Kalgoorlie is Australia's largest outback city, with a population of over 30,000 people. With a richgoldmining heritage, this region is a fascinating look back in time for those intrigued by Australia's gold prospecting past.
590 kilometres from Perth, Kalgoorlie is the largest city centre in the goldfields region. Here you'll find welcoming outback hospitality, fascinating history and beautiful architecture. The Museum of the Goldfields combines all of these things, with an informative look into the region's past. Here you'll find the largest display of the state's gold bars and nuggets in the underground gold vault, as well as exhibitions that delve into the methods that prospectors once used in order to search for gold.
After a trip to the gold vault, you might want to try your hand at searching for gold yourself. Take a tour out into the outback and spend the day in search of the precious yellow metal that put Kalgoorlie on the map. There's also the option to fossick for local gemstones, including rock crystals and ribbonstones.
The city of Kalgoorlie is also host to a number of great festivals and events throughout the year, including St Barbara's Festival, the Spring Festival, and the spectacular lighting of the Christmas tree in December.
Kalgoorlie is a city with a captivating story to tell. With so much to share with its visitors, you'll discover a wealth of treasures in this outback city.
