This ten‑day journey through Western Australia leads from Perth to Kalgoorlie‑Boulder and into the remote Goldfields. The route connects historic landmarks, spectacular natural landscapes, and fascinating Outback towns.
Highlights include the Golden Pipeline, which supplies water to the Goldfields, and the PUBLIC Silo Trail with its impressive artworks. In historic towns such as Meckering and Southern Cross, you’ll learn about natural disasters and the adventures of the gold rush.
The Golden Quest Discovery Trail offers encounters with ghost towns, famous pubs, and vast landscapes.
Nature lovers can discover Wave Rock, Kokerbin Rock, and the red deserts of the Goldfields. Lake Ballard, known for Antony Gormley’s unique sculptures, is an unforgettable stop.
In Kalgoorlie‑Boulder, you’ll find the Super Pit, one of Australia’s largest gold mines. From Hyden, you return to Perth via the Goldfields Woodlands National Park and the Tin Horse Highway. A journey full of history, adventure, and unique landscapes!
Itinerary — 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Pump Station No. 1 – Mundaring Weir: Step back into the engineering age of steam at this historic pumping station, a key part of WA’s remarkable Goldfields water story.
- Golden Pipeline: Follow one of Western Australia’s great engineering achievements, carrying water more than 500 kilometres from Mundaring Weir to the Goldfields.
- Ettamogah Pub – Cunderdin: A quirky Wheatbelt landmark inspired by the famous Australian cartoon pub, with its unmistakable larger-than-life design.
- Meckering: Discover the story of the powerful 1968 Meckering earthquake, which dramatically reshaped the town and surrounding landscape.
- Kellerberrin: Experience the character of this welcoming Wheatbelt town, where Aboriginal heritage, pioneering history and rural life come together.
- Kokerbin Rock: Explore Australia’s third-largest monolith, with fascinating rock formations, caves, native vegetation and sweeping Wheatbelt views.
- Bruce Rock: Named after sandalwood cutter John Rufus Bruce, who worked here in 1879.
- Merredin: Located halfway between Perth and Kalgoorlie, part of the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail.
- Moorine Rock: Named after the striking rock formation nearby, its Aboriginal name was adopted by explorer Charles Hunt during his travels through the region.
- Marvel Loch: Discover a historic gold mining settlement dating back to the early 1900s, named after the racehorse Marvel Loch, winner of the 1905 Caulfield Cup.
- Southern Cross: Explore this historic Goldfields town, visit the Yilgarn History Museum and enjoy sweeping views across the landscape from Wimmera Hill Lookout.
- Coolgardie: Step into WA’s gold rush history in this legendary town, founded after Arthur Bayley and William Ford discovered gold at Fly Flat in 1892.
- Coolgardie Bluff Cultural Heritage Trail: Enjoy scenic views, striking iron sculptures and interpretive displays sharing the Aboriginal cultural significance of the area.
Your adventure along the Golden Quest Discovery Trail begins. Step back into the era of early gold pioneers, meet colourful Outback characters, explore ghost towns, visit historic pubs and experience vast landscapes beneath incredible night skies.
- Kunanalling: Discover the story of the remarkable rescue of miner Modesto Varischetti, one of the Goldfields’ most extraordinary tales of survival.
- Ora Banda: Visit this tiny Goldfields settlement, known for its historic pub and a long and colourful past.
- Siberia: Explore the remains and stories of a remote ghost town marked by both gold rush ambition and tragedy.
- Goongarrie: Imagine a once-bustling settlement that supported shops, a post office, telegraph station and two hotels during its heyday.
- Menzies: Discover a historic Goldfields town established following Leslie Robert Menzies’ discovery of rich gold deposits in the 1890s.
- Niagara Dam: Built in 1897 to supply water for steam locomotives, this historic dam is now a peaceful oasis in the Goldfields landscape.
- Kookynie: Step into a historic Outback town filled with Gold Rush character and home to the famous Grand Hotel.
- Mount Morgan: Explore the remains of a remote ghost town where the discovery of gold in 1896 sparked a short-lived mining boom.
- Hawks Nest: Discover another fascinating chapter in the region’s continuing gold story, where significant mineral potential has attracted modern exploration.
- Laverton: Reach the northern end of the Golden Quest Discovery Trail and uncover the history, characters and unexpected treasures of this remote Goldfields town.
- Windarra Nickel Mine: Discover the site made famous during the spectacular Poseidon nickel boom of 1969 and enjoy panoramic views across the surrounding landscape.
- Murrin Murrin: See one of the region’s major modern mining operations, producing nickel and cobalt in the heart of the Goldfields.
- Gwalia: Step back in time in this remarkably preserved ghost town, restored to its early 1900s character and home to an outstanding mining museum.
- Leonora: Explore this historic mining and pastoral centre, where impressive heritage buildings tell the story of more than a century of Goldfields life.
- Granite Creek: Venture along one of the least-travelled roads of the Golden Quest Discovery Trail, surrounded by remote and rugged Goldfields scenery.
- Copperfield: Discover the remains of a former townsite whose name may have been inspired by Charles Dickens’ famous novel David Copperfield.
- Snake Hill: Take in sweeping views across the vast white landscape of Lake Ballard from this spectacular lookout.
- Lake Ballard: Walk among Antony Gormley’s remarkable collection of 51 sculptures, created from scans of local residents and scattered across the salt lake.
- Menzies: Return to this historic Goldfields town for a relaxing overnight stay after a day of remote landscapes and extraordinary discoveries.
Final Golden Quest Highlights (22–25):
- Ularring: Follow in the footsteps of explorer Ernest Giles, who reached this remote part of the Goldfields on 15 October 1875.
- Davyhurst: Discover another historic Goldfields settlement, originally known as Davyston when the townsite was established in 1900.
- Rowles Lagoon: Enjoy a peaceful change of scenery at this freshwater wetland and nature reserve surrounded by the dry Goldfields landscape.
- Broad Arrow Goldfield: Explore an area steeped in gold rush history, with the goldfield gazetted in 1896 and the Kurawah townsite established the following year.
- Super Pit: Finish on a grand scale at Kalgoorlie’s enormous open-cut gold mine, stretching approximately 3.5 kilometres long, 1.5 kilometres wide and more than 600 metres deep.
Full day at leisure with many attractions. View our Kalgoorlie-Boulder Points of Interest recommendations. Book helicopter flights over the Super Pit early. Your guide will assist throughout the day.
- Goldfields Woodlands National Park: Travel through beautiful eucalypt woodlands, granite outcrops, salt lakes and seasonal wetlands.
- Boorabbin National Park: Discover diverse native woodlands and, in season, colourful displays of Western Australian wildflowers.
- Mulka’s Cave & Gnamma Walk Trail: Explore a culturally significant site featuring an exceptional collection of Aboriginal rock art.
- Wave Rock: Marvel at this extraordinary granite formation, rising around 15 metres high and stretching approximately 100 metres like a giant breaking wave.
- Hyden: Arrive in this popular Wheatbelt destination, best known as the gateway to Wave Rock and the surrounding natural attractions.
- Tin Horse Highway: Enjoy the quirky collection of humorous tin horse sculptures lining the road to Jilakin Racetrack.
- Corrigin Dog Cemetery: Visit this unusual and touching local landmark, established in 1974 and now the resting place of more than 200 beloved pets.
- York: Explore Western Australia’s oldest inland town, including its magnificent 1911 Town Hall, a fine example of Edwardian architecture.
Perth marks the conclusion of an extraordinarily beautiful journey through the history of Western Australia — a journey experienced through some of the state’s most pristine and best-preserved landscapes. Gold has always been, and continues to be, the magic word that drives people to achieve extraordinary things, no matter the cost.
Encounters with the region’s fauna and flora — animals and plants uniquely adapted to Western Australia’s rugged and austere environments — will leave memories that last a lifetime.
Return whenever you can; there is always more to discover, more to explore and more to experience in this remarkable land.
Tour Information
10 Days / 9 Nights
For private tours available all year round.
Perth, Western Australia
Perth, Western Australia
1 to 12 Participants
Air-conditioned 4WD tour coach with experienced driver/guide
Hotels, lodges, motels, cabins — best available options along the route
9 breakfasts, 1 welcome dinner, 1 farewell dinner
National parks and listed attractions included
Guided and unguided walks, nature experiences
Accredited professional driver/guide; local knowledge and cultural background; assistance with questions, transfers & emergencies. Transfers on the day before and after the tour are included
Golden Pipeline Trail – Official Photo Stops
- Mundaring Weir Lookout
- No. 1 Pump Station
- Meckering Earthquake Fault Line
- Karalee Rocks & Aqueduct
- No. 8 Pump Station (Kalgoorlie)
Golden Quest Discovery Trail – Official Photo Stops
Coolgardie
- Coolgardie Railway Station – iconic Goldfields building
- Ben Prior’s Park – historic machinery & relics
Kalgoorlie–Boulder
- Super Pit Lookout – spectacular open-cut mine viewpoint
- Mt Charlotte Reservoir Lookout – end point of the pipeline, sunset spot
- Kalgoorlie Town Hall – classic architecture
Broad Arrow
- Broad Arrow Tavern – legendary Outback pub
Menzies
- Menzies Town Hall – historic landmark
- Lake Ballard – Inside Australia sculpture field
Gwalia & Leonora
- Gwalia Ghost Town – abandoned houses & mining relics
- Sons of Gwalia Headframe – iconic industrial structure
Kookynie
- Grand Hotel Kookynie – authentic Outback atmosphere
- Historic ruins & vehicles – typical Goldfields motifs
Niagara Dam
- Niagara Dam Lookout – tranquil nature viewpoint
- Dam crest & rock formations – landscape photography
Laverton
- Great Beyond Visitor Centre – Explorers Hall of Fame
- Outback landscapes around Laverton – red earth, wide horizon
Additional Recommended Lookouts
- Goongarrie National Park
- Rowles Lagoon
Tour Dates
Private tour departures are flexible
Tour Costs
Group Tour (per person)
Private Guided Tour
Single Room Supplement: AUD 2,950
Not Included
- Lunches and dinners unless explicitly listed in the daily itinerary
- Drinks with meals (soft drinks, beer, wine)
- Optional activities and local add‑on programs
- Entrance fees for visits not included in the itinerary
- Scenic flights (e.g., Super Pit Kalgoorlie)
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, snacks, toiletries
- Travel, medical, and cancellation insurance
- Insurance for personal luggage
Travel Conditions
Refer to the General Terms & Conditions
It is strongly recommended to take out comprehensive travel insurance with full coverage.
- Minimum group size: 6 Participants
- Maximum group size: 12 Participants
No restrictions for travellers with disabilities – please get in touch with us in advance.
