The Way is a journey through the heart of Australia. It’s 2700kms traverses a variety of landscapes, iconic attractions and colourful events. Do the world’s longest ‘treasure hunt’, track the dinosaur from range to inland sea, follow the art and artisan trail... or connect with the culture, land and nature – with so much to offer - you can create your own adventure - on Australia’s Longest Shortcut.

www.outbackway.org.au Be captivated by ancient landscapes, dig for fossils, sing Waltzing Matilda, find the mysterious Min Min Lights, fossick for your own dazzling gems, relish the majestic red centre. Celebrate Australia’s explorers, pioneers, remote innovation, rich indigenous culture and artwork. Immerse yourself in the events, the iconic places, wildlife and wildflowers in nature’s playground. Connect to famous 4WD tracks, walks and trails.

7 Days – Winton to Laverton From five stars to millions of stars, the Outback Way has your Day 1 - Winton to Georgina River (bush camp) accommodation needs covered: Day 2 - Georgina River to Gemtree • five star resorts at Yulara and Day 3 - Gemtree to Alice Springs • hotel, motel and cabin accommodation as well as caravan and camping are available in most towns and communities Day 4 - Alice Springs to Yulara - via sites Yulara to Warakurna • station stays offer outback hospitality Day 5 - • (see HEMA guide book) Day 6 - Warakurna to Tjukayirla Roadhouse free camping Day 7 - Tjukayirla Roadhouse to Laverton

• The Binns Track - Mt Dare Homestead NT/SA border to Gem Tree on the Outback Way through to Timber Creek near Victoria River Downs. 2–3 Days – To the Border and Back • – off the NT north east to Want to tick off going to the ? This trip is for you! It’s a great Qld. taster of the Australian outback. Driving west after experiencing Winton’s • The - west from Alice Springs - Hermansburg, Waltzing Matilda and Age of Dinosaurs – stopping at Cawnpore lookout, Palm Valley (4WD only), Kings Canyon and onto Lasseter’s Highway at Middleton Pub, Boulia, the majestic Georgina River and onto the gravel to the Mt Connor. Qld/ NT Border. You’ve made it! Slip into the NT and camp the night at Tobermorey campground, and enjoy • , , . some of the best stars you’ve ever seen. On your way back explore Boulia – see the Min Min Encounter, The Stone House and inland sea fossils. More information in the HEMA guide book or www.outbackway.org.au Collect a momento at Ann Britton’s Photography or the Waddi Tree. Got a 4WD? choose one of two routes back – Bladensburg National Park where you can camp another night. You are on the back way to Winton via Lark THE OUTBACK WAY Art and Artisan Trail Quarry, or head back towards Boulia via Urandangie (the most western weather Winton Winton Opal Gems; Corfield and Fitzmaurice station in Qld) – turn left not far over the Qld border and head north, then Boulia Ann Britton Photography; Waddi Tree Gift Shop; connect back onto the Mt Isa/ Boulia Rd. Either camp or make it back to Boulia Min Min Centre for dinner at the Australian Hotel. Those without vehicle clearance, go back the Atitjere Art gallery same way and enjoy the scenery coming back. GemTree Gem setting and design Sealed and gravel roads, requires 4WD and all wheel drive with clearance. Alice Springs Various galleries Curtin Springs Native grass paper and gallery Yulara Various galleries/ art workshops 4 Days – EXPLORE AND KATA TJUTA Docker River Art gallery Visit the iconic Uluru and see the real outback. Warakurna Western Arts Roadhouse Gallery Day 1: Fly to Yulara and hire a 4WD. Spend the afternoon enjoying the Warburton Gallery and shop Yulara town centre, and of course, the sunset. Laverton Outback Art Gallery Day 2: Drive to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and turn west towards Docker River. Stop in at Lasseter's Cave and find some treasure of your own! Docker River has a store, art gallery nearby campground with basic facilities or keep going to Warakurna where there are units and a campground. Day 3: Browse the sort-after 'Artwork in the Warakurna Roadhouse', by local artists. Head up to Giles Weather Station and see 's grader (Len was the man that forged the road). Then back to campground for the night. Day 4: Return to Yulara and say a fond farewell to the red centre.

1 – Before you begin the trip, opentour the app and download every on the route whilst you have signal. 2 – Open the relevant tour as you are travelling. The APP will run on GPS and notify you of points interest within 5km. Timber Creek Barklys HS R’House GREAT SANDY DESERT TANAMI DESERT Tennant Creek Camooweal

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PERMITS FOR WA & NT ROAD REPORTS POLICE WA: Dept of Aboriginal Affairs VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES SHIRE OFFICES WA: 138 138 / (08) 9080 1400 Laverton: (08) 9088 2777 Harts Range: (08) 8956 9772 1300 651 077 www.daa.wa.gov.au Laverton: (08) 9031 1361 Laverton: (08) 9031 1202 NT: 1800 246 199 Boulia:(07) 4746 3386 Boulia:(07) 4746 3188 Ngaanyatjarraku (Warburton) Warakurna:(08) 8956 7099 Boulia: (07) 4746 3120 NT: CLC: [email protected] (08) 8951 6211 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (08) 8956 7966 QLD:(07) 4746 3188 / (07) 4746 3120www.clc.org.au Alice Springs:1800 645 199 Alice Springs:(08) 8951 8822 / 131 Winton:444 (07) 4657 1200 Winton: (07) 4657 1466 Alice Springs:(08) 8950 0500 Winton:(07) 4657 2666 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 1 Laverton 14 Kaltukatjara Campground-Docker River 28 Jervois INTERPRETIVE PANEL 5km east of WA/NT border. INTERPRETIVE PANEL Unleaded petrol, diesel, rooms and campsites, general Limited facilities are being installed mid 2018. 354km from Alice Springs / 467km from Boulia. Unleaded store, The Great Beyond, historical attractions, post Fire rings, desert oak shade. petrol, diesel, cabins, caravan-camping sites. (08) 8956 6307. office, police, mechanical repairs. Open M–F 8am–4pm; S–S 9am-3pm. Visitor info: (08) 9031 1361. 15 Docker River General Store Open M–F 9am–4.30pm; S–S 9am–1pm. Unleaded (opal) petrol, diesel, basic provisions. (08) 29 Bonya Community Art Trail – Laverton Outback Art Gallery 8956 7373. Ask about local tours. No water for refilling. 20kms east of Jervois Homestead and 10kms off the Plenty (08) 9031 1395 Open M–F 9am–5pm; S–S 9am–2pm. Highway Art Trail – Art gallery. Store open 9am–noon; 1pm–3pm. 2 Giles Breakaway Food, internet, phone, toilets, airstrip, health clinic, playground. 55km from Laverton. South side of the road. 16 Lasseter’s Cave Workshop and many ‘bush mechanics’ for help with INTERPRETIVE PANEL emergency repairs. Local art, beads and wood carvings. 3 PARKING BAY – THE PINES 40km east of Docker River. Shade, shelter and cave. INTERPRETIVE PANEL 30 Three-Range Views 120km east of Laverton. Shaded area, south of road. 17 yULara INTERPRETIVE PANEL No signs, facilities or bins. 227km east of Docker River / 82km from Curtin Springs. 80km east of Jervois / 32km west of Marqua Station turnoff. Resort, hotel, caravan park, camping, unleaded petrol, South side of road offers panoramic views to three distinctive diesel, supermarket, post office, police, medical post, 4 White Cross ranges. INTERPRETIVE PANEL tours, guided walks, visitor centre. Prominent marker, south of road, on ridge. Gnamma Art Trail – Various galleries and art workshops. 31 Tobermorey Station holes adjacent. Fuel, camping, showers, basic supplies at shop, minor tyre 18 WiFi Hot Spot / Parking Bay 5 Tjukayirla Roadhouse repairs . No power. (07) 4748 4996. [email protected] 27km east of Yulara / 55km west of Curtin Springs. Open M–F 8am–5pm; S–S 9am–4pm (QLD). INTERPRETIVE PANEL Shelter, bench, water, bins and bbq. Unleaded (opal) petrol, diesel, rooms and campsites, 32 nt/QLD Border basic provisions, RFDS airstrip. New tyres and repairs. 19 Curtin Springs INTERPRETIVE PANEL 50m east of border. (08) 9037 1108. INTERPRETIVE PANEL 361km to Alice Springs / 1180km from Laverton. Open M–F 9am–5pm; S–S 9am–3pm (WST) 33 Georgina River Public Hols 9am–12pm (WST) Unleaded petrol, diesel, meals, pub, rooms, caravan sites, bbq, tours. (08) 8956 2906. INTERPRETIVE PANEL Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Bush campsites. River often floods during wet season. Good Friday and Australia Day. Art Trail – Native grass paper and gallery. 34 Boulia 6 Kurrajong Sentinel 20 Mt Conner Lookout INTERPRETIVE PANEL INTERPRETIVE PANEL 21km east of Curtin Springs / 82km west of Motel, hotel with dining, caravan and camping sites, fuel, 17km east of Tjukayirla / 228km west of Warburton. Mt Ebenezer. Toilets, shelter and water. Distinctive tree on south of road. repair services, general store, golf, police, Min Min Encounter, 21 Mt Ebenezer - Stone House and inland sea fossils. 7 Paradise Camp INTERPRETIVE PANEL (07) 4746 3386 [email protected] 90km east of Tjukayirla / 155km west of Warburton. 103 km east of Curtin Springs / 55km west of Erldunda. Apr–Sept: M–F 9am–5pm; S–S 9am–4pm Camping, views westward and gnamma hole along Roadhouse and gallery are closed. Oct–Mar S–S 9am–1pm ridge north of parking area, parking bay north of road. 22 erldunda Art Trail – Ann Britton Photography; Waddi Tree Gift Shop; 8 Desert Breakaway and Gnamma Hole INTERPRETIVE PANEL Min Min Centre. INTERPRETIVE PANEL 55km east of Mt Ebenezer / 106km south of Stuarts Well. 119km east of Tjukayirla / 126km west of Warburton. Unleaded petrol, diesel, LPG, restaurant, tavern, food, 35 Parking Bay South side of road. provisions, rooms, caravan-camping sites, tours, resort INTERPRETIVE PANEL facilities. (08) 8956 0984 9 Warburton Roadhouse 79km east of Boulia / 113km west of Middleton. Shade shelter, INTERPRETIVE PANEL 23 stuarts Well picnic bench, water and historic ruins. Visit the art gallery and ask about local tours. INTERPRETIVE PANEL Unleaded (opal) petrol, diesel, basic provisions, cabins 106km north of Erldunda / 97km south of Alice Springs. 36 cawnpore Lookout and campsites. Tyre repairs and mobile service. Unleaded petrol, diesel, repair service, rooms, caravan- INTERPRETIVE PANEL (08) 8956 7656. [email protected] camping sites, food and provisions, bar, restaurant and 141km east of Boulia / 51km west of Middleton. Shade shelter Open M–F 9am–5pm; S–S 9am–3pm (WST) tours. Camel farm. (08) 8956 0808 and bench. Views across unique landforms. Public holidays 9am–12noon 24 Alice Springs 37 Middleton - PUB Art Trail – Visit the art gallery and ask about local INTERPRETIVE PANEL INTERPRETIVE PANEL tours. Ask about the Warburton art project, the largest 1541km from Laverton / 1179km from Winton. Visit the 192km east of Boulia / 166km west of Winton. Unleaded petrol, collection of community owned indigenous art. Central Australia Tourism Information Centre for details diesel, pub, meals, accommodation and historic displays. on tours, accommodation, restaurants, hires, local walks, 10 Yarla Kutjara Campground attractions and sites. Mon–Sun 8am-6pm. (07) 4657 3980 89km east of Warburton / 131km west of Warakurna. 1800 645 199 or [email protected] 38 Woodstock Station 11 Tjukurlapini Rock Hole Art Trail – Numerous galleries. Exhibitions at Araluen INTERPRETIVE PANEL INTERPRETIVE PANEL Art Gallery throughout the year. 48km east of Middleton / 118km west of Winton. 165km east of Warburton / 60km west of Warakurna. 25 Gemtree 39 Diamantina Causeway 12 Warakurna Roadhouse INTERPRETIVE PANEL INTERPRETIVE PANEL Unleaded (opal) petrol, diesel, mechanical repairs, basic 135km north east of Alice Springs / 89km west of Atitjere. 67km west of Winton / 99km east of Middleton. provisions, cabins and campsites. Ask about local tours. Unleaded petrol, diesel, cabins, caravan-camping sites, (08) 8956 7344 general store, gem fossicking tours, walk trail, camp 40 shire lay-by / rest area Open M–F 8:30am–6pm; S–S 9am–3pm (NT) oven dinners – bookings essential. (08) 8956 9855. INTERPRETIVE PANEL Open 7 days 8am–6pm. Art Trail – Western Arts Roadhouse Gallery. 29km west of Winton / 125km east of Middleton. The panel Art Trail – Gem cutting , setting and sales. is located 300m south of the road adjacent to historic railway Giles Weather Station ruins. INTERPRETIVE PANEL 26 Harts Range Police Station Tours and weather balloon launch, call for times. INTERPRETIVE PANEL 41 Winton (08) 8956 7358 87km east of Gemtree / 132km west of Jervois. Near INTERPRETIVE PANEL entrance to police station. Fuel, general store, café, restaurants, pubs, accommodation, 13 Len Beadell Plaque caravan-camp sites, repair services, police station, medical INTERPRETIVE PANEL 27 Atitjere Community, Harts Range post, tours. Waltzing Matilda Centre (07) 4657 1466 65km east of Warrakurna / 33km west of Docker River. Unleaded petrol, diesel, general store and art gallery. Aust’n Age of Dinosaurs (07) 4657 0078 A plaque is located in a tall ghost gum tree on the M–F 9am – 4pm; Sat 9am–12pm. roadside. Art Trail – Art gallery. Art Trail – Winton Opal Gems; Corfield and Fitzmaurice. There are festivals and events all along the Outback Way, almost every fortnight, during April to October! Be sure to inquire and check the dates, event schedules and visitor accommodation options for the events listed below. Outback festivals and events are often surprising and seriously good fun! MARCH Alice Springs Show – 1st week – https://alice-springs.com.au FIELD OF LIGHTS ULURU Winton Opal Expo – 1st week – (07) 4657 1466 – www.qboa.com.au/tradeshow/ www.ayersrockresort.com.au/events/detail/field-of-light-uluru Alice Springs Imparja Camel Cup – 2nd week BOULIA Easter Horse Races – 31 March 2018 – (07) 4746 3386 www.camelcup.com.au – (08) 8952 6796 Boulia Campdraft – 31 March –1 April 2018 – (07) 4746 3386 The Big Red Bash – 10–12 July 2018 www.thediamantina.com.au/big-red-bash-2018 APRIL Boulia Campdraft – 31 March –1 April 2018 – (07) 4746 3386 WINTON Opal Trade Show and Design Awards – Mid July – (07) 4657 2612 OPENING OF THE NEW WALTZING MATILDA CENTRE/ WAY OUT WEST FEST Boulia Camel Races – 3rd week – (07) 4746 3386 WINTON – 19–22 April 2018 – https://wintonswayoutwestfest.com.au Winton Camel Races – End of July – (07) 46572612 Alice Springs Heritage FestivaL – 4th week – (08) 8953 0295 AUGUST MAY Harts Range Races AND Bush Sports Weekend – 1st weekend ALICE SPRINGS Wide Open Spaces Festival – 4–6 May 2018 (08) 8956 6303 – www.hartsrangeraces.org.au http://wideopenspace.net.au/event_info/ Boulia Rodeo – 5–7 May 2018 – (07) 4746 3386 Alice Springs Rodeo – 3rd week – Blatherskite Park, South Winton DIG A DINO Experience – 4th week May/mid June Henley on Todd Regatta, ALICE SPRINGS – 3rd Saturday Bookings essential. (07) 4657 2612 – [email protected] www.henleyontodd.com.au – (08) 8952 6796 Boulia Outback Drag Races – 3rd weekend JUNE Simpson Desert Racing Carnival – Late August–1st week September Winton DIG A DINO Experience – 4th week May/mid June Birdsville, Bedourie, Betoota – [email protected] Bookings essential. (07) 4657 2612 – [email protected] Tatts Finke Desert Race Alice Desert Festival – 30 August–9 September 2018 8–11 June 2018 – (08) 8953 0295 – https://finkedesertrace.com.au (08) 8952 2392 – https://desfest.com Winton VISION SPLENDID Outback Film Festival 29 June–7 July 2018 – (07) 4657 1466 – www.visionsplendidfilmfest.com SEPTEMBER Alice Springs Beanie Festival – 29 June–2 July 2018 – www.beaniefest.org Simpson Desert Racing Carnival – Late August–1st week September Birdsville, Bedourie, Betoota – [email protected] JULY Alice Desert Festival – 30 August–9 September 2018 Winton VISION SPLENDID Outback Film Festival (08) 8952 2392 – https://desfest.com 29 June–7 July 2018 – (07) 4657 1466 – www.visionsplendidfilmfest.com Winton Outback Festival – 4th week – bi annual 2019 – (07) 4657 1466 Alice Springs Beanie Festival – 29 June–2 July 2018 – www.beaniefest.org Laverton Race Day – 4th week – (08) 9031 1361 Carbon Dioxide Offset The Outback Way supports the Carbon Neutral Charitable Fund to plant native trees on degraded Outback Way visitors can enjoy searching for the 34 treasure boxes hidden along the Outback Way - land in Australia. Geocache Trail. The 'Treasure Hunt' requires a handheld GPS to find the ‘treasure’ hidden at a given Did you know that a standard 4WD emits one tonne latitude / longitude coordinate. The ‘treasure’ is usually a small cannister box that contains a few trinkets of carbon dioxide over 2700km? For $25 you can and a notebook. You take a trinket out, put a trinket in, and sign the note book- you can offset your emissions and for $30 eight trees will be even register your find at www.geocaching.com. planted on your behalf. The caches along the Outback Way encourage travellers to stop and enjoy the natural Buy your offset in our online store. wonders of Central Australia whilst searching for caches. Go to www.outbackway.org.au to download the coordinates and purchase your 'Treasure Hunt' starter kit.

safety gear checklist The Outback Way is best travelled between March and November. Road conditions are updated on ‘The Outback Way’ facebook page and at local councils, visitor information At least two spare tyres, tool kit, tyre tube and repair kit, centres and roadhouses. air pump–compressor, jumper leads, spare hoses and fan belt. • High clearance/off road vans, all wheel drive vehicles or 4WD are recommended At least 20 litres of water (per person), food for 3-4 days, first aid kit and a fire extinguisher. • Day time driving is safer - plan to be at your destination an hour before sunset • Never enter flooded roads Hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes plus cool and warm clothes, (temperatures can range from -6 to 46˚C). • Permits are required to travel between Kata Tjuta and the NT Border and the NT border and Laverton (for more information see the website) 4WD recovery gear (hi-lift jack, snatch strap, jacking plate, shovel, • Mobile coverage is in towns at Winton, Boulia, Alice Springs, Yulara, Warburton, Laverton - tow rope, load rated shackles). take satellite phone and UHF Maps, GPS and if venturing off the Outback Way, an EPIRB. For more travel tips, advice and to buy the HEMA Guide Book go to www.outbackway.org.au Always carry enough fuel to travel 400km or more.

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