via Broad Arrow Mulgarrie Road, 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 ...
via, Coolgardie, Western Australia 6429, Australia
The Golden Quest Discovery Drive Trail runs 965 kilometres through Western Australia's Goldfields from Coolgardie through to Laverton. This moderate Top Trail is a true adventure drive which commences approximately seven hours drive east of Perth and travels to 25 interpreted sites highlighting the 1890s gold rush region, classic pubs, outback ghost towns and changing natural landscapes including ...
Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia
The Gribble Creek Walk and Cycle Way provides a well planned route which you can follow to discover the town of Kalgoorlie, and many of its attractions. Walk or ride through the town's historic streets stopping at the many points of interest along the way. Take a leisurely ride through the Kalgoorlie Arboretum to discover the diversity of native flora and fauna.
Choose from a number of pictures ...
Corner of Hawkins Street and Memorial Drive, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia
Hammond Park is a lush green oasis in the middle of the outback mining town of Kalgoorlie. It has a diverse range of attractions to suit the whole family. Enjoy the walk through the park to the animal sanctuary, where you can get up close to kangaroos, emus and a variety of birds in the enclosed aviaries. Children will enjoy feeding the ducks at the large pond and looking out for the fish that com ...
Hawkins Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia
Kalgoorlie Arboretum provides some excellent interpretive walk trails enabling you to explore the regions native flora. Take a leisurely walk through the trees allowing time to stop and identify the various species, whilst reading the informative plaques.
Relax with a picnic on the grassed area under the shade of the river gum trees before continuing on to explore the arboretum.
Birdwatchers ...
Hannan Street, 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 ...
Corner of 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 ...
Off Riverina Way, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia
Karlkurla Bushland Park comprises of 200 hectares of regrowth bushland just outside of Kalgoorlie. It has been developed into a community park offering a plethora of activities in a natural setting to entertain all who visit.
Wander along the walk tracks and visit the wildlife lookout to discover the abundant birdlife and animals that inhabit the area. Make the most of the interpretive walk tra ...
Care of Kalgoorlie Goldfields Visitor Centre, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia
The Nullarbor Links Golf Course is unique. The 18-hole par 72 golf course spans 1,365 kilometers with one hole in each participating town or roadhouse along the Eyre Highway, from Kalgoorlie in Western Australia to Ceduna in South Australia. Each hole includes a synthetic green, tee and somewhat rugged outback-style natural terrain fairway. The course provides a quintessential Australian experienc ...
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 ...
Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Kalgoorlie 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.
They urge you to come and discover their remarkable story for yourself.
Their friendly tour guide will take you on an inspiring journey, beginning with the life of the contemporary 'Flying Doctor ...
Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia
St Barbara Square and Statue 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 gold rush town.
Visit Kalgoorlie in December, and you can be a part of the St Barbara's Mining and Community Festival which takes place ...
Corner of Brookman and Porter Streets, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia
The magnificent St Mary's Church in Kalgoorlie is a heritage listed federation-gothic style church, which was built in 1902. Examine the outside of this photogenic building before stepping inside to observe the carved wood ceilings and striking stained glass windows.
Known as the Church of Gold, the bricks used to build the church came from Coolgardie and local legend has it that they contain s ...
Hainault Road, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia
You'll feel dwarfed by the massive Super Pit on the outskirts of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, which is one of the biggest open cut mines in the world.
For gold mining output, this huge hole in the ground leaves the rest in its wake, having harvested more than 50 million ounces of gold.
Its proportions are staggering - three and a half kilometres long, one and a half kilometres across and around 400 ...
Goldfields Highway, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia
Experience the aura of excitement surrounding the much cherished game of Two-Up by visiting the only legalised Two-Up School in Australia. Take a 10 minute drive out of Kalgoorlie, along a dirt road to the original corrugated iron shed and bush ring that was once the Two-Up School.
See where the quintessentially Australian pastime grew in prominence at the turn of the 20th century, providing m ...
19 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia
Visit the Western Australian Museum - Kalgoorlie-Boulder to see an impressive range of exhibitions and 'hands on' activities that will ensure your visit is a memorable one.
Check out the underground vault with its grand display of gold nuggets, ingots, and jewellery. Venture up the imposing Ivanhoe headframe in the glass-fronted lift to see the panoramic view of the city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. ...
Goldfields Highway Information Bay, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia 6430, Australia
As you drive along the Goldfields Highway in Kalgoorlie, you cannot miss the massive WMC Resource Nickel Pots on display at the Tourist Information Bay. The pots make a great photograph; you can even get inside one to give your shot some perspective of the immense size of these big pots.
The Nickel Pots are owned by WMC Resources who is Australia's largest, and the world's third largest nickel ...
