Callitris Native Pine by Joolie Gibbs
AWA Retreat 2026
Walking the wilds, the winds and the rainbow.
20-23 August 2026 at Rainbow Beach, Queensland
AWA Retreat 2026 will complement the exhibition WALKING ARTS NOW at Gympie Regional Gallery (17 July-27 August 2026). AWA Retreat 2026 will be based at Rainbow Beach and the Cooloola region in Queensland, a spectacular area renowned for its beaches, high dunes, wilderness and wildflowers.
Rainbow beach is a three hour drive from Brisbane.
AWA Retreat 2026 will provide you with opportunities to:
Explore walking practices in the unique locations of the Cooloola region
Meet other walking artists and experiment with practices and processes
Share your ideas and participate in collaboration and experimentation.
What will it cost?
Members are invited to participate in the whole three-day event.
Early bird: $175 Before June 30
Full registration: $200 From July 1-August 10 or earlier if all tickets are sold
Non-members are invited to join us on Saturday 22 August.
Early bird: $105 Before June 30
Full registration: $120 From July 1-August 10 or earlier if all tickets are sold
Note: costs do not include accommodation.
Would you like to join us?
Download the Information pack using the button below. Read and decide which walkshops you would like to attend. Complete the registration form using the links below.
Any questions?
Download a copy of the Information Pack
AWA Members register for whole Retreat
Non-members registration for 22 August
Monthly Australian Walking Artist Members Meetings
When you join the AWA and become a member, you’re invited to attend our monthly meetings. We gather on Zoom on a Sunday afternoon to share our walking projects. We also share details about upcoming exhibitions and events. Just click the Join Now button and come along to the next meeting.