The discovery of gold in Western Australia in the 1890’s heralded a population explosion as fortune-seekers from around the globe descended on the Goldfields region to cash in on its natural bounty.

Life was rough and tough for these early gold diggers, with disease rife and lawlessness commonplace. And while multi-million dollar mining corporations have replaced the early diggers the region retains the sense of adventure, the character and the romance of the early gold rush.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder has the largest population in any regional city in Western Australia and is now a bustling and expanding place that offers a contemporary and cosmopolitan lifestyle.

Kalgoorlie is your final stop before reaching Perth, and as a guest travelling on the Indian Pacific you’ll have the opportunity to discover some of the best kept secrets of Kalgoorlie.