Sydney Writers’ Festival

The acclaimed Sydney Writer’s Festival is a celebration of the written word and will be held from 17-23 May 2010.

The festival will bring together noted local and international authors and aspiring writers. The key event venues are located at Walsh Bay and Pier 4/5, all within a short distance from your ideal Sydney accommodation, the Harbour Rocks Hotel. 

Over the past 13 years, Sydney Writers’ Festival has become a key event in the Sydney cultural and literary calendar. The 2010 Sydney Writers' Festival will feature established writers, celebrated authors and some of the world's leading philosophers, journalists and celebrities of the literary world.

The Festival features a diverse mix of free and ticketed events including panel discussions, one-on-one interviews, talks, workshops, readings, performances, literary lunches, film screenings, exhibitions and events for younger readers. It is recognised as one of the world’s finest literary events and is the third largest festival of its kind in the world.

After you have enjoyed the rich program of the Sydney Writers' Festival, stave off your writer’s cramp and take advantage of your Sydney hotel stay at the Harbour Rocks Hotel. Visit nearby international tourist attractions such as the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the Rocks Precinct and end your evening wining and dining at one of Sydney many five star restaurants. 

The Sydney Writers Festival in 2009 drew an audience of over 76,000 attended the 350 plus events taking place in Sydney and throughout New South Wales making it the third largest event in the Festival’s history. Make sure you book your Sydney accommodation early at the Harbour Rocks Hotel to avoid disappointment.

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