The Festival Committee is currently planning an inspiring and exciting program for readers and writers attending the 2025 Festival.
We are thrilled to announce Dr Anita Heiss as our From the Heart Keynote Speaker for 2025, Rachael Johns at our Big Book Club High Tea, and a special presentation from Gold Walkley Award winning Hedley Thomas. More announcements soon.
First Announcements of 2025 Festival Guest Authors

DR ANITA HEISS Internationally published, award winning author of 25 books Anita delivers our From the Heart Keynote in 2025.

RACHAEL JOHNS Two time winner of the Romance Writers of Australia’s RUBY award, and author of 34+ books.

HEDLEY THOMAS The Australian’s national chief correspondent, an investigative journalist, author and true-crime podcaster winning eight Walkley Awards.
Early Bird Tickets are available until June 8th. We look forward to welcoming you to share in a literary event featuring nationally and internationally recognized Authors, local Authors and a host of pre and post event options in addition to our 3 day program.
Until our program is announced, memories of our 2024 festival can be found at the link below.