Queenstown Writers Festival
Four days of author talks, panels and writing workshops with about 20 visiting writers, including a Booker Prize winner, poets, novelists and children's writers.
- when
- Thu, 5 Nov to Sun, 8 Nov 2026
- where
- Frankton
- cost
- Paid
- kind of event
- Books and talks
From Queenstown Writers Festival, official site, checked 6 October 2026.
| When | Thu, 5 Nov to Sun, 8 Nov 2026 |
| Where | Te Atamira, Remarkables Park, Frankton |
| Cost | Most sessions $19 or $27 each; 5 tickets for $95; Gala Opening $34 or $39; Remarkable Theatre $20 (Eventfinda ticketing) |
| Good with kids | Yes |
| Organiser | Queenstown Writers Festival (opens in a new tab) |
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Getting there
Frankton is 8 km from central Queenstown, about 15 min by car (Frankton Road (SH6A) along the lake). Without a car: Orbus routes 1, 4 and 5 from the Stanley Street hub, $2.50 with a Bee Card.
Routes and ride times: Frankton Hub by bus. Every Orbus fare is $2.50 with a Bee Card.
Around the same time
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- Esther Dexter: The Language of ColourThu, 22 Oct to Sun, 6 Dec 2026 · Lakes District Museum and Gallery, Buckingham Street, Arrowtown
- Pan Pacific Challenge (international under-16 ice hockey)Fri, 30 Oct to Sun, 1 Nov 2026 · Queenstown Ice Arena
- Bayleys Brecon Street GruntSaturday, 31 October 2026 · Brecon Street stairs, between Man and Duke Streets
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Source: Queenstown Writers Festival, official site, checked 6 October 2026. The description is ours. Dates are New Zealand time and plans change: confirm with the organiser before you travel for an event, and if you spot a change email hello@queenstownpocket.com.