Aerial view of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the Super Pit gold mine, Western Australia

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Kalgoorlie & the Goldfields.

Australia's largest outback city, built on gold rush history and still alive with pubs, tours, heritage streets, mining stories and big-sky road trips.

Founded1893

Super Pit3.5 km

From Perth595 km

Pop.~30,000

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Golden City guide

Plan the bright, practical side of Kalgoorlie

Tourism

Things to do

The honest shortlist. What is worth your time and what to skip.

Live

Super Pit

Blast times, the lookout, photography.

History

Gold rush history

From 1893 to the Super Pit.

Stay

Where to stay

Heritage hotels, motels, apartments, FIFO villages.

Drive

Road trips from Perth

8 hours, 595 km, every stop along the way.

Caravan

Caravan & camping

The four main parks compared.

Pubs

Best pubs

The shortlist locals send visitors to.

FIFO

Living in Kalgoorlie

Rents, schools, climate, community.

Today's lowest fuel prices in Kalgoorlie

Unleaded 91 162.5c ▼
Premium 95 186.9c
Premium 98 185.5c ▼
Diesel 198.9c ▼

Cheapest per fuel · Thu 4 Jun · FuelWatch WA

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Upcoming events

6 Jun

Boulder Market Day

Burt Street, Boulder
3 Aug

Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum 2026

Goldfields Arts Centre, Kalgoorlie
11 Sep

Kalgoorlie Cup — Race Round 2026

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club
5 Dec

St Barbara's Festival

Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie

2026 WA public holidays

28 Sep
King's Birthday Monday - next
25 Dec
Christmas Day Friday
26 Dec
Boxing Day Saturday
28 Dec
Boxing Day public holiday Monday
1 Jan
New Year's Day Thursday
26 Jan
Australia Day Monday
2 Mar
Labour Day Monday
3 Apr
Good Friday Friday
5 Apr
Easter Sunday Sunday
6 Apr
Easter Monday Monday
25 Apr
Anzac Day Saturday
27 Apr
Anzac Day public holiday Monday
1 Jun
Western Australia Day Monday

Source: WA Government

Prospector train and Esperance bus

Prospector train: East Perth to Kalgoorlie

Days	No.	Departs	Arrives
Mon, Wed, Fri	PL01	7:05am	2:00pm
Mon	PA51	3:15pm	9:50pm
Tue, Thu, Sat	PA01	7:05am	2:00pm
Fri	PA53	3:15pm	10:05pm
Sun	PA55	2:05pm	9:00pm

Prospector train: Kalgoorlie to East Perth

Days	No.	Departs	Arrives
Mon, Wed, Fri	PL02	7:05am	1:45pm
Mon	PA52	3:00pm	9:35pm
Tue, Thu, Sat	PA02	7:05am	1:45pm
Fri	PA54	3:00pm	9:45pm
Sun	PA56	2:05pm	8:40pm

Bus to Esperance: Kalgoorlie Station to Esperance

Days	No.	Route	Departs	Arrives
Mon, Wed, Fri	671	via Kambalda	2:30pm	7:30pm
Mon, Wed, Fri	651	via Coolgardie	2:30pm	7:45pm

Be ready to board 15 minutes before departure. Public holiday and school holiday amendments may apply. Source: Prospector and GE3 bus to Esperance.

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Emergency contacts

Emergency (Police/Fire/Ambo) 000
Police (non-emergency) 131 444
Kalgoorlie Hospital (08) 9080 5888
RFDS (Royal Flying Doctor) 1800 625 800
SES (storm/flood) 132 500
Lifeline (24/7) 13 11 14

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