NEWTRAVEL

Who we are

The North Eastern Wheatbelt Travel Association Inc. (NEWTRAVEL) is the representative body for collective tourism marketing and activities in the Shires of Dowerin, Wyalkatchem, Trayning, Nungarin, Mukinbudin, Koorda, Mt Marshall, and Westonia.

Our Vision

Thriving, welcoming communities where visitors can explore, stay, and become part of our story and future.

Our Mission

We proactively work with local government, industry partners and businesses to collectively promote and develop tourism and authentic experiences in the NEWTRAVEL region.

Our Purpose

We empower our communities to activate local tourism assets that attract visitors and build vibrant towns.

What we do

Destination Marketing

  • Consistent branding and promotion of our area.
  • Encourage visitor dispersal around our region.

Destination Development

  • Enhance and expand the visitor experience.

In 2024 at least 15,380 people stayed an average of 1.2 nights in local government caravan parks across the Wheatbelt Way, spending an average $94/night in those communities

Become a member

An important component of the NEWTRAVEL organisation is its members. By having a strong member base, the organisation is better able to promote a full range of attractions, and can be truly representative of the tourist industry in the area.

2025/26 NEWTRAVEL Ordinary Membership Options

Council

$ 15,000 Year
  • Association voting rights.
  • Focus Shire on Wheatbelt Way Drive Trail.
  • Direct referrals.
  • Council tourism assets listings on the Wheatbelt Way website and App.
  • Regular communication.
  • Input into NEWTRAVEL Annual Marketing Plan.
  • Access to statistics and data.
  • Use of Wheatbelt Way Branding.

Business

$ 500 Year
  • Association voting rights.
  • Direct referrals.
  • Listing on website and App.
  • Regular communications.
  • Input into NEWTRAVEL Annual Marketing Plan.
  • Priority for inclusion in cooperative marketing activities.
  • Access to statistics and data.

2025/26 NEWTRAVEL Associate Membership Options

BUSINESS MARKETING PACKAGE

$ 250 Year
  • Listing on website and App.
  • Regular communications.
  • A customised business marketing package utilising the Wheatbelt Way marketing platforms.
  • Opportunity for inclusion in cooperative marketing activities.

NOT-FOR-PROFIT
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$ 50 Year
  • Recommended for not-for-profit organisations such as museums and CRC’s.
  • Listing on website and App.
  • Regular communications.
  • Opportunity for inclusion in cooperative marketing activities.