Australian Poetry Hall of Fame

The Australian Poetry Hall of Fame preserves and celebrates Australian Languages, songlines, poetry and prose in an archive accessible by all Australians. Come and visit the "Hall of Famous Poets", browse the Australian poetry library and archive.

The APHOF hosts the weekly Guyra Farmers and Craft Market every Saturday morning from 8:30am to 1pm. It is the only indoor and weekly market in New England, providing an outlet for local producers and crafts people at only $10 for a stall.

The APHOF also contains the "Red Door Gallery" providing opportunities for artists and is available for hire and exhibitions. Thundercloud Repairian Publishing @APHOF offers graphic design, advertising layout, sticker, flyer poster and postcard design, as well as book layout and publishing.

There is an extensive collection of books for sale, Mont Marte art supplies, Ironlak street art paint. When you just want to relax you can sit in the old lolly shop, now "Seahorse Medicine Cafe" which has coffee, tea, and a range of healthy light snacks and meals.

Tour Groups and school excursions are welcome and with advanced notice a performance of Australian poetry can be tailored to meet your group's needs.

Guyra is home to the Arcadia Theatre built in 1929 and the largest theatre in the New England region. The main auditorium can seat 300 and the dress circle balcony of 120. The elevated stage has a ramp at the front for ease of set up and access plus changing rooms.

The stage is 6m deep and 7m wide plus wings. 3 phase power is available, a lighting boom is installed at the front of the stage and PA is available if needed.

Tuesday - Friday: 9am to 12pm & 1pm - 5pm

Saturday: 8:30am - 4pm

Sunday 10am - 2pm

By appointment and other times for events and classes