Kalgoorlie and the GoldfieldsBe lured to the precious Goldfields where gold fever still hangs in the air from prospectors’ bygone days. This region shows off its beauty all year round and there is a wealth of exciting attractions in this picturesque and historic area. Walk along Kalgoorlie’s majestic wide streets and soak in the character of the town, passing legendary grand old buildings. Explore another world by going on a fascinating tour of an old underground gold mine, board a train for a journey around Australia’s richest reef of gold, the Golden Mile, and wander through museums displaying interesting collections from the gold rush era. Stately towns brimming with heritage and memories of gold boom days are only part of the Goldfields experience. See beautiful collections of Aboriginal art in the town of Coolgardie, tour a mysterious ghost town, and partake in the thrill of prospecting by panning for gold. Encounter the quiet and isolation of the outback, full of wildlife and dramatic landscapes. The region is well-serviced by a range of tour and charter operators who are happy to impart their local knowledge and make your Goldfields visit memorable. Towns in the region include Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Norseman, Cue, Laverton and Sandstone. Accommodation options in the region include:
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30 August, 2010
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• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MUST SEE MUST DO
The Golden Quest Discovery Trail traces the route of some of Australia’s greatest explorers • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Take a gold prospecting tour with Kalgoorlie Tours and Charters • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Evidence of pioneering history and colonial architecture can be found throughout the region in goldrush towns like Leonora, Menzies, Kalgoorlie-Boulder and Coolgardie • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
12,000 species of wildflowers provide spectacular carpets of colour in spring - everlastings • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Gaze at the Kalgoorlie Super Pit, one of the biggest open cut gold mines in the world, reputed to be the richest square mile of gold-bearing earth in the world • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
