Kalgoorlie’s rich history as a gold rush town means it has a long legacy of feeding hungry (and very thirsty) miners. But today, this modern town of 30,000 residents has more to offer than simply filling those hard-working bellies. Read on for where to find food to satisfy every budget, appetite, and palette.
While mining remains the most economically important industry in Kalgoorlie, visitors to the region will soon discover that there’s more to the town than digging, and all that glitters here is not necessarily gold. Here are some suggestions for unearthing Kalgoorlie’s other attractions.
With its deep gold rush history, and continuing status as a service hub for local mining, there are many engaging ways for visitors to discover this vibrant town. Spend at least three days here to tap into Kalgoorlie’s psyche.
Set high on a hill overlooking the town of Coolgardie is the stately home of Warden Finnerty. John Michael Finnerty was the first resident magistrate, and also the mining warden of Coolgardie.