Whitsundays Writers Festival

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Whitsundays Writers Festival

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Airlie Beach, QLD

The Whitsundays Writers Festival, held annually in Airlie Beach, Queensland, is a vibrant celebration of Australian literature. The 2025 festival is scheduled from Friday, September 12, to Sunday, September 14, and will feature a diverse lineup of Australian authors participating in interactive workshops, panel discussions, and author talks. Special events include the opening night "Love Letter to Queensland," the Big Book Club High Tea, Poetry Karaoke Sundowner, and the Local Author Long Lunch. The festival's main venue is the Whitsunday Sailing Club, located at 11 Ocean Road, Airlie Beach. For accommodation options, the festival's 'home base' is the Whitsunday Sailing Club. Tickets are available in various packages, including the 3-Day Festival Pass, Friend of the Festival Package, and individual event tickets. Early bird discounts are available until June 8, 2025. The festival also honors outstanding contributions to the literary landscape through the Whitsundays Literary Heart Awards, featuring categories such as the Gloria Burley Award for Best Unpublished Manuscript and Best Short Story Award for under 18s.

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