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Base Camp FAQs

Can't find the answer? 

Contact our friendly team on 1300 496 623 from 10am - 4pm, Monday to Friday.

 

Food and Beverage  

There are plenty of food and beverage options available at Base Camp. Read the full list of vendors and menus HERE.

 

Payment 

Base Camp is free to enter and is a paperless and cashless event. No tickets are required to enter. Food and beverage options will be available to purchase once you enter the Base Camp site.

 

Getting There 

Base Camp is located in Lot Fourteen, North Terrace with several options for carparks close by.  

 

Dog Friendly

Your four-legged friend is welcome at Base Camp. Grab yourself a drink and relax with your pooch, and don't forget to tag any snaps with #DogsOfBaseCamp.

All dogs must be kept on a leash and under the supervision and control of their owner.

Owners must bring their own waste bags and clean up after their dogs.

 

It's July! What sort of winter comforts can we expect?  

Base Camp will feature fire pits and gas heaters for warmth. Multiple shade structures will allow patrons to eat, drink, and mingle under cover from the elements. Ample seating and tables will be available.

 

Fire Safety and Comfort Fires 

Base Camp contains comfort fires in the outside area. Please maintain a safe distance from the comfort fires. Do not dispose of any material or rubbish into the comfort fires.

Please ensure children are supervised at all times.

 

Best way to warm up this winter is a Boogie on the dancefloor!  

Each weekend, Base Camp will host a line-up of some of Adelaide's hottest DJs to fire up your weekend. See the set artists and set times HERE.

Strobe Warning: Please note that our DJ stage includes large LED Screens that will be used with intense lighting and/or strobe lights during the show. This may not be safe for people with epilepsy and other conditions that are sensitive to light.

 

Friday Knock Offs at Base Camp  

Enjoy your Friday knock-offs at Base Camp with these deals from our beverage partners:

  • RAA Members will enjoy a special treat at the RAA Solar Lounge. Enjoy Happy Hour from 5 – 6pm every Friday night of Illuminate Adelaide.
     
  • Alpha Box & Dice will host a Meet the Wine Maker tasting every Friday of Illuminate Adelaide from 5pm – 6:30pm at the Alpha Box and Dice Wine Bar.
     
  • Bowden Brewing will host Meet the Bowden Crew tastings every Friday from 5pm – 6pm at the Bowden Brewing Bar.
     
  • 23rd Street Distilling will host Meet the Distiller tastings every Friday from 5pm – 6pm  at the Cocktail Bar.
  • Bickford's 150th Anniversary Limited Edition Tastings will be hosted every Friday from 5pm – 6pm at the Bickford’s Soda Bar.

 

Australian Space Discovery Centre  

The Australian Space Discovery Centre will be open until 9pm every Friday and Saturday.

Be inspired with stories of innovation, curiosity, and technology from the space sector. A range of space-fuelled child-friendly activities will be available inside!

 

Age Suitability 

Base Camp is suitable for all ages.  

Persons 16 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. This is required under our liquor licence; please see the code of practice and code of practice guidelines for more information. 

The purchase and consumption of alcohol is restricted to persons over 18 years of age. Identification may be requested and checked. 

 

Facilities 

General and Accessible toilets are available at Base Camp.

Please note there is no cloak room available at this event.

 

Accessibility  

Base Camp is an accessible venue and service animals are permitted. 

 

Weather cover  

Base Camp is a precinct activation and has a matrix of laneways to explore. This means that the site is not fully undercover.

Be sure to wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather and bring an umbrella in case of rain. Otherwise, grab yourself a Illuminate Adelaide umbrella, hoodie or beanie when you’re there!

There are multiple bars and structures across the site with seating and tables available.

 

What should I bring to Base Camp?  

Warm clothing: While some areas are undercover, Base Camp is an outdoor event.

Credit or debit card: All food and beverage outlets are cashless.

Drink bottle: Make sure to refill at our free filtered water stations, courtesy of SA Water.

 

Illuminate Adelaide Merchandise  

Need something to keep you warm?

Head to the Alpha Box & Dice or Bowden Brewing bars to grab yourself an hoodie ($50), beanie ($20) or umbrella ($25).

 

Nearby Events  

Don't forget to check out other Illuminate Adelaide events before or after your visit to Base Camp!

City Lights can be discovered along the length of North Terrace, Superluminal is at the South Australian Museum, Universal Kingdom: Prehistoric Nights takes over Adelaide Zoo, and Fire Gardens is right next door to Base Camp in Adelaide Botanic Garden (entry via North Terrace Main Gate). 

 

Smoke and E-Cigarette Free event 

Please note, Base Camp is a smoke and e-cigarette free event, as directed by SAHealth. 

 

Marketing and Photography  

Patrons consent to being included in any photography, film, and/or sound recordings within the event or its surrounds and grant the right to this content capture being used by Illuminate Adelaide or by third parties directly associated with the event for future marketing or promotional purposes. 

 

Last updated: 19 June 2024