(Accredited VIC – Goldfields Heritage, Mining & Outback‑Touring Hub)
Name: Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre
Address: Kalgoorlie Town Hall, 316 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie WA 6430
Phone: (08) 9021 1966
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon–Fri); 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (Sat–Sun)
Rating: 4.7 from 600+ reviews
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre / Goldfields heritage, mining & outback‑touring hub
The centre provides maps, mine‑tour information, heritage‑trail guidance, accommodation support, and regional touring advice for Kalgoorlie–Boulder and the wider Goldfields.
What Area It Caters For
The Kalgoorlie VIC supports visitors across the Kalgoorlie–Boulder–Coolgardie–Kambalda–Norseman–Leonora–Laverton corridor, covering mining history, heritage precincts, museums, and outback touring routes.
1. Kalgoorlie Township (Primary Area Serviced)
- Hannan Street precinct
- Historic Town Hall
- Local cafés, pubs & shops
- Goldfields architecture
- Accommodation hub
2. Super Pit Lookout (Major Attraction)
- One of the world’s largest open‑cut gold mines
- Viewing platform
- Mining‑truck activity
- Interpretive signage
- Iconic Goldfields experience
3. WA Museum Kalgoorlie
- Goldfields history
- Mining displays
- Gold vault
- Local stories and artefacts
- Family‑friendly attraction
4. Boulder Township & Heritage Precinct
- Burt Street
- Boulder Town Hall
- Miners’ cottages
- Local markets
- Heritage interpretation
5. Coolgardie Link
- Historic buildings
- Old Railway Station
- Gold‑rush precincts
- Regional touring connection
6. Kambalda & Nickel Mining Region
- Red Hill Lookout
- Lake Lefroy
- Nickel mining heritage
- Nature‑based viewing
7. Norseman & Goldfields–Esperance Link
- Mining heritage
- Gateway to the Nullarbor
- Scenic drives
- Regional touring hub
8. Leonora, Gwalia & Laverton Outback Region
- Gwalia ghost town
- Hoover House
- Outback Way touring
- Goldfields heritage trails
9. Regional Touring Routes
- Kalgoorlie → Super Pit → Boulder heritage loop
- Kalgoorlie → Coolgardie Goldfields circuit
- Kalgoorlie → Kambalda nickel‑mining route
- Kalgoorlie → Norseman Goldfields–Esperance link
- Kalgoorlie → Leonora–Laverton Outback Way connection
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps (Kalgoorlie, Boulder, Coolgardie, Kambalda, Norseman)
- Mine‑tour and Super Pit information
- Heritage‑trail guidance (Hannan Street, Boulder, Coolgardie)
- Dining and pub recommendations (Kalgoorlie–Boulder precincts)
- Event information (St Barbara’s Parade, Race Round, Goldfields festivals)
- Regional touring support (Coolgardie, Kambalda, Norseman, Leonora, Laverton)
- Assistance with accommodation options (hotels, motels, caravan parks)
- Safety guidance (heat, mine‑site access, outback travel)
- Visitor orientation for photography, heritage touring, mining history, and Goldfields exploration
Summary
The Kalgoorlie Visitor Information Centre, located inside the historic Town Hall and supported regionally by Goldfields tourism networks, is the central hub for Kalgoorlie–Boulder’s heritage precincts, mining attractions, and outback touring routes. It assists travellers exploring the Super Pit, WA Museum Kalgoorlie, Boulder’s heritage streets, Coolgardie, Kambalda, Norseman, Leonora, Laverton, and extended Goldfields circuits. With its maps, mine‑tour details, heritage interpretation, and regional touring support, it provides an essential starting point for discovering Western Australia’s most iconic Goldfields city.