In this episode, Helen shares the 7 Principals of the Leave No Trace approach to travelling the Outback Way, which is so important to protect our beautiful country for the future. There are many designated camping and caravanning sites along the length of the Outback Way and Helen lists them, as well as the Visitor Information Centre contact details for help planning your trip. The Visitor Information Centres on the Outback Way are: Laverton (08) 9031 1361; Yulara (08) 8957 7324; Alice Springs (08) 8952 5800; Boulia (07) 4746 3386; and Winton (07) 4657 1466. For help planning your trip you can also grab our Travel Journal at outbackway.org.au/shop Helen also shares an overview of the Outback Highway Development Council’s work and plans over the next 12 months in regards to the road development, funding submissions, industry networks and telecommunications review. You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our travel journal and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @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.