Goldfields Adventure and Golden Quest Discovery Tour including the Golden Pipeline Trails – 10 Days

(Mundaring Weir): A heritage-listed site showcasing 19th-century steam technology.

A massive pipeline that transports water from Mundaring Weir to Kalgoorlie.

A unique pub inspired by a cartoon character.

On 14 October 1968, the town was shaken by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake at 6:58:52 PM.

Located in the heart of the Wheatbelt, the town is a warm and charming community with a rich history spanning from the Aboriginal people to European pioneers.

Named after a rock formation, it was an Aboriginal name adopted by explorer and surveyor Charles Hunt. The place became an important stop for gold prospectors on their way to the goldfields.

is a gold mining area near the town of the same name. The mine’s history dates back to the early 1900s. It is named after a horse that won the Caulfield Cup in 1905.

offers panoramic views of Southern Cross and the surrounding region.

was founded in 1892 after gold prospectors Arthur Wellesley Bayley and William Ford discovered gold in the Fly Flat region. There is a wealth of history to explore here.

is located on the northeastern edge of Coolgardie. It offers scenic views, iron sculptures, and lookout points. Signs explain the cultural significance of the area to the Aboriginal people.

and the remarkable rescue of Modesto Varischetti and a Yankee overlooking a claim, 25 miles north of Coolgardie.

is a ghost town and the site of the most deaths in the history of the goldfields.

a small town that developed with shops, a post and telegraph office, and two hotels.

The American Leslie Robert Menzies discovered the rich gold deposits north of Coolgardie and founded the town.

was built in 1897 to supply water to the locomotives on the route between Kalgoorlie and Leonora.

is a historic outback town known for the Kookynie Grand Hotel.

a ghost town near Laverton. Gold was discovered here in 1896 by Harry Lilley.

Discover the soul of the outback. Located at the northern end of the Golden Quest Trail, the town holds many hidden surprises.

lookout are located 28 km from Laverton. It became famous during the Poseidon nickel boom in 1969. From the platform, you have a panoramic view of the famous site and the remaining mining areas.

is a large nickel-cobalt mining operation.

is a must-see for every visitor. The town has been restored to its original state from the early 1900s and is home to one of the best museums in Australia.

Start this scenic day in Leonora with a drive to Granite Creek. This is probably the least-travelled road on the Golden Quest Discovery Trail.

is the site of the old town of Copperfield. It is believed to have been named by a fan of Charles Dickens.

Although the sculptures cannot be seen from Snake Hill Lookout, the viewpoint offers a great view of the vastness of Lake Ballard.

We need to return to Menzies to stay overnight.

Ernest Giles and his group reached Ularring Rock on 15 October 1875 on their journey from Beltana in South Australia to Perth on the Swan River. Tommy Oldham was the first to see it.

The proposed site was initially called “Davyston” in the year 1900.

is a freshwater wetland and is under environmental protection.

is the largest gold mine in Australia and is located on the Goldfields Highway on the southeastern outskirts of Kalgoorlie. The pit has an elongated shape, approximately 3.5 kilometers long, 1.5 kilometers wide, and over 600 meters deep.

is a natural landscape with eucalyptus forests, sand plains, granite rocks, salt lakes, and freshwater swamps.

where large and diverse eucalyptus forests, as well as an abundance of wildflowers in season, can be admired.

are a must-see for visitors. The cave houses some of the region’s finest Aboriginal artworks.

More than 100,000 tourists visit the town each year to see Wave Rock and other remarkable granite formations such as Mulka’s Cave and The Humps.

We drive along the Tin Horse Highway and admire the bizarre collection of tin horses lining the road to the Jilakin Race Track.

was established in 1974 in honour of man’s best friend. It is unique, with over 200 beloved animals buried here.

was the first town built in the bush after Perth. The town hall, built in 1911, is a key feature of the townscape and a fine example of Edwardian opulence.