Twin Cities

Kalgoorlie-Boulder today is a sophisticated City offering ideal living for a bustling, thriving community.

It is not only the home for more than 30,000 residents, but the gold mining centre of Australia and an important tourism destination for people looking for a link with Australias history, the opportunity to enjoy some soft adventure, or simply to relax in an environment where all facilities are available and the weather is normally beautiful. Accommodation ranges from 4.5 stars to first class motels, caravan parks, bed and breakfast and backpackers lodges, while there is a full range of national and local shopping precincts, banking and food and refreshments to rival the very best.

There is no end to the riches in the region. From the exploits of the early prospectors in pursuit of gold captured by the new interpretive Golden Quest Discovery Trail, magnificent turn of the century architecture throughout the region, aerial excursions over the Super Pit and the City nightlife with hotels, restaurants and bars, to the quiet contemplation of the picturesque Hammond Park or Kalgoorlie Arboretum, the Goldfields offers an experience for all ages and interests.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder, is the regions hub and is a busy and expanding City where the past is always on show.

Mining-related activities in and around Kalgoorlie-Boulder include:

The Australian Prospectors & Miners Hall of Fame with its interactive displays, gold pour, panning for gold or the underground tour of the Hannans North Mine.

The Super Pit, one of Australias largest gold producers, visit with Goldrush Tours or take the tour to the Placer Dome Kanowna Belle Gold Mine.

The School of Mines Mineral Museum.

The WA Museum in Kalgoorlie-Boulder where you can view the spectacular display of gold nuggets and jewellery.

The Loopline Railway, the line that transported yesteryears miners to and from the richest mile on earth - the Golden Mile.

The magnificent heritage architecture along Burt Street, Boulder, and Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, including the grand Boulder and Kalgoorlie Town Halls.

The region is linked to Australia by air through Qantas and Skywest; by rail on the Indian Pacific and Prospector; and by coach on TransWA and the Perth-Goldfields Express. Local tours are also available