Goldfields Trail

From Perth, journey through Australia’s Golden Outback region via Merredin and on to Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Through Eucalypt woodlands and vast sand plains, the past is ever-present in a landscape and character that many believe is at the heart of Australia.

While towns and settlements here have been shaped by both history and fanciful legends of the gold rush, the harsh and unforgiving environment is constantly softened by the natural and recurring beauty of its wildflowers, trees and plant life. Venture north of Kalgoorlie to small towns, heritage dams and even ghost towns whose time has come and gone leaving strong reminders of a pioneering and determined spirit.

Against the backdrop of history, take the journey slowly, stopping to appreciate the changing scenery and the spectacular seasonal displays of wonderful wildflowers.

Goldfields Trail Map Reference Points

1 Merredin
2 Sandford Rock Nature Reserve
3 Boorabbin Rock
4 Caenyia Rock
5 Kalgoorlie-Boulder
6 Goongarrie Siding and Comet Vale
7 Menzies
8 Leonora - Gwalia

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Goldfields Trail - Must see and do

  • Visit the Merredin Museum and historic Cummins Theatre
  • Visit the Coolgardie Exhibition Museum
  • Take in superb views of Kalgoorlie and learn about the CY O’Connor water pipeline from Mount Charlotte
  • See the 51 Antony Gormley sculptures at Lake Ballard, Menzies
  • Look out for local birdlife at Malcolm Dam, Leonora
  • Drive the Golden Quest Discovery trail north of Kalgoorlie
  • Visit the Leonora Gwalia Museum
  • Pan for gold at the Propectors and Miners Hall of Fame, Kalgoorlie
  • Goldfields Trail MapGoldfields Trail Map
  • Everlastings near Paynes FindEverlastings near Paynes Find
  • Gold prospector, KalgoorlieGold prospector, Kalgoorlie
  • Poppet head at sunsetPoppet head at sunset