Your holiday itinerary (ex Perth, Western Australia)

Day 1. The Prospector rail journey to Kalgoorlie (D)
Your holiday begins with courtesy collection from home to the East Perth Terminal to board the high-speed Prospector train, relax on board as the forests of the Darling Escarpment give way to the vast Wheatbelt and rugged scrubland. Speed through directly to Kalgoorlie, where you transfer to your central stay at the Quality Inn Railway Motel. *
Four nights: Quality Inn Railway Motel, Kalgoorlie

Day 2. Golden Mile (BD)
This morning we visit the historic Hannans North Tourist Mine, gaining insight into the region’s rich gold mining history. After, view the famous Philip Goatcher Stage Curtain at the historic Boulder Town Hall, believed to be the last of its kind in the world. Lunch is at leisure in Kalgoorlie before an afternoon of exploration, including a guided Super Pit ** tour to witness the scale of Australia’s largest open-cut gold mine, followed by a town tour highlighting Kalgoorlie’s heritage and charm.

Day 3. Kalgoorlie and surrounds (BLD)
Today begins with a visit to the Museum of the Goldfields, where you can step back into the heady days of the gold rush and explore the region’s rich mining history. Lunch follows at the iconic Kalgoorlie Hotel, after which we visit the intriguing Questa Casa Bordello, one of the world’s oldest operating brothels. Then it’s on to the grand Kalgoorlie Town Hall, a true landmark of the region’s heritage.

Day 4. Golden Quest Discovery Trail (BLD)
This morning, we will explore part of the Golden Quest Discovery Trail. The trail runs 965km from Coolgardie to Laverton. Along the way, there are classic pubs, changing landscapes, nature reserves and campsites. We will stop in at Menzies for morning tea and then make our way to the preserved ghost town of Gwalia. Here we’ll tour the historic precinct and the house that was commissioned by Herbert Hoover, before commencing our journey back to Kalgoorlie.

Day 5. The Prospector train journey to Perth (BL)
Awaken for an early breakfast before we board the Prospector train to experience part of Western Australia’s rail heritage on your return journey to Perth. Upon arrival at the East Perth Terminal, you will be met by a courtesy small charter vehicle and delivered home.

* Please note the Quality Inn Railway Motel is a two-story property, ground floor rooms cannot be guaranteed.

** Please note as you will be going to an operating mine site you have to abide by these requirements. All tour participants must be wearing the MANDATORY clothing – Sturdy fully enclosed shoes with socks, which must completely cover the foot, enclosing the whole top of the foot, long sleeves to the wrist, and long pants to the ankles. The only acceptable skin that can be exposed is that of the head and hands.

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