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breeding station for parrots and cockatoos and the Seahorse Sanctuary is working on
Seahorse conservation.
Kalgoorlie
Kalgoorlie sits on the richest square mile of gold mining soil in the world and is
affectionately known as the Golden Mile. This gold rush boom town sits on the edge of
the world's largest open cut gold mine and it still yields plenty, up to 850,000 ounces of
gold annually. Because Kalgoorlie was built on gold the township is full of beautiful
ornate architecture with wide spacious streets to stroll down.
Hammond Park
This flora and fauna reserve has native wildlife as well as a model of a Bavarian Castle.
Next to the park is the Arboretum, which has a birdwatching walking trails. Lyall Street.
Hay Street
This infamous red light area serviced the hard working miners from the very early gold
rush days. They started over a century ago with tents and then moved up market to tin
sheds. The Brothels are still here and one Langtrees 181 offers tours of an unusual
nature. Here you can stroll through the themed rooms and be shocked or surprised, this is
a tour for the over 18's only. 181 Hay Street.
Mineral Museum
There is plenty of gold nuggets here, but unfortunately they are only replicas, but they do
show just how large some of the gold chunks were. There is also a large collection of
mineral and ore specimens. Cassidy street.
Mining Hall of Fame
Everything you need to know about mining is here, there are interactive displays on post
and modern mining styles. You can see an underground mine, pan for gold the old
fashioned way and pour over lots of mining memorabilia. Broad Arrow Road.
Museum of the Goldfields
There are displays here of life in the goldfields in the early days. Highlights are the gold
in the basement and and a collection of gold jewelry, miner's style, from the early days.
17 Hannan Street.
Super Pit Lookout
Be awe inspired by the workings of a modern open cut mine, as a work in progress. But,
beware the lookout is closed when the mine delivers it's daily blast.The lookout is located
in Boulder off the Goldfields highway. Outram Street.
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