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Queenstown Writers Festival

The Queenstown Writers Festival brings writers and readers together to celebrate the magic of storytelling.

Nationally acclaimed writers join us for author conversations, workshops, a book launch, theatre and discussion panels. The Festival aims to delight and inspire with a range of events held over four days.

Join us as we enjoy a weekend of stories, poetry, and the joy of words.



Events

The Business of Writing with Rachael King

The Business of Writing with Rachael King

Queenstown Library, Queenstown

Thu 31 Oct 5:30pm
Education

A Feijoa Fixation with Kate Evans

A Feijoa Fixation with Kate Evans

Rippon Vineyard, Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes

Thu 31 Oct 5:30pm
Arts and Crafts

Training the Eye: How to get your Manuscript Publish-ready
A Practical Guide to Poetry With Hera Lindsay Bird
Children’s Author Talk with Gavin Bishop

Children’s Author Talk with Gavin Bishop

Wanaka Library, Wānaka, Queenstown Lakes

Fri 1 Nov 10:30am
Arts and Crafts

True Stories of Survival: Steve Braunias

True Stories of Survival: Steve Braunias

Te Atamira - Pūawai, Queenstown

Fri 1 Nov 1:00pm
Arts and Crafts

Feijoa Fixation with Kate Evans

Feijoa Fixation with Kate Evans

Te Atamira - Whakaari, Queenstown

Fri 1 Nov 2:30pm
Arts and Crafts

Unbelievable Bravery: The Last Secret Agent

Unbelievable Bravery: The Last Secret Agent

Te Atamira - Pūawai, Queenstown

Fri 1 Nov 4:00pm
Arts and Crafts

Queenstown Writers Festival: Gala Opening

Queenstown Writers Festival: Gala Opening

Te Atamira - Whakaari, Queenstown

Fri 1 Nov 5:30pm
Public Talks & Tours

Remarkable Theatre - Love Letters and Chook Chook
The Cost of Telling The F#$%ing News

The Cost of Telling The F#$%ing News

Te Atamira - Pūawai, Queenstown

Sat 2 Nov 9:00am
Arts and Crafts

Generational Shift, Cultural Clash with Saraid de Silva

Generational Shift, Cultural Clash with Saraid de Silva

Te Atamira - Whakaari, Queenstown

Sat 2 Nov 12:00pm
Arts and Crafts

The Future of Media In New Zealand

The Future of Media In New Zealand

Te Atamira - Pūawai, Queenstown

Sat 2 Nov 1:00pm
Arts and Crafts

Justice: A Roll of the Dice with Claire Baylis

Justice: A Roll of the Dice with Claire Baylis

Te Atamira - Pūawai, Queenstown

Sat 2 Nov 2:30pm
Arts and Crafts

Mother or Other?

Mother or Other?

Te Atamira - Whakaari, Queenstown

Sat 2 Nov 2:00pm
Arts and Crafts

Adventures for Middle Grade Readers

Adventures for Middle Grade Readers

Te Atamira - Whakaari, Queenstown

Sat 2 Nov 3:00pm
Arts and Crafts

Patea Boy  - Life in Small Town Aotearoa

Patea Boy - Life in Small Town Aotearoa

Te Atamira - Pūawai, Queenstown

Sat 2 Nov 4:00pm
Arts and Crafts

Book Launch: Bubbles and Bublitz with Jacqueline Bublitz
Is it Getting Better?

Is it Getting Better?

Te Atamira - Pūawai, Queenstown

Sat 2 Nov 10:30am
Arts and Crafts

Children’s Author Talk with Gavin Bishop

Children’s Author Talk with Gavin Bishop

Frankton Library, Queenstown

Sat 2 Nov 10:30am
Arts and Crafts

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