The Australian Society of Travel Writers Committee is thrilled to invite members to attend the 2017 AGM and Awards for Excellence on the Sunshine Coast from 18-20 August. This year's convention will feature an array of inspiring speakers, new award categories, and entertainment provided by The Deadliners.

Registration is now open, with more information to be released over the coming months.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

2017 Convention Famil Themes

We are currently taking expressions of interest for the 2-day pre and post famils and Sunday day tours. The following themes are a guide only. We will provide more details on the famil programs and open famil bookings in April.

Famils will be offered to Full Writer Members on a FOC basis. Special industry rates will be offered for Associate and other members on a space available basis. Spaces will be strictly limited.

Please RSVP for up to three famil themes. 

Expressions of interest close on Friday 31 March.

Famil Theme 1
Follow in the footsteps of Flinders and discover the Glass House Mountains. Click here to view.

Famil Theme 2
Walking on Sunshine. Click here to view and RSVP.

Famil Theme 3
The Greatest Beach Drive (and Fraser Island). Click here to view and RSVP.

Famil Theme 4
There's something about Mary (Valley). Click here to view and RSVP.

Famil Theme 5 
Hinterland Heaven. Click here to view and RSVP.

Famil Theme 6 
Sunshine Coast Food Trail. Click here to view and RSVP. 

Famil Theme 7 
Noosa – a 'natural' gem. Click here to view and RSVP.

Famil Theme 8
Caloundra – the Sunshine Coast's aquatic playground. Click here to view and RSVP.

Sunday Day Tour 
Swim with humpback whales or whale/dolphin viewing cruises. Click here to view and RSVP.

Sunday Day Tour
Australia Zoo. Click here to view and RSVP.

Sunday Day Tour
Enjoy Noosa. Click here to view and RSVP.

Sunday Day Tour 
Southern Hospitality – Caloundra markets, seafood & cruise. Click here to view and RSVP.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE FAMIL INFORMATION