Wednesday, 18 October, 2017 - 13:30

Tourism NT, in partnership with a number of NT educational tour providers, would like to invite you to write an expression of interest to attend the 2018 Central Australian Teacher Familiarisation. This is an opportunity for Tourism NT to showcase our educational tourism experiences to you so you may consider the NT as a destination for your secondary school excursions.

We have formed ‘NT Learning Adventures’ in partnership with local educational tour providers and many of the learning institutions in the Territory. NT Learning Adventures.com showcases tour operators that offer exceptional learning experiences that are aligned to National Curriculum outcomes, are educationally beneficial and are safe and fun for both students and teachers.

The Teacher Excursion is hosted by Tourism NT and tentative dates are from Tuesday 17th April – Sunday 22nd April 2018, which you will need to be available for.

The excursion will include the following;

  • Return airflights from your closest capital city to Alice Springs/Uluru
  • 5 nights’ accommodation (shared or single)
  • All meals* (whilst on tour)
  • Entry fees to National Parks
  • All touring and activities as per itinerary (TBA)

The familiarisation will provide you with;

  • Exclusive educational material and experiences to take back to your school for use
  • Direct contacts with Tourism NT and local educational tour providers
  • Resources to identify the unique educational benefits that are aligned with the Australian curriculum
  • Our trips are targeted towards secondary school teachers interested in potentially taking their school students on a future trip to the NT.

Tourism NT invest a large amount of time and budget towards these familiarisations, And while we ALWAYS manage to have an amazing time, it’s important that teachers understand that the trip’s purpose is to showcase the educational elements on offer in the NT.

If you would like to officially apply for the 2018 Central Australian Teachers Familiarisation, please send in an application with your contact details including the following:

  • Name of school you are currently teaching at
  • Grades and subjects you teach
  • Previous excursion/school tour experiences

Please also address the following questions. There is no criteria on how you answer the questions, however keep your answers brief.

  • Tell us why you think you should be chosen for this trip
  • What could you bring to this tour? (Special knowledge, talent, interest, etc)
  • What do you want/or think you will get out of doing this trip?

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me

Expressions of interest will close 15th December 2017.

Teachers will be advised by 22nd December 2017 if they have been successful.

Please note. All teachers are required to participate in all activities outlined in the final itinerary. This may include physical activities such as walking and bike riding. You need to be of good health to participate. We will be travelling as a group and there will be minimal free time available. If you would like to extend your stay prior or after the familiarisation dates, you may do, please just let me know.

A final itinerary will be prepared prior to the expression date cut off.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kind Regards,

Becky Forrest / Destination Development Coordinator
[email protected] / +61 8999 3822
Tourism NT / Department of Tourism and Culture Level 8 Charles Darwin Centre,
19 The Mall, Darwin, 0800
PO Box 1155, Darwin NT, 0801
Corporate: www.tourismNT.com Visit: www.northernterritory.com