Kalgoorlie Heart of Gold Discovery Trail
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Trail Start
Get directionsGold bar replica outside Market Arcade, Hannan St, Kalgoorlie which is 6 h 22 min (595 km) East of Perth via Grea
Trail End
Get directionsMuseum of the Goldfields, 17 Hannan St, Kalgoorlie
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Learn moreAbout Kalgoorlie Heart of Gold Discovery Trail
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.
Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre
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- Heart of Gold Trail Information
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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.
Time / Duration
1 hour
Length
2kms one way
What To Pack
Group A (Urban trails or short trails near facilities) required.
What To Pack
Group A (Urban trails or short trails near facilities)
- Full large water bottle per person.
- Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA).
- Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant.
- Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions (See suggestions below).
- Binoculars and camera (optional).
Additional Useful Items
- Download the Heart of Gold app and trail bundle before you arrive and turn on your location and Bluetooth services- Make sure your device has full battery and bring headphones
- Be aware of traffic, cross at lights and keep your eyes up. When referring to the app/map stop somewhere safe
- Save your photos to your camera roll to share later, tag @heartofgoldaus and use #heartofgold
Trail Start
Gold bar replica outside Market Arcade, Hannan St, Kalgoorlie which is 6 h 22 min (595 km) East of Perth via Grea
Hazards & Warnings
Be aware of traffic, cross at lights and keep your eyes up. When referring to the app/map stop somewhere safe.Facilities
- Access with assistance for the Disabled
- Bicycle Path
- Cafe
- Car Park
- Child Activities
- Dog Friendly
- Lookouts
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
- Shaded Area
- Sheltered Area
- Toilet Facilities for Disabled
- View Platform
- Visitor Information Centre
- Water Access Points
Best time of year
Anytime
Fees
App and access is free.
Trail Access
Air, rail or bus to Kalgoorlie city centre.
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