Key Dates
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| 26 March 2012 | Applications open for Australian Contingent |
| Easter | Meet the team at Dragon Skin, Easter Venture SA and Hoadley Hide |
| 31 August 2012 | Applications close (may be earlier if all positions fill) |
| 10 November 2012 | Brisbane orientation day - 10am start |
| 10 November 2012 | Canberra orientation day - 7pm start |
| 11 November 2012 | Hobart orientation day - 1pm start |
| 17 November 2012 | Perth orientation day - 11am start |
| 18 November 2012 | Adelaide orientation day - 11am start |
| 24 November 2012 | Melbourne orientation day - time TBA |
| 25 November 2012 | Sydney orientation day - 10am start |
| 8 December 2012 | Darwin orientation day |
| 9 December 2012 | Alice Springs orientation day |
| 26 December 2012 | Adelaide & Perth pre tour groups departs Australia (late afternoon) |
| 27 December 2012 | All other states pre tour group departs Australia |
| 3 January 2013 | Adelaide & Perth non pre tour groups depart Australia |
| 4 January 2013 | All other states non pre tour groups depart Australia |
| 15 January 2013 | Contingent returns to Australia |
All members attending Venture South should attend one of the orientation days. Contingent merchandise will also be provided on this day.
