Gemtree with Alex Chalmers

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The Outback Way Podcast

Outback Highway Development Council Inc.

93 episodes

3 months ago

The Outback Way is Australia's longest shortcut spanning 2700km from Winton in western Queensland to Laverton in Western Australia. The Outback Way Podcast is your travel guide, history book and documentary series about the people, places and purpose of this great Australian roadtrip. There's truly something for everybody on The Outback Way: dinosaurs, art, treasure hunting, heritage and culture, all set against the backdrop of stunning natural landscapes. You'll learn what you need to prepare to have a safe trip, discover the events and attractions in the towns along the road, and hear the stories of locals and visitors alike. Buckle up as we take you on Australia's longest shortcut, a journey through the heart of Australia.

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Gemtree with Alex Chalmers

The Outback Way Podcast

27 minutes 39 seconds

3 years ago

Gemtree with Alex Chalmers

In this episode, Helen has a great conversation with Alex Chalmers, one of the co-owners of Gemtree on the Plenty Highway. Gemtree is a mixed business, offering accommodation, gem fossicking and setting, tours and the famous Camp Over Dinners. Helen and Alex chat about the mix of visitors to Gemtree, both long term fossickers and interstate visitors, keen to experience fossicking. Alex shares what kind of stones you can find at Gemtree, about the tours, as well as what facilities are there for people to sort their stones and get jewellery made. Alex and Helen discuss the accommodation options for people to stay at Gemtree, including the great Camp Oven Dinners on Wednesday and Saturday night. Alex also shares about the history of his family and how they came to be at Gemtree as pioneering men and women. For more info go to Gemtree.com.au or call 08 8956 9855 or email gemtree@gemtree.com.au Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter @OutbackWay1 You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to info@outbackway.org.au 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. The Outback Way Podcast is produced by Perk Digital.

The Outback Way has become a symbol of resilience, connection, and progress, weaving together the diverse landscapes and communities of Australia's heartland.

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