Coolgardie

Sunset in the Outback, courtesy of John Denman Gascoyne Landscape, courtesy of John Denman
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Coolgardie is an old gold-mining town in the Golden Outback, like many towns in the region they were booming during the gold rush of the 1890's but are now considerably reduced in size - Coolgardie now has a population of only 1,200.

Coolgardie, 557km east of Perth, is one one of the few towns that surivived - many towns are now ghosts towns.

Coolgardie is a true outback gold mining town with its wide roads and verandahs that reflect the history. Coolgardie is also the official starting point for the Golden Quest Discovery Trail.

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Sunset in the Outback, courtesy of John Denman
Coolgardie

Coolgardie is an old gold-mining town in the Golden Outback, like many towns in the region they were booming during the gold rush of the 1890's but are now considerably reduced in size - Coolgardie now has a population of only 1,200.  more


Sunset in the Outback, courtesy of John Denman
Premier Cafe

Fish & Chips, burgers and meals  more


WA boasts amazing wildflowers
Warden Finnerty

A beautiful old house built in 1895 of local stone for the first Mining Warden and Resident Magistrate, John Michael Finnerty.  more


WA boasts amazing wildflowers
Coolgardie Motel Restaurant

Fully licensed restaurant.  more


Sunset in the Outback, courtesy of John Denman
Railway Station Museum

The Railway Station was built for the first train arriving from Southern Cross in March 1896. The line was closed in 1971 and the building now houses a museum.  more


WA boasts amazing wildflowers
Bottle Collection

The collection is one of the largest and most comprehensive displays of antique bottles in Australia. Bottles and glassware dating from 300BC to the present day are on display. This collection has won many prizes.  more


4WDriving can be great fun
Cave Hill Nature Reserve

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