Cairns Tropical Writers' Festival






Come To Cairns
We welcome you to Cairns in 2024 for this vibrant and stimulating event which brings together regional, state and national writers, readers and thinkers.

Save The Date
Immerse yourself in words and tales over a 3-day period from 8 to 10 March 2024.
Stories, Culture, and Nature
Share books, writing and ideas by engaging with authors and joining in workshops, readings, conversations and social events – some free, some paid – all within a stone’s throw of the stunning Cairns Esplanade.
2023 Was A Huge Success
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Where will I stay?
Choose from a wide range of accommodation from 5-star to backpackers to Air Bnbs all within walking distance of the Cairns CBD with its cafes, markets, galleries, bars, museum and shops. All festival sessions are centred around Crystalbrook Flynn, Crystalbrook Bailey, and Cairns City Library.

The Program
Will be released on 1 December 2023 when early bird tickets will be available. The full program will be available 17 February 2024.
Why Attend the CTWF 2024?
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