Northern Goldfield Riches April Departure
Northern Goldfield Riches April Departure
5 days

Featuring the Prospector and Lake Ballard

Overview

The journey will begin by following the route of CY O’Connor’s historic pipeline, visiting interesting towns and communities on the way. We will then admire Antony Gormley’s unique steel sculptures scattered across the salt plain of Lake Ballard before heading home on the high-speed Prospector train.

Australian Destination Western Australia
International Destination
Tour Date 20 to 24 April 2021
Number Of Days 5 days
Tour Price From (per person twin share) $1,675
Tour Cost Adult$0
Tour Price Single Option $0
Cost per person twin share (inc GST)
Prospector free pass: $1,675
Prospector Pension/Seniors Card: $1,730
Prospector adult: $1,785
Single option: $225

Holiday Activity Level

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highlights
  • Golden heritage trail coach journey
  • KCGM Super Pit tour
  • Hannan’s North Tourist Mine
  • Kalgoorlie Boulder Museum
  • Golden Quest Discovery Trail
  • Gormley Sculptures Lake Ballard
  • Prospector train journey (One Way)
  • Use your Transwa free pass to save

 

Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)

10 meals

4 nights’ accommodation

Tours and attractions

Professional Villa Tour Leader and Coach Captain

Your holiday itinerary (ex Perth, Western Australia)
 
Day 1. Perth to Kalgoorlie (D)
We collect you from your home then transfer you to our coach for the journey to Kalgoorlie. Travelling along Great Eastern Highway, we’ll pass through the Wheatbelt and follow the Golden Heritage Trail and the pipeline that is the lifeblood of Kalgoorlie and surrounds. Overnight: Quality Inn Railway Motel, Kalgoorlie
 
Day 2. The Golden Mile (BD)
Today, discover the rich mining history of Kalgoorlie. See firsthand the operations of Australia’s largest gold mine on a tour of the KCGM Super Pit. View the mining operations, the huge dump trucks at work and the Super Pit from Harvey Hut. Next, visit Hannan’s North Tourist Mine for a glimpse into the gold mining history of Kalgoorlie Boulder followed by a visit to the Kalgoorlie Boulder Museum to view the State’s largest display of gold bars and nuggets. Overnight: Quality Inn Railway Motel, Kalgoorlie
 
Day 3. Golden Quest Discovery Trail (BLD)
Today, we will travel a section of the Golden Quest Discovery Trail which runs from Coolgardie to Laverton past classic pubs and changing natural landscapes. After morning tea at Menzies, we will visit the historic precinct and the house that was commissioned by Herbert Hoover at the ghost town of Gwalia, before travelling on to Leonora to experience staying in humble ‘donga’ style accommodation at a modern miners’ camp. Overnight: Leonora Lodge, Leonora
 
Day 4. Lake Ballard & Antony Gormley sculptures (BLD)
Start the day by viewing Antony Gormley’s world-famous sculptures at Lake Ballard. Spread over ten square kilometres, 51 unique steel sculptures contrast magnificently against the white salt plain backdrop of Lake Ballard. Here, we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch before the return journey to Kalgoorlie. Overnight: Quality Inn Railway Motel, Kalgoorlie
 
Day 5. Prospector train to Perth (B)
Today we’ll experience part of Western Australia’s rail heritage aboard the high-speed Prospector Train journey from Kalgoorlie to the East Perth Terminal. Upon arrival we will see you safely to your home.
 
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. FreeCall 1800 066 272 for details.

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