Travel the Outback Way from east to west, Winton QLD to Laverton WA July 2022

East to West, come for a 2,700 km epic drive with us! From Winton, Queensland, to Laverton, Western Australia via the Northern Territory’s Red Centre, The Outback Way, carves a well-worn 2700km track through the heart of Australia. The Outback Way is Australia’s Route 66, the great Australian Road Trip… unearth the magic and immerse yourself in a journey like never before. It’s a road trip that lets you sink into the peaceful colours of the Australian Outback, where your odometer collects memories with every kilometer. Whether you are zig-zagging the nation or you want a shorter invigorating getaway to awaken your senses -you’ll marvel at nature’s diversity, feel the cool waters in shimmering gorges wash over you, be inspired by the unique architecture of every mountain range, and hear the desert oaks whisper in their majestic forests. Immerse yourself in Indigenous culture, pioneering heritage, follow the Art Trail, get into the country spirit of an outback festival, and enjoy the outback hospitality at every town you pull into.
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[@andrewford80]

Thanks!

[@happycampersaustralia]

No problem!

[@ottoswinebar]

Really enjoyed your video. Very informative, and precise. Not just a heap of drones shots and watching people make wraps for lunch 😂 I’m going to do this trip in May, west to east. Keep up the good videos.

[@ratulhassan5024]

Best travelling video of Australia.

[@happycampersaustralia]

Wow! Thanks for that! Glad you liked it. 😃

[@colburncrockett8252]

Loved the video! I'll be doing the drive east to west as you did later this year!

[@happycampersaustralia]

We hope our video helped your planning, its a great drive 😃

[@batmanlives6456]

Hi guys I first did this trip back in 1984 Had to apply for permits to cross aboriginal lands from Perth … took 6weeks to come through … ( permits that is) Was very remote back then Had to book in with police at Laverton and when completed at Ayres Rock ! I was in an old series 3 Landrover Had to carry all fuel required She’s a bit different today ! Bit of a cakewalk compared to then They’re talking about tarring it all That would make the trip fantastic… and let you enjoy the magnificent scenery better Thanks guys

[@happycampersaustralia]

Glad you liked it

[@j.t.s8618]

You'd be an old hand at these distances in the middle of nowhere. Glad to know that it's much easier now though 😜

[@batmanlives6456]

@@j.t.s8618 yes I have traversed just about every desert in Australia… There’s something very special about deserts and the solitude

[@jon.bennett]

Great vid! I really enjoyed it. Thanks for the info at the end on fuel consumption, cost, damage, etc…

[@happycampersaustralia]

Glad you liked it! Do you think we could add anything else?

[@mattridley8413]

Great content! Thank you.

[@gavandavies332]

Mate take your time..😉

[@aussiegolddogcnc3d412]

Thanks for sharing. Great video.

[@thommostravels9610]

Thanks for the video.

[@kevinpaine7893]

Thanks for this. Was good research for 2015 when I ride Cairns to Perth. 🚴

[@happycampersaustralia]

Wow! Thats a huge ride 🚴 Glad we could help with your research. Good luck 🤩

[@AshleyPearceImages]

Thanks for the video, enjoyed the content, just struggled to hear you when vision from car was taken, all I could hear was low tone mumbling. Thank you again for the informative video.

[@happycampersaustralia]

Noted! We have upgraded the mikes now, thanks for the feedback, it was 2 years ago.

[@colinl9018]

Going a few kays slower might save everything flying around in the van, and welds breaking? PS. 99% of those wrecked cars on the road come from the 'communities'. Or have been "borrowed"

[@elainemcintyre4407]

Thank you for the great tour & information. I have subscribed so I will get part 2 & so on. Safe journey & will catch you down the track.

[@happycampersaustralia]

Thanks and welcome

[@happycampersaustralia]

Thanks for subscribing. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@elainemcintyre4407]

Hi, you were so lucky to have great weather. Good journey thank you.Elaine from Brisbane.safe travels.

[@happycampersaustralia]

Thank you! You too!

[@kenhopp223]

Thanks One day we will do that trip Take care

[@happycampersaustralia]

You should!

[@ainsliejones3764]

Nice and interesting, not OTT, brilliant

[@happycampersaustralia]

Glad you enjoyed it👍

[@kurthaensch1972]

Sorry, just noticed on your heading, July

[@happycampersaustralia]

No worries 👍

[@user-xc2eb9ql8n]

Wow that’s a whole lot of dirt road & corrugation. Was it worth it?

[@happycampersaustralia]

100% …… Loved it!

[@geoffreywilliambradley5015]

The symbol is on country with people sitting around camp fire

[@elysian95]

Surprising the road has not been sealed yet. I'm considering heading out there next year and just dread corrugations.

[@happycampersaustralia]

Very soon for the eastern side

[@mattridley8413]

I think that’s what adds to the trip and ‘mystique’. It will lose something being just another sealed highway.

[@elysian95]

@@mattridley8413 I'd be traversing it for the rock and nothing else, I've never found anything romantic about corrugations and value my vehicle.

[@user-xc2eb9ql8n]

So it’s allowed that if you cook up veggies or fruit you don’t have to hand it over at Quarantine?

[@happycampersaustralia]

That’s right. Cook up your veggies and all good to go 👍

[@andyb.1026]

Need to learn a very simple use of a foam microphone muff,, to cut out all the road & wind Noise.. Would make this ten times better

[@happycampersaustralia]

This was made a year ago. We have realised this problem and have corrected it with new personal microphones in our newest movies. You will notice a big difference.

[@kurthaensch1972]

What time of the year was this trip

[@happycampersaustralia]

June / July 2022

[@MrGundawindy]

I see some websites say you need a 4wd to do this trip, but none of the roads look like you actually need 4wd. Did you even have your rig in 4wd at all? Do you think a Sprinter van would make it? They have excellent ground clearance and I have been on many gravel roads. Obviously, after rain things may be too slippery and/or boggy for a 2wd, but the road looked fine on your video.

[@happycampersaustralia]

Hi, I’d have no question that the Sprinter would make the first part of the Journey from Winton to Uluru. The W/A side of it is very rough with corrugations (especially west to east) and not sure if the interior contents of the Sprinter would suffer. Having said that, Bull dust or Sandy sections wasn’t a problem and the worse road was the side road to Lassiters Cave. Hope this helps!

[@MrGundawindy]

@@happycampersaustralia thanks for your reply. That does help heaps. I'm not worried about corrugations. I just don' t want to get stuck, so the soft stuff that lasts for more than 100m or so that needs 4wd or actual bog after rain would be my main concern. It just moved onto my list of possibilities. Cheers.

[@andrewford80]

@@MrGundawindy 4wd is supposedly less damaging to the roads also

[@MrGundawindy]

@@andrewford80 yeh, if it's bad enough that 2wd will damage the road I don't want to risk it. Not primarily for the sake of the road, but if it's that soft I'm only one mistake away from being bogged. 👍

[@goeffburdon7351]

great video guys .could you help me my partner wants a double axel caravan for traveling out back but i think a single axel would be better what do you think 😊

[@happycampersaustralia]

We prefer single axle for off road manoeuvres. It gets into tight places easier. We have done about 200 thousand KMs on single axle, including remote tracks. Just be pedantic about checking tyres regularly (on some tracks they are checked daily) …… If you wife wants dual axle because she wants a large van, you have no choice, but if a small van will suit, there is no need to worry about blow outs as long as you are aware of what is going on with your tyres.

[@sainathsai7379]

How can we apply for the permits ?

[@happycampersaustralia]

They are free, either online, or in person at Alice Springs Aboriginal Land Council.

[@deanharries4154]

Why do you need permits to drive on our roads..! What is the cost on permits..??

[@happycampersaustralia]

The permits are mandatory, but they are free.