Kalgoorlie-Boulder

At the end of Great Eastern Highway, 595kms east-northeast of Perth, is the historical gold mining city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Founded on the discovery of gold in 1893 at a location near Mt Charlotte, Hannans Find would soon be renamed Kalgoorlie and its population would swell.

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In the early 1900’s, vast amounts of gold was discovered and mines developed in an area between Kalgoorlie and Boulder which became known as the ‘Golden Mile’. In 1989, these mines were consolidated into one open pit, the SuperPit. Mining remains the largest economic output for the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. While mining heritage tourism has flourished the City also boasts a vibrant arts and cultural community, and a number of unique trails highlighting the diversity of this region.

Kalgoorlie

Deriving its name from the Aboriginal word for Silky Pear “Karlkurla”, Kalgoorlie is a city of prosperity in both lifestyle and resource. Although a modern city, Kalgoorlie is home to some remarkable heritage architecture seen on its main thoroughfare, Hannan Street with its rich mining and prospecting history seen in the tourist attractions and sites monumenting the discovery of gold, the diversity of people and cultures who raised Kalgoorlie, and the incidents which have forged it as the largest city in the Australian outback.

Boulder

Just a few kilometres from Kalgoorlie, Boulder is geographically the centre of the richest gold find ever unearthed in Australia, and named after the first operating gold mine, the Great Boulder Mine. The town of Boulder was gazetted in 1896 as the numbers of prospectors grew. Burt Street in Boulder displays much of the character from its historic prospecting days. Although the ‘Golden Mile’ has been consumed into the SuperPit, a viewing platform on Goldfields Highway on the western side of the open pit provides visitors with an opportunity to see modern mining in action.

Contact Details

Website: Visit Website
Contact: Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre
Email: visitors@kalgoorlie.com
Address: 316 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Phone: (08) 9021 1966
Social Media: Facebook Instagram

Things to See and Do

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All Day Prospecting Tour – Gold Nugget Tours

Goldfields-Esperance

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go Gold Prospecting? All your questions will be answered on […]

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Recreation
Tours

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Archer Boulders

21 Darcy Lane, West Kalgoorlie
Western Australia

Whether you’re a first-timer or an accomplished climber, we have something for you! Bouldering is a form of rock climbing […]

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Recreation

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Baby Please Don’t Go – Thunderstruck Goldfields Trike Tour

316 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie
Western Australia

If you have a tour of your own in-mind around the Goldfields, why not do it on a custom Harley […]

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Recreation
Tours

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Beaten Track Brewery

25A Dwyer Street, South Boulder
Western Australia

Beer-lovers should not miss a stop at Beaten Track Brewery, the only brewhouse operating in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The small microbrewery specialises […]

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Food and Drink

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Bike Hire

316 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie
Western Australia

Enjoy the sights and atmosphere of Kalgoorlie-Boulder with your own bike! As well as being able to take in the […]

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Recreation
Traveller Resources

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Blue Trees project

Goldfields-Esperance

Why do you see Blue Trees as you travel through the Goldfields Esperance region? The BLUE TREE PROJECT mission is […]

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Organisations

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Boulder Cemetery

South Boulder
Western Australia

The Boulder Cemetery was established in June 1904 and replaced the first Boulder Cemetery after it was discovered that the […]

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History and Heritage
Recreation

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Boulder Town Hall

116 Burt Street, Boulder
Western Australia

The beautifully preserved Boulder Town Hall was built in 1908 in the Federation Free Style form and was designed and […]

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History and Heritage
Tours

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British Arms Museum – Museum of the Goldfields

17 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie
Western Australia

This heritage-listed hotel is believed to be the narrowest pub in the Southern Hemisphere and houses three display galleries upstairs. […]

Type
History and Heritage
Museums and Galleries

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