• All students enrolled in tertiary and secondary education institutions are eligible for the Student Rate.

• You do not need to be an archaeology student to qualify for the student discount.

• All participants under the age of 18, need to be accompanied by another participant who is aged 18 or more.

• All students will need to provide proof of their enrolment.

• Archaeology students may also be entitled to course credits for participation in this dig, depending on their institution's fieldwork accreditation requirements. Please enquire for more details.

We are providing some optional low-cost share-house accommodation for an additional fee. The costs for this are:

$95 per person per night for a Queen Bed in a room to yourself

$65 per person per night for a Double Bunk Bed in a room sharing with others

$45 per person per night for a Single Bunk Bed in a room sharing with others

• You will be sharing bathrooms and toilets (several of each in the house).

• Bed linen and towels are included.
• There is a shared well-equipped kitchen and shared lounge rooms in the house.

Or you can arrange your own accommodation. If you would like to book your own accommodation, the dig site is close to a wide range of accommodation options in Harrietville and also nearby Bright (15 min drive from Harrietville): camping grounds, caravan parks, B&Bs, motels, hotels and chalets. The Ovens Valley is a popular spring tourism destination, so it is advisable to book your accommodation early.

• Complete the following registration pages and pay your $360 deposit to secure your place.

• The deposit is not refundable if you cancel your booking.

• After you have registered and paid your deposit, we will then calculate what your full cost will be, including accommodation (if you book that through us) and any discounts you are eligible for.

• We will send you an invoice by email itemising your total charges and discounts, and stating how much the balance will be, to complete your payment. Payment for the balance due will be via EFT to our bank account.

• We will also send you a detailed registration form to complete and return to us. This will help us to best accommodate your particular interests and needs.

• The balance is to be paid by 18 September 2026.

• Deposit is not refundable if you cancel your booking.

• Half of full fee is forfeited if you cancel your booking between 18 September 2026 and 30 October 2026 inclusive.

• Full fee is forfeited if you cancel your booking after 30 October 2026.

• In the unlikely event that the dig is cancelled by us (e.g. extreme weather forecast), you will receive a full refund of any monies paid, or you will be given the option to transfer your payment towards participation in another week of this dig, or you can book into a future program run by The Uncovered Past Institute.