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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 3, 2016
  • November 5, 2025

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Embark on a 2800km adventure across Australia, linking the Reef, The Rock, and the West. This journey features ancient landscapes, fossil digging, and a unique geocache trail. Explore the red centre, famous 4WD tracks, and immerse yourself in indigenous culture.

Australia's Longest Shortcut route
2800km adventure
Ancient landscapes and fossil digging
World's longest geocache trail
Famous 4WD tracks
Indigenous artwork and culture exploration
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What's New in Outback Way

9.0.447

November 5, 2025

Small bug fixes and improvements

User reviews

Seems to load ok on my phone, but not iPad

Preparing for the trip, so I added this to my mapping software. Seems to load ok on my phone, but not my iPad. Whenever I try downloading any of the tours, I just get an “Error downloading…” message. Thought it might be better on the larger screen (given how many other reviewers complained about the readability), but apparently not…
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Can’t read the text

Please change the colour of the text. I can’t read it on my iPhone. But the idea for the app is excellent!!

Can be hard to read

After listening to d see one of the podcasts thought I would down load this.
Have to agree with others the back ground does make it a little difficult to read.
Info is interesting, thanks for putting it together

Yea Na

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Change the background picture as unusable

As per other comments great idea but unusable with photo behind as can’t read the text - pls change

FAQ

What is the Outback Way?

The Outback Way is a 2800km route across Australia, linking Winton, Queensland, to Laverton, Western Australia. It's known as Australia's Longest Shortcut and offers a quintessential national adventure.

What kind of terrain can I expect on the Outback Way?

The route covers 2800km, with approximately 1700km of that being dirt road. It is designed to be manageable, with a maximum of 260km between essential stops for food, fuel, and sleep.

What are the main attractions along the Outback Way?

Attractions include ancient landscapes, opportunities for fossil digging, the world's longest geocache trail, the majestic red centre, famous 4WD tracks, the mysterious Min Min lights, dazzling gems, and rich indigenous artwork and culture.

Is the Outback Way app free to use?

Yes, the Outback Way app is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees required to access its features.

What devices does the Outback Way app support?

The Outback Way app is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible on Apple's mobile operating system.

How often is the Outback Way app updated?

The app was last updated on November 5, 2025, indicating regular maintenance and updates. The latest version is 9.0.447.

What age rating does the Outback Way app have?

The Outback Way app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages. This indicates it contains no mature content.

Does the Outback Way app use a lot of battery?

Continued use of GPS in the background can significantly decrease battery life. It is advised to quit the app when you are finished using it to conserve power.