Welcome to the Golden Outback

Western Australia’s Golden Outback is a vast and surprisingly diverse region. Start planning your next Outback adventure today.

Covering 54 per cent of WA, it stretches from the rugged red earth of Mt Augustus in the north of the Gascoyne-Murchison region to the sweeping snow-white beaches of Esperance and the South Coast.

At the very heart of Western Australia’s Golden Outback lies the modern mining hub of Kalgoorlie and the Goldfields, offering fascinating insights into the history and heritage of the wild gold rush days. And in the Wheatbelt to the west, picturesque rolling farmland is dotted with colourful rural townships, granite outcrops, farm stays and Wave Rock.

Australia's Golden Outback region provides diverse outback tourism opportunities and holiday destinations. The natural landscape is a dazzling display of outback plains, huge deserts and salt lakes, rugged rocky outcrops, wild woodland and some of the whitest beaches in the world. Spring time transforms the region with a rainbow of blooming Western Australian wildflowers. Australia's Golden Outback.

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At first glance, it could easily be mistaken for our iconic Wave Rock but this granite outcrop is located in Mukinbudin about 4.5 hours drive north of Hyden. 😍  If you love exploring caves and amazing rock formations the Wheatbelt is seriously worth the road trip. The perfect escape about 5 hours from the @CityofPerth . . 📷 @adianrep . 📍 Mukinbudin, in the @WheatbeltWay region of @WesternAustralia @AustraliaIts great to see some greenery throughout the Gascoyne-Murchison region of Western Australia after a hot Summer. The early rains in 2018 have promoted green growth and new life. 🌱A beautiful contrast between colours with a striking sunset to top it off! . 📷 @captured_by_genni_m . . 📍 @outbackpathways @WesternAustralia @AustraliaSit back, relax, and take in the views. 🌞 This absolutely breathtaking scenery shows the Kennedy Ranges in all their glory. These gigantic rock formations will make you feel super small as you climb and explore the national park. Come night time, the park makes for a beautiful campsite. ⛺️️ . 📷 @thewanderfullylost . 📍 Kennedy Range National Park, @outbackpathways @WesternAustralia @AustraliaSitting 30 metres above Hannan Street atop the courthouse is Kalgoorlie's gold dome and bell tower, a landmark feature of the city's skyline. In 2013 the building was completely restored and the dome above the clock faces was gilded in gold leaf. 😲 This is the Goldfields after all! . 📷 @abbymurrayphotography . . 📍Kalgoorlie-Boulder, the Goldfields. @KalgoorlieBoulderVisitorCentre @WesternAustralia @AustraliaThe Two-Up Shed stands out as a true piece of history lit up under a striking night sky. 🌟 Kalgoorlie is one of only a few destinations where two-up can be legally played all year round. You are welcome to visit the shed at any time or try your luck every Sunday afternoon at 12:30pm. Good luck! 🤞 . . 📷 @kalgoorliebouldervisitorcentre . . 📍 Kalgoorlie Two-Up, located in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, in the Goldfields region of @WesternAustralia @AustraliaWell... we are lost for words! 😍 This picture kinda speaks for itself, so, if you haven't visited Lucky Bay in Esperance yet...do it! . If you've taken the 7 hour roadie from Perth this year, you might be eligible to go into the draw to win one of ten x $400 cash prizes. Competition closes 28 June 2018. Good luck! http://bit.ly/TheRoadToEsperance . 📷 @jarredseng . . 📍 Lucky Bay, @visitesperance @experienceesperance @westernaustralia @australiaNightfall along the Canning Stock Route 🌌 The weather is getting cooler, but there's nothing like a campfire to keep you warm while adventuring along the 2,013kms long route 🔥 The best time to travel is from now to September, so it's time to pack the car and head off! https://goo.gl/EgS8GV 📷 @xplore_outandabout 📍 The Canning Stock Route, starting in Wiluna, @WesternAustralia @Australia💛💛 WHEATBELT WEEKENDS 💛💛 Well, the skies have seriously been turning it on over the Wheatbelt lately 😍 The Wheatbelt region of Western Australia makes for an unforgettable weekend getaway, for couples, families, everyone! There is so much to see and do, including these amazing sunsets to top off the days' fun. Start planning your @WheatbeltWay trip today. Find out more about the Wheatbelt here: https://goo.gl/vDQdpx 📷 @reetpic 📍 Ballidu, 217kms North East of Perth, @WesternAustralia, @AustraliaNothin' but the red dirt, outback air, a beautiful sunset, and the campsite. Outback camping at its finest along the Canning Stock Route. 👌 📷 @4xoverland_com 📍 Canning Stock Route, @WesternAustralia @AustraliaA little taste of what it's like driving around our beautiful outback 💗 Does this make you want to pack up the car and head out on a road trip? 📷 @seriously_seriestv 📍 Canning Stock Route, @WesternAustralia @AustraliaMother love ❤️ A special day to treat, or remember, your Mum with love.  Will you be hanging out with your "little joeys" today? 📷 @josieloves 📍 Lucky Bay, Esperance, @WesternAustralia @VisitEsperance @ExperienceEsperance @AustraliaDID YOU KNOW? The current Cue Visitor Centre and Resource Centre is actually housed in the historic Cue post office! ✉️📮 Built between 1895 - 1897, this building has been restored and still stands as beautiful as ever. The small town of Cue is full of history and attractions, making it the perfect stay when you're exploring the Murchison region of Western Australia. 📷 @jody_darcytralia 📍 Cue, in the Murchison region of @WesternAustralia @AustraliaThe contrasting colours of Lake Hillier 💗💚💙 Lake Hillier is located on Middle Island off the coast of Cape Arid National Park and provides the most stunning sights, with the strawberry milkshake coloured waters due to the extremely high level of salinity. Isn't it amazing that we have something this pretty within our region?! https://goo.gl/P3esUA 📷 @jarredseng 📍 Lake Hillier, Esperance, @experienceEsperance @visitesperance @westernaustralia @australiaThere's no roadside assistance out here! Road tripping around Australia's Golden Outback takes you to some extremely remote areas and roads where you may not see a car for a very long time. It's important to make sure you are prepared for any situations to ensure your road trip doesn't encounter any hiccups and is all smooth driving 🚗🚗 📷 @seriously_seriestv💛💛 WHEATBELT WEEKENDS 💛💛 Feel like exploring? The caves found in the large rock formations around Mukinbudin that tower over you are magnificent in the way they have formed over time. Did you notice the person in the picture? That goes to show just how BIG these caves can get! A great weekend road trip activity for the family 😊 . 📷 @micksippeimage . 📍 Mukinbudin, in the @Wheatbeltway region of @WesternAustralia @AustraliaGlory be! 😍 That moment when the sunset is so spectacular it's a toss up whether to stand in awe or try and capture the moment through the lens of your camera. The Fitzgerald Coastline is just breathtaking! 📸 @bingcoastallife 📍 @FtzgeraldCoast @WesternAustralia @AustraliaWowsers! The Super Pit is so gigantic, that a scenic flight is the best way to take it all in. ✈️ Hop aboard @Goldfields_Air_Services for breathtaking views from a different perspective. Bookings can be made through the Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre. 📷  @johannamariamerz 📍 Kalgoorlie Super Pit, @kalgoorliebouldervisitorcentre @goldfieldstourismwa @westernAustralia @australiaLuxury in a remote outback station? Tune in to Channel 9 Perth today at 5:30pm as @DestinationWA showcases the beautiful @WooleenStation. Try to imagine a cattle station that spans over a quarter of a million acres of picturesque outback. Now imagine your own little oasis here in the heart of the dramatic Murchison region. A heritage homestead with wide colonial verandahs, nestled amongst spectacular, landscaped gardens. A place where you're served delicious home-style cooking in a magnificent formal dining room complemented by a vast cellar of Western Australian wines for a culinary experience of Australian outback you will not forget in a hurry! 📷 @ franceselizabethjones 📍 @outbackpathways @WesternAustralia @AustraliaA balancing rock? How bizarre! This balancing marvel is located at Eagle Rock in Mukinbudin, in the Wheatbelt region of Australia's Golden Outback. The Wheatbelt is full of fascinating rock formations, and amazing tourist attractions, making for the perfect weekend getaway from the city. 📷 @_photos_sina_ 📍 Eagle Rock, Mukinbudin. @Wheatbeltway @Westernaustralia @Australia