Trails WA supports the seven principles recommended by Leave No Trace Australia for minimising your impacts when using the trails.
Learn moreThe trail takes you to to 25 interpreted sites highlighting the 1890’s goldrush region, classic pubs, outback ghost towns and changing natural Landscapes including nature reserves and campsites.
Be surprised by Niagara Dam, a man made lake built for water supply and now a pleasant spot for a picnic or overnight camp. Tour the old prosperous town of Kookynie, which has a pub well worth the stop as well as the old camps in the town of Gwalia, near Leonora, where the 31st US President, Herbert Hoover, lived and worked. Gwalia, now a ghost town, has a fascinating museum and historical house.
Visit Lake Ballard, a vast salt lake where 51 sculptured metal ’people’ stand scattered over the landscape. Be amazed by the Explorers Hall of Fame in Laverton which retraces the journey's of the early pioneers such as Lord John Forrest, Tommy Windich and Leichhardt.
A definite advantage if considering the self drive adventure is the comprehensive Golden Quest Discovery Trail Guidebook and two audio CD's, which has detailed maps, dramatised stories, and informative and entertaining accounts on life in the Goldfields. The Guide is available for purchase at Visitor Centres and online through the Golden Quest Trail website.
(08) 9021 1966
Trail tales and all the information you need to plan your trip.
Comprehensive information on the Golden Outback region including destinations, things to see and do, accommodation and tours.
Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.
3 - 5 days
965km
Group D (Drive trails) required.
Group D (Drive trails)
Air, rail or bus to Kalgoorlie. Road – 4WD recommended
Earn points and badges and become a "TrailsWA Expert" by completing trails and leaving reviews.
Earn 1 point towards
your TrailsWA level
We love to hear from people who've been on our Western Australian trails, so it would be most appreciated it if you wanted to leave a review.
Multiple day
834km
Multiple day
650km
Trails are free and bring so many benefits to our community by providing opportunities to have fun, get fit, socialise, explore and challenge yourself. But they also have to be managed and maintained which only is made possible through terrific sponsors, donations and/or volunteering.
-(1680-×-200-px).jpeg){kind=logo}
View 4 Photos of Golden Quest Discovery Trail, Goldfields
You are reporting a problem for Golden Quest Discovery Trail, Goldfields. Please be as detailed as possible to help us appropriately identify and address the issue.
Join trails wa to add this trail to your favourite. By joining you will also be able to rate and review trails and share your photos with other trail goers!
Sign in to your account to add this trail to your list of favourites, and much more.
