The Michael King Writers Centre in association with Varuna, The National Writers’ House in Katoomba, NSW, Australia is pleased to announce for the fifth time, a residency in Australia for New Zealand writers.
This three week residency is open to mid-career or established writers who have had a book published in the last two years.

The writer awarded the residency will receive return economy airfares to Sydney, accommodation with all meals included, plus the opportunity to present their work at the Blue Mountains Writers’ festival.

Applications close on Monday 27 April and the selection is expected to be announced in late May. The residency is Monday 12 October to Monday 02 November 2026.

For more details, Terms and Conditions and a link to the online Application Form click here.

This programme is a partnership between the Michael King Writers Centre, Varuna, The National Writers’ House of Australia and the Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival, Katoomba.