Australia's Golden Outback 2024 Holiday Planner

The Rugged Explorer’s Road Trip Embark on the epic Golden Quest Discovery Trail and return home rich with golden memories and a heart full with heritage. By J OHN BRADSHAW R oad trip. Is there a more evocative phrase? Two words that bring images of blazing through wide open, beautiful country to mind. Adventure. Experience. Making memories that will last a lifetime. How lucky are we then to have one make the most of being out bush. of the world’s most rewarding road trips right here in Western Australia? The Golden Quest Discovery Trail ticks

Golden Quest Discovery Trail

Coolgardie is the point of departure. This charismatic outpost, steeped in history, is a comfortable, friendly stop for travellers; but it once reigned as the third-biggest settlement in WA, and the biggest in the bush. Gold made it boom and it was key in Australia becoming what is today. It’s an apt place to begin a journey that will take eager explorers to some equally iconic overnight stops. Destinations vary, as it’s up to each traveller to choose their awe-inspiring adventure — Menzies and Laverton are included along the longer trips, while all itineraries include insightful stays at the inspiring Kookynie and Leonora-Gwalia. All these outposts have their own stories to tell, but a favourite among locals and travellers alike has to be Kookynie’s proudest boast. The tiny town — population 12 — welcomes the

all the boxes that a perfect highway adventure should tick — breathtaking landscapes, a glimpse into enthralling, enlightening and occasionally dark history, and warm hospitality from true blue sandgropers. That sounds like a big ask — we’re talking about a big bit of story-laden bush here — but the GQDT has been proving it’s up to the job since 2003. Since then, tens of thousands of travellers have trusted it to deliver an itinerary to leave them starstruck and have come home richer than they left. All a well-prepared traveller needs to set off on this epic journey, is a minimum three days up their sleeve, a vehicle, and a yearning to get into Australia’s outback and discover. Any 2WD will do; but a 4WD will enhance the journey and ability to

Golden Quest Discovery Trail

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