Welcome to Kalgoorlie Boulder

KALGOORLIE BOULDER

WELCOME TO

Kalgoorlie Boulder

Kalgoorlie Boulder offers a unique holiday experience for tourists, with an evolving history and cosmopolitan lifestyle contrasted with outback adventures abundant in flora and fauna.

Kalgoorlie Boulder is a sophisticated city boasting a bustling, thriving community. It is home to more than 28,000 residents, and is the gold mining centre of Australia as well as a popular tourist destination.

There is no end to the riches in the region, from the exploits of early prospectors in pursuit of gold captured by the interpretive self-drive Golden Quest Discovery Trail, to the tours of the Super Pit.

The environment in Kalgoorlie Boulder is unique, and boasts a number of parks and nature areas such as the picturesque Hammond Park and Karlkurla Bushland Reserve.

The Audio Walking Tour, which is available from the Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre, offers a self-guided walk around Kalgoorlie & Boulder CBD so visitors can learn about the rich history.

The Eastern Goldfields Historical Society, located in the Old Boulder Municipal Power Station Building, preserves, promotes, researches and records the history of the Eastern Goldfields. They hold a large range of historic photographs, interesting museum pieces, extensive source of reference materials and an impressive collection of Goldfields books in their library and bookshop.

Credit: Tourism Australia

There are amazing adventures to be had, stunning sunsets, unique events and some incredible scenery to behold. From the world famous Super Pit to the Mount Charlotte Reservoir Outlook where your eyes can feast on the incredible view of the city and it’s surrounds – Kalgoorlie Boulder has plenty to offer for those with an adventurous soul.

To make the most of your time here make sure your first port of call is the Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitors Centre located on the corner of Hannans and Wilsons Street in the beautiful town hall. Phone (08) 9021 1966; visit kalgoorlietourism.com or email us on visitors@kalgoorlietourism.com

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be able to assist with accommodation bookings (please book ahead due to accommodation shortages), tours, car rentals, scenic flights, local attractions and so much more. We even have a phone charging station for your convenience.

Come spend some time in Kalgoorlie Boulder – Australia’s largest outback city with so much to offer!

Caro Smith General Manager, Kalgoolie Boulder Visitor Centre

There really is so much to see and experience in Kalgoorlie Boulder.

Lake Lefroy, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

Kalgoorlie Audio Tour, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

Heartwalk Art, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

Golden Water

Called a “scheme of madness” when first proposed in 1895, today the Goldfields water supply pipeline is more likely to be described as a “lifeline”. You can see the water arriving at Mt Charlotte, 560 kms away from where it started its journey about 10 days earlier in the Perth Hills. A site on the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, Mt Charlotte - at the eastern end of Hannan Street, offers scenic views of the city.

You can follow the drive trail from Kalgoorlie to the water’s source, Mundaring Weir, visiting 25 historic and scenic sites in WA’s Golden Outback along the way. The trail takes you to places associated with obtaining water in WA’s arid interior, from early wells and rock catchments to the pipeline-specific.

Some Golden Pipeline sites are accessible on day trips from Kalgoorlie. Warden Finnerty’s Residence, home to the first warden in Coolgardie, is open to the public and located alongside the rockhole at which prospectors stopped in September 1892 and found gold.

For further information, contact the Coolgardie Visitor Centre, (08) 9026 6090.

Open a tap in Kalgoorlie Boulder and chances are you’ll be using water from the world’s longest freshwater pipeline.

View from Mt Charlotte, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

Warden Finnerty’s Residence, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

Coolgardie Bluff, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

HELICOPTER FLIGHTS.

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See & Do

• V isit Hannans North Tourist Mine with its interactive displays, gold panning and the Super Pit Shop. You can climb the giant truck, try your hand at gold panning and so much more!

• Stand within the world’s largest open pit mining operation, The Super Pit.

• V iew the spectacular display of gold nuggets and jewellery at the Museum of the Goldfields.

• Admire the magnificent heritage architecture along Burt Street, Boulder, and along Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie.

• E njoy one of the weekly tours of the Boulder and Kalgoorlie Town Halls.

• Journey the Golden Quest Discovery Trail.

• E mbark on the Audio Walking Tour, available from the Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre, to enjoy a self-guided walk around Kalgoorlie & Boulder CBD to learn about the rich history of these thriving centres.

• E xperience one of the annual events such as St Barbara’s Festival, Spring Festival and Lighting of the Christmas Tree.

• E xperience an array of arts and culture.

• V isit the Mt Charlotte lookout and re-live the C.Y. O’Connor story.

• Walk the trail at Karlkurla Bushland Park.

• E njoy a picnic at Hammond Park.

• V isit The KCGM Super Pit lookout.

• Spin the pennies for a friendly game of bush Two Up.

• Take in a round of golf at the impressive Kalgoorlie Golf Course, also part of the Nullarbor Links.

• Quench your thirst at one of the many outback pubs in the Goldfields region.

• E njoy the vast array of cuisine from one of the many local cafes and restaurants.

• Absorb some retail therapy within our city’s shopping precincts.

• Relax and treat yourself at a spa in town.

• See the 51 sculptures at Lake Ballard, 180km north of Kalgoorlie Boulder.

For a full comprehensive list of things to see and do in Kalgoorlie Boulder, please visit the Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre, call (08) 90211966 or email visitors@kalgoorlietourism.com

Hannans North Tourist Mine, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

Karkurla Bushland, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

The Super Pit, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

Hammond Park, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

Kalgoorlie Boulder boasts an array of things to see and do for visitors in the region.

Kalgoorlie Boulder was established as the result of three Irishmen serendipitously discovering alluvial gold nuggets when they paused to change a horse shoe. That fateful day back in 1893 set the wheels in motion for the burgeoning Gold Rush. The Gold Rush in the region saw thousands of gold diggers arrive from all around the world. Unfortunately, many perished during this period due to the difficult outback conditions. Those who did strike gold influenced the growth of the region, which would resound for years to come.

In 1903, engineer Charles Yelverton O’Connor innovated a vital piece of infrastructure, which saw the construction of a fresh water pipeline from Mundaring near Perth. Today, the pipeline continues to service the Kalgoorlie Boulder community. For history buffs keen to unearth some of the fascinating history that underpins this region, be sure to check out the following:

• City of Kalgoorlie Boulder’s History and Heritage Unit at the Boulder Town Hall

• Eastern Goldfields Historical Society

• G olden Quest Discovery Trail

• K algoorlie Boulder Cemetery

Kalgoorlie Boulder’s rich history is entrenched in the Gold Rush era dating back to the late 1800s.

Paddy Hannan statue, Boulder, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

Museum of the Goldfields, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

Museum of the Goldfields, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

Boulder

This outback city oozes unique charm at every turn. You will see the history the character and heritage in the buildings on Burt Street, whilst providing shoppers with an experience par excellence, filled with character and ambience.

Located on the corner of Burt and Lane Streets, the Miners Monument was built in honour of all miners – past, future and present. The monument represents a miner utilising an air leg drill.

The Goldfields region has a rich military history that is reflected in the Goldfields War Museum collection.

Visit the beautiful new facilities, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm with guided tours 1:30pm Thursdays. The museum has new interpretative displays covering stories of local Goldfields servicemen and women from the early days of the militia to today’s peacekeeping forces.

Visit the Boulder Town Hall to see the rare and famous theatre stage curtain, the Goatcher Curtain, painted by Phillip Goatcher in the Tromp-l’oeil painting style. The curtain is a priceless work of art and is believed to be the last remaining working stage curtain of its kind in Australia. Guided tours 10:30am Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Streetscape, Boulder, Credit: Tourism Western Australia

Boulder is rich in historical attractions and boasts a popular monthly market that extends along Burt Street.

Discovery Trail

The Golden Quest Discovery Trail is a popular tourist and caravanning attraction for the WA Goldfields. This terrific trail runs from Coolgardie in the south to Laverton in the north and passes many sites that are worth taking the time to explore.

Trace the steps of some of Australia’s greatest explorers, see the once famous Poseidon Nickel Mine at Windarra and the nickel mine at Murrin Murrin. Visit the historic precinct of Gwalia near Leonora and the house commissioned by Herbert Hoover, 31st President of the United States, and spend some time in the extraordinary atmosphere at Lake Ballard near Menzies.

The Golden Quest Discovery Trail can be enjoyed in parts or as a whole.

For more information, go to www.goldenquesttrail.com

For those who enjoy self-drive adventures, the fabulous Golden Quest Discovery Trail - a 965km adventure drive in one of the world’s most famous gold producing regions - is an ideal activity for tourists.

Golden Quest Discovery Trail drone shot, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

Gwalia Historic Precinct, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

Gwalia Historic Precinct, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

The Super Pit

SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE SUPER PIT:

• The Super Pit, one of Australia’s largest open cut gold mines, was established in 1989 and was the brainchild of Alan Bond.

• The Super Pit is approximately 3.6kms long, 1.5kms wide and 600m deep. The approved long term pit development will see the Super Pit grow to be approximately 3.9kms long, 1.6kms wide and approximately 700m in depth.

• Approximately 700,000 ounces of gold is produced annually from the Super Pit and the underground operation at Mt Charlotte.

• The Super Pit is mined daily, 24 hours around the clock.

• On average it takes around 45 minutes for a truck to get loaded, haul out of the pit, dump its load and return to the shovel.

• The average haul speed of a truck fully loaded is 12.5km/h.

• Most of the gold mined in the Super Pit occurs within ore loads formed by ancient shears in a rock unit called the Golden Mile Dolerite.

The Super Pit, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

TransGoldfields operates a bus service 6 days a week:

Route 1: Kalgoorlie – Hannans – Kalgoorlie

Route 2: Kalgoorlie – Boulder – Kalgoorlie

Route 3: Kalgoorlie – Somerville – Boulder – Kalgoorlie

These bus routes run on a hail service, so when you are not situated at an actual bus stop you can hail the bus providing there is room for it to safely stop.

For more information, please call 13 62 13.

Alternatively, you can download a bus timetable at www.kalgoorlietourism.com/travel-time-tables, or obtain a hard copy at the Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre.

Calendar of Events

JANUARY

Australia Day Celebrations

Sunset Concert Series at Soundshell

FEBRUARY

Sunset Concert Series at Soundshell

MARCH

Kalgoorlie Boulder Community Fair

Goldfields Children Charity Ball

APRIL

Goldfields Yarn Exhibition

Kalgoorlie Boulder Heritage Festival

ANZAC Parade

MAY

Kalgoorlie Boulder Heritage Festival

International Comedy Festival Roadshow

JUNE

Multicultural Festival

The Goldfields Cyclassic - Bike race across the Goldfields from Kalgoorlie Boulder to Menzies and on to Leonora

JULY

Goldfields Pipeline Marathon

NAIDOC Week

Variety Race Day & Pizza Throwing Championships

AUGUST

Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum

Coolgardie Rodeo & Ute Muster

Kambalda Cup

SEPTEMBER

Coolgardie Cup

Kalgoorlie Art Prize

Boulder Cup

Discover the Round (Kalgoorlie Race Round)

OCTOBER

Kalgoorlie Cup

Spring Festival

Black Diamond Drilling Kalgoorlie Desert Race

NOVEMBER

Remembrance Day

Lighting of the Christmas Tree Kalgoorlie & Boulder

DECEMBER

Christmas Toy Run

St Barbara’s Festival & Parade

Carols in the Park

Christmas in the Park

For the most up to date Calendar of Events and dates, go to www.kalgoorlietourism.com

Kalgoorlie Boulder Racing Club, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

Services

Kalgoorlie Tram Tour, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

Achievable Outback Cafe, Menzies, Credit: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

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Front Cover: Two Up Shed, Kalgoorlie, Credit: City of Kalgoolie Boulder (top)

Mt Charlotte, Kalgoorlie, Credit: City of Kalgoolie Boulder (bottom)

Back Cover: Antony Gormley sculptures on Lake Ballard, Credit: Virgin Australia

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