Australian Friends of the Camino National Conference 2026

20/06/2026

💲🪙 Get ready to find your next Camino treasure! There will be a Sales Table at the conference, and you are welcome to bring Camino-related items to sell.

This is a great opportuity to see what pre-loved gear or special items might find a new home!

Important details for sellers:
🔹You must attach your phone number to each item, as you are responsible for organising the sale directly with the purchaser.
🔹All goods will be displayed on a table in the auditorium at your own risk.
🔹Please ensure you collect any of your unsold items at the end of the conference; otherwise, they will be donated.

We look forward to seeing all the great items you bring to share with the community!

17/06/2026

⚠️ LAST CALL: ONE WEEK UNTIL WE CLOSE REGISTRATIONS
If you have been waiting to secure your spot for the entire weekend or for our Super Saturday pass, you cannot wait any longer.

Don't miss out on what is officially shaping up to be the most memorable, prestigious pilgrim weekend of our lives.

👉 Secure your place immediately:

Join the Australian Friends of the Camino 2026 Conference on the Sunshine Coast and relive and reminisce your pilgrimage. Find out more and book here.

14/06/2026

Describe what you are looking forward to most about the 3rd National AFotC Conference... in just ONE word! 👇

Is it Inspiration? Camaderie? Connections? Sunshine? 🌴🐚

Drop your single word in the comments below and let’s see what the pilgrim tribe is most excited for as we count down to July!

13/06/2026

🚨 LESS THAN 2 WEEKS TO REGISTER 🚨
The final date to register for the National Conference is 24 June (one month prior to the event).
HOWEVER...
At our current rate, we will reach maximum capacity and close registrations earlier than that.
If you want to be there, you need to act today. Don't wait, book now, or risk missing out completely. 🏃‍♂️💨
https://www.afotc.org/australian-friends-of-the-camino-3rd-national-conference-queensland-july-2026/

11/06/2026

🔊Volume up! Hear from Maggie, who is organising all the incredible prizes and raffles. Wave your hand if you'd like to win one of these🖐️

10/06/2026

🕯 Late-night oil burned as your conference committee gathered a couple of nights ago, and wow, there was a lot to discuss!

As we sat there finalising the logistics, it struck us just how incredible this weekend is going to be. The scale of what is planned for you all is just wonderful. From the moment you check in, you are going to be treated to so many fantastic pilgrim goodies to receive, not to mention the staggering lineup of prizes waiting to be won in our raffles!

We have locked in a truly jam-packed program designed to inspire, connect, and re-energise your pilgrim soul. Whether you are a seasoned veteran of the tracks or planning your very first steps, every hour of this weekend has been crafted with love by our volunteer team.

Want to see exactly what we've been working on? 👉 Check out the program at https://www.afotc.org/australian-friends-of-the-camino-3rd-national-conference-queensland-july-2026/

07/06/2026

🏩🛌 Did you know you can attend Hospitalero Training on Wednesday 22 July and Thursday 23 July, 2026 – two days prior to the Conference?

This is a great opportunity to fully immerge yourself into the Camino spirit by combining Hospitalero Training and the Conference!

Bookings essential! Find out more at https://www.afotc.org/volunteer-as-hospitalero/

06/06/2026

🥳 We are thrilled to have Cape Camino on board as a sponsor this year. Time is running out to book your full weekend or Saturday spot!

Australian Friends of the Camino National Conference 2026 will be distributing our flier.

We welcome you to walk a piece of Africa and allow our locals to share their brand of hospitality with you.

03/06/2026

🏃‍♂️⏳ RUN! : 24 JUNE IS THE ABSOLUTE CUT-OFF! ⏳🏃‍♀️

Wednesday, 24 June is the absolute last day to register for the 3rd National AFotC Conference. This hard deadline is exactly one month prior to our opening day.

But here is the catch: We are highly likely to hit our strict venue capacity before then.

If we reach our maximum numbers, the registration portal will slam shut immediately - even if it's before 24 June. We really can't urge you enough: book right now or risk missing out on the best pilgrim weekend of the year.

👉 Secure your entire weekend or Super Saturday pass today.

31/05/2026

💻 From Zoom screens to the Sunshine Coast sun! 🌴✨

The AFotC Conference Committee just wrapped up another massive planning meeting, and we couldn’t resist taking a quick screenshot of the team in action! 📸

While we are incredibly grateful for the technology that lets us connect from all corners to map out every detail of this event, we have to admit... we are so ready to get off Zoom and see all of your beautiful faces in person!

From left to right:
🔹Maggie - raffles and prizes
🔹Sarah - program coordinator
🔹Kate - finance
🔹Min - conference organiser
🔹Mark - conference organiser
🔹Leah - volunteers and administration
🔹Thea - finance
🔹Andrew - merchandise
🔹Belinda - registration
🔹+ there are more committee members but not all could attend this particular meeting.