Red Dirt Poetry Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Alice Springs at the biennial Red Dirt Poetry Festival, celebrating creativity and connection.
Engage with diverse poetic performances and workshops, fostering new friendships and artistic expression in a unique setting.
Savour local flavours at the pop-up wine bar and restaurant, enhancing your festival experience with delicious regional cuisine.
Enjoy family-friendly activities and facilities, ensuring a welcoming environment for all ages at this cultural celebration.

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Google Rating

4.3 / 5 13 Google reviews

The Red Dirt Poetry Festival is a biennial celebration of all things poetry. Based in Alice Springs since 2014, Red Dirt Poetry Festival has been a strange space of creation, display, performance and a place for new connections to be made.

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4.3 / 5 13 Google reviews

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Contact and Booking Channels

The Gap, Northern Territory

Address: 123 Gap Road, The Gap, Northern Territory, 0870, Australia
Phone: 04 0462 3252
Email: laurie@reddirtpoetryfestival.com
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Venue address: Gap View Hotel, White Gums, various locations in the Todd Mall, 123 Gap Road, The Gap, Northern Territory, 0870, Australia

Lat -23.72164, Lng 133.86939

Booking Channels

Dates & times

Next occurrence: 20 August 2026 reoccurring

Accreditations

NT – Tourism Central Australia

Features

Bar
Carpark
Family Friendly
Pop Up Wine Bar
Public Toilet
Restaurant

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
Companion Cards are accepted.
Employs people with disabilities.
Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)

Communication

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.

Physical – Mobility

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Grab rails in the bathroom
Seating in common areas including reception area

Physical – Wheelchair

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Accessible seating areas in theatrette
Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).

Physical – High support needs

Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
A bathroom which is fully accessible and equipped with ceiling hoist and adult change table.
Twin beds available on request.

Allergies and intolerances

Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.