
Hotels in Coolgardie, Western Australia
Information on Coolgardie, WA

Coolgardie emerged on the world map in 1892 as the birthplace of the gold rush that sparked Australia's largest mass migration. Once the third largest town in Western Australia after Perth and Fremantle, it boasted 2 stock exchanges, 3 breweries, 7 newspapers and 26 hotels.
Today, this charming historic town preserves its pioneering heritage through grand colonial buildings and wide streets, offering visitors a fascinating glimpse into Australia's golden past and outback character.
Local tourism links
Travel options
Coolgardie is reached via the Great Eastern Highway from Perth in six to seven hours by car, or just 40 minutes from Kalgoorlie. The Transwa Prospector train runs daily from Perth to Kalgoorlie, with the journey taking approximately 6-7 hours. TransRegional operates bus services between Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie twice weekly.
The town is also accessible from the south via the Coolgardie-Esperance Highway.
- Boulder (36km)
- Kalgoorlie (37km)

