Tourism and Events NT in partnership with Tourism Australia will host G’day Australia in Darwin/Garramilla from 13 to 15 October 2026. G’day Australia is held every two years and brings Aussie Specialist travel agents from around the world to meet with Australian tourism operators.

The event program features B2B business appointments, networking events and familiarisations programs providing an opportunity to highlight the very best of Darwin and the Northern Territory.

Attendees 

Approximately 300 agents, hand-selected by Tourism Australia, will arrive in Darwin from Monday 12 October. These agents are experienced in selling Australia, having completed Tourism Australia’s Aussie Specialist Training. G’day Australia builds on this knowledge by giving agents the opportunity to experience Australian destinations first-hand, strengthening their destination knowledge and confidence when selling Australia to their clients. Agents are attending from all Tourism Australia’s key markets. 

Approximately 130 National tourism operators from all Australian states and territories are attending to meet with the agents on Wednesday and Thursday, during the B2B business meetings and networking events. 

 

What to expect 

From Monday 12 October, International agents and Australian sellers will arrive in Darwin, departing on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th October.

From Monday to Friday, expect to see attendees in Darwin city and the Waterfront precinct on scheduled tours and wandering around during their free time. 

On Tuesday and Friday, all 300 agents are travelling in groups on Destination showcase famils throughout Darwin, Litchfield, Kakadu, and Katherine.

Additional multi-day familiarisation tours are running throughout the Northern Territory:

  • Canadian agents: 9 – 13 October in Kakadu National Park, Katherine and Nitmiluk National Park and Litchfield National Park.
  • UK/Europe agents: 9 - 13 October in Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park, Kings Canyon region and Alice Springs.
  • US agents: 16 – 21 October in Alice Springs, Kings Canyon region and Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park.
  • Chinese agents: 16 – 20 October in Alice Springs, Kings Canyon region and Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park.

How to get involved

This is a unique opportunity for Darwin’s tourism and hospitality industry to shine on the global stage. Ideally timed in Darwin’s shoulder season, the event will boost our tourism and hospitality industry. The local tourism, hospitality and retail industry are getting involved by offering:

  • Accommodation, food and beverage packages for national operators; 
  • Special hospitality and retail offers for the attendee passport initiative; 
  • Participation in familiarisation itineraries for those working in international trade; 
  • Event support from stakeholders across the city.

Attendees will receive a Darwin Passport booklet on arrival to encourage them to visit our venues between scheduled events, featuring exclusive offers across food, beverage, retail and hospitality. 

This is a significant opportunity for the Territory’s tourism, hospitality and retail industry to showcase the warmth and spirit of the Northern Territory. If you see an international travel agent out exploring, say hello, make them feel welcome and share what makes the Territory special. These agents will take their experiences home with them and use them to inspire their customers to choose the Northern Territory. Let’s give them an experience worth talking about – and a reason to return.

More information 

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For event information visit Tourism Australia's event page. 

For other enquiries contact Chella Armstrong at [email protected].