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City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Population 30,000

Hammond Park Memorial Drv, West Lamington. Tel: (08) 9021 9600

Kalgoorlie Golf Course 93 Aslett Drv, Kalgoorlie. Tel: (08) 9026 2626 The Kalgoorlie Golf Course is a truly unique experience. Surrounded by perfectly manicured greens, rich red dirt, and unique flora and fauna, this course is currently ranked number 28 in the top 100 public golf courses in Australia. It also boasts the Waterhole Bar and Bistro; which makes for a great location to relax and enjoy the scenery over a cold drink or hearty meal. This special experience is only found in this part of the world. Open daily, 6am to 6pm for golf. Hannans North Tourist Mine Goldfields Hwy, Kalgoorlie. Tel: (08) 9022 1664 Hannans North Tourist Mine will provide you with a glimpse into the history of gold mining, from Paddy Hannan to the Super Pit. During your visit, climb aboard a giant 793C haul truck, stand in the shovel of a 994F loader, listen to Paddy tell his tale of discovery, pan for gold and try your hand at a game of Two-Up. Open Sunday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Questa Casa Bordello 133 Hay St, Kalgoorlie. Tel: (08) 9021 1966 Questa Casa, also known as “The Pink House”, is one of the world’s oldest working brothels and has been in known operation since the early 1900’s. With its world famous corrugated- iron starting stalls, the historical brothel offers a unique opportunity with a tour of the house. Open for tours daily, 3pm. Mt Charlotte Lookout Goldfields Hwy, Kalgoorlie. Tel: (08) 9021 9600 Mt Charlotte Lookout offers superb views of the Kalgoorlie CBD. This site is the terminus of water, piped 563km from Mundaring Weir in Perth. Learn the history of this amazing engineering feat, designed by C.Y. O’Connor, which has been providing water to the Goldfields since 1903. Open 24 hours. Two Up Goldfields Hwy, Kalgoorlie. Tel: (08) 9021 1966 Experience the excitement surrounding the much loved game of Two Up, by visiting the only legalised Two Up shed in WA. The shed is in its original corrugated iron shed and bush ring. Open 24 hours.

Goldfields Arts Centre Cheetham St, Kalgoorlie. Tel: (08) 9021 0999 The Goldfields Arts Centre is the only multi- functional arts venue in the Goldfields region. It boasts a 700 seat auditorium, licensed bars, multiple gallery spaces including a dedicated A-Class gallery, an ensemble room, function room, lecture rooms and dance studio. Owned by the Perth Theatre Trust and proudly operated by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, the Goldfields Arts Centre presents an annual program that seeks to provide unique cultural experiences and opportunities for the community. Box Office open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm and 1 hour before shows. Gallery open (during exhibitions) Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Boulder Market Days Burt St, Boulder. Tel: (08) 9021 1966 Experience the wonderful displays of market stalls with handmade crafts and the best of our local produce. Held along historic Burt Street and Loopline Park on the third Sunday of every month. Open 9am to 1pm. Kalgoorlie #heartofgold Discovery Trail Market Arcade, Hannan St, Kalgoorlie. Embark on an interactive gold adventure like no other as you travel through time and discover the City’s golden secrets. Unearth the world- class operations of today and the early gold rushes that transformed Western Australia, with augmented reality games, remarkable audio stories and videos, fun widgets and timeless photo via the free Heart of Gold Australia app from Google Play or the App Store. Starting your journey from the Gold Bar replica outside the Market Arcade, the treasure trail will uncover 11 locations of significance throughout the City. Signpost Goldfields Racing Museum Meldrum Ave, Kalgoorlie. Tel: (08) 9021 2303 Stroll around the Museum where each display cabinet reaches back in time. Featuring a great collection of old horse race books, enclosure passes, licenses and entrance tickets from the early 1900’s. The walls are also lined with magnificent photographs of the champions and crowds of the early Goldfields period. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 3:30pm.

Hammond Park is the jewel of the City’s parks and reserves. With ponds, aviaries, playground and barbecue facilities, it’s a haven for a variety of birdlife including peacocks, and features a miniature Bavarian Castle built entirely of local gemstones. Bring along a picnic or enjoy light refreshments from Plum Café. Arboretum Hawkins St, West Lamington. Tel: (08) 9021 9600 The Arboretum is set amongst 26 hectares of bushland and provides interpretive walking trails, picnic tables under the shade of river gums, and a small dam that attracts water birds. Open 24 hours. Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre 99 Johnston St, Kalgoorlie. Tel: (08) 9021 0900 Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre provides year-round recreation opportunities, featuring a stadium, heated indoor pool, leisure pool, health club, aquatic centre and playing fields, as well as seasonal waterslides and outdoor play area. Royal Flying Doctor Service Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport. Tel: (08) 9093 7595 The RFDS Visitors Centre provides visitors with an extraordinary insight into one of regional Australia’s truly legendary organisations. Join a tour of the base and experience first-hand, the internationally renowned work of RFDS. Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm. Super Pit Lookout Outram St, Boulder. Tel: (08) 9022 1100 The Super Pit is one of the biggest open cut mines in the world. This amazing landmark can be seen from the Lookout, offering the opportunity to view a working mine and the chance of watching a blast. Keep the Lookout on your must do list. Open daily, 7am to 7pm. Heartwalk CBD, Kalgoorlie. Tel: (08) 9021 1966 Heartwalk is all about enlivening the CBD with vibrant and contemporary murals. This public art project has seen the installation of over 60 murals and can be enjoyed on a self-guided walking trail. Open 24 hours.

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