Corroboree 2011 heads to Darwin

Tourism Australia, Tourism Northern Territory and Qantas have announced that applications for the Australian mega fam and training event, Corroboree, to be held in Darwin for the first time in June 2011, are now open on?the?Aussie Specialist Website,?www.aussiespecialist.com

p> Tourism Australia, Tourism Northern Territory and Qantas have announced that applications for the Australian mega fam and training event, Corroboree, to be held in Darwin for the first time in June 2011, are now open on?the?Aussie Specialist Website,?www.aussiespecialist.com

Aussie Specialists have until December 12 to apply, while those who are not yet qualified Aussie Specialists can complete the free online training programme and are then welcome to register by the deadline. A total of 300 qualified specialists will have the opportunity to travel to and around Australia with airline partner Qantas for training workshops in Darwin followed by a? five-day fam, choosing from a range of itinerary options created by the State and Territory Organisations.? While in Darwin for the workshops, agents will also experience other regions of the Northern Territory, with visits to the National Parks of Litchfield, Kakadu or Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge).

Other activities include being part of an Aboriginal welcoming ceremory at Cullen Bay and the chance to get to know the locals at the Mindil Beach Markets - where agents will be issued with ?Mindil Beach Money? to spend.? Throughout their stay in Darwin, agents will be encouraged to embrace Australia?s relaxed outdoor lifestyle with lunches by the Waterfront, dinners on the beach, live music and street performances.