Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum
Australia's premier mining forum in Kalgoorlie. Current 2026 dates, venue, passes, programme notes and practical local planning advice.
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Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the WA Goldfields
Kalgoorlie & the Goldfields.
Plan things to do, where to stay, road trips, fuel stops, local services and practical travel around Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the WA Goldfields.
Founded1893
Super Pit3.5 km × 1.5 km
From Perthabout 595 km
Populationabout 30,000
What do you need?
Choose the path that matches your visit, then jump into the right guide.
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First time in Kalgoorlie
Start with the Super Pit, Hannan Street, pubs, history and practical town basics.
Things to do in Kalgoorlie -
One day in town
A simple short-stay plan for visitors arriving by train, car or tour.
Travel planner -
Driving from Perth
Distance, fuel, stops, road notes and where to break the trip.
Perth to Kalgoorlie road trip -
Looking for accommodation
Motels, hotels, pub rooms, apartments and caravan parks.
Where to stay -
Travelling with caravan or 4WD
Caravan parks, Lake Douglas, Broad Arrow, fuel and road-trip notes.
Caravan parks and road trips -
Events during your visit
Check confirmed dates and official links before planning around a major event.
Upcoming events
Top visitor guides
Start with the practical guides most visitors need: town sights, the Super Pit, accommodation, pubs, caravan parks and short drives.
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Kalgoorlie weather
Forecast, climate averages, heat, UV, fire danger and road-condition links.
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Things to do in Kalgoorlie
A practical shortlist of sights, pubs, heritage streets and local stops.
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Super Pit guide
Lookout, tours, blast times, photos and what to know before you go.
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Where to stay
Motels, heritage hotels, apartments, caravan parks and location notes.
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Best pubs
Classic Kalgoorlie pubs, historic bars and visitor-friendly local options.
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Caravan parks
Compare parks, cabins, powered sites, dogs, pools and distance to town.
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Gold prospecting
Rules, permits, safety, equipment and realistic expectations.
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Kalgoorlie history
Gold rush history, mining stories, heritage streets and the Super Pit.
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Living in Kalgoorlie
Housing, schools, climate, mining work, community and daily life.
Road trips from Kalgoorlie
Distances, driving time and road notes for common Goldfields drives.
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Kalgoorlie to Perth
Fuel, towns, stops and road notes for the classic drive west.
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Kalgoorlie to Esperance
Fuel at Norseman, coast arrival notes and where to pause.
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Kalgoorlie to Menzies
A short Goldfields drive for history, art and northern road links.
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Kalgoorlie to Broad Arrow
An easy pub and ghost-town side trip north of Kalgoorlie.
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Kalgoorlie to Lake Douglas
A close local drive for open space, salt lake views and sunset light.
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Road trip guide
Compare the main drives around Kalgoorlie and the WA Goldfields.
Local services
Business profiles and community posts are kept separate from the editorial visitor guides.
How this guide is maintained
See who edits the guide, how changing facts are checked and how to report an error.
Latest updates
Recent updates from Kalgoorlie.info.
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Kalgoorlie Caravan Parks
The four main parks plus the alternatives. Powered sites, cabins, dump points, dogs, and when to book.
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Where to Stay in Kalgoorlie: Hotels, Motels, Pubs & Caravan Parks
Practical Kalgoorlie accommodation advice by area and traveller type, covering hotels, motels, pub rooms, apartments, caravan parks, pet-friendly stays and accessible room checks.
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Kalgoorlie to Perth Road Trip: Westbound Drive Guide
A practical westbound guide for the 595 km drive from Kalgoorlie-Boulder to Perth on the Great Eastern Highway.
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