Australia's Golden Outback, with Marcus Falconer and Gabby Simoni

Helen speaks with Australia's Golden Outback CEO Marcus Falconer and Marketing Coordinator Gabby Simoni. Australia's Golden Outback is an areas that covers over 54% of Western Australia and offers a huge range of fascinating and contrasting experiences for tourists. Helen and Marcus discuss some of the different self-drive routes, including the Great South West Edge (Perth to Esperance), the Road to the Rock (Perth to Mount Augustus) and the most iconic Golden Quest Discovery Trail (Coolgardie to Kalgoorlie-Boulder). They also cover some specific activities for travellers such as golf in Kalgoorlie and 4WD motor biking in Laverton. Gabby then shares her experiences on the Outback Way, and how Australia's Golden Outback and the Outback Way are promoting these iconic regions to visitors from all over the world. Further information about all the different trails, self-drive routes, suggested itineraries, the goldfields and beyond can be found at the website https://www.australiasgoldenoutback.com/ or email [email protected] You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to [email protected] and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.

From across the Outback Way we acknowledge the Koa People, Pitta Pitta People,  Wangkayuju People, Wangkamahdla People, Arrernte Nation, Anangu People, Yarnangu People, Wangkatja People as traditional custodians and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands The Outback Way traverses.

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The Outback Way has become a symbol of resilience, connection, and progress, weaving together the diverse landscapes and communities of Australia's heartland.

 In celebration of the  25-year journey of advocacy and lobbying to the funding announcement to complete the seal, the Outback Highway Development Council is proud to present ‘From Bulldust to Bitumen – 25 Years of the Outback Way’. A book that captures the spirit, history, and future vision of this transformative project.

Order your copy and be part of the journey that continues to shape Australia's outback, it’s people and the nation. 

Head over to our website and order yours today  W: outbackway.org.au

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You can find more information about this podcast on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Instagram @OutbackWay1

Send your questions, comments and travel stories to [email protected] and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.

The Outback Way Podcast is produced by Perk Digital.