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Kalgoorlie Heart of Gold Discovery Trail

Urban Walk
Trail difficulty
Easy
  • Length 2km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Dog friendly
  • Accessible trail
  • Return
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The #heartofgold Discovery Trail will take you back to the early gold rushes with augmented reality, remarkable audio stories, fun widgets, vivid videos, timeless photos and interactive games via the free Heart of Gold Australia app.

The interactive, self-guided trail will take you to 11 locations of signifiance in the city as you learn its golden story and how gold changed the cityscape and secured the economic future of Western Australia and the nation. 

Trailblazers will receive a commemorative #heartofgold medallion.

The Heart of Gold Australia App is available to download from your iTunes or Google Play app store. 

Gold Industry Group

+61863146333

Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre

(08) 9021 1966

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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

1 hour

Length

2kms one way

Fees

App and access is free.

Trail Access

Air, rail or bus to Kalgoorlie city centre.

Trail Start

Gold bar replica outside Market Arcade, Hannan St, Kalgoorlie which is 6 h 22 min (595 km) East of Perth via Grea

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Trail End

Museum of the Goldfields, 17 Hannan St, Kalgoorlie

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When to go

Anytime

What’s the weather like?

What To Pack

Hazards & Warnings

Be aware of traffic, cross at lights and keep your eyes up. When referring to the app/map stop somewhere safe.

Facilities

  • Cafe
  • Car Park
  • Child Activities
  • Dog Friendly
  • Lookouts
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • View Platform
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • Water Access Points
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today May 13, 9:08am

19°C

Feels like 18°C

Max 24°

Min 14°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 6.87km/h NE

8-day forecast

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