The Henley on Todd Regatta, with Dale McIver

Helen speaks with Dale McIver, the Chair of Tourism Central Australia, and also the Marketing Coordinator for Henley on Todd, the sailing boat race on the Todd River in Alice Springs. They discuss the growth in international and domestic tourism in Central Australia, as well as some of the attractions in the area such as the Field of Light installation at Uluru, the Olive Pink Botanical Gardens and the return of the Hop-on-hop-off bus tour in Alice Springs. Helen and Dale also talk about why the Rotary Henley on Todd is the most fun you can have without water at a boating regatta! Dale shares a bit about the history of the event, how it works and how you can participate. This year's Henley On Todd Regatta is on Saturday the 18th August 2018. You can find out more by visiting the website henleyontodd.com.au, find them on Facebook, or call 0417 864 085. 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 [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.

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