25 Sept - 11 Oct 2026 | Townsville, QLD
Tidal Writing Retreat

Tidal Writing Retreat

A four-day creative writing retreat on Magnetic Island
Sun
4
Sun 4 Oct 2:00 PM

Bounce Magnetic Island & The Koala Park
General Admission
October
Sun 4 Oct

Mon 5 Oct

Tue 6 Oct

Wed 7 Oct

Presented by Roderick Centre for Australian Literature and Creative Writing, JCU

Spend three nights and four restorative days on Magnetic Island with acclaimed writers and publishing professionals, developing a short piece of creative writing and honing your creativity: through workshops, encounters, and reflective practice inspired by tides, reef, weather, and island ecologies.

Led by award-winning writers Paul Hardisty, Rachel Hennessy, Lucy Christopher, Manisha Anjali, Mia-Francesca Jones, publishing-pro Rose Michael, and JCU’s Associate Professor Victoria Kuttainen, this retreat invites participants to be inspired by place. Suitable for all levels, the program combines craft sessions, island-based observation and guided creative development.

Overnight accommodation and transport sourced separately; day tripper's welcome. Contact RCALC@jcu.edu.au for more information.

Registrations are essential. Click here to reserve your place.

Registrations close 1 September 2026.

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October
Sun 4 Oct

Mon 5 Oct

Tue 6 Oct

Wed 7 Oct

Bounce Magnetic Island & The Koala Park

26-40 Horseshoe Bay Road Magnetic Island, QLD, 4819