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Sixteen Legs at The Museum of the Goldfields
地址: Museum of the Goldfields, Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie WA, Australia .Come & explore the hidden world beneath our feet at the Museum of the Goldfields.
Visit the cheekily titled 'Sixteen Legs' & journey into a world like no other, overseen by still-living giant prehistoric spiders the size of dinner plates seeking love in the dark!
Meet animals that outlasted the dinosaurs, survived the splitting of the continents & that have endured the entirety of human civilisation in Australia’s deepest caves!
Be intrigued by a world of twisted beauty, haven to a variety of weird inhabitants but hostile to others. This is a place full of weird animals & unusual rock formations & where surface dwellers may drown in the very air itself!
WHERE: Museum of the Goldfields
WHEN: Until Sunday 10 November 2024
FREE exhibition
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Photo credit: The Museum of the Goldfields
Kalgoorlie Boulder Audio Walking Tour
地址: 316 Hannan St, Kalgoorlie .Exploring Kalgoorlie-Boulder is made informative & fun care of the Kalgoorlie Boulder Audio Walking Tour.
Encompassing more than 50 different sites in & around the Kalgoorlie & Boulder CBDs, allowing you to spend time in the footsteps of our forefathers.
Tour highlights include Heritage Buildings & Hotels, the WA School of Mines, Statues, the Questa Casa Bordello, the Super Pit Lookout, Information Centre & much more!
It's easy to experience as a family/group or by yourself; at your own pace. With plenty of photo opportunities along the way, the Kalgoorlie Boulder Audio Walking Tour is sure to be a highlight of your visit.
At only $20.00 per person, the Audio Walking Tour is a fun & inexpensive way to experience all that Kalgoorlie Boulder has to offer. Headsets can be hired from Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre or phone them on (08) 9021 1966 for more information.
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Photo credit: Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor CentreEastern Goldfields Historical Society
地址: Old Boulder Power Station, Hamilton St, Boulder WA 6432, Australia .Are you keen to uncover some of your own Goldfields family history?
A great place to start researching is the Eastern Goldfields Historical Society, where visitors are very welcome.
The Eastern Goldfields Historical Society was established in 1946 & covers one of the biggest local history regions in the world; 320,000 square km of Western Australia, including many important regional towns & centres such as Kalgoorlie Boulder, Coolgardie, Kambalda, Leonora, Gwalia, Laverton, Norseman, Leinster, Wiluna, Menzies & Sandstone.
The Eastern Goldfields Historical Society aims to support ‘Preserving & Promoting Goldfields History’ & provides services such as-
- Family history information
- Local history research
- Excursions to historical locations
- Tours of historical buildings
- Volunteering opportunities, workshops, collections/photographs/bookshop & heritage education.
Did you know the EGHS also has an extensive range of books available in its bookshop? With close to 300 titles to choose from, why not come in and have a browse.
Opening hours are Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays) from 9am until 2pm.
The Eastern Goldfields Historical Society is located at the Old Boulder Power Station on Hamilton Street in Boulder (next to the Loopline Railway Park).
For more information, phone (08) 9093 3360.
Photo credit: Eastern Goldfields Historical Society
Coolgardie Rodeo & Outback Festival
地址: Gnarlbine Road, Coolgardie Coolgardie, WA 6429, Australia .Saddle up & dust off your boots because the Coolgardie Rodeo & Outback Festival is rollin into town THIS AUGUST!
SAVE THE DATE: Friday the 16th, Saturday the 17th & Sunday the 18th of August 2024
LOCATION: Old Coolgardie Golf Course, located just a 20 minutes drive from Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Get ready to experience three action packed days of competitions, food & entertainment presented by Outback Rodeos Inc.
The main event of the Coolgardie Rodeo, starts at the official rodeo site from 12pm onwards including Bull Riding, Barrel Racing & Bareback bronc as well as delicious food stalls, kids entertainment plus live music continuing into the evening.
SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE: Saturday 19th August 2024, $25p/p for adults & kids. First come first served. Shuttle bus service will continue throughout the morning & evening until times listed below so if you miss one bus you can grab the next one.
-Rodeo Bound, Kalgoorlie - Coolgardie
First bus departs 8:30am from Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre. Arriving at 9am at Coolgardie Oval in time for Ute Muster.
Last bus departs 11am from Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre. Arriving at 11:30am at the Coolgardie Rodeo Grounds.
-Homeward bound, Coolgardie - Kalgoorlie
First bus departs 10pm from Coolgardie Rodeo Grounds. Arrive 10:30pm Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre
Last bust departs 11:30pm from Coolgardie Rodeo Grounds. Arrive 12 midnight Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre.
Visit the Coolgardie Rodeo & Outback Festival website for full program details & to purchase tickets.
The Broad Arrow Tavern
地址: Kanowna WA 6431, Australia .Enjoy a great afternoon at The Broady! Located roughly 30 minutes North of Kalgoorlie, The Broad Arrow Tavern is a modern icon thanks to the scrawls on its walls. Whilst you’re no longer allowed to add to the writing on the wall, you can still enjoy a great time!
Bring the family & tuck into some of the best burgers in WA. There is a pool table for older kids & a playground out the back for little ones as well as regular live music.
Visit their Facebook page for more info & What’s On!
Photo credit: The Broad Arrow Tavern
Kalgoorlie Court House
地址: Kalgoorlie Courthouse, Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie WA, Australia .Did you know that the gold dome on top of the Kalgoorlie Court House, located in the heart of Hannan Street, was originally plated in 2013, with Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) Operations donating $20,000 towards to the project?
Since 2013 KCGM has donated $2,000 every year to have the plating on the gold dome maintained, with this yearly contribution to continue for the life of KCGM's operations.
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The View On Hannans is the ideal base from which to work & explore Kalgoorlie & the Goldfields region! We are proudly 100% Australian-owned & operated & the largest accommodation provider in the region. We offer modern & comfortable guest rooms & onsite Kal Brew Co Restaurant.
Kalgoorlie offers lots of activities for visitors to discover gold, visit mines & museums. Stay and explore our beautiful region & make The View On Hannans your home away from home, in the heart of Kalgoorlie.
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Photo credit: City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Wildflower Season
地址: 57 Paddington Dr, Hannans WA 6430, Australia .Did you know that the Golden Outback region is the most diverse Wildflower region on Earth? What a perfect springtime adventure!
Here at The View On Hannans we are blooming excited about the Wildflower season so wanted to share some helpful info so you can make the most of it!
Feasting your eyes on one of the greatest flower shows on Earth has just been made easier with the introduction of the ' Western Australian Visitor Centre Wildflower Tracker App' proudly supported by Tourism Western Australia.
This blooming brilliant App provides travellers with one easy-to-use Wildflower information & sightings reference. Updated regularly, the app’s interactive map shows exactly where the wildflowers are blooming around Western Australia.
DOWNLOAD it via the App Store or via Google Play titled 'WA Wildflower Tracker'
The six-month flowering season commenced in June in the Pilbara, Goldfields & along the CoralCoast. Thanks to consistent autumn rains across the regions, local experts are predicting another bumper wildflower season for 2024.
With more than 12,000 species, 60% of which are found nowhere else in the world, the flowers will colour the landscapes from coast to forest & city to outback.
What’s the best place to see Wildflowers in Kalgoorlie and Boulder you wonder?
We suggest Karlkurla Park, where you’ll find plenty of Wildflowers endemic to the region, including eremophilas, jam wattle, tan wattle, Kalgoorlie hop bush, thorny hovea, lemon-flowered gum, Goldfields daisy, cassia and westringia rigida.
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Australia's Golden Outback
地址: Kalgoorlie - Boulder WA, Australia .Have you visited the Australia's Golden Outback website or are you following them on Facebook or Instagram?
If not, we can highly recommend you check out this highly informative resource about Western Australia's Golden Outback Region, one of the most fascinating places in Australia, including our backyard of Kalgoorlie-Boulder!
Download your FREE essential 111 page holiday guide packed with useful information on what to do, where to stay, tours & road trips to get you inspired!
https://www.australiasgoldenoutback.com/
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Kalgoorlie Souvenir Coin
地址: Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre, Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie WA, Australia .Visiting Kalgoorlie-Boulder & want a special memento of your stay?
Head just down the road to the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre & get a souvenir coin. They also have the albums in stock but hurry as these sell out very quickly.
There are 3 other coins in Kalgoorlie-Boulder to collect located at the Museum of the Goldfields as well as the Hannans North Tourist Mine
For further info head into the Kalgoorlie Boulder Visit Centre at 316 Hannan Street (Cnr Hannan & Wilson Streets), Kalgoorlie, or phone (08) 9021 1966.
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Photo credit: Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre
6 Of The Best Pubs In Kalgoorlie
地址: Kalgoorlie - Boulder WA, Australia .Did you know that Kalgoorlie-Boulder has around 25 pubs in operation?
It's great news if you are staying with us at The View on Hannans as many of these watering holes are conveniently located along Hannan Street, just down the road.
Outback pubs are a big part of the charm and character of Australia’s Golden Outback, from unusual décor and signage to colorful locals and true-blue bar staff; a visit to the outback isn’t complete without enjoying a cold beer at one of these historic establishments.
6 of the BEST Kalgoorlie pubs include:
- Exchange Hotel Kalgoorlie (pictured)
- York Hotel Kalgoorlie
- Piccadilly Hotel Kalgoorlie
- The Grand Hotel Kalgoorlie
- The Palace Hotel Kalgoorlie
- Kalgoorlie Hotel
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WA included in Lonely Planet Best Travel in 2023
地址: 430 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie WA, Australia .We are VERY excited to share the news that our beautiful state of Western Australia has made the list of the TOP 30 must visit GLOBAL destinations care of the Lonely Planet's Best Travel for 2023!
Lonely Planet identified WA as the perfect backdrop to numerous road trips because it features wide open spaces, city adventures, amazing reefs, beaches, gorges, and lakes.
It follows Forbes also celebrating Perth as the ninth best place to travel in 2023.
Tourism Minister Roger Cook said the campaign was putting WA “well and truly on the global radar”.
“We all know that WA is an extraordinary place. Now the rest of the world is learning about our secret,” he said.
“Travellers are looking for authentic adventures they can’t get anywhere else in the world. Western Australia is full of them.
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City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Nature Passport
地址: Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre, Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie WA, Australia .A bit of fun for the kids - and the big kids at heart!
The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Nature Passport is designed to encourage family time outdoors, promoting social connection, physical and mental health.
The Nature Passport highlights some amazing open spaces right here on our doorstep, including some natural assets that you may have not yet explored. Valuable input for the resource was sought from local native plant experts from the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group.
The Nature Passport has activity pages to place stickers, stamps, cut-out and paste mission badges, staple a leaf and write adventure stories. It also contains an activity map and “15 things to do” in Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s nature-rich locations.
The resource aims to make nature play part of everyday life, encouraging children’s natural curiosity and creativity.
Pick yours up just down the road at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre.
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Walking on a Dream
地址: 430 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie WA, Australia .Tourism Western Australia has launched their new brand "Walking on a Dream".
Step outside of the everyday and into a dream. A place where reality and the otherworldly combine. A place of natural wonders, supernatural contrasts and rare experiences.
A truly wondrous and dreamlike place to explore Western Australia, Walking On A Dream
Check out the campaign YouTube video and the Tourism WA website for further information.
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Boulder Town Hall
地址: 6432/116 Burt St, Boulder WA 6432, Australia .The City of Kalgoorlie Boulder History and Heritage Unit run FREE guided tours of the Boulder Town Hall at 1:30pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays (excluding public holidays).
The Boulder Town Hall was built in 1908 and demonstrates the architectural style of the prosperous gold rush days. This beautifully preserved heritage listed hall, with pressed tin ceilings and filigree wrought iron balustrades, became famous as the host venue for celebrity performers such as Dame Nellie Melba, Eileen Joyce, Joan Sutherland and even the rock band AC/DC. The multifaceted hall was the main focus of community life in Boulder.
Designed to originally hold up to 900 people, both on the main floor and the upper dress circle. The wooden chairs used here were made especially for the Town Hall in 1908 are still in place on the dress circle.
On the tour visitors have the chance to wander through this splendid example of a turn of the century working class town hall. Step back into a time when theatre was a major form of entertainment by visiting backstage and hearing the stories of local, national and international performers who have signed the walls of the dressing rooms.
View the old council chambers upstairs and check out the acoustics of the main hall from the mostly intact dress circle. The town hall tour is also your only chance to catch a glimpse of the famous Goatcher curtain, believed the last surviving example of its kind of theatre curtain in the world.
The beautiful tiled floors were laid in 2008 with the design copied from the original Lancashire linoleum. The BMC stands for Boulder Municipal Council.
Tickets prices for Adults are $10, Concessions are $8 and Children 16 years and younger are $4.
For more information and bookings contact the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Heritage Services on 08 9021 9806 or email mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au
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Diggers & Dealers
地址: Goldfields Arts Centre, Cheetham Street, Kalgoorlie WA, Australia .Diggers & Dealers is a mining investment forum, held annually in Kalgoorlie combining 70 corporate presentations by listed mining and exploration companies alongside a large exhibition area housing over 159 exhibitors from the sector.
Delegates include miners, explorers, brokers, bankers, investors, financiers and mining service industries from around the world. A 30 strong media contingent ensures that the proceedings of the Forum are widely reported.
The event provides a unique opportunity for industry professionals to meet and network, visit regional mine sites, engage with media, raise finance, invest in projects and generally engage with the resources sector at an executive level in a mining community setting, Kalgoorlie.
A world class entertainment program ensures that delegates experience the very best of the style and hospitality of Kalgoorlie, the unofficial gold mining capital of Australia.
SAVE THE DATE for the 2025 Diggers & Dealers forum from Monday the 4th of August until Wednesday the 6th of August 2025. Visit the Diggers & dealers website for more information.
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Evolution’s Little Finds Street Art Project
地址: Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie WA, Australia .Keen to go on a 'colourful' discovery walk through the beautiful streets of Kalgoorlie's CBD?
The AH-mazing Evolution’s Little Finds Street Art Project is transforming our spaces from ordinary to extraordinary!
This urban installation project has seen 20 surprising & delightful pieces placed in the CBD from late 2021 to mid-2022.
This project & parallel creative community development program provided much needed opportunity to creatives, retail, tourism & small business sectors which were negatively impacted as a result of the pandemic.
Funded by Evolution Mining through their Shared Value Project, Little Finds continues to activate areas of Kalgoorlie with creative urban interventions to instil a sense of wonder, surprise, & delight throughout the main precinct. The project provides quality outdoor entertainment for locals, visitors, & tourists, contributing to the liveability of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
So where do you find these delights do you ask? Visit the Little Finds website & check out their map or alternatively pop into the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre for a copy.
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Gold Nugget Tours
地址: Kalgoorlie WA, Australia .Follow in the footsteps of ghosts of the past with gold prospecting tours run by Gold Nugget Tours.
Running from April to November they have various packages to suit your needs as you enjoy a day of adventure while searching for the elusive gold nugget!
Experienced guides teach you all there is to know about gold prospecting, the best type of equipment for you & how to maximise your experience.
Gold Nugget Tours can provide you with the latest Minelab Detector hire or bring your own, as well as two-way radios for your piece of mind when prospecting and also picks, shovels, harnesses, etc for when you make your find!
They are located 43 km from Kalgoorlie so if you are travelling by caravan, camper, tenting it or just out for a drive, they can accommodate you.
For more info on their packages & to book contact Gold Nugget Tours direct via their website or call 0455 11 22 31.
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Perth to Kalgoorlie Roadie
地址: 430 Hannan St, Kalgoorlie WA, Australia .Get inspired to travel to the heart of the golden WA outback with a roadie from Perth to our beloved town of Kalgoorlie. This epic trip is especially perfect for those interested in WA’s rich mining history.
HOT advice & tips for you to start planning your adventures...
WHEN: Cool temperatures between May & September provide idyllic conditions in the Goldfields. These months also overlap with the region’s thriving wildflower season.
HOW LONG: Approx 620 km so allow 4 days.
NEED TO KNOW: There are petrol stations & general stores at each overnight stop-off but bring extra food & supplies for time between towns. Phone reception is strong in Kalgoorlie, but you may find it spotty in towns along the way.
VEHICLE ACCESS & SAFETY: If you’re travelling on a section of the Golden Pipeline Trail, a four-wheel drive is recommended. Refer to the RAC’s driving tips here
SUGGESTED ITINERARY:
Day 1:Perth to Northam via Mundaring (126 km)It’s a short drive from Perth to Mundaring, in the picturesque Perth Hills. While here, visit the Mundaring Weir. Constructed between 1898 and 1903, the weir marks the beginning of the Golden Pipeline Trail and is one of WA’s biggest engineering feats of all time. Head for the Number 1 Pump Station Museum at the foot of the weir to learn more about its fascinating history and head engineer, CY O’Connor.
Travel along the Great Eastern Highway to reach your next stop, the town of Northam. You’ll spot the famous PUBLIC Art Silo Trail along the way, which features a giant mural painted on a collection of wheat silos.Day 2: Northam to Merredin (163 km)
Before leaving Northam (if you’re feeling adventurous), book a hot air balloon ride over the Avon Valley to watch the sunrise. Then, take a short drive inland to reach the town of Meckering. Here you’ll find the quirky Big Camera Museum, filled with more than 1,500 cameras, projectors, kaleidoscopes and slides that represent the history of photography in WA.
The small towns of Cunderdin, Tammin and Kellerberrin line the route from Meckering to Merredin; your next overnight stop-off. The No. 3 Pumping Station in Cunderdin and Kokerbin Rock in Kellerberrin are great places to stretch your legs and learn more about the Wheatbelt’s rich history.
Day 3: Merredin to Coolgardie (295 km)
Continue along Great Eastern Highway to Coolgardie. On the way, don’t miss Westonia, a delightful small town with a main street full of old shop facades, a working gold mine and a beautiful lookout. The Westonia Hood-Penn Museum is a quirky stop that showcases early life in the shire, and has a vibrating mine tunnel where you can experience what it was like to work in an early gold mine.
Coolgardie is the final town along the highway before Kalgoorlie and is well worth a visit. Check out the Goldfields Exhibition Museum within the impressive Warden’s Court building while you’re here.
Day 4: Coolgardie to Kalgoorlie (39 km)
From Coolgardie it’s only a 30-minute drive to Kalgoorlie and you have arrived! Continue browsing under the Attractions tab of our website to start planning and booking local activities and things to see and do in our fabulous and historical town!
Prospector Train
地址: Piccadilly WA 6430 .Travel with a difference on the 'Prospector’, the perfect & stress-free way to travel to Kalgoorlie & the Goldfields region This state-of-the-art high-speed train is operated by Transwa & departs from Perth & Kalgoorlie stations once a day, twice on Monday & Friday.
The Perth to Kalgoorlie standard gauge train line first opened in 1971, replacing the overnight sleeper service & cutting the 653 km journey from fourteen hours to only eight—making it the fastest service in Australia at the time.
The modern ‘Prospector’ (also known to locals as the Kalgoorlie train) is a far cry from the 1970's model—boasting air-conditioning, power points for charging your electronic devices, full buffet service and on-demand personal entertainment systems, complete with new release movies.
Visit the Transwa website for info & to book your tickets!
Circle H Helicopters
地址: Hart Kerspien Dr, Broadwood WA 6430, Australia .Get a bird’s eye view of our spectacular region with Circle H Helicopters, a local family owned and operated business, established in the Goldfields in 2016. They pride themselves on providing a safe, efficient, and first-class aerial support service to a variety of industry and community groups, as well as private and personalised services.
Witness the rare beauty of Kalgoorlie-Boulder from above, take in its history and find yourself in awe of the mammoth size and location of the infamous KCGM Super Pit on a 15-minute flight or take a 25-minute flight and take in all this plus the expanses of Salt Lake that truly set Kalgoorlie-Boulder apart from the rest! You can also customise your own, special experience.
Find out more and book your joy flight at their website or call them on 0432 237 744.
Bush Ghoodhu Wongutha Tours
地址: Kalgoorlie WA, Australia .Bush Ghoodhu Wongutha Tours is a family business that are passionate about their country and culture. They offer a range of cultural experiences both in and around the town of Kulgooluh. As the region’s first people, the Wongutha people share a strong connection to the land and the surrounding country. The region’s geological landmarks, flora and fauna are woven into the ancient Dreaming stories that define the 30,000 year old Wongutha culture.
As a family business, the owners of Bush Ghoodhu Wongutha Tours are passionate about their country and culture. The tours they operate give them an opportunity to share their knowledge of this special region. Giving visitors a glimpse into both the modern and ancient history of Kalgoorlie through a range of tours they offer, helps keep their culture alive.Visit their website for more info on all the tours available and to book.
Questa Casa
地址: 133 Hay St, Kalgoorlie WA 6430, Australia .A trip to Kalgoorlie isn't complete without a visit to the 'Pink House'!
AKA-'Questa Casa' is one of the world's oldest working brothels & has been in known operation since the early 1900s.
Questa Casa is the only brothel remaining on Hay Street & has the iconic “Starting Stalls" which were world famous for the scantily clad ladies standing in the doorways. Still operating, the girls throw open these infamous doors nightly!
Intrigued to find out more? Then take a guided tour, available from 3pm daily (arrival at 2:50pm). The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and takes you through the historical working areas of the house and through the rooms which the ladies use every night, the same rooms that have been used since this house was established. The cramped rooms, which are freezing in winter and stifling hot in summer, give a unique insight into the life of those who frequented these world-famous illegal houses.
Hear stories of how it was in "old" Kalgoorlie, for the ladies and those often-lonely miners who visited them. Discover why, despite complaining bitterly about the working conditions, the ladies flocked here and kept coming back time and time again.
* Tickets are $30 Adult or $25 senior concession (60+) and can be purchased direct from Questa Casa by calling 08 9021 4897.
* Please note* The age limitation! Because Questa Casa is an operating brothel, it is a government regulation that nobody under the age of 18 is allowed on the premises.
Heart of Gold Discovery Trail
地址: 17 Hannan St, Kalgoorlie WA 6430, Australia .Travel through time walking Kalgoorlie’s interactive Heart of Gold Discovery Trail.
Experience today's gold mines to the early gold rushes on this 2km self-guided walking trail that is exciting & entertaining visitors, students & locals in the region.
Starting your journey at the Museum of the Goldfields, the treasure trail uncovers 10 locations of gold significance throughout the city.
Explore audio & video tales, play augmented reality games, and use fun widgets as you uncover a city built on gold.
Trailblazers can even claim their own commemorative medallion when they complete the trail.
Download the FREE Heart of Gold Australia App from the App Store or Google Play & learn Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s golden story! Learn more: https://bit.ly/HOGAapp
For more info contact the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre via their website or call (08) 9091 3333.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club
地址: 14 Meldrum Ave, Kalgoorlie WA 6430, Australia .No trip to Kalgoorlie-Boulder region is complete without a day at the races!
Racing in the Goldfields is a unique experience like no other. Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club Inc hosts 21 race meetings a year, including one of the most iconic events on the national stage, the Kalgoorlie-Boulder "Race Round", where people flock to the grounds from all over Australia!
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club caters for all your racing needs & much more! To truly experience what they have to offer, come along to a day at the races.
There are also opportunities to Sponsor an individual race or an entire race day or become of Member of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club. Sponsors & Members receive several benefits throughout the year and it is a great networking opportunity whilst enjoying an afternoon at the races.
For more information visit their website or call them on (08) 9021 2303.
Goldfields Air Services
地址: Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport, Hart Kerspien Drive, Broadwood WA, Australia .Take to the sky for some of the most breathtaking views of our magnificent back yard care of Goldfields Air Services. Providing locals & visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy a bird’s eye view of Southern Western Australia’s most well-known landmarks
Whether you’re looking to take in the sights via an outback experience, photographing & surveying or simply want to see this beautiful landscape from a different point of view, Goldfields Air Services is easily accessible for everyone.
The majestic Superpit or the splendour of the Recherche Archipelago and Esperance’s Pink Lake Hillier, Goldfields Air Services has a scenic flight option for you!
All of their pilots are experienced & educated to ensure the availability of an informative guided tour & create some lifelong memories for their passengers.
Find out more and book your scenic flight at their website or give them a call on 1800-FLYGAS (1800-359427).
Kalgoorlie Golf Course
地址: 93 Aslett Dr, Karlkurla WA 6430, Australia .Kalgoorlie Golf Course is rated as one of the top 10 desert golf courses in the world and offers a fantastic Australian outback golfing experience set in the heart of the Western Australian Goldfields and only a 10-minute drive from The View On Hannans.
The course also has the accolade of currently being ranked number 32 in Golf Australia Magazine Top Public Access Courses making it a must visit for all golf fanatics during their time in our beautiful region.
The course designed by Graham Marsh has many holes with spectacular desert views & highlights the contrast between the green fairways, golden sands, the dramatic outback red earth set against the plentiful local gum trees & fauna
The 8th hole 'The Super Pit' will leave all golfers with a view they will never forget. Many island tee positions offering multiple teeing options depending on your golfing ability. Couch fairways offer generous landing areas.
The 19th hole comes in the form of the Water Hole Bar & Bistro which is open Thursday to Sunday offering mouth-watering meals & refreshing beverages.
With a Pro Shop stocking all your gear requirements, golf cart hire & a driving range, this course is perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
The course is OPEN during the summer months from 5:30am to 6:00pm.
For more information visit their website or call them on (08) 9026 2626 for bookings.
Thunderstruck Goldfields Trike Tours
地址: 56 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie WA 6430, Australia .With the wind in your hair and your knees in the breeze, Thunderstruck is the ultimate Goldfields Experience. Get your heart racing and adrenaline pumping as you board one of the most unique Harley Davidson custom trikes in Australia.
Explore historic Hannan and Burt Streets from an unbelievable perspective, or venture out to tour iconic destinations such as the famous Two Up Ring, The Broad Arrow Tavern, The Oro Banda Hotel, Red Hill overlooking Lake Lefroy in Kambalda.
Feeling really adventurous? Experience one of their extended tours like the Golden Triangle, 220kms visiting Red Hill, Widgiemooltha, Coolgardie and back to Kalgoorlie on a 4 hour epic journey.
Get the ride of your life and an experience that will stay with you forever! For more information and bookings call 0409 724 333
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre
地址: Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre, 316 Hannan St, Kalgoorlie WA, Australia .Situated within the historic Kalgoorlie Town Hall, the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre (KBVC) provides a comprehensive range of local information for anyone planning a trip to the city or wanting to make the most out of their stay in the region.
Whether you have questions about the best time to travel, what places to visit, where to stay or eat or what tours are available, the KBVC should be your first port of call.
With a large range of memorabilia, souvenirs and local photographs, the gift shop within the centre is worth a peek before the end of your stay.
Visit their website for further info https://www.kalgoorlietourism.com/ or call them on (08) 9021 1966.
Beaten Track Brewery
地址: Shop 2/165-181 Hannan St, Kalgoorlie WA 6432 .Beer-lovers should not miss a stop at Beaten Track Brewery, the only brewhouse operating in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
The small microbrewery specialises in brewing locally-made beer to keep even the most passionate craft beer enthusiasts satisfied.
Bringing craft beer straight from the tap to the Goldfields region, operating a production facility in the industrial suburb of South Boulder & a brew pub in the heart of the CBD.
Their venue offers a relaxed & easy-going atmosphere with personlised service to enjoy some of the best burgers in town washed down with refreshing beer.
OPEN: Thursday to Saturday - 11:00AM - 9:00PM (Kitchen CLOSED between 2:30 & 4:00PM). Sunday - 12:00PM - 6:00PM (Kitchen open until 5:30PM)
Conveniently located just down the road from us at Shop 2, 165 to 181 Hannan Street-between Hutch Hair Care & Noble Clothing.
Call Beaten Track Brewery on 0429 205 516 or email them on ontap@beatentrackbrewery.com.au for further info or bookings.
The Chunky Timber Co
地址: 40 Oroya St, South Boulder WA 6432, Australia .The Chunky Timber Co is a one of a kind treasure trove of local, hand produced timber creations that can’t be found anywhere else in the world!
Chunky has been crafting one-off timber pieces in the Goldfields since 2001, and can tell you exactly where every piece comes from. He produces close to zero waste, turning the smallest off cuts into tumbled and handcrafted Nullarbor Beads. All crafted items are made from the most beautiful gnarled, dense timbers; his major work taking years to make from 'tree to table.'
You will find the studio showroom just near the Superpit Lookout at 40 Oroya st, Boulder. Be sure to visit and experience this region and participate in a hands on, all ages workshop including beading, pyrographic artwork or home wares crafting.
Visit the website: https://www.chunkytimberco.com or call 1300 881 927 for more info.
Kalgoorlie Town Hall
地址: Corner of Hannan Street and Wilson Streets, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, 6430 .Built as a state-of-the-art theatre in 1908, the Federation Free Classical style building has many beautiful architectural features such as ornate pressed metal ceilings, chandeliers, sweeping staircase, fly tower with original theatre rigging, backstage area with 11 dressing rooms. Costing almost £20,000 to construct, the Kalgoorlie Town Hall was officially opened on 8th November 1908.
The upstairs foyer is home to the Sporting Hall of Fame, where photographs of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s sporting heroes are on display, alongside artefacts and memorabilia of events and important occasions in the history of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The Council Chambers and Mayor’s Parlour on the first floor contains many objects, photographs and paintings of historic value, and to this day continues to host the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Council meetings.
A familiar sight for visitors to Kalgoorlie-Boulder is the commemorative statue of Paddy Hannan, an Irish prospector who is credited with discovering the first gold in Kalgoorlie that started one of the greatest gold rushes in Australia’s history. The original statue was erected in 1929 and has since been refurbished and relocated inside the foyer of the hall where it can be viewed during guided tours. The more durable replica of Paddy Hannan was erected in 1983 and awaits you to take his photo and even refresh yourself with a drink from his waterbag.
Nullarbor Links
地址: 93 Aslett Dr, Karlkurla WA 6430, Australia .Aussie experiences don’t get much more quintessential than teeing off on the unique 18-hole, par 72 Nullarbor Links Golf Course that stretches a whopping 1,365 kilometres! One hole in each participating town or roadhouse along the Eyre Highway from Kalgoorlie to Ceduna in SA which undoubtedly has the claim to fame of being the world’s longest golf course!
The course, dreamed up over ‘a couple of beers’ and five years of effort was developed to enhance tourism along the highway, providing travellers with a most unusual added attraction. Each hole showcases a local attraction, including ancient fossil beds, a giant kangaroo statue, whale-watching and more.
The first two holes start at Kalgoorlie Golf Club so once you’ve finished all the things to do in Kalgoorlie, then why not head off down the Nullarbor on this extreme golfing adventure! Contact the Golf Club for more information on 08 9026 2626
Kalgoorlie Boulder Tram
地址: 316 Hannan St, Kalgoorlie WA 6430, Australia .Enjoy the best of Kalgoorlie Boulder in the Tram Tour Taster!
Sit back & relax & take in the journey around town on a replica of the trams that serviced Kalgoorlie-Boulder on what was once the busiest suburban passenger route in the nation (yes, busier than Sydney!) Stopping at many of the attractions throughout town.
Tours available from Monday to Friday at 10 am & 1 pm & Saturday at 10 am.
- Tours depart from the Bus Stop on the side of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre (Kalgoorlie Town Hall) on Wilson Street.
- Prices: $30 (adult) $25 (concession) $5 (children)
For more info & bookings contact Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre on 08 9021 1966 or visit their website https://www.kalgoorlietourism.com/kalgoorlie-boulder-tramGoldfields Arts Centre
地址: 35 Cheetham St, Kalgoorlie WA 6430, Australia .The Goldfields Arts Centre is the only multi-functional arts venue in the Goldfields region. It boasts a 700 seat auditorium, licensed bars, multiple gallery spaces including a dedicated A-Class gallery, an ensemble room, function room, meeting rooms and dance studio.
Sit front row on opening night or stroll upstairs to the gallery, the Goldfields Arts Centre provides unique cultural experiences and opportunities for visitors and the local community alike.
Go to their website to view details of their current exhibitions and fabulous line up of live shows, offering a range of performances, perfect for the whole family- https://goldfieldsartscentre.com.au/Home
Karlkurla Bushland Park
地址: 57 Paddington Dr, Hannans WA 6430, Australia .The Karlkurla Bushland Park comprises of 200 hectares of natural regrowth bushland, along with over 2,000 trees and shrubs planted by community volunteers back in 2000.
‘Karlkurla’ (pronounced gull-gurl-la), is the local Aboriginal word for the Silky Pear, one of the many native bushes, trees and small plants that can now be enjoyed while strolling along the park’s 4km walking trail making it the perfect walking and picnic spot.
Karlkurla Bushland Park is also home to many animals. If you are very quiet or visit the Park in the early morning or evening, you may see a western grey kangaroo or two. There are also a number of reptiles found here with bobtails often sited in Spring as the weather starts to warm up. If you are lucky, you may see a dragon lizard or even a mulga snake! There are a variety of birds in the Park, magpies, willy wagtails, honeyeaters and miners are common.
Take time out from the hustle and bustle of life and witness some of the most amazing Goldfields sunsets from the top of the Katunga lookout, located about 1.5km from the Park’s entrance.
A comprehensive Native Plant Guide of the Park is available from Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre. This book has been developed to provide an appreciation of the extraordinary bushland around Kalgoorlie Boulder, and in particular, the plant species found in Karlkurla Bushland Park. The book includes a range of Kalgoorlie Boulder’s flowering shrubs, trees and everlastings.
Karlkurla Bushland Park is an 8-minute drive from the centre of Kalgoorlie and is located at the end of Nankiville Road, in the suburb of Hannans, and is open all year round.
Mount Charlotte
地址: Sutherland St, Williamstown WA 6430, Australia .Check out the best sunset views in Kalgoorlie Boulder with an easy and serene walk to the peak of Mount Charlotte which is only a 1.5 km drive from the centre of Kalgoorlie.
Mount Charlotte Reservoir Lookout is known as one of Australia’s most amazing engineering feats "The Golden Pipeline" which has brought water, the most precious resource of all, to the Goldfields since 1903. Follow this epic water pipeline on its 563 km journey all the way from Mundaring Weir (in the Perth Hills), through the Wheatbelt to Kalgoorlie Boulder in the Goldfields.
See the rich and fascinating history of the Mount and Reservoir revealed in the interpretive signage. Stand at the summit and marvel at the engineering genius of the pipeline’s founding father, CY O'Connor. Or imagine yourself there in the moment, when Paddy Hannan, Thomas Flanagan and Dan Shea sparked the Western Australian gold rush and unearthed one of the richest goldfields in the world!
Archer Boulders
地址: 21 Darcy Lane, West Kalgoorlie, WA .Archer Boulders is Kalgoorlie's first and only indoor Bouldering Gym where hanging out goes next level.
Bouldering is a form of rock climbing without the use of ropes. You climb at low heights over safety mats to protect your landing.Bouldering is fun, social & super easy to get into! An experienced & first aid trained climbing attendant is always on site to conduct safety inductions and offer bouldering know-how to encourage first timers to come & give it a try
First time visitors must complete and sign a liability waiver before using the facilities and under 18's must have one signed on their behalf. Climbers must be aged 8 and over, and accompanied by a parent or guardian if under the age of 16.
Experience the fun of Bouldering today with super friendly & encouraging staff on site.
For more information visit their website: www.archerboulders.com.au
Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre
地址: 99 Johnston Street, Somerville WA, Australia .Kalgoorlie-Boulder is home to a world class, 5 star aquatic facility Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre. It is open throughout the year, and is the focal point for the sporting, recreation and leisure pursuits for the community and visitors to the area. Facilities include indoor and outdoor courts, a 50 metre heated swimming pool, leisure pool, spa and sauna, playgrounds, 10 metre high waterslide, child friendly swimming areas, swimming lessons, state-of-the-art health club, group fitness classes, a crèche, functions rooms and indoor and outdoor sporting fields.
Whether you want to swim, stay fit or just have a great time, you can do it all at the Goldfields Oasis. Designed with the entire family in mind, the Goldfields Oasis has a range of facilities with something for everyone to enjoy.
For more information visit their website: https://goldfieldsoasis.com.au/ or call them on (08) 9021 0900.
Goldfields War Museum
地址: 116 Burt St, Boulder WA 6432, Australia .The Goldfields region has a rich military history that is reflected in the Goldfields War Museum collection. As a result of an earthquake, the home of the Goldfields War Museum was badly damaged and on the 7th of January 2019, the museum was reopened to the Boulder Town Hall.
Walk through the exhibition and discover the significant involvement residents of the town made during the Boer War, World Wars I and II, through to the 21st Century. Examine photographs, documents and original artefacts to gain an in-depth understanding of the wars and how it impacted on those enlisted and on the home-front.
Guided tours are available every Thursday at 1.30pm, costs $5 per person.
Call (08) 9021 9817 for more information or contact the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre
Hammond Park
地址: Memorial Drive, West Lamington WA, Australia .Hammond Park is the jewel in the crown of Kalgoorlie’s parks and reserves.
Home to a lush green oasis in the middle of the outback, housing a diverse range of activities to suit the whole family.
Including a native bird and animal collection that can be seen by those visiting the park and a variety of fish and birds using the pond area.
Enjoy the walk through the park to the animal sanctuary, where you can get up close & personal to kangaroos, emus and peacocks.
Children can also keep themselves entertained in the playground whilst the family enjoy a relaxing picnic under the trees or sit in the heritage listed rotunda.
Hammond Park is also home to the Kalgoorlie's impressive miniature Bavarian Castle that is said to have 40,000 gemstones decorating the façade!
A large number of groups and organisations utilise the park for functions, parties, BBQs, christenings, weddings and community days. It is a popular venue for family groups and children. There are two separate BBQ areas with sheltered seating for hire and a large gazebo area.
Hammond Park is located at Memorial Drive, West Lamington & is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm daily
Prospecting and Fossicking
地址: Broadwood St & Hunter St, Broadwood WA 6430, Australia .The Kalgoorlie Boulder region is well renowned for Prospecting and Fossicking so if you are keen to enjoy some gold hunting for yourself here are some tips to start you on your adventures.
To prospect in Western Australia, each person requires a Miner's Right. This permit can be obtained from any Mining Registrar's Office for a fee of $28.00 per person. This authorises the holder to carry out the following activities on Crown land, not the subject of a mining tenement:
▪️Prospect for minerals, including gold
▪️Fossick for rocks and gemstones
▪️Conduct tests for minerals
▪️Undertake limited sampling using hand held equipment and to remove samples up to 20 kilograms
▪️Take water and camp for the purposes of prospecting
The Kalgoorlie Mining Registry is located at the corner of Hunter and Broadwood Streets, West Kalgoorlie and can be contacted on (08) 9021 9499.
For further details on Miner's Rights and to download the application form visit www.dmp.wa.gov.au. While you are there make sure you check out the Seven Golden Rules for Prospecting.
Interested in joining a guided prospecting tour?
For less than the cost of buying a metal detector you can book with a guide and rent the equipment you need.
Talk to our friends at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre on for some more information on local operators. They are located just down the road at 316 Hannan Street, phone: (08) 9021 1966 or email visitors@kalgoorlie.com
Heartwalk
地址: Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie WA, Australia .Heartwalk - Art in the Heart of the Kalgoorlie CBD is all about enlivening the Central Business District with vibrant and contemporary murals. This grassroots public art project has come together with the installation of over 60 murals by Australian artists from the Goldfields and beyond.
This 4.5km self-guided walking trail can be completed in 3 hours but is best enjoyed over a full day (or two) to allow plenty of time for coffee breaks, food and retail therapy!
Heartwalk gives the people of Kalgoorlie-Boulder a reason to come together and celebrate our city. Take a stroll at your own pace around the CBD and visit each of these amazing murals by talented artists.Walking trail maps can be collected from most businesses along Hannan Street as well as the Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre.
Contact (08) 9021 1966 for more information or visit their website https://www.artgold.net.au/heartwalk
Hannans North Tourist Mine
地址: 130 Goldfields Highway, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, 6430 .No visit to Kalgoorlie Boulder is complete without a visit to Hannans North Tourist Mine, where you will experience a vibrant mix of gold rush history and modern day mining. During your visit you can climb onto a giant 793C haul truck, stand in the shovel of a 994F loader, listen to Paddy Hannan tell his tale of discovery, pan for gold and try your hand at the legendary game of “Two-Up”.
They offer FREE Super Pit Tours on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 9, 10 and 11am.
After exploring you are welcome to make use of the free BBQ facilities or picnic in the Chinese Garden of Remembrance. Before leaving, pick up a unique souvenir in their gift shop.
Opening Times
Saturday: Closed
Monday: 9am - 4pm
Tuesday: 9am - 4pm
Wednesday: 9am - 4pm
Thursday: 9am - 4pm
Friday: 9am - 4pm
Sunday: 9am - 4pmEntry cost
All tickets: $12.50 - $45
Children: Free - $8For more information, contact (08) 9022 1664 or visit their Social Media pages.
Two Up School
地址: Mullingar WA 6430, Australia .Come in spinner!’ No trip to Kalgoorlie-Boulder is complete without visiting the only legalised Two-Up School in Western Australia.
Experience the aura and excitement of the traditional Australian gambling game, which involves the spinner throwing two pennies, on a kip (wooden board), into the air. Before the tossing of the coins, bets are made on whether they will land on heads or tails.
The pennies must be thrown at least two metres over the spinner’s head. They cannot come into contact with a person and they must land within the ring. The ringkeeper controls the game.
The Kalgoorlie Two Up Shed still sports its original corrugated iron shed and bush ring and is open 24 hours and you can to participate in games every Sunday from 2:30pm.
Turn off the Goldfields Highway 7km north of Kalgoorlie and follow the signs.
Super Pit Lookout
地址: Fimiston WA 6432 .The Fimiston Open Pit, colloquially known as the Super Pit, was Australia's largest open cut gold mine until 2016. The Super Pit is located off the Goldfields Highway on the south-east edge of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
Museum of the Goldfields
地址: 17 Hannan St, Kalgoorlie WA 6430, Australia .Find out about the amazing rich history of the Eastern Goldfields and the city’s mining heritage at the Museum of the Goldfields.
Discover the unique role the town has played in WA’s development, both as a centre of mining and its place at the edge of the Nullarbor Plain.
The Museum started out in 1968 in the British Arms Hotel, believed to be the narrowest pub in Australia. The hotel was built in 1899 and operated as a hotel for around 25 years, after which it was used as a boarding house. It was vacant for some years until it was purchased and converted into a museum.
During your visit explore the largest display of the State’s collection of gold bars and nuggets, step back in time to see how prospectors searched for this precious metal, and learn about the life and hardships faced by mining families during the early 1900s.
Get a feel for life in this boomtown during the gold rush years by looking at the range of displays including the Woodline Office, Claude De Bernales’ jarrah-lined boardroom and office, the Miner’s Cottage and Woodline Police Wagon. Other displays include a large collection of objects used in the Goldfields region in the early 20th century and information on the wildlife and natural environment of the Goldfields.
While you are there don’t miss their Dinosaur Explore: Lost Creatures of the Cretaceous exhibition running until the 27th of February 2022.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the front gardens surrounded by a range of native plant species, or in the courtyard with its charming cottage garden beds.
17 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, WA, 6430(08) 9021 8533
Open Daily
10.00am – 3.00pm
ANZAC DAY 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day & Good Friday
Admission
Entry is free, donations are welcome
