Save the date! Dunkeld Writers Festival will return from August 27-29, 2027.

Thanks to all who attended the fifth annual Dunkeld Writers Festival with us in August 2026.

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Testimonials

"Such a fabulous addition to Australia’s literary calendar.”

Margaret Hickey
Best selling author of Rural Dreams, Stonetown and Cutters End

"Wonderful festival, brilliant time – congratulations to all.”

Chris Hammer
Bestselling Australian crime-writer and journalist, author of Legacy

"A marvelous weekend in a beautiful place.”

Tony Wright
Winner of a range of Australian and international journalistic awards, among them several United Nations Media Peace Prizes.

“Gorgeous people, sights and sounds, left, right and centre. Thank you for having us and huge congratulations Dunkeld Writers Festival.”

Samantha Lane
Australian AFL and sports journalist for The Age, television, radio personality and podcaster

“BEST WEEKEND!"

Rick Morton
Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, a regular guest on ABC’s The Drum and an award-winning author.