Join us at the grounds of the National Motor Museum in Birdwood to celebrate one of the world’s great historic motoring events. Experience a spectacular family-friendly day out featuring a stunning display of over 1,500 veteran, vintage, and classic vehicles crossing the finish line, complemented by live entertainment, regional food trucks, craft beverage bars, and children’s activities. Secure your tickets below to be part of this incredible celebration of motoring history.
*All persons using a family ticket must enter at the same time.
FAQ
Online pre-purchasing is strongly recommended to secure your entry and speed up your arrival, as limited gate sales are subject to capacity. Please note that the Ultimate Picnic is strictly pre-purchase only.
Tickets are generally non-refundable unless the event is officially cancelled due to severe weather or safety reasons. However, you can transfer your ticket to another person if you can no longer attend.
Street parking is available in the areas surrounding the National Motor Museum. Additional parking can be found at the Birdwood Oval and Park, where a small donation may be requested (view map).
Some disability parking has been allocated on Blumel Road for permit holders. We would advise pre-purchasing tickets to the Finish Festival as the Blumel Road gate is for pre-purchased ticket holders only.
If you are a vehicle entrant in the RAA Bay to Birdwood and require disability parking, please have your permit pass visible as you arrive at the Finish Festival so the traffic marshals can direct you accordingly.
Digital tickets displayed on your smartphone can be scanned directly at the gate. Please ensure your screen brightness is turned up and the QR code is clearly visible.
Gates open to the public at 10:00 AM, welcoming the first arriving vehicles, and the event wraps up at 3:00 PM (with the National Motor Museum remaining open until 5:00 PM).
Yes, the museum grounds feature accessible parking bays, flat sealed pathways, and accessible restroom facilities.
Yes, companion cards are accepted for free entry when accompanying a ticket-holder with a disability. Please note this is NOT available for the Ultimate Picnic ticket.
Due to large crowds, vehicle movements, and museum regulations, pets are not permitted on the event grounds (with the exception of registered assistance animals).
The Finish Festival and National Motor Museum operate on a card-only (cashless) basis for all ticketing, merchandise, food trucks, and beverage bars.
