Poetry Magazines in Asia-Pacific (English or English-language content)

A practical Poetry Kit directory of active magazines and journals that publish poetry. Always check the magazine's current guidelines before submitting, as reading periods and requirements can change.

Substantially reviewed and updated: 5 October 2026

Indian Literature India	Sahitya Akademis long-running bimonthly journal. Publishes original English writing and translations from Indian languages; accepts up to six poems.
Taj Mahal Review India	International journal devoted to literature, poetry and culture, published twice yearly; accepts English-language poetry.
The Bombay Review India	Independent literary magazine publishing poetry, fiction and essays with an international outlook.
Muse India India	Literary e-journal covering Indian writing, including poetry, translation, criticism and reviews.
Out of Print India	Indian online literary magazine publishing contemporary writing in English and translation.
Cha: An Asian Literary Journal Hong Kong	Independent Hong Kong-based literary journal publishing poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, reviews and translations with a strong Asian focus.
Voice & Verse Poetry Magazine Hong Kong	Hong Kong poetry magazine presenting contemporary poetry and translation, with English and Chinese content.
QLRS (Quarterly Literary Review Singapore) Singapore	Singapore literary journal publishing poetry, fiction, essays and criticism.
Mānoa Hawaiʻi Asia-Pacific	University of Hawaiʻi literary journal with a longstanding focus on writing and translation from Asia, the Pacific and the Americas.
Cordite Poetry Review Australia	Major Australian poetry journal publishing themed and open issues, reviews, essays and translations; poetry is accepted during announced calls.
Overland Australia	Australian literary magazine publishing poetry, fiction, essays and cultural criticism.
Meanjin Australia	One of Australia’s longest-running literary magazines, publishing poetry, essays, fiction and criticism.
Australian Poetry Journal Australia	Australian Poetry’s journal and publishing programme, featuring contemporary Australian poetry.
Island Australia	Tasmanian literary magazine publishing poetry, fiction, nonfiction and art.
Mascara Literary Review Australia	Independent Australian literary journal with a strong interest in culturally diverse writing, poetry and criticism.
Cordite Books / Translations Australia	Cordite also accepts pitches for translation suites, reviews, interviews and essays outside its poetry issue windows.
Starling New Zealand	Online literary journal for New Zealand writers under 25, publishing poetry and prose twice yearly; accepts up to six poems.
Landfall New Zealand	Long-established New Zealand literary journal and review, publishing poetry and other writing.
Poetry New Zealand Yearbook New Zealand	Annual anthology and critical forum for contemporary New Zealand poetry.
Australia Poetry Magazine	Rolling poetry opportunity for writers resident in Australia, plus work inspired by Australia.
New Zealand Poetry Magazine	Rolling poetry opportunity for New Zealand residents, with a related project for poems inspired by New Zealand.