Helen speaks with Kate McMaster, owner operator of the iconic road stop Gemtree on the Plenty Highway. Located 140km North-East of Alice Springs, Gemtree is a welcome port of call for young and old travelling the Outback Way. With accommodation options ranging from camping and caravanning to cabins, you can enjoy an extensive range of activities and attractions including fossicking and Kate's Campoven Kitchen. In this episode, Kate shares a little of her family's 5-generation history on the property, which she now runs with her husband Aaron. Kate and Helen also discuss the semi-precious stones that can be found and what you can expect from a trip on one of the daily fossicking tours. There are many activities on offer at Gemtree, including a swimming pool and karaoke, but for a taste of genuine outback hospitality she recommends Kate's Campoven Kitchen, where you get a delicious meal and a history show on Wednesday and Saturday nights from April until early October. Get in touch with Gemtree via the website www.gemtree.com.au, call 08 8956 9855 or follow the Gemtree Facebook page. 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.