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    Tourism in Australia's Golden Outback, Western Australia

    Australia's Golden Outback

    Central Wildflower Country, Esperance - Bay Of Isles, Farmstay Country and 3 more. A tourism region in Western Australia.

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    Places in Australia's Golden Outback

    Each place has its own page with the stays, tours and attractions listed there.

    About Australia's Golden Outback

    Think ochre plains that stretch endlessly, star-filled nights, and incredible geological wonders. Here, Wave Rock rises from the desert floor, beckoning travellers for a photo. Base yourself at the Hyden Hotel/Motel for an authentic outback stay.

    Grants for Australia's Golden Outback operators

    235 open now across state and national programs that apply in Western Australia.

    All WA grants

    1. Australian Government Festivals Australia

      Supports high-quality arts projects that invite audiences to experience and engage with the arts at festivals across Australia.

      GenAI Deep Search, Federal

      Funding
      Amount varies
      Status
      Open now

    2. Regional Connectivity Program

      Funds projects that deliver improved digital connectivity in regional, rural, and remote areas.

      GenAI Deep Search, Federal

      Funding
      Amount varies
      Status
      Open now

    3. Tourism WA - Grants and Assistance

      To stimulate tourism development, improve visitor experiences, and support tourism businesses in Western Australia.

      Tourism WA, State

      Funding
      Amount varies
      Status
      Open now

    4. Tourism WA - Various programs (check website)

      Support and develop the tourism industry in Western Australia.

      Tourism Western Australia, State

      Funding
      Amount varies
      Status
      Open now

    Australia's Golden Outback, answered

    Where is Australia's Golden Outback?
    Australia's Golden Outback is a tourism region in Western Australia, Australia, as defined by the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse. It takes in Central Wildflower Country, Esperance - Bay Of Isles, Farmstay Country, Kalgoorlie and Goldfields, Outback Country and The Outback Highway. Think ochre plains that stretch endlessly, star-filled nights, and incredible geological wonders. Here, Wave Rock rises from the desert floor, beckoning travellers for a photo. Base yourself at the…
    What is there to do in Australia's Golden Outback?
    The Australian Tourism Data Warehouse lists the experiences, stays and attractions in Australia's Golden Outback. Each place in the region has its own page here.
    Are there tourism grants for Australia's Golden Outback operators?
    Yes. 235 grants are open now for tourism businesses in Western Australia, including Australia's Golden Outback, across state and national programs. The full list is on the Western Australia grants page, and the application detail is in Launchpad.
    How do operators in Australia's Golden Outback get onto Launchpad?
    Through a regional tourism organisation or council program on a free Starter seat, or directly at $595 a year. The Altitude Score is free to run without an account. Tell us where you operate and we will check whether a program is running in Australia's Golden Outback.

    Other regions in Western Australia

    All of Western Australia

    Get started in Australia's Golden Outback

    Tell us where you operate and we will confirm whether a region or funded program can bring you onto Launchpad at no cost.

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