Golden Quest Discovery Trail

15/10/2025

⛏️ Follow My Aussie Travel Guide as they explore the hidden gems between Laverton & Leonora on the Golden Quest Discovery Trail. From old mines to spooky stories, this leg of the journey is a must see! 📷

21/04/2025

🌠🌠What an incredible opportunity! There's nothing more beautiful than stargazing from our incredible landscape. Get out amongst it, you won't regret it! 🌠🌠

We're very excited about Menzies becoming the first Astrotourism Town in the Goldfields, to celebrate we'll be hosting Stargazing Gold, a free event May!
Come along and take a tour of the constellations, see Jupiter, the Moon, Mars and much more through telescopes 🔦 the dark night sky in Menzies, is covered with golden stars! ✨

🗓 Date: Friday 2nd May
🕘 Time: 5pm - 8pm
📍 Menzies CRC & Visitor Centre, 37 Shenton Street, Menzies.

Meeting at Menzies CRC & Visitor Centre, afterwards, we’ll visit the Mt Owen Observing Site near town where the stars are brighter!

Visit astrotourismwa.com.au/menzies-stargazing-event/ for more information

Please bring torches, chairs, warm clothes, fly net/insect repellent. You don’t need a telescope or binoculars but if you have them, bring them along!

Golden Quest Discovery Trail Australia's Golden Outback Astrotourism WA Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre Tourism Western Australia

02/04/2025

Australia's Golden Outback has JUST released their new brochure! Make sure you like their page to keep up with all the latest information!

06/02/2025

⚒ Step back in time in Menzies!🚜
Explore the Menzies Outdoor Museum, where history sits beneath the vast Western Australian sky. From rusted relics of early transport to industrial machines of the past, these vintage treasures tell the story of a town built on resilience and gold rush dreams.
Located in Menzies, WA—a must-visit stop for history buffs and road trippers.

11/12/2024

🦘Have you got your holiday planned?👣

03/12/2024

A fantastic portrayal of our City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder's creative beauty from a travelers point of view! We love seeing your posts! Make sure to tag us!

03/12/2024

Boulder: Where Legends of the Goldfields Live On! ⛏️🏘️
Step into historic Boulder, the heart of the goldfields’ working-class heroes. Walk down Burt Street, where grand heritage buildings meet stories of perseverance and grit. Explore the Boulder Town Hall, famous for its stunning Goatcher Curtain, a true artistic gem painted in 1908! 🎨🏛️
👉 Fun Fact: Boulder was once a separate town from Kalgoorlie, with its own distinct charm and community, but the gold always tied them together! 💛🔗
Discover Boulder’s rich history: Golden Quest Discovery Trail

02/12/2024

Menzies: Gateway to the Northern Goldfields 🏞️⛏️
Welcome to Menzies, a once-thriving gold rush town that still stands proud in the Northern Goldfields! Wander the wide streets, lined with historic buildings that tell stories of a bustling past. The golden days may have passed, but the spirit of adventure remains strong! 🏛️🌟
Explore more: Golden Quest Discovery Trail

27/11/2024

Ghost Town of Gwalia: Frozen in Time 👻🏚️
Just outside Leonora lies the ghost town of Gwalia, where the remnants of miners’ cottages, the old school, and shops still stand. Once a thriving mining community, it was abandoned almost overnight when the Sons of Gwalia mine closed in 1963. Explore the eerie quiet streets and feel the echoes of a once-bustling town. 🌵🚪
👉 Did You Know: Gwalia’s decline was so rapid that residents left their homes almost as they were—today, it feels like a true time capsule! ⏳
Walk through history: Golden Quest Discovery Trail

26/11/2024

The Ghost Town of Kanowna: Lost but Not Forgotten 👻🏚️
Just outside Kalgoorlie, the once-thriving town of Kanowna now stands as a ghostly reminder of the early gold days. 🌾🌬️
Drop into the and discover the stories of the people who lived and worked here, where streets were once lined with shops, pubs, and dreams of gold.
👉 Did You Know: Kanowna once had over 12,000 residents at its peak!

Explore more hidden history: Golden Quest Discovery Trail