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supporting local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
Island Storytellers Festival will be back - 3-5 October 2026
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About Island Storytellers
Island Storytellers is an entertaining and educational festival that brings together the Quandamooka community of southern Moreton Bay and visitors to the region to participate in storytelling events for all ages.
The festival creates opportunities for local writers to meet other professionals for an exchange of ideas and inspiration and events which celebrate our archipelago’s natural beauty.
With storytelling in community gardens, historical buildings and on boats in the bay, the festival brings people together to celebrate a love of stories and thoughtful, environmentally aware slow tourism.
The festival creates opportunities for local writers to meet other professionals for an exchange of ideas and inspiration and events which celebrate our archipelago’s natural beauty.
With storytelling in community gardens, historical buildings and on boats in the bay, the festival brings people together to celebrate a love of stories and thoughtful, environmentally aware slow tourism.
Beautiful Boats on the Bay
One of the lovely things about the festival is getting out on the waters of southern Moreton Bay
here are some of the beautiful boats we have had at festivals over the years.
here are some of the beautiful boats we have had at festivals over the years.
South Passage
Talbot
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MV Lady Brisbane
Bay Cruiser Lady Caroline
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Getting to Lamb IslandIsland Storytellers Writers & Readers Festival takes place on Quandamooka Country at the historic Pioneer Hall on Ngudjuru - Lamb Island, and on the waters of southern Moreton Bay.
There is a frequent local ferry service to the islands from Redland Bay Marina, all fares are 50c. The ferries do a circuit which includes Karragarra, Macleay, Lamb & Russell Islands. As well as a regular mainland bus service to Redland Bay there are carparks at the Marina if you prefer to drive, although you must arrive early to find a spot. |
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If you enjoy a good yarn, come along to the festival!
All of our island venues have access ramps. Some of our water based events are easily accessed and others such as sailing ships require certain levels of agility, such as the ability to climb a ladder. Please look at the ticket descriptions to find the right events for you and contact us if you have specific needs/questions. |
