Golden Quest Discovery Trail

Golden Quest Discovery Trail
Add To Itinerary

Discover the history of the gold rush!

This adventure encompasses Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie-Boulder, extending north to Menzies, Kookynie, Gwalia, Leonora and Laverton. The Trail represents a journey through a landscape resonant with the ghosts and stories of the past.

It’s a journey rich with architectural and engineering gems, natural history, Aboriginal history and a host of remarkable characters.

Kalgoorlie offers a great starting or ending point.

Explore the fascinating Golden Quest Discovery Trail, launched in March 2003. The 965 kilometre adventure trail, in which visitors can undertake their own ‘quest for gold’, retraces the events of the early gold-rush and their impacts on the communities of present.

Those with interest in the rich culture of the gold-rush era will be amazed, entertained, educated, and in awe of the many stories told along the trail. Along the trail be delighted to gain knowledge on aboriginal and natural history, architectural and engineered gems, and an array of quirky characters along the way. Extending from Coolgardie to Laverton, the trail encompasses beautiful surrounds, fascinating history, and an emotional journey; as visitors set on a voyage of discovery.

Golden Quest Discovery Trail Guide Book
Your quest for adventure will come alive as you travel the Golden Quest Discovery Trail with this comprehensive Guide Book, complete with audio accompaniment (2 compact discs). The Guide Book is your key to the 25 sites and surrounding areas. The eye witness accounts, tragic and quirky stories and interesting facts provide you with a rich and complete Trail experience

Interested in purchasing the Golden Quest Discovery Trail Guide Book? Click Here.

Highlights
Best Western
Best Western Hospitality Inn Kalgoorlie

Kalgoorlie has a rich history steeped in the romance, hard times and booming success of the Gold Mining Industry.  more


Town Hall, Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Comfort Inn Midas Motel

“Experience the Midas Touch” Comfort Inn Midas is the closest Motel to the CBD of Kalgoorlie offering warm friendly home away from home style accommodation ranging from 3.5 to 4 star rating.   more


Quest Serviced Apartments
Quest Yelverton Kalgoorlie

Offering the finest accommodation in the Western Australian Goldfields region, Quest Yelverton Kalgoorlie is located conveniently within walking distance to Kalgoorlie's restaurants, entertainment and business district.  more


Inside Australia Statues on Lake Ballard
Golden Quest Discovery Trail

Discover the history of the gold rush! This adventure encompasses Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie-Boulder, extending north to Menzies, Kookynie, Gwalia, Leonora and Laverton. The Trail represents a journey through a landscape resonant with the ghosts and stories of the past. It’s a journey rich with architectural and engineering gems, natural history, Aboriginal history and a host of remarkable characters. Kalgoorlie offers a great starting or ending point.  more


Superpit, Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Goldfields Air Services

Enjoy a scenic flight over Kalgoorlie-Boulder and of course the enormous Super Pit.  more


Town Hall, Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Town Hall

  more


Tribute to Paddy Hannan
Kalgoorlie Arboretum

Come and enjoy the peaceful surrounds of the Kalgoorlie Arboretum, with walking trails and grassy areas for picnics.  more


There are no items in your itinerary. Please continue browsing and click

Add To Itinerary

to add items of interest.

Karijini Eco Retreat
Karijini Eco Retreat
Superpit, Kalgoorlie-Boulder Golden Quest Discovery Trail Golden Quest Discovery Trail