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TAG-A-LONG TOUR
Friday, 16 July 2010

TIME IS RUNNING OUT BUT UNTIL AUGUST 21 YOU CAN STILL BOOK TO....................

Join in the tour that kicks off October 5 in Longreach for the  Australian Local Government Association's National Road Congress in Bunbury over October 13-15, OHDC.  Stopovers are planned for Boulia (Oct 6), Yulara (Uluru 8), Warburton (9th) and Laverton/Kalgoorlie 10-11th).  We have a number of people bringing their own vans and there is cabin accommodation available.

Experience the road first hand, try out your 4WD vehicle and learn about Australia's Road Infrastructure. 

The road is driveable after recent grading and the GM drove the 811klm Boulia to Alice on Saturday and only a few weeks back drove the 2500 klm trip from Alice to Perth in a Nissan Pathfinder!!  So come along and join in on the Outback Way trip.

Meet Councillors and staff from Winton, Boulia, Alice Springs, Macdonnell, Central Desert, Ngaanyatjarraku and Laverton. 


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TOURISM STILL A WINNER
Saturday, 18 October 2008

In 2008 The OHDC Inc successfully completed its $487,390 integrated tourism project funded by the Australian Government through AusIndustry. delivering Australia’s Longest Shortcut.

The Integrated Tourism plan audited the gaps and the implementation phase delivered improved signage with interpretive panels and approach signs, a new website and brochure, and the Outback Way Atlas and guidebook published by HEMA Maps providing extensive information about the Outback Way, which not only improves the safety and comfort for those experiencing ‘Australia’s Longest Shortcut’ but provides detail on how to plan the trip and what you will encounter.  Over 1500 Atlases have already been sold.
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