
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 May 2025
Celebrate curious minds and skill-sharing with an inspiring lineup of authors and doers. Make Good Festival offers talks, workshops, and hands-on experiences that explore ways to live thoughtfully and responsibly.


Nature’s SystemsPermaculture Skills For Living Like It MattersWith Kirsten Bradley/Milkwood

Lessons on joyhow to enrich your daily life With Costa Georgiadis

Kintsugi for ClothingWith Angela & Rowena Foong/High Tea with Mrs Woo

How to Lead A Low Tox LifeWith Alexx Stuart

Twilight FeastBundanon x The What If Society

Pickling and fermentingWith Eilish Maloney /The What If Society

Secrets of a better lifean evolutionary search for answersWith Zoe Kean

Reading Country Burrawong Dhunna Gam Waglpa/Cultural WalkWith Joel Deaves & Jordan Thomas

Human/NatureHow & why we think about the natural world the way we do With Jane Rawson

Bronzewing Boyd Music Series Concert

The Dreaming PathIndigenous wisdom to live our best storyWith Dr. Paul Callaghan

Voyagers Our Journey into the AnthropoceneWith Lauren Fuge

Wayapa WuurrkEarth ConnectionWith Jaz Corr

Spoon CarvingWith Rachel ShawSOLD OUT

Weaving WorkshopWith Jessika Spencer

Providore MarketplaceLocally Sourced Goodness

Thinking Together: Exchanges with the natural world In The Art Museum

Art Tours by KidsIn the Art Museum

Creative PlayIn the Art Museum

Stay Weekend At Bundanon

Vinyasa YogaWith Yonder Movement
STAY
Where can I stay?
Stay Nearby
We’ve also partnered with some local accommodation providers to offer you a special deal.
Use the code BUNDANON when booking to receive a discounted rate.
Here are some great places to stay nearby:
- Bangalay — Enjoy a peaceful retreat in luxury villas in a stunning natural setting. Perfect for those looking for a relaxing escape.
- Berry View – A charming and cosy option, offering picturesque views of the surrounding countryside.
- Berry Hotel — Stay in the heart of Berry in pub-style accommodation and enjoy the vibrant town atmosphere with cafes, boutique shops, and more.
- Shoalhaven Heads Hotel — A relaxed and comfortable option with a friendly, local vibe.
- Make sure to book early and take advantage of the special rate with the BUNDANON code.
STAY AT BUNDANON
Experience the magic of Bundanon, where art and nature meet in a stunning landscape.
With limited openings each year, don’t miss your chance to stay in award-winning architecture and enjoy Make Good talks, Make Good Twilight Feast, and an exclusive exhibition tour. Book your spot for an all-inclusive Stay Weekend and immerse yourself in Bundanon.
FAQ
What is Make Good?
Make Good Festival is dedicated to celebrating curious minds and practical skills on how to live a good life, running from 17–18 May 2025.
Featuring an inspiring lineup of authors and doers, Make Good Festival presents talks, workshops and hands-on experiences that explore ways to live thoughtfully and responsibly. The two-day program is an opportunity for audiences to connect with a community passionate about innovation and positive change and to discover fresh perspectives on how to enrich daily life through meaningful choices and actions.
Make Good Festival is presented by Bundanon and proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
What is a Multipack?
For our paid events buy more and save with a Multipack. The discount will be added to your booking at checkout. The discount only applies to paid events and each ticket must be for a different event.
Buy
2 events for 15% off
3 events for 20% off
4 + events for 30% off
The discount does not apply to accommodation packages of Twilight Feast.
Purchase of any paid events will include entry into the Art Museum & Homestead sites.
Can I bring my children?
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Children Under 12 are free to enter the Art Museum to enjoy the exhibition, art tours and Creative Play.
Babes in arms are welcome, however children requiring a seat need to have a ticket booked for them to attend talks, walks and wellness activities.
Most workshops involve sharp implements and are not recommended for children.
Can I bring my dog?
Bundanon welcomes guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance animals on site. Visitors are advised that the site is also a wildlife refuge, and domestic animals are not permitted.
How do I get to Bundanon?
Bundanon has two separate sites, Make Good Festival takes place at the Art Museum Site, 170 Riversdale Road, Illaroo.
Download Site Map https://www.bundanon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bundanon-Site-Map.pdf
There is no complete public transport route to Bundanon and the site is a 30-minute drive from the closest train station in Bomaderry. Please plan your visit accordingly and organise private transport if you choose to visit via train. To view more train transport information, visit Transport NSW here.
More information on visiting Bundanon here.
Will Make Good be recorded?
All the talks will be recorded via audio. How and if we release them following the festival will be decided at a later date. Please sign up to be in the loop on all we do.
How can I be part of it?
Book a ticket. Alternatively, if you are wanting to be considered for future festivals to either present, hold a workshop or be part of the Providores Marketplace please contact programs@bundanon.com.au
Other questions
If you have another question please phone +61 (02) 4422 2100 or email admin@bundanon.com.au
Make Good Festival is supported proudly by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

