Hub Of Goldfields - Boulder

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Once a gold rush city, Western Australia’s Boulder has evolved into a cosmopolitan twin city.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder is still one of the major gold mining areas of the world. This hub of Western Australian Goldfields has an affluent history displayed in its notable range of heritage buildings. Amongst them St Mary’s Church, Boulder Town Hall and Kalgoorlie Town Hall stands out.

Boulder Travel Guide

Kalgoorlie-Boulder experiences mild winters and hot summers with rains falling throughout the year - a typical semi-arid climate. Transwa daily operates the Prospector train from Perth to this town. From Perth commercial air services fly daily to the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport. Great Eastern Highway connects Kalgoorlie to Perth. TransGoldfields manages the Town Bus services for local commuting.

Tourist Attractions in Boulder

Explore the mad past of gold rush walking through Boulder’s enthralling museums and imposing historic buildings. See and buy a piece of memorabilia for yourself in the awe-inspiring open cut gold mines at Super Pit. Soak in the celebratory atmosphere of the once a year held ...
... Boulder and Kalgoorlie Cup. See the impressive range of gold nuggets’ exhibits in the Western Australian Museum. Have fun while strolling through the natural bush lands of Karlkurla Bush land Park and Hammond Park. Witness a momentous statue at St Barbara Square. Enjoy the spectacular drive through the Goldfields Highway in Boulder-Kalgoorlie. Don’t miss the gigantic WMC Resource Nickel Pots showcased at Tourist Information Bay. Visit the Miners Hall of Fame that truly offers a captivating insight into Boulder’s colourful past. Listen to intriguing tales of the gold rush of the past in the eerie ghost towns.

Accommodations in Boulder

Sleep facilities in Kalgoorlie-Boulder consists of numerous luxury hotels, quality motels, camping sites, station and farm stays, caravan parks, bed and breakfasts’ establishments and backpackers. Amongst the excellent Accommodations in Boulder are the Best Western Hospitality Inn Kalgoorlie which is a striking home converted to resort. Comfort Inn Midas is located around the heart of the city and is close by to many historic landmarks. The Menzies Caravan Park and Coolgardie Gold Rush Motels provide comfortable stay to go with yummy food and coffee.

Nightlife in Boulder

There’s lot to do in the nights when you are in Boulder. You can shake to some live music in Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s nightclubs and pubs. Watch local and visiting talents performing at the Arts Centre. You might as well like to see Kalgoorlie’s infamous red light district at Hay Street.

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Praveen is a prominent and amateur writer, primarily focusing on providing Boulder travel guide for those planning to travel to Boulder. Here you can get relevant facts about top tourist attractions in Boulder, nightlife, information on accommodations in Boulder and lots more.