History of Kalgoorlie
From Paddy Hannan's 1893 strike to the Super Pit. How a stop for water became one of the great gold cities of the British Empire.
The Goldfields, est. 1893
The practical guide to
Kalgoorlie & the Goldfields.
Independent. Up to date. Written by people who actually live out here.
Founded1893
Super Pit3.5 km
From Perth595 km
Pop.~30,000
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Everything you actually need in Kalgoorlie
Tourism
Things to do
The honest shortlist. What is worth your time and what to skip.
LiveSuper Pit
Blast times, the lookout, photography.
HistoryGold rush history
From 1893 to the Super Pit.
StayWhere to stay
Heritage hotels, motels, apartments, FIFO villages.
DriveRoad trips from Perth
8 hours, 595 km, every stop along the way.
CaravanCaravan & camping
The four main parks compared.
PubsBest pubs
The shortlist locals send visitors to.
FIFOLiving in Kalgoorlie
Rents, schools, climate, community.
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Things to do in Kalgoorlie
The honest local list. What is worth your time, what is fine to skip, and what only locals know about.
Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum
The biggest mining investor conference in the southern hemisphere. What it is, who goes, what happens, and what it means if you are in town that week.
Living in Kalgoorlie
What it is actually like to live in a working mining city. Costs, schools, climate, jobs, housing, community life. The honest picture.