staff.
Keep Port Hedland Beautiful
Let’s ‘Do the right thing’ at the Town Oval and surrounds. Please dispose of your litter in the appropriate bins provided.
Containers for Change receptacles will be onsite in the food area. We encourage all attendees to utilise these and if unsure, please ask one of the onsite Care for Hedland volunteers for assistance.
Pets
Please keep your pets at home, unfortunately pets will not be allowed to enter the event, with the exception of service animals.
Did you know that the unexpected noises and bright lights that the fireworks produce can scare animals? We advise all community members to keep an eye on your pets during the display.
Here are some tips that may be able to help keep your pets calm:
- Ensure your pets have exercised and been fed before the display
- Keep your pets with you indoors, if possible
- Distract your pets with games/ food
- Ensure your pets are microchipped in the case they run off
Seating
A limited number of tables and chairs will be available at the event. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own camp chairs and/or picnic rugs.
Shade
Shade will be provided in part of the food area. If you are attending the event during daylight hours, remember to slip on a long-sleeved shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek shade, slide on sunglasses and ensure you stay hydrated.
Smoking
A smoking zone will be available for attendees at the event as per the site map. Please be respectful of other patrons and only smoke in the designated area and dispose of your butts in the bin provided.
StallholdersThere will be an assortment of retail stalls at the event as part of the Spinifex Spree Carnival experience