Helen speaks with Jack Neilson and Krystal Stanley about their new tourist venture and on finding love in the outback. Born and bred in Boulia and Winton respectively, Jack has a cattle station near Boulia and Krystal is the local state school Principal. The pair are passionate advocates of rural and regional life and with their accommodation they want to give visitors to Winton a personalised and friendly outback experience. They also share a bit about how they met and why they're planning their wedding to support local small businesses.

The Winton Outback Homestead is a 3 bedroom house in Winton. It sleeps up to 7 people, features a kitchen, an outdoor BBQ area, fully air-conditioned bedrooms and lots of information about local attractions. You can find it on Air B'n'B or you can book directly by emailing [email protected] or call 0428 118 723. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram @wintonoutbackhomestead

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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. 

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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.