21 July 2026
Outback Writers Festival
Elderslie Street, Winton, QLD
22/06/2027 to 25/06/2027
If you enjoy writing, reading, meeting authors, learning how to write or just enjoy outback books in general, this annual festival is for you. Meet locals and visitors alike and attend book launches. Sessions are free entry. Only pay for the social activities. Outback Writers Festival is one of Australia’s most remote writers’ festivals.
- Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
- Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Have step free access to the conference or function room
- Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Have grab rails in the bathroom
- Provide seating in common areas including reception area
- Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)