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Western Australia

One of the things which strike overseas visitors the most about Western Australia is its size. In fact even Australians are struck by the vastness of this region of their country. Western Australia takes up one third of Australia . It is also the region of Australia where you can truly experience the outback and all its magic, colour, vastness and peacefulness. Think red dirt, wildflowers, starry nights, blue skies and crystal clear waters brimming with fish.

Perth is the capital of Western Australia and this is where the greatest concentration of people is found in this huge state. Whilst Perth is a cosmopolitan city much of Western Australia is uninhabited. Western Australia is also a place of townships with small populations, many of which exist as a result of the Gold Rush days of the early 1900’s.

It is a prosperous state, due largely to the Gold Mining industry which is centred on Kalgoorlie , located approximately 595km to the east of Perth and 200 km to the North of Norseman. It is also rich in culture thanks to the Indigenous people who still live in communities across the State. Many are happy and proud to share their culture with visitors through artwork and stories and this is one of the many things that can make a trip to Western Australia so special.

Also significant is the rich Gold Mining history of Kalgoorlie and the surrounding area known as the Golden Mile. The legacy of the Gold Rush times in Kalgoorlie and the Golden Mile live on in the people, landscape and architecture of the region.

Today visitors can come to Kalgoorlie and explore the area and its history whilst enjoying the comforts that come with a bustling city such as comfortable accommodation, restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and shopping precincts. To truly experience the richness of Western Australia and Kalgoorlie-Boulder plan to visit soon.