Your ticket includes the three-day Muster programme, and all food over the weekend, as well as hands-on workshops, speakers, entertainment, and live music. 

Our programme, when released, will have more detail about what’s on offer in 2026, but until then, here’s a snapshot. 

• Full catering over three days of the event - six delicious meals, plus supper, and morning and afternoon tea. Our fresh, nutritious menu is being prepared by Flying Trestles – a team with extensive experience catering in remote locations. They’ll be sourcing ingredients locally wherever possible. 

• Three inspiring keynote speakers and a panel discussion. 

• Over 25 different workshops – five workshops across five concurrent sessions  –on themes ranging from business and entrepreneurship to personal development and wellness, to arts and crafts.  

• Morning fitness sessions – ranging from Zumba to yoga. 

• A range of health and wellness providers offering free services and resources. 

• A market featuring local businesses – with locally-made crafts, artisan goods, and gift ideas. 

• Entertainment, including a comedian, and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. 

• An artsbreak area where you can contribute to a collaborative community art project, and indulge your creativity. 

• A relaxation space for taking a quiet moment. 

• BYO camping.  

A selection of optional activities and treats will be available to purchase over the weekend, if you’d like to add a little more to your experience. Keen to treat yourself? You’ll be able to book directly with the providers offering a range of beauty and wellbeing services, such as massages. When we release the full programme we’ll let you know what’s on offer, how much it costs, and how to book in. Some health services and checks will be free, and a few might have a small charge – we’ll let you know the details once everything’s confirmed. There’ll be market stalls run by amazing local and rural women, selling lovely things – perfect for a little treat or a gift. You’ll be able to get your coffee fix (or your favourite hot drink) at the coffee cart, with other beverages available at the bar. 

Part of The Muster experience is staying on site. We have two options for accommodation for the event – free BYO camping or paid pre-set-up tents. 

Free BYO camping – bring your own tent, caravan, campervan, horse float, or just camp on the back of your ute. Please note there is no power available for camping. There is no extra cost for BYO camping – it is included in your ticket for the weekend. 

Paid pre-set-up tents – the pre-set-up tents come in two-person and three-person configurations. We’ll release the cost of the pre-set-up tents at the same time as the ticket prices are announced. When you book a pre-set-up tent online, you can let us know who you’d like to share with – otherwise, we’ll match you up. 

The tent set-up includes a comfy foam mattress, pillow, linen set, duvet or comforter, and basic lighting. These will be ready for you when you arrive on Friday afternoon. The set-up is simple – please do not expect a glamping experience. 

Portable showers and toilets will be set up near the camping sites. The showers and toilets are shared between all types of campers. We’ll also have drinking water available. There is no power available at either the BYO camping or the paid tented accommodation areas, but we will have an area with seating, mirrors, and charging stations for phones and devices. 

No, the event is all-inclusive for the three days. It’s like a retreat in that way. The aim is to be together to relax, connect and be inspired for the duration of The Muster. 

Local Tickets are available to women who live within the Waihopai Toetoe Community Board area. If you’re purchasing your ticket personally (not through your workplace), you qualify for the local ticket price. 

The Waihopai Toetoe communities include: Ashers, Brydone, Bush Siding, Chaslands, Curio Bay, Dacre, Edendale, Fortification, Fortrose, Glenham, Gorge Road, Grove Bush, Haldane, Kamahi, Kapuka, Kapuka South, Kennington, Longbush, Mabel Bush, Mataura Island, Menzies Ferry, Mimihau, Mokoreta, Mokotua, Morton Mains, Niagara, Ota Creek, Otara, Oteramika, Oware, Pine Bush, Progress Valley, Pukewao, Quarry Hills, Rakahouka, Redan, Rimu, Roslyn Bush, Seaward Downs, Slope Point, Spurhead, Te Peka, Te Tipua, Timpanys, Titiroa, Tokanui, Tuturau, Waiarikiki, Waikawa, Waikawa Valley, Waimahaka, Waimatua, Waituna, Woodlands, Wyndham.

See this guide for more information and a map: Southland District Council – Waihopai Toetoe Community Board Plan.