Kalgoorlie Boulder 2020 Holiday Planner Welcome to Boulder

(Yuwa, Kalgoorlie-Boulder-ngka, karnpi! It’s good you are here!)

Kalgoorlie Boulder is situated 590 kilometres east-northeast of Perth in the heart of Western ’s Goldfields.

The name Kalgoorlie derives from the Wangai word Karlkurla meaning (an important bush tucker plant) “Place of the Silky Pears” The Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre is ‘Your Guide to the Goldfields’. Uncover our living history, unique flora and fauna, cutting edge technologies and cosmopolitan lifestyle. What are you waiting for? Kalgoorlie Boulder can’t wait to meet you!

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Whatever your length of stay, our SERVICES AVAILABLE AFTER HOURS INFORMATION OPENING HOURS GET SOCIAL WITH US: passionate award winning customer Local and Regional Information An illuminated display box is Monday to Friday: service team can help you plan permanently located directly outside 9.00am to 5.00pm facebook.com/ your next visit, share information, Tours and Accommodation Bookings the Visitor Centre for 24-hours Saturday and Sunday: kalgoorliebouldervisitorcentre/ book accommodation, tours and access to a street map and local 9.00am to 2.00pm recommend attractions to fulfil Train and Bus Bookings information. Public Holidays: instagram.com/ your one of a kind outback travel 9.00am to 1.00pm kalgoorliebouldervisitorcentre/ experience. Car Rental Bookings Our website, kalgoorlietourism.com ANZAC Day – can also be accessed 24 hours a Half Day from 12noon onwards twitter.com/KBVisitorCentre Whilst at the Kalgoorlie Boulder Bike Hire Services and Bookings day for comprehensive information Closed: Visitor Centre, take a look through on local and regional accommodation, Christmas Day - Boxing Day - Youtube: youtube.com/user/ the extensive range of gifts, Souvenir and Gift Shop tours and attractions. Good Friday - New Years Day PureGoldKal souvenirs, products, gold jewellery and cultural items. Book Exchange LOCATION: www.tripadvisor.com.au/ Kalgoorlie Town Hall Attraction_Review-g255366- d7676254-Reviews-Kalgoorlie_ Do yourself a favour and take time Free Wi-Fi for visitors 316 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie Boulder_Visitor_Centre-Kalgoorlie_ to explore our fascinating City and GPS: Lat -30.748746 Long 121.4705232 Boulder_Western_Australia.html captivating region. You will uncover Disability Access the charismatic gold rush history and CONTACT US: 1900s heritage. 08 9021 1966 [email protected] kalgoorlietourism.com

3 | kalgoorlietourism.com PERTH DISTANCE GUIDE 332 HYDEN 4:03 543 674 YALGOO 6:20 7.4

570 723 126 MOUNT 6:20 8 1.3 MAGNET 592 488 801 668 KALGOORLIE 6:30 5.3 8.4 8:00 649 801 204 80 747 CUE 7:01 8.5 2.2 0:55 8:50 720 614 929 852 187 932 NORSEMAN 8:00 6.45 9:55 9:55 2:00 10:45 724 619 660 536 132 616 317 MENZIES 7:50 6.5 8:05 6:40 1:25 7:35 3:15 714 382 1051 995 392 1075 205 521 ESPERANCE 7:50 4 11:20 11:20 4:10 12:15 2:10 5:25 828 722 557 433 236 513 420 104 625 LEONORA 9:00 7.5 7:05 5:40 2:25 6:30 4:15 1:05 6:30 952 845.6 680 556 359 636 544 104 748 124 LAVERTON 10:10 9.1 8:20 6:55 3:45 7:50 5:35 1:05 7:45 1:20 1495 1389 1224 1100 903 1179 1087 771 1292 667 553 WARBURTON 18:25 17.25 16:35 15:10 11:55 16:00 13:50 10:40 16:00 9:35 8:20

Distance (kilometres) To convert from km to miles, multiply by 0.621 Time (hours)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS COVER IMAGES HOW TO GET HERE DISCLAIMER Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre Remote Digital Imagery Air Bus This publication has been produced (KBVC) would like to acknowledge Front Cover: Virgin Australia and Qantas offer Purchase your tickets from the by the Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor and thank the ongoing support from Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie regular services from Perth to Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre. Centre. All information contained in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the Back Cover: Kalgoorlie Boulder. Flights from Perth A TransWA service operates from this publication has been compiled Kalgoorlie Boulder Urban Landcare Burt Street, Boulder take approximately one hour. Esperance to Kalgoorlie Boulder from information supplied by Group who have planted 1000 trees three times each week. There is also operators and services within in Kalgoorlie Boulder each year to DESIGNED BY The weekly east/west direct flight a weekly return bus service from Kalgoorlie Boulder. Whilst all care off-set the environmental impact for Interlusion from Melbourne, Victoria connects Kalgoorlie Boulder to Leonora and has been taken in producing this the production of the Holiday Planner. straight to Kalgoorlie Boulder. Laverton. publication, the Kalgoorlie Boulder MAP Visitor Centre accepts no liability Special thanks to tourism industry Interlusion Train Road for any alteration to any schedule bodies and KBVC members who Purchase your tickets from the Kalgoorlie Boulder is proud to be or service without notice and no have advertised in this publication. PRINTED BY Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre. recognised as an RV friendly town responsibility for any inconsistencies Visitors are encouraged to support Scotts Printing TransWA offers daily services from and offers free camping to fully or inaccuracies. these businesses. Perth to Kalgoorlie Boulder on the self-contained vehicles at Centennial © Copyright 2020 Prospector Train. Park. This camping is provided for 24 PHOTOGRAPHY Abby Murray Photography Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre hours and no permits are required. Australia’s Golden Outback The Indian Pacific provides a weekly Billy-Ray Stokes return service to Kalgoorlie Boulder Long vehicle parking is available on City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder from Perth, on the way to Adelaide Cassidy Street and available during Eastern Goldfields Historical Society and Sydney. Times and fares are daylight hours only on Brookman Kalgoorlie Boulder Racing Club subject to change. Street, Kalgoorlie and Hamilton Lynn Webb Melissa Drummond Street, Boulder. Museum of the Goldfields kalgoorlietourism.com | 4 TAKE A STEP BACK IN TIME – UNCOVER UNIQUE AND UNFORGETTABLE HISTORY

Kalgoorlie Boulder is Australia’s In his absence, Flanagan and Shea time as Hannan’s Find, the State one twin City. Kalgoorlie Boulder is still aboard the Golden Mile Loopline largest Outback City, and one of the found another 100 ounces. Government chose the name one of the world’s biggest gold mining Railway Society Tram or by hiring an most famous gold mining centres The news broke when Hannan Kalgoorlie and the town was cities and that feeling of discovery Audio Walking Tour. Bookings can on the planet, covering an area of reached Coolgardie and the Hannan’s gazetted on 4 September 1894. and excitement is still present today. be made at the KBVC. 95,576 m2 and home to over 30,000 Find Rush started. people today. Its 126 years of history Just a few kilometres away from Both Kalgoorlie and Boulder The Boulder Town Hall was opened is intimately linked with the fortunes A week later more than 1400 men Kalgoorlie, the town of Boulder was showcase many beautiful examples of in June 1908 and the Kalgoorlie of and, indeed, were working the new gold field. built through the discovery of ore gold rush architecture and buildings to Town Hall was opened in September Australia as a nation. Miners then came in their hundreds bodies by Will Brookman and Sam explore. In Kalgoorlie you will unearth 1908. The Boulder Town Hall houses and thousands, and traders followed. Pearce, who represented the South remarkable examples of architecture the remarkable stage curtain painted The first inhabitants were the Soon the rash of tents, shanties, Australian Prospecting Company. from bygone eras, including such by world-renowned theatrical scene Aboriginal people, who lived in this canvas-walled pubs, tent brothels This lead to the iconic discovery of gems as City Markets (1901), painter, Philip Goatcher. One of only vast region tens of thousands of years and timber frame shops grew into a the fabulously rich Ivanhoe lease, Government Buildings (1899), two left in the world! The Boulder before the early explorers paved the sizable settlement. Before Christmas later known as the Great Boulder York Hotel (1900), Palace Hotel (1897) Town Hall has staged world-class way for gold seeking prospectors. 1893 more than 100 mining leases Mine which formed the foundation of and Exchange Hotel (1895), performers including Dame Nellie had been pegged. However, many the ‘Historical Golden Mile’, reputedly the Kalgoorlie Town Hall (1908) and Melba in 1914 (who also performed In 1893, three down-on-their-luck came ill-prepared for the harsh the richest square mile on earth and The Kalgoorlie Miner building (1900). in the Kalgoorlie Town Hall) and Irishmen, Paddy Hannan, Tom conditions with inadequate food and one of the greatest concentrations of In the main street of Boulder, you AC/DC. Inside the Kalgoorlie Town Flanagan and Daniel Shea, stumbled water supplies, resulting in untold underground mines ever established. will encounter the Court Hotel (1900), Hall is the original tribute statue of across 100 ounces of alluvial nuggets. deaths. Nevertheless, the people The township of Boulder was gazetted Palace Theatre (1930) and the Boulder Patrick Hannan, with a replica statue On 17 June, Hannan reportedly rode that poured into the Goldfields had in December 1896. Town Hall (1908). positioned outside the building. his horse, his saddlebags weighed secured the fortunes and future down by nuggets to Coolgardie to development of Western Australia. In 1989, the two towns of Kalgoorlie Visitors and guests to the City are apply for a reward claim. Although still known locally at the and Boulder, amalgamated to form welcome to experience the sights

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Make a memory at the Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre. Dress up in 19th century clothing and have a photo taken and printed to remember your visit.

The futurist vision from CY O’Connor, underneath the original Ivanhoe an Irish Engineer, lead to the longevity headframe (that was relocated from and prosperity of Kalgoorlie and the Historical Golden Mile), more Boulder during the gold rush. historical treasures can be found at O’Connor was responsible for the the Museum of the Goldfields. design and construction of a pipeline In the main street of Boulder stands which was to supply much needed the Miners Monument, a proud statue water to the region. The pipeline was erected in tribute to the miners of the opened in 1902, delivering fresh Goldfields – past, present and future. clean water from Mundaring Weir in Perth 576 kilometres to the Mount Today’s Kalgoorlie Boulder is a modern Charlotte Reservoir in Kalgoorlie. city and a living heritage centre. The original pipeline is still in use and The new and the old sit in harmony remains the lifeline that supplies water side-by-side, acknowledging a rich to the region today. Fabled stories past. surround the untimely passing of CY O’Connor but his legacy continues For visitors, this natural bounty, today. combined with its striking landscapes, and Indigenous history, makes The history of mining in Kalgoorlie Kalgoorlie Boulder a truly unique and Boulder is a fascinating journey; a distinctive destination, providing many celebration of innovation, ingenuity rewards. and sheer hard work. Located at the top end of Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie

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Looking for a unique experience Museums Mining History For the outdoor adventurer, there are where you can indulge in friendly Take a step back in time and soak up Experience the vibrant mix of gold many activities available in the City, outback hospitality and magnificent over a century of times gone by with rush history and modern day mining something for everyone to enjoy and history? Then in Kalgoorlie Boulder many fascinating attractions available with a visit to; explore. You must see; you have struck gold! such as the; • Hannans North Tourist Mine • Kalgoorlie Golf Course • Museum of the Goldfields • Museum of the Goldfields • Hammond Park Kalgoorlie Boulder offers a • Goldfields War Museum • The Super Pit Lookout • Mount Charlotte Reservoir combination of charm, excitement • Signpost Goldfields Racing Lookout (the end of the Golden and adventure waiting to be Museum Get up close to the Super Pit on a Pipeline Heritage Trail) explored! • Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor tour or go on a breathtaking flight. • Karlkurla Bushland Park (a preview Centre and Working Base If you wish to try your luck to of the Great Western Woodlands) For more information and tour • Boulder Town Hall prospect for gold riches, you can join bookings, call into the Kalgoorlie • Kalgoorlie Town Hall a personalised prospecting tour. Cultural Experiences Boulder Visitor Centre. Book a tour to discover the cultural You may like to join one of the Nature Trails – Hire a Car or Bike from historical side of Kalgoorlie Boulder or historical tours available in the the KBVC to get you there! stop at the significant Aboriginal sites City to uncover hidden secrets of and learn about the Wongutha way of Kalgoorlie Boulder’s colourful past life. Visit the Aboriginal Art Galleries in and endearing present. the City to be immersed in the stories and purchase a memento of your time spent in Kalgoorlie Boulder.

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Arts and Culture Annual Events Accommodation options in this Caravan and Camping Uncover the diverse array of arts and Experience one of the unique outback City that ooze charm and With five caravan and camping culture across the many galleries. outback City annual events, to which character are vast and varied. parks in Kalgoorlie Boulder, there Stop by the; thousands of people gather; From luxury resort style to a selection is something for everyone; onsite • Goldfields Arts Centre The Two Up on ANZAC Day of first class hotels and motels, cabins, powered and unpowered • Goldfields Aboriginal Art Gallery (as pictured), The Race Round, self-contained studios and guest sites. Relax and enjoy the park houses to caravan and camping atmosphere after a day’s adventure • Bush Blossom Gallery Saint Barbara’s Parade, Spring Festival, and backpacking lodges. in the outback. • Black Crow Studios Lighting of the Christmas Trees just • Chunky Timber Co to name a few. Resort, Hotel and Motels • Fossick & Co Backpackers It will definitely be an unforgettable For the budget conscious, • Heartwalk (meander through the stay. Many accommodation options backpacking lodges are located magnificent street art murals on are located within walking distance within walking distance of the public display) from the CBD, a few minutes from Kalgoorlie CBD with facilities, air • Lizzy’s Soap Opera for handmade the train station and bus services, conditioned rooms and entertaining bath products. and a short ten-minute drive from the areas. Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport. All accommodation facilities offer Self-drive Adventures For the finer things in life, Kalgoorlie both short and long term options. Enjoy the fresh air and the open Boulder offers you a 4.5-star luxury For more information, contact the road, drive yourself to discover the resort which is located just a short friendly staff at the Kalgoorlie Boulder iconic Golden Quest Discovery Trail, distance from the CBD. Visitor Centre. a 965 km driving trail that runs from Coolgardie in the south to Laverton Guest Houses in the north. The 25 sites allow you For great value hospitality, there are to retrace the steps of some of a number of charming guest houses Australia’s greatest explorers. in Kalgoorlie Boulder. kalgoorlietourism.com | 8 ADVENTURE AWAITS – THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Nature lovers of the great outdoors, There are many interpretive signs and Kalgoorlie Boulder Parklands check out the natural woodlands, maps, picnic tables, a toilet facility The Arboretum is also a popular trails and leisure parks in and around and drinking water stations scattered choice and the perfect place for a the City. amongst the sealed footpaths. stroll with your dog. The park allows your dogs to run free off the lead and Kalgoorlie Boulder is situated on Karlkurla Park (pronounced play in the small dam. the edge of the largest temperate ‘gull-gur-la’ in Aboriginal language), woodlands on earth, which spans is 200 hectares of bushland on the The Arboretum was established in over 16 million hectares; about the northern outskirts of the City. 1954 and today offers an extensive same size as England. More than variety of indigenous flora, interpretive a fifth of Australia’s native plants Enjoy one of the many 4km walking walk trails and recreational facilities. (over 3000 species) are found here trails which meander through the including almost 20% of the country’s park, marvel at the Gimlets, Salmon Hammond Park is located in the known eucalypts (over 160 species). Gums and wildflowers. A viewing northern suburbs of the City. platform is located in the heart of the The park is home to a range of The Great Western Woodlands park, offering superb 360 degree native birds, kangaroos and emus Stretch your legs and walk, run or views of the surrounding bushlands and features a miniature Bavarian bike ride the pathways of Karlkurla - a majestic sight, particularly at castle made from local rocks and Bushland Park, a preview of the sunrise or sunset. gems. Hammond Park is a popular Great Western Woodlands. family stop showcasing expansive Take your dogs with you if you open green grassed areas, children’s choose, however, you must keep play equipment and has free them on their leads. barbecue facilities.

9 | kalgoorlietourism.com Attention: Golf enthusiasts the Nullarbor. Embark on this once • Rowles Lagoon Conservation The Wildflower Season runs from The ingenious concept and one of Currently ranked #36 in Australia’s in a lifetime golfing adventure that Park – a birdwatcher paradise. approximately July to October (the the most regarded engineering feats Top 100 Public Access Courses. showcases the incredible Kalgoorlie • The Terraces – Northeast of Leonora middle of winter through to the of all time, was created by Charles The setting of the lush greens sits Golf Course. for panoramic views. middle of spring). Good winter rains Yelverton O’Connor, an Irish Engineer. in contrast to the outback’s red see forests and shrubs burst into Take a trip along the Golden Pipeline dirt and often displays spectacular Golden Quest Discovery Trail Linking in with the Golden Quest colour in the spring time where you Heritage Trail and experience a sunsets against the backdrop of the Kalgoorlie Boulder is used as a base Discovery Trail is the Green Trail can witness a striking array of native journey through a fascinating time Great Western Woodlands trees and for people exploring the Goldfields from Coolgardie that showcases the flowers. capsule of natural and cultural heathlands. region. There are some fantastic unique bioregion of environmental, heritage. driving trails that allow you to make historical and cultural value. Every Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail Experience the World’s Longest Golf the most of your time! aspect of the trail is layered thick The Golden Pipeline was officially Mount Charlotte (above) was Course ‘The Nullarbor Links’. with diverse landscapes, unique flora opened in 1903 and was the most chosen as the site for the reservoir You will either start or end (depending For the more adventurous, the 965 and fauna and Aboriginal cultural and ambitious water supply scheme as it is the highest point in Kalgoorlie which direction you are travelling) km self-drive adventure trail takes you European practices of the area. ever built. It is still one of the Boulder. and play two holes at the Kalgoorlie to the hidden jewels of the Goldfields longest freshwater pipelines in the Golf Course. The journey of 1365 outback. The trail takes you to 25 Green Trails and Wildflowers world reaching over 567 km and km spans across the open spaces significant sites that include must- The Goldfields is a hotspot for showcases a number of innovative of the (the Nullarbor), stop-and-see places like; Wildflower enthusiasts, with a wide design features. It was divided into connecting Western Australia and • Lake Ballard - with its extraordinary variety on display that includes; eight sections, each with its own . Purchase your Antony Gormley sculptures. - Desert Cassia (Senna artemisioides) pumping station and even today, Nullarbor Links Score Cards from • Gwalia Ghost Town - 22 buildings - Mulla Mulla (Ptilotus exaltatus) continues to link and service all the the Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre. preserved in history. - Goldfields Daisy (Olearia muelleri) towns between Perth and Kalgoorlie The course brings fun and adventure • Historical Outback Pubs – Broad - Wattles (Jam Wattle – Acacia Acuminata Boulder. to your travel experience across Arrow, Kookynie and remnants of Ora Banda. and Tan Wattle – Acacia Hemiteles)

kalgoorlietourism.com | 10 OUTBACK ARTS AND CULTURE – ‘An Event for Everyone’

Western Australia’s Goldfields Arts Centre Aboriginal Art Market Days Region is home to a diverse array of The Goldfields Arts Centre, located If you are looking for local traditional Indulge yourself in the home-grown artists. From photography, paintings at the centre of town is the premier art, you can’t go past a visit to the delights and community spirit of and sculpture to jewellery and entertainment venue. It has a wide Goldfields Aboriginal Art Gallery and Boulder Market Day, held in Burt woodwork, the selection and quality range of state of the art facilities, Bush Blossom Gallery. Both galleries Street on the third Sunday of every is astounding. including a 700 seat theatre that showcase spectacular local and month (except September) from showcases many performances regional Aboriginal art. 9:00am to 1:00pm, rain, hail or Explore the numerous galleries and each year and an A class gallery, shine. studios at your leisure.You may like to which hosts many quality exhibitions Heartwalk purchase a piece or two from a local throughout the year. This 3 km self-guided walking trail Festivals artist to add to your collection. is best enjoyed over 2 hours (with There is an event for everyone! Alongside the events showcased at plenty of café breaks to restore your The annual draw card festival is Galleries the Arts Centre, Kalgoorlie Boulder energy)! There are over 30 murals the Saint Barbara’s Parade, held For the cultural devotees, you must has a thriving amateur dramatics on display by local and visiting in the first weekend of December. stop by the resident galleries that scene. The Goldfields Repertory Club professional artists including Stormie The parade down Hannan Street include local craft gallery, Fossick and Stage Left Theatre Troupe both Mills, Amok Island, Hayley Welsh, showcases how mining and & Co, photography at Black Crow have a history of well-directed and Askew One to name a few. Collect community come together. Studios, handmade products at performed productions which have your art trail map from the Visitor The parade features hundreds of Lizzy’s Soap Opera and amazing gained state and national recognition. Centre and stroll the streets to take in floats from community groups, woodwork at Chunky Timber Co. the marvellous bursts of colour. businesses and schools. The main attraction is a giant KCGM Haul Truck amongst other mining machinery.

11 | kalgoorlietourism.com EVENTS – FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY!

Annual Festivals and Events Kalgoorlie Boulder offers you an abundance of Annual Festivals and Events choice of cultural, leisure and sporting activities and entertainment events for all ages. January: Australia Day Celebrations, Sunset at the Soundshell Concerts. February: Sunset at the Soundshell Concerts. Get involved and for more information, visit the online Calendar of Events at - March: Kalgoorlie Boulder Community Fair, Goldfields Children’s Charity Ball. kalgoorlietourism.com/whats-on April: Youth Festival, ANZAC Parade, KidsFest. May: Pipeline Challenge. June: Multicultural Festival, The Leonora Golden Gift, Goldfields Cyclassic, Museum of the Goldfields (WA Day Festival). July: NAIDOC Week, Pipeline Marathon. August: Diggers & Dealers. September: Kalgoorlie Art Prize, Race Round, Coolgardie Day. October: Race Round, Spring Festival, Oktoberfest Back to Boulder, PGA Tournament. November: Remembrance Day, Lighting of the Christmas Tree (Kalgoorlie and Boulder). December: Saint Barbara’s Festival, Carols in the Park, Christmas in the Park.

kalgoorlietourism.com | 12 KALGOORLIE BOULDER RACING CLUB “The Greatest Show on Turf” Stay updated Check website for Racing Dates www.kbrc.com.au Phone enquiries 08 9021 2303 Racing Calendar – From March to October

Kalgoorlie Boulder Racing Club hosts The Goldfields comes alive as the Don’t miss out! 21 race meetings during their season community celebrates with visitors Experience it for yourself! which runs from March to October from near and far to experience the every year at their historical race phenomenon of the four iconic races; For packages and accommodation, track. Boulder & Kambalda Cup, Hannans contact the Handicap (Ladies Day) and Kalgoorlie Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre Join in the relaxed feel of country Cup. on 08 9021 1966. racing, make a real day of it. A fantastic time for the whole family There is something for everyone this and friends. time of year to revel in–nightlife at its best, art exhibitions, food shows, Race Round Bush Two Up, cocktail parties and The highlight of the annual events concerts. calendar in the Goldfields is the iconic Race Round, which is held over two weeks in September/ October.

13 | kalgoorlietourism.com SIGNPOST GOLDFIELDS RACING MUSEUM Western Australia’s only Horse Racing Museum awaits you!

Established in 2005, this one of a kind exhibition dates back to the first Goldfields race meeting held in 1896 and features one of two of Australia’s Chronographs installed on the Kalgoorlie course in 1903. The other is placed at Flemington and is described as the famous clock tower in many historical race calls.

For just a gold coin donation you can take a step back and embrace the early 1900’s by viewing the many items in the Museum including an impressive collection of old race books, enclosure passes, licenses and entry tickets, hand written committee minutes and much more.

kalgoorlietourism.com | 14 Nullarbor “Crossing the Nullarbor”, for many Australians, is a quintessential experience of the Australian Outback.

A free comprehensive hardcopy RV Friendly Town map of the Nullarbor (highlighting Kalgoorlie Boulder is proud to be in-depth journey points of interest recognised as an RV friendly town and essential traveller services) is and offers free camping to fully available from the Kalgoorlie Boulder self-contained vehicles at Centennial Visitor Centre. Park. This camping is provided free of charge for 24 hours and no Alternatively, if you prefer you can permits are required. download a digital version from www.nullarbormap.com.au Caravan parking is available on Cassidy Street and long vehicle Nullarbor Links parking is available during daylight “The World’s Longest Golf Course hours only on Brookman Street, TRAVEL TIPS Uniquely Australian! The 18-hole Kalgoorlie and Hamilton Street, par 72 golf course spans 1365 Boulder. Seven Golden Rules for 2. Put safety first: 5. Comply with all legal requirements kilometres with one hole in each Prospecting Make sure you have enough water, when prospecting on a pastoral lease. participating town or roadhouse Emergency Numbers fuel, maps and first aid supplies. You cannot prospect within 100 along the Eyre Highway from Emergency 000 1. Obtain a Miner’s Right permit for Give serious consideration to taking metres of any occupied building Kalgoorlie Boulder in Western Police 08 9021 9777 prospecting on vacant Crown land. some form of telecommunications or within 400 metres of any livestock Australia to Ceduna in South Fire & Emergency Services • The fee is $26.50. and a global positioning system watering point without consent of the Australia. 08 9021 1044 Miner’s Rights can be purchased to fix locations, and a Personal pastoralist. Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital at the Department of Mines, Locator Beacon (PLB) – it may turn The score cards and certificates of 08 9080 5888 Industry Regulation and Safety out to be your most importance 6. Show respect when on Crown land completion can be obtained from the (DMIRS), Mineral House, 100 safety device. because it is used by other people or Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Plain Street, East Perth or at any set aside for many purposes. Mining Registrar’s office and 3. Obtain a 40E permit prior to For more information visit Department of Planning, Lands and requires proof of identity. prospecting within an exploration 7. Fill any holes that you dug and repair www.nullarborlinks.com Heritage – Aboriginal Land Permits An application for a Miner’s Right tenement (if you don’t have written ground that has been disturbed. https://www.dplh.wa.gov.au/ can be processed online by permission from the tenement holder). Be aware it is an offence under information-and-services/online- services/entry-permits-for-access-to- completing the required forms and the Mining Act 1978 to carry out aboriginal-lands providing relevant proof of identity 4. Get written permission from the mining operations on any land without 08 9080 5555 and payment. tenement holder when prospecting on; authorisation, and a penalty of $150 For more information go to http:// a mining lease. 000 (plus $15 000 per day if the Department of Parks and Wildlife – www.dmp.wa.gov.au/Documents/ an exploration licence offence is continuing one) applies. National Park Passes Minerals/Miners_Rights.pdf (if you don’t have a 40E). https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/know/ a prospecting licence. park-passes 08 9219 9000

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kalgoorlietourism.com | 18 COOLGARDIE – (Mother of the Goldfields)

Located 558 kilometres East of Perth Enjoy Warden Finnerty’s residence, If you are visiting during September, and 38 kilometres from Kalgoorlie Pioneer and Coolgardie Cemeteries, don’t miss the Coolgardie Day Boulder, was the first settlement of the the Coolgardie Camel Farm celebrations held on the 3rd Sunday Western Australia Eastern Goldfields. (by appointment) and a walk along of the month. An amazing fun filled, Bayley Street to view the heritage free, family event. Coolgardie saw the biggest architecture. movement of people in Australian Download the Free Walking trail app History when gold was found at Fly “Glory Days” to help guide you Flat back in 1892 by Arthur Bayley through the history of Coolgardie. and William Ford. Although the town’s Coolgardie Visitor Centre population has decreased since then, Then there are a multitude of day trips Coolgardie has retained many of its to take and explore the Goldfields. 62 Bayley Street magnificent buildings associated with The Green Trail which will take you out Coolgardie 6429 its rich and colourful past. Today it to Burra Rocks, Cave Hill and back (08) 9026 6090 offers tourists a fabulous heritage through Widgiemooltha, where the Free Wi-Fi precinct. world famous “Golden Eagle” nugget was found in 1931. Other points of There is plenty to see and do in and interest to visit are Victoria Rocks, the around Coolgardie. Kunanalling Hotel ruins and Rowles Visitors should allow at least a day to Lagoon. For more information on explore all attractions. Be sure to visit these areas please contact the the Goldfields Exhibition Museum Coolgardie Visitors Centre. with its famous Waghorn bottle collection and Pharmacy display.

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Kambalda is located 75 kilometres Today Kambalda is much more than The townsite of Kambalda offers South East of Coolgardie and 616 ‘just another mining town’. You can the conveniences of shopping and kilometres East of Perth. Nestled in experience the panoramic views and postal facilities, as well as a free 24hr beautiful bush land, this quiet mining shimmering silver of massive Lake RV Bay for travellers. community offers a restful place to Lefroy and enjoy the local flora and relax and visit. fauna on the Red Hill walking trail to the lookout. Originally founded in 1897 as a gold mining town during the Goldrush There are picnic and camping Kambalda Tourist Information Centre frenzy, Kambalda was all but facilities at outback nature reserves deserted by 1908. with some striking granite outcrops, Irish Mulga Drive, Salmon Gum Road rain sculpted caves, dams and a Kambalda 6442 The township came alive again during diversity of landscapes. (08) 9080 2111 the 1960’s nickel ‘boom’ which Free Wi-Fi resulted in the discovery of one of Kambalda also offers an abundance the world’s largest nickel sulphide of recreational facilities and activities deposits in the area and the opening such as golf, open air swimming of Australia’s first nickel mine. pools, bush walking, Community Recreation Facility with 24hr Kambalda was reborn! Gymnasium, Library and indoor basketball courts. On a windy day the occasional Landyacht can be seen sailing on Lake Lefroy.

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Named in 1900 after Dr Charles Possibly Laverton’s biggest attraction, Laver, a keen prospector who rode the Great Beyond Explorers Hall of his bike from Coolgardie to the area, Fame allows visitors to step back in Great Beyond Visitor Centre Laverton was a booming gold town time with several notable explorers 5 Augusta Street with a known reputation of being the who led challenging expeditions wildest town in the west. across Central Australia. Discover Laverton 6440 what it was like for women and (08) 9031 1361 Today, Laverton is known for its pioneers of the Goldfields during Free Wi-Fi welcoming nature. With natural, the early days and learn about the cultural and historical riches, the industries that sustain our inland region sets the perfect scene for region. The Hall of Fame also houses visitors to immerse themselves in the the local Visitor Centre, Horizons Café true Australian Outback. and distinctive gift and souvenir shop.

Being in the red heart of WA, Laverton A quick stop at the Great Beyond is not only the start of the Outback Visitor Centre will give you all the Way, it is also the gateway to a information you need on other number of four wheel drive adventure unique attractions within the town tracks including the Anne Beadell and surrounding areas, including the Highway, Gunbarrell Highway, David statue of Dr Charles Laver, the Original Carnegie Road, Hanns Track and the Police Station & Gaol, the Laverton Golden Quest Discovery Trail. Outback Gallery and a number of historic sites, graves and former outback towns.

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Historical Tram Tours

Sit back and relax… Stops at many of the attractions throughout Kalgoorlie Boulder. Tours run daily. For more information, visit the Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre or phone on 08 9021 1966

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Audio Walking Tours Pick up an Audio Walking Tour from the team at the Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre. Trace back the footsteps of our forefathers. Self-guided tour, you will take a step back in time and admire the many beautiful examples of gold rush 1900s architecture. Experience 126 years of history at your own pace. For more information, visit the Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre or phone on 08 9021 1966

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ESPERANCE Lake Hillier-Middle Island Scenic Flight Scenic Flights Tel: 1800 359 427 Lake Hillier on Middle Island, is the largest island in the www.goldfieldsairservices.com Recherche Archipelago off Esperance. Magnificently pink all year round, you will see 360 degree views of Lake Hillier, Cape Le Grand National Park and turquoise waters of Lucky Bay. Flights daily out of Esperance Airport with Goldfields Air Services.

Prices From $360 – for current prices visit website.

Kalgoorlie Scenic Flights See the largest open cut gold mine in Australia, the Kalgoorlie “Super Pit”, Nickel Smelter and greater Kalgoorlie-Boulder city before flying south to Kambalda to magnificent Lake Lefroy salt lake, a huge white expanse of sparse dry lakebed, contrasted with deep KALGOORLIE mining excavations. Scenic Flights from GASWEST ADMIN BUILDING off Hart Kerspien Drive, Kalgoorlie Airport. Prices Tel: 1800-FLYGAS From $110 – for current prices visit website. BOOK ONLINE at www.goldfieldsairservices.com

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Fleet/Corporate Alignment Suspension Tyre Repair Batteries Rims Accessories FRASER RANGE STATION ‘Oasis in the Outback’ KALGOORLIE-BOULDER Experience the comfort in this tranquil retreat and discover the nostalgia of this historical station. Situated halfway between Norseman and Balladonia we are only 2km off Eyre Highway. Some of the stations’ facilities include: 230 Boulder Road, Kalgoorlie WA 6430 • Powered and unpowered campsites • Historic shearers quarters accommodation • • Different types of ensuite or self-contained accommodation • Clean ablutions • Phone (08) 9091 5466 • BBQ’s and camp kitchen • Station Tours • Bushwalks • Home cooked two course meals • www.tyrepower.com.au Abundance of flora and fauna • No Generator or Highway noise • [email protected] Bookings and Enquiries T: (08) 9039 3210 F: (08) 9039 3273 E: [email protected] W: www.fraserrangestation.com.au facebook: Fraser Range Station - Oasis in the Outback

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9022 2216 GREA 6 Coventry Street, Kalgoorlie T GIFT IDEAS! • Delkor + Full River AGM Battery Supplier • Battery Chargers • Power & Lighting • Solar Panels, Controllers, Anderson Plug Connectors • Security + Surveillance • Satellite Dishes + Accessories The people to see for anything battery related! Locally Owned and Operated Supporting Local Business

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The Albion Hotel The Albion Hotel is located at 60 Burt Street, Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Built in the late 1800’s in the classic architectural style of Federation Filigree; today the Albion Hotel still retains that heritage listed character, whilst boasting all the conveniences of modern day venues. Bar and Bistro open 7 days a week and is renowned for serving the best steaks in town, not to mention delicious food from our varied menu. The atmosphere is relaxed, family friendly, whilst representing great value for money. With an inter-connecting TAB, numerous screens, a range of cold beers and other beverages, punters are more than catered for. The Albion Hotel also offers 37 hotel rooms with Standard and Family rooms available.

Bar & bottle shop open 11am-Late daily. Bistro Lunch 12pm-2:30pm, Dinner 5:30pm-8:30pm.

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