Kalgoorlie: Pure Gold!
Get ready for a heady trip to Kalgoorlie, Western Australia's largest goldfields town famed for its fascinating gold rush history, fabulous old buildings and old gold miners' ghost towns.
'Kal' was born amid the 1880s gold rush when thousands of starry-eyed prospectors made the 700 kilometre journey east of Perth seeking their fortunes.
Getting There
Skywest currently operates twice daily weekday services between Perth and Kalgoorlie and flies direct to Kalgoorlie from Melbourne once a week. Click here to view live flight schedules.
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Things to do in Kalgoorlie
Both Kalgoorlie and Boulder are packed with grand old buildings (visit the magnificent Boulder Town Hall), lively pubs and colourful characters still living the prospecting dream. Vibrant Hannan Street (named after Irishman Paddy Hannan who struck gold in 1893) is lined with pubs, nightclubs, cafes and restaurants.
Step back in time to the Australian Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame - a historic precinct with prospector's campsite and heritage buildings.
Check out the Flying Doctor's Visitor Centre, and galleries featuring Aboriginal and Goldfields art for a memorable souvenir.
If, after all the sightseeing you need to cool off, stop for a quick dip in Western Australia's largest indoor pool in Johnson Street.
Kal rocks with festivities in September, when crowds flock to watch the famous horse race, The Boulder to Kalgoorlie Cup.
For more information on what to do in Kalgoorlie, visit the Kalgoorlie Goldfields Visitor Centre online.