# Romance Queens of the Desert Romance Writers of Aus Conference

- Dates: 21 August 2026 to 23 August 2026
- Location: Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin, Australia
- Address: 10 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City NT 0800
- Organiser: Romance Writers of Australia
- Industry: Media & Entertainment

## About

The Romance Queens of the Desert Romance Writers of Aus Conference is set to take place from August 21 to August 23, 2026, at the picturesque Darwin Convention Centre in Darwin, Australia.

## Who attends

Our attendees aren't just writers; they're passionate readers, influencers, journalists, bloggers, and active social media users.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://willorganise.eventsair.com/2026-rwa/)
- [Registration](https://willorganise.eventsair.com/2026-rwa/2026tickets)
- [Agenda](https://willorganise.eventsair.com/2026-rwa/program-outline)

## Topics

- Entertainment & Media
- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Jem Gowen, President, Romance Writers of Australia
- Tanya Nellestein, Marketing Manager, RWAus
- Bernadette Eden, Events Manager, RWA
- Renae Black, Relationship Manager, RWA

## Ticket pricing

USD 25 to 990

## Where to stay

- **Mantra Pantanas Darwin**: 140 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.mantra.com.au/northern-territory/darwin-and-surrounds/darwin/accommodation/hotels/mantra-pandanas/)
- **Darwin City Hotel**: 190 m from the venue, 59 Smith Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.darwincityhotel.com/)
  - Phone: +61 8 7981 5125
- **The Leea Resort Darwin**: 220 m from the venue, 64 Cavenagh Street, 0800
  - [Hotel website](https://theleea.com.au)
  - Phone: +61 8 8946 0111
- **Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel**: 230 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://oakshotels.com/)
- **Rydges Darwin Central**: 250 m from the venue, 21 Knuckey Street
- **Hilton Darwin**: 360 m from the venue, 5 stars, 32 Mitchell Street, 0800
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/drwhdhi-hilton-darwin)
  - Phone: +61 8 8982 0000
- **Courtyard**: 360 m from the venue, 81 Smith Street
- **Mantra on the Esplanade**: 420 m from the venue, 88 Esplanade
  - [Hotel website](https://www.mantra.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 8 8943 4333

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/romance-queens-of-the-desert-romance-writers-of-aus-conference/