Your COFU Prep Guide: Explore, Eat, Shop, Camp
Caltowie home of COFU.
Caltowie is a tiny Mid North town about 2.5 hours northwest of Adelaide, sitting neatly between Jamestown and Stone Hut. And while it may be small, there’s plenty more to see and do in the region — so here are our top tips to explore beyond the festival of course.l, of course.
Explore Our Patch (It’s a Ripper).
Wander & unwind.
Bundaleer Forest, just 9km south of Jamestown, has been a picnicking destination for generations of locals. Today, it is becoming increasingly well known as a place to walk and cycle and the adventure playground is a real hit with the kidlets. Our favourite walk (no matter your age or limitations) is the Maple Walk - you might even spot a fairy or two!
Drop a line in.
Take in some art.
From the Belalie Art Gallery (Jamestown) to the Sculpture Walk at Bundaleer Forest and the Subway Mural at Gladstone your eyes and creative soul will be filled to the brim.
Bookend Your COFU Weekend with Good Times.
Roll a bowl.
Friday 20th March 2026
Friday night head over to the Caltowie Bowls Club for a feed, drinks and roll down a bowl with the family (it's a 2 minute walk from the festival campgrounds).
Grab a pre-loved bargain.
Day TBC - check back closer to COFU
St James Primary School in Jamestown are back in 2026 with their pop-up op shop. Whether you’re after a bargain or forgot to pack your socks - there’s a little pre-loved magic for everyone.
Park run.
Saturday 21st March at 8am
Starting at 8am sharp the Jamestown Golf Course Park run is a free, weekly, timed 5k event every Saturday morning. Everyone is welcome to walk, jog, run or volunteer!
Stay, eat & sleep a little bit longer.
Hang your hat at The Park.
Our home away from home, The Park Jamestown is the perfect tranquil setting to unwind after the festival. Cabins and camp sites are available.
Classic Aussie pub grub.
Rob & Shelley are the hosts with the most. Rob always up for a yarn and Shelley ready to cook you up a feast. Whether you stop in for 10 minutes or stay the night you will be in for a treat at The Railway Hotel, Jamestown.
Leisure in Laura.
Laura home of the Golden North ice cream is a short 24km drive from Caltowie. With a bush setting caravan park and stylish accommodation at the North Laura Hotel where you can also grab some great grub at the it’s another great reason to extend your stay.
Stock up and re-fuel.
Re-fuel.
Hunts Fuel is your one-stop shop for well, almost everything - fuel, coffee and a quick bite to eat on the run - it’s where the truckies stop, so you know it's good!
Esky fillers.
The Railway Hotel, Jamestown is our go to to fill the esky with ice and a few frothies in our campsite on Friday night.
Essentials.
Forgot your toothbrush? No problem. Foodland in Jamestown has got you covered - they are open 7 days a week.
Keep the road trip going.
Beyond Caltowie there is so much more to explore in South Australia. So if you are keeping the road trip going whether to Quorn in the Flinders Ranges or hitting the beaches of the Eyre Peninsula plan your trip or just mapping out your trip to COFU plan ahead with South Australia Tourism’s NEW Plan A Trip function.