As Australians return to their former travelling lives, a panel of our most intrepid voyagers come together to discuss the purpose and pleasure of travel. How does it help us cultivate connection in the world, what makes for a truly great trip, and was Paul Theroux right when he said, ‘Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travellers don’t know where they’re going’?
Host of Conversations and author of Ghost Empire and The Book of Roads and Kingdoms Richard Fidler, acclaimed writer of poetry, fiction and memoir Kris Kneen (The Three Burials of Lotty Kneen, Fat Girl Dancing), cook, writer and broadcaster Adam Liaw and co-author of Loving Country Vicky Shukuroglou talk all things travel, with Sally Warhaft.
20% early-bird discount until 11.59pm, Thursday 6 April
Flexible refund policy
Community tickets for First Nations peoples
Convenient public transport and parking options
Coffee, bars and dining options nearby
Readings bookshops available plus book signings
Over 80% of our 2022 guests felt MWF helped them gain new insights about the world, held their interest and were inclusive, well-produced and topical! (With more than 70% keen to attend again!)
20% early-bird discount until 11.59pm, Thursday 6 April
Flexible refund policy
Community tickets for First Nations peoples
Convenient public transport and parking options
Coffee, bars and dining options nearby
Readings bookshops available plus book signings
Over 80% of our 2022 guests felt MWF helped them gain new insights about the world, held their interest and were inclusive, well-produced and topical! (With more than 70% keen to attend again!)
Writer-broadcaster Richard Fidler is the author of the bestselling books The Golden Maze and Ghost Empire, and co-author of the bestselling Saga Land with Kári Gíslason. Fidler presents 'Conversations', an in-depth, up...
Kris Kneen is the award-winning author of fiction, poetry and non-fiction including An Uncertain Grace which was shortlisted for the Stella Prize. They have written and directed broadcast television documentaries and wer...
Vicky Shukuroglou is an artist, writer and researcher dedicated to deepening her understanding of the Earth through careful observation and hands-on care of country. These drive her creative process, with which she hopes...
Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka discusses his 2022 Booker Prize–winning novel, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, a magic-realist satire set during his homeland's long civil war, with Kate Evans.