From 15 January 1927, the Lake Sorrell reservoir, 40 miles (64 km) from Hobart, Tasmania was the site of an all-Australian 'jamboree' with about 300 Scouts.

[11][12] Limited to First Class (award) scouts, after the event it was also referred to as the 'all Australian Corroboree', the New South Wales contingent having 151 participants.

[citation needed] Each Scouting Branch (State) is the effective host of the jamboree and takes responsibility for its management.

[citation needed] The Jamboree Executive Committee (JEC) has the primary task of organising and running the event.

Typically, attendees must also have earned badges for Milestone 1, Outdoor Adventure Skills Stage 3 in Bushcraft, Bushwalking, and Camping, and slept ten nights under canvas at scout activities.

For instance, the service leaders subcamp at the 13th Jamboree at Collingwood Park was named Nyeri, the home of Scouting's founder.

[21] An additional subcamp informally named K'Gari (island) hosted members of the Jamboree Executive Committee.

[citation needed] Older members, mainly Venturers and Rovers, also attend the event as 'service leaders' to assist with activities and other tasks.

Considerable resources and infrastructure are set up at the jamboree sites to ensure the safety, well-being and enjoyment of all participants.

On-site activities included Venture Extreme (learning about linking to Ventures), X-Site (circus-themed), Planet Blitz (focused on recycling and the environment), Rock Sports (rock climbing and abseiling) and Sky High (joy flights over the jamboree site, and at Rochester; the site having its own airstrip).

[citation needed] AJ2007 featured much entertainment, with music acts such as Evermore, The Rogue Traders, Björn Again, Tripod and Taxiride performing on the main arena; along with numerous cover bands.

Stunt planes and Motocross riders brought other nights alive; along with a Marquee called "The Place" which had themed discos.