3 days to go to be a Whitsundays Writers Festival VIP!

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to be part of a landmark event to celebrate the 2024 Whitsundays Writers Festival!

Secure your VIP spot today as your Early Bird ticket includes:

VIP red carpet access with preferred up-front seating at Festival events and an exclusive invitation to a reception with Festival speakers.
Friday and Saturday program at the Whitsunday Sailing Club of author keynotes and conversations with arrival, morning, and afternoon tea (excluding lunch).
Friday evening Poetry Karaoke event with light refreshments and two free drink vouchers.
Saturday Big Book Club High Tea at My Rainbow Bakery featuring Sally Hepworth and Kristy Manning. Tickets are strictly limited to the first 100 registrations.
Saturday Sundowner event with light refreshments and two free drink vouchers.
Your choice of Sunday practical workshops with arrival and morning tea.
Sunday Local Author Long Lunch at the Whitsunday Marine Club with light lunch and two free drink vouchers.

VIP Early Bird registrations close 31 May.
Three-day Festival tickets will increase on Saturday 1 June.

New single day and special event tickets will be released Saturday 1 June and spots are strictly limited:

Friday 6 September all day pass including Festival program and Poetry Karaoke tickets — $154* (standard) and $124* (concession)

Saturday 7 September all day pass including Festival program, the Big Book Club High Tea with Sally Hepworth and Kristy Manning, and Saturday Sundowner event — $185* (standard) and $147* (concession).

Saturday 7 September (3:15pm-4:45pm) Big Book Club High Tea with Sally Hepworth and Kirsty Manning — $109* (standard) and $89* (concession).

Sunday 8 September (12:30pm-2:30pm) Local Author Long Lunch — $109* (standard) and $89* (concession).

Workshop and session-only tickets will go on sale when the full Festival program is announced.

*All ticket prices include GST.

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