Kalgoorlie Attractions

Broad Arrow (Attraction)
via Kalgoorlie, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia

Broad Arrow is a 'Ghost Town' located 38 kilometres north of Kalgoorlie on the road to Leonora. The town was gazetted in 1896, and at its peak during the gold rush, it had 15,000 residents, eight hotels, a soft drink factory, two breweries, a hospital and a stock exchange. By the mid 1920s the rush was over and the town was virtually abandoned. Significant finds of gold came out of Broad Arrow ...

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Golden Quest Discovery Trail (Attraction)
Via, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia

The Golden Quest Discovery Trail provides a self drive tour of the West Australian Goldfields. It includes 25 significant sites as you travel through Kalgoorlie, Boulder, Coolgardie and Laverton. Be captivated by the fascinating history and unusual sights along the way. Covering a large distance, you have the option to visit one town, or all of the towns included in the drive trail. Before com ...

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Gribble Creek Walk and Cycle Way (Attraction)
Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia

Gribble Creek Walk and Cycle Way passes through the Kalgoorlie Arboretum. A high profile park set on 26.5 hectares of land on Hawkins Street, at the north-western fringe of the city. The Arboretum was established in 1954 the Forest Department. Its aim was to establish a living museum and trial area of representative tree species of the semi-arid zone and adjacent desert areas. The Arboretum wa ...

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Hammond Park (Attraction)
Corner of Hawkins Street and Memorial Drive, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia

Native animals including kangaroos, emus and peacocks are your companions in this fantastic flora and fauna reserve. Shady parklands and aviaries surround a miniature Bavarian Castle and lake constructed from approximately 40,000 local gemstones. Children's playground, pergola's, picnic tables and barbecues are an added attraction to the park for families to spend the day relaxing. During summe ...

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Hay Street (Attraction)
Hay Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia

Take a stroll or drive down Kalgoorlie's notorious red light district and see the few remaining 'starting stalls' that are still open for business. Rows of tin sheds, not much bigger than chicken coops. Scantily clad women used to hang outside, and beckon to men who were going down the street. ...

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Kalgoorlie Arboretum (Attraction)
Hawkins Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia

26 hectares of shady parkland with a wide variety of local eucalyptus, picnic tables under the shade of river gums, and a small dam that attracts water birds. Conservation and Land Management has recently introduced shelters with interpretative panels that outline the Goldfields flora and fauna. Excellent walk trails are located throughout the park. Also has a great dog exercise course. Loca ...

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Kalgoorlie Post Office (Attraction)
Hannan Strret, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia

The Kalgoorlie Post Office was completed in 1899, in response to the rapid development of the goldfields. This impressive heritage building is constructed of soft pink stone and is a prominent feature in the centre of town. Visit the old post office in conjunction with the other buildings in the Government Precinct which include the Warden's Court and Offices, the Mines Department and the Court ...

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Kalgoorlie Town Hall (Attraction)
Corner Hannan and Wilson Streets, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia

The prominent Kalgoorlie Town Hall is an impressive heritage building which was completed in 1908. With its grand facade and rich interior decoration, it reflects the town's immense wealth during the gold boom. The building consists of a municipal office, council rooms, Mayor's parlour, banqueting room, auditorium and stage facilities. The building has been restored to retain its original chara ...

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Karlkurla Bushland Park (Attraction)
Off Riverina Way, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia

This 200 hectare natural regrowth bushland park comprises 4 kilometres of walk trails, a lookout, picnic tables, interpretative flora signage, and a wide variety of native plant species including the sandalwood tree and wildflowers (in season). Pronounced 'gull-gurl-la', the park is named after the Karlkurla Vine, also known as the native silky pear, bush banana and cogla. Kalgoorlie to ...

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Mount Charlotte Reservoir and Lookout (Attraction)
Sutherland Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia

Immerse yourself in the history of the struggle to bring life-giving water to the Goldfields. The Mount Charlotte Reservoir forms the end of the Golden Pipeline that delivers the precious water from Mundaring to the Goldfields. Interpretation at the Mount Charlotte Lookout provides visitors with insight into the development of the Pipeline. An extensive view overlooking Kalgoorlie-Boulder is av ...

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Paddy Hannans Statue (Attraction)
Corner of Wilson and Hannan Streets, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia

A familiar sight to visitors of Kalgoorlie is the bronze commemorative statue of Paddy Hannan. Standing proudly in the main street of the gold mining town, you will be able to photograph the statue and then visit the original statue in the town hall. Hannan is credited with discovering the first gold in Kalgoorlie that started the greatest goldrush in Australia's history in the late 1800s. The ...

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Paddy Hannans Tree (Attraction)
Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia

Paddy Hannan's Tree marks the spot where Paddy Hannan first found gold in 1893. As such, with the gold rush that followed, it can be claimed that Paddy Hannan was the founder of the town of Kalgoorlie. This Kurrajong Tree is in a fenced in area on Outridge Terrace near the top of Hannan Street. ...

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Royal Flying Doctor Service Kalgoorlie (Attraction)
Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre is situated at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport and provides a rare insight into the work of one of Australia's truly legendary organisations. We urge you to come and discover our remarkable story for yourself. Our friendly tour guide will take you on an inspiring journey, beginning with the life of the contemporary 'Flying Doctor', heading back t ...

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School of Mines Rock and Minerals Museum (Attraction)
Corner Cassidy and Egan Streets, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia

This old fashioned display is almost a museum in itself. Long used as a learning centre for School of Mines students. This world famous museum features fascinating displays and specimens of local minerals, tektites, meteorites, gemstones and gold nuggets, including replicas of the more famous nuggets found in the Goldfields. Of special interest are the replicas of the larger nuggets which ha ...

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St Barbara Square and Statue (Attraction)
Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia

St Barbara's Square in the heart of Kalgoorlie is home to a beautiful statue and fountain dedicated to Saint Barbara, who is recognised as the Patron Saint of Miners. Take a moment to sit and contemplate the significance of the statue in this historic goldrush town. Visit Kalgoorlie in December, and you can be a part of the St Barbara's Mining and Community Festival which takes place in St Bar ...

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