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GENERAL

What is Make Good Festival?

Now in its second year, Make Good Festival is Bundanon’s two-day ideas festival championing creative minds and practical action, taking place 30–31 May 2026.

Curated by Guest Artistic Director Danielle Harvey, this year’s program features over 30 events with an inspiring lineup of artists, authors, doers and makers for a weekend of talks, performances, workshops and hands-on experiences, that explore bold ways to shape the world we want to live in.

Make Good Festival is presented by Bundanon and is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

Is there a full festival schedule?

How do I purchase tickets?

All tickets are available to purchased online here. Any tickets still available over the Festival weekend can be purchased on site, on the day. Pre-purchase is recommended as events do sell out in advance. For any assistance with bookings, please get in touch with Bundanon Visitor Services:

admin@bundanon.com.au
+612 4422 2100

How can I access Member Discounts?

CURRENT MEMBERS
If you’re already a member, click BOOK on the event/s of your choosing and then log into your member account using the account log in button located in the top right-hand corner of the page. Once you’re logged in, Member tickets will then be bookable.

NON-MEMBERS
Become a member via our website. Once you’ve purchased your membership, you’ll be able to click BOOK on the event/s of your choosing and log into your member account using the account log in button located in the top right-hand corner of the page. Member tickets will then be bookable.

What does my ticket include?

All ticket inclusions are listed on the individual event pages on the website.

What is a multipack?

Save with a Multipack of ticket purchases:

10% off for 2 events
15% off for 3 events
20% off for 4+ events

Discounts will be added to your booking at the time of checkout and each ticket must be for a different event. Please note that this discounts do not apply to the Stay Weekend accommodation package or the Twilight Feast.

 

If I cannot attend, can I get a refund?

All ticket sales are final and non-refundable with the exception of General Admission tickets to the Art Museum and Homestead. Please see Bundanon’s full Terms and Conditions.

VISIT

How do I get to Bundanon?

Bundanon has two separate sites, the Art Museum and Homestead sites. Make Good Festival takes place at the Art Museum Site only.

Art Museum Site
170 Riversdale Road, Illaroo NSW 2540
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Homestead Site
533 Bundanon Road, Illaroo NSW 2540
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There is no complete public transport route to Bundanon and the site is a 30-minute drive from the closest train station in Bomaderry. Please plan your visit accordingly and organise private transport if you choose to visit via train. To view more train transport information, visit Transport NSW here.

Plan your visit

Will there be food?

Ramox Café is open across the weekend.

Saturday 30 May: 8am – 3pm
Sunday 31 May: 9am – 3pm

Can I bring my children?

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children Under 12 are free to enter the Art Museum to enjoy the exhibition. Babes in arms are welcome, however children requiring a seat need to have a ticket booked for them to attend talks, walks and workshops.

Please note that some workshops involve sharp implements and are not recommended for children.

Can I bring my dog?

Domestic animals, including dogs, are strictly prohibited at Bundanon as we are a wildlife refuge. Certified assistance animals are accepted.

OTHER

Will Make Good be recorded?

All the talks will be recorded via audio. How and if Bundanon releases them following the festival will be decided at a later date.

Other questions

If you have another question please phone +61 (02) 4422 2100 or email admin@bundanon.com.au

Make Good Festival is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

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