Golden Outback Experience

What you can do

Vast wheat and sheep stations offer genuine farmstay experiences where you can get a taste of life on an outback-working farm.

Wave Rock near Hyden is a giant surf wave shaped rock formed from multi-coloured granite.

Discover the history of the Royal Flying Doctors Service, a great Australian icon, at the RFDS visitor centre at Kalgoorlie-Boulder airport.

Marvel at breathtaking outback sunsets and stargaze at the glorious night skies.

Explore the history of the mining industry in WA at the Australian Prospectors and Mining Hall of Fame; watch a gold pour or try panning for gold.

Visit a country pub for a warm welcome and a hearty meal made from local produce.

Gaze at the Kalgoorlie Super Pit, one of the biggest open cut gold mines in the world, reputed to be the richest square mile of gold-bearing earth in the world.

The Golden Quest Discovery Trail is a 965km self-drive adventure that lets you trace the route of some of Australia’s greatest explorers and visit the Gormley Statues.

One of the last great wilderness areas, Fitzgerald River National Park is a recognised international biosphere reserve with more than 1900 species of flowering plants and an assortment of bird and animal life.

12,000 species of wildflowers provide spectacular carpets of colour from August to November with everlastings a highlight in the Murchison Gascoyne region from July to September.

Explore the fascinating history of Australia’s indigenous people and shop for Aboriginal artwork in Esperance or Kalgoorlie.

The Nullabor, bordered by the Great Victoria Desert and the Southern Ocean, is a unique harsh landscape that is home to wildlife such as kangaroos, wombats, and eagles and features the longest (146km) straight section of road in Australia.

Charter and cruise operators can take you to the Recherche Archipelago, 110 islands off the coast of Esperance for memorable fishing, diving, snorkelling, and birdwatching.

Be amazed by rugged ranges, ancient rock features and Mt Augustus, the largest monolith in the world.

Evidence of pioneering history can be found throughout the region, and in goldrush towns like Leonara Menzies, Kalgoorlie-Boulder and Coolgardie discover the magnificent 19th century colonial buildings, museums and cemeteries.

The Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail from Mundaring to Kalgoorlie is a celebration of pioneering spirit and determination.

Kennedy Range National Park has spectacular gorges and vast sandstone cliffs.

Some of the world’s most spectacular white, sandy beaches are found in and around Esperance.

For some adventure try rock climbing, bush walking, birdwatching and scenic drives along the south coast or surfing, diving, windsurfing, beach fishing, deep water fishing and whale watching charters.

Cape Le Grande National Park has breathtaking coastal scenery and rugged granite peaks and cape Arid National Park is home to more than 150 species of birds, many of which can be viewed from walking trails.

 

More information

For the latest about the area including Kalgoorlie & the Goldfields, Esperance & the South Coast, The Wheatbelt & the Gascoyone-Murchison region, look at the state's tourism websites here & here.