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

Australia's Golden Outback City

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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.

Kalgoorlie weather

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Today's lowest fuel prices in Kalgoorlie

  • Unleaded 91 162.5c
  • Premium 95 186.9c
  • Premium 98 185.5c
  • Diesel 195.9c
Cheapest per fuel · Sat 6 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 - 2027 WA public holidays

  • King's Birthday Monday
  • Christmas Day Friday
  • Boxing Day Saturday
  • Boxing Day public holiday Monday
  • New Year's Day Friday
  • Australia Day Tuesday
  • Labour Day Monday
  • Good Friday Friday
  • Easter Sunday Sunday
  • Easter Monday Monday
  • Anzac Day Sunday
  • Anzac Day public holiday Monday
  • Western Australia Day Monday
  • King's Birthday Monday
  • Christmas Day Saturday
  • Boxing Day Sunday
  • Christmas Day public holiday Monday
  • Boxing Day public holiday Tuesday

Source: WA Government

Prospector train and Esperance bus

Prospector train: East Perth to Kalgoorlie

DaysNo.DepartsArrives
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

DaysNo.DepartsArrives
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

DaysNo.RouteDepartsArrives
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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Kalgoorlie to Lake Douglas Road Trip

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Kalgoorlie to Broad Arrow Road Trip

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Kalgoorlie to Esperance Road Trip

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Kalgoorlie to Menzies Road Trip

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