Kalgoorlie Goldfields Caravan Parks
Kalgoorlie Goldfields is a major gold producing region in Western Australia and was established in the late 19th century. In January 1893, prospectors Paddy Hannan, Tom Flanagan, and Dan O'Shea were travelling through the area when one of them noticed signs of gold and they decided to stay.
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Ora Banda Historical Inn
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/ora-banda-historical-inn/wa
The Ora Banda Historical Inn has gained a reputation for good food since re-opening in 2006. The Inn provides a caravan park and camping facility for travellers.
- Caravan Park
- Restaurant
- Alcohol Licence
- Fossicking Site
- Takeaway Food
Coolgardie Tourist Village
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/coolgardie-tourist-village/wa
Coolgardie Tourist Village provides clean facilities and easy access for all size rigs, conveniently located on the Great Eastern Highway. There is a 24hr Caltex service station across the road with a convenience store and takeaway food.
- Caravan Park
- Cabins
- Children's Play Facility
Discovery Holiday Park Kalgoorlie
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/discovery-holiday-park-kalgoorlie/wa
Experience both the outback’s charms from your base at Discovery Holiday Parks – Kalgoorlie. It’s a town rich in mining history with plenty of character.
- Caravan Park
- Cabins
- Children's Play Facility
Goldminer Caravan Park
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/goldminer-caravan-park/wa
Goldminer Caravan Park caters for tourists seeking overnight accommodation in air conditioned chalets and cabins, as well as caravan and camping sites, including sites for large motorhomes.
- Caravan Park
- Cabins
- Kiosk
Prospector Holiday Park
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/prospector-holiday-park/wa
Prospector Holiday Park caters for families, couples and single travellers. There are caravan & camping sites for those on the road. Children are well catered for with a swimming pool and playground. The camp kitchen and BBQs are a social meeting point.
- Caravan Park
- Cabins
- Kiosk
- Children's Play Facility
- Information
Discovery Holiday Park Boulder
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/discovery-holiday-park-boulder/wa
Discovery Holiday Parks, Boulder, is a golden spot in WA’s goldfields. Our pet-friendly accommodation is conveniently located at the southern entrance of the town.
- Caravan Park
- Cabins
- Information
- Kiosk
- Children's Play Facility
Today, the population of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is over 28,000 and is the largest urban centre in the Australian outback. At one stage in the 1890s, the population of the goldfields area was thought to have exceed 200,000 and was reputed to be a lawless wild place.
Not surprisingly, mining is the largest industry in the area while tourism is also important. The Super Pit consists of a large area 3.6km by 1.6km and over 500m deep. It was created by the amalgamation of a number of smaller mining leases and operates around the clock. All workers live in the area, there being no fly-in fly-out employment here.
When the ore is exhausted, probably around 2017, it is planned to allow the pit to fill with ground water to create a lake. It is estimated that this process will take about 50 years to complete.
While in Kalgoorlie you can enjoy a guided tour of the Super Pit. North of the city is the vast salt pan of Lake Ballard which hosts the largest outdoor gallery in the world. Here you can admire the works of Antony Gormley.
But don't forget to visit the smaller gold town of Coolgardie. It has a fascinating history and an interesting mining museum.
Not surprisingly, mining is the largest industry in the area while tourism is also important. The Super Pit consists of a large area 3.6km by 1.6km and over 500m deep. It was created by the amalgamation of a number of smaller mining leases and operates around the clock. All workers live in the area, there being no fly-in fly-out employment here.
When the ore is exhausted, probably around 2017, it is planned to allow the pit to fill with ground water to create a lake. It is estimated that this process will take about 50 years to complete.
While in Kalgoorlie you can enjoy a guided tour of the Super Pit. North of the city is the vast salt pan of Lake Ballard which hosts the largest outdoor gallery in the world. Here you can admire the works of Antony Gormley.
But don't forget to visit the smaller gold town of Coolgardie. It has a fascinating history and an interesting mining museum.
