Lost Paradise

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Arts & CultureGlenworth Valley
DatesDates TBA · Usually WinterCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsLost Paradise's genre-spanning lineup
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: AUD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Lost Paradise in Glenworth Valley

Lost Paradise is a multi-day, genre-spanning music and arts festival at Glenworth Valley on the New South Wales Central Coast, running from December 28 to January 1 each year. Launched in the mid-2010s, it has run for more than a decade, combining electronic, hip hop, indie, and world music across themed stages, with camping, markets, and art installations filling the bushland site.

Glenworth Valley, a bushland recreation area on the New South Wales Central Coast known mostly for horse riding and outdoor adventure, transforms each New Year period into the site of one of Australia's most eclectic camping music festivals.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Lost Paradise's genre-spanning lineup, mixing electronic, hip hop, indie, and world music rather than focusing on a single dance music style, gives it a broader appeal than many of Australia's other major New Year camping festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

Its Glenworth Valley bushland setting, with creek access and forested camping areas roughly ninety minutes from Sydney, offers a more sheltered and accessible alternative to remote regional festival sites

03

The city starts moving

Having run for more than a decade through pandemic disruption and broader industry volatility, the festival's consistency marks it as one of the more resilient mid-sized independent festivals on the Australian calendar

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The New Year's Eve countdown across the festival's main stages is the central communal tradition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

alongside the site's long-running

The sacred route

Living ritual

distinctively themed stage names that regular attendees follow from year to year

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Winter

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Dress for warm late-December days with sun protection, and pack layers for cooler nights camping in the bushland valley setting; sturdy footwear suits the forested, sometimes uneven terrain.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Glenworth Valley you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

AUD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map33.41 S, 151.18 EOpen in Google Maps

Glenworth Valley, New South Wales, Australia

Nearest airportSYD — Sydney Kingsford Smith
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Glenworth Valley you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Glenworth Valley via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Glenworth Valley, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearDress for warm late-December days with sun protection, and pack layers for cooler nights camping in the bushland valley setting; sturdy footwear suits the forested, sometimes uneven terrain.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Australia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Lost Paradise?

Lost Paradise is listed for Multiple months · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Lost Paradise take place?

The festival is listed in Glenworth Valley, Australia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Glenworth Valley, New South Wales, Australia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLlostparadise.com.au
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually Winter
Source statusOfficial source linked
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