Featuring The Golden Quest Discovery Trail, Lake Ballard's Salt People and the Prospector
5 Days
22 to 26 May 2026
Moderate
Free Pass $1,865
Pension/Snrs $1,915
Adult $1,965
39 villabucks
Featuring The Golden Quest Discovery Trail, Lake Ballard's Salt People and the Prospector
Step into the heart of Western Australia’s Goldfields on a five-day journey of history, character and big-sky landscapes. Trace the Golden Pipeline across the Wheatbelt, explore Kalgoorlie’s working heritage and discover ghost towns and museums that bring the gold rush to life. Visit Leonora and the remarkable historic precinct of Gwalia, then wander among Antony Gormley’s world-famous Salt People at Lake Ballard. Round things off in comfort aboard the high-speed Prospector train back to Perth.
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Kalgoorlie (D)
Travel east along the Great Eastern Highway through the Wheatbelt, following the Golden Pipeline that carried life to the Goldfields. Along the way you will pause at country towns before arriving in Kalgoorlie. Here you will settle into your hotel and enjoy a welcoming dinner with fellow travellers.
2 nights Quality Inn Railway Motel, Kalgoorlie
Day 2. The Golden Mile (BD)
This morning you will step back in time at Hannan’s North Tourist Mine, where you can relive the early days of the gold rush. After enjoying lunch at leisure, explore the Museum of the Goldfields and discover its treasures. Later, gaze into the immense Super Pit, one of the largest open-cut mines in the world, before finishing the day with sweeping views from Mount Charlotte.
Day 3. Golden Quest Discovery Trail (BLD)
Today the journey continues along part of the Golden Quest Discovery Trail. You will enjoy the hospitality of Menzies before visiting the historic ghost town of Gwalia. Explore Hoover House, the museum and restored miner’s cottages that tell stories of a bygone era. The day concludes in Leonora where you will relax for the evening.
1 night Leonora Motor Inn, Leonora
Day 4. Lake Ballard and the Salt People (BLD)
Departing Leonora, you will pause at Niagara Dam before travelling to Lake Ballard. Here you will wander among 51 striking steel figures designed by world-renowned artist Antony Gormley. Set against the brilliant white salt lake, the sculptures are a truly unforgettable sight. After a picnic lunch and time to explore, the journey returns to Kalgoorlie with a visit to the Broad Arrow Tavern along the way.
1 night Quality Inn Railway Motel, Kalgoorlie
Day 5. Prospector train to Perth (B)
This morning you will board the Prospector train for a high-speed journey from Kalgoorlie to East Perth Terminal. Relax in comfort as you watch the landscape roll by, before being transferred safely to your home.
• Quality Inn Railway Motel is a two-storey property with showers over bath; ground-floor rooms cannot be guaranteed.
• Super Pit touring is subject to operational conditions and may be cancelled without notice. If required, an alternative attraction will be arranged.
• Mandatory attire for any Super Pit tour: sturdy fully enclosed shoes with socks, long sleeves to the wrist and long pants to the ankles. Only head and hands may be exposed.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 08 9754 2026 for details.
Guide: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
Image Credit: Tourism Western Australia
Dates & Pricing
Free Pass $1,865
Pension/Snrs $1,915
Adult $1,965
$420 single option
Highlights
• Journey the Golden Pipeline heritage trail through Wheatbelt and Goldfields landscapes
• Marvel at the vast open-cut of Kalgoorlie’s Super Pit
• Explore Hannan’s North Tourist Mine and gold rush stories
• Discover treasures inside the Museum of the Goldfields
• Travel the Golden Quest Discovery Trail past pubs, towns and rugged scenery
• Step into Gwalia’s historic precinct and Hoover House
• Wander Lake Ballard among Antony Gormley’s Salt People sculptures
• Ride The Prospector train comfortably back to Perth
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• 10 meals
• 4 nights’ accommodation
• Tours and attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader and Coach Captain
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Dates & Pricing
Duration: 5 Days
Dates: 22 to 26 May 2026
Activity Level: Moderate
Free Pass $1,865
Pension/Snrs $1,915
Adult $1,965
$420 single option
Earn: 39 villabucks
Highlights
• Journey the Golden Pipeline heritage trail through Wheatbelt and Goldfields landscapes
• Marvel at the vast open-cut of Kalgoorlie’s Super Pit
• Explore Hannan’s North Tourist Mine and gold rush stories
• Discover treasures inside the Museum of the Goldfields
• Travel the Golden Quest Discovery Trail past pubs, towns and rugged scenery
• Step into Gwalia’s historic precinct and Hoover House
• Wander Lake Ballard among Antony Gormley’s Salt People sculptures
• Ride The Prospector train comfortably back to Perth
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• 10 meals
• 4 nights’ accommodation
• Tours and attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader and Coach Captain
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to Kalgoorlie (D)
Travel east along the Great Eastern Highway through the Wheatbelt, following the Golden Pipeline that carried life to the Goldfields. Along the way you will pause at country towns before arriving in Kalgoorlie. Here you will settle into your hotel and enjoy a welcoming dinner with fellow travellers.
2 nights Quality Inn Railway Motel, Kalgoorlie
Day 2. The Golden Mile (BD)
This morning you will step back in time at Hannan’s North Tourist Mine, where you can relive the early days of the gold rush. After enjoying lunch at leisure, explore the Museum of the Goldfields and discover its treasures. Later, gaze into the immense Super Pit, one of the largest open-cut mines in the world, before finishing the day with sweeping views from Mount Charlotte.
Day 3. Golden Quest Discovery Trail (BLD)
Today the journey continues along part of the Golden Quest Discovery Trail. You will enjoy the hospitality of Menzies before visiting the historic ghost town of Gwalia. Explore Hoover House, the museum and restored miner’s cottages that tell stories of a bygone era. The day concludes in Leonora where you will relax for the evening.
1 night Leonora Motor Inn, Leonora
Day 4. Lake Ballard and the Salt People (BLD)
Departing Leonora, you will pause at Niagara Dam before travelling to Lake Ballard. Here you will wander among 51 striking steel figures designed by world-renowned artist Antony Gormley. Set against the brilliant white salt lake, the sculptures are a truly unforgettable sight. After a picnic lunch and time to explore, the journey returns to Kalgoorlie with a visit to the Broad Arrow Tavern along the way.
1 night Quality Inn Railway Motel, Kalgoorlie
Day 5. Prospector train to Perth (B)
This morning you will board the Prospector train for a high-speed journey from Kalgoorlie to East Perth Terminal. Relax in comfort as you watch the landscape roll by, before being transferred safely to your home.
• Quality Inn Railway Motel is a two-storey property with showers over bath; ground-floor rooms cannot be guaranteed.
• Super Pit touring is subject to operational conditions and may be cancelled without notice. If required, an alternative attraction will be arranged.
• Mandatory attire for any Super Pit tour: sturdy fully enclosed shoes with socks, long sleeves to the wrist and long pants to the ankles. Only head and hands may be exposed.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 08 9754 2026 for details.
Image Credit: Tourism Western AustraliaNew Paragraph
Guide:
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
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Relaxed
Suitable for travellers with lower mobility.
You will be required to embark/disembark coaches, trains and other transport via steps unaided. You must be able to carry your own luggage and walk short distances. Stairs may need to be negotiated at times. Travellers with walking aids (sticks and walkers) are welcome and those requiring accompanying assistance and/or carer may consider these holidays.
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Moderate
Required to walk confidently and unaided.
Expect guided walking tours of attractions with occasional inclines and stair climbs, some long days and multiple hotel changes during the holiday. Your accommodation may require access via stairs, a short walk to reach hotel facilities and have showers over baths. Travellers with walking sticks are welcome unless there is overnight rail or overnight cruising - please check with staff.
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Active
Requires some fitness. Involves longer days filled with activities, excursions requiring standing and walking for extended periods of time and nature-based activities. You will be required to walk confidently over uneven ground and surfactant at a timely pace.
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Highly Active
Requires good general fitness. Excursions will be over more difficult terrain and require a certain level of agility. You will be required to walk confidently for up to 3 hours over uneven surfaces including soft sand, rocky surfaces and creek crossing. Some itineraries will explore remote locations. No walkers allowed.
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Challenging
A high level of fitness is required. Tours have an emphasis on active pursuits and often explore remote locations which are challenging to access. You will be required to walk confidently for up to 6 or more hours per day and have experience in outdoor pursuits. No walkers allowed.
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