Cairns Tropical Writers' Festival

It brings together stories and storytellers from across the region, the country and the world, to inspire us and feed our literary minds. For national and international visitors, is a cultural experience that allows them to touch the inspirational heart of the region in an environment of immense natural beauty where two World Heritage areas meet – the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics R

ainforest. With such a rich, tropical backdrop, it’s no surprise that the Festival continues to gain national and international appeal, allowing us to showcase the distinctive voices of our tropical region.

2018 demonstrated unprecedented growth and marked our tenth year since the Festival was established. After multiple postponements due to COVID-19, the Festival is coming back, bigger and better in 2023.

will be a gathering of our regional community of readers, writers, and thinkers, as well as local, national, and internationally revered authors and celebrities, experts across all fields of writing and publishing. Public Arenas and exciting workshop programs are designed to ensure there is something for anyone who loves a good story. The blend is irresistible, stamping an indelible sense of place on visitors, and the communities involved.