ECHO FESTIVAL

ECHO Festival is an annual event occurring around late March and early April, to coincide with the Autumn harvest season. Though pets are not allowed on site, dog guides are welcome at the festival.

ECHO Festival is an 18+ event set upon undulating farm grounds about two kilometres outside Swansea. Shuttle buses may be available from Swansea to the festival site. Taxi services are also available but are likely to be in very high demand during the festival period. To access the ECHO Festival program, or find answers to frequently asked questions and other vital event information, visit echofestival.com.au.

Swansea is a 134-kilometre drive north-east of Hobart which takes roughly 90 minutes. The coastal town is a similar distance south-east of Launceston. Calows Coaches offers public transport from Bicheno to Hobart via Swansea and other east coast towns. Tassielink offers a bus service seven days a week from Hobart to Bicheno, passing through a stop at Swansea. Visit transport.tas.gov.au for bus timetables and more travel information.

A vast array of accommodation is available in Swansea, including camping, backpacker hostels, and self-contained accommodation. The town is also equipped with a grocery store and other great places to eat and drink.