Karijini and The Golden Outback

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1 Anthony Gormley Sculptures, Lake Ballard Our Favourites Visit the iconic Wave Rock near Hyden See the Gormley Sculptures at Lake Ballard Learn the history of the Gold Rush at the Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame in Kalgoorlie Explore Australia s largest open cut mine, the Super Pit near Kalgoorlie Visit the ghost town of Gwalia near Leonora Live the legend of the Goldfields with a visit to the Golden Outback. Immerse yourself in the rugged wilderness and call on your adventurous spirit and travel through eerie ghost towns and historic settlements. Kalgoorlie is the modern mining town renowned for its local characters, wild gold rush history and impressive heritage architecture. Explore the Super Pit Mine and see all the action. Head north to see Inside Australia, Antony Gormley Sculptures 51 steel figures that rise from the salt expanse at Lake Ballard. Hit the tracks and take a journey through the Wheatbelt. Stop in at a country pub, wander the quaint streets and have a yarn with the locals. Head out near Hyden to take in Wave Rock, the massive rock formation believed to have taken 2,700 million years to form. There s plenty of opportunity to get away from it all in the outback. Visit Murchison, the shire with no town, where just 15 people live among the sprawling stations. Explore Mt Augustus National Park, home to the largest rock in Australia. Then spend some time on a cattle station for the real outback experience. Golfers travel from far and wide for the longest golf course in the world the Nullarbor Links. Tee off in Kalgoorlie and play 18 holes over 1,365 kilometres to Ceduna, South Australia. With unique attractions, year round spectacular scenery and an explosion of wildflowers from June to November, the Golden Outback never fails to impress. For spectacular scenery alone, it s hard to go past Karijini National Park in the Pilbara region. See steep gorges, swim in cool rock pools and witness stunning waterfalls. An unforgettable outback experience. Find your accommodation REF. Hotels PAGE 4 Best Western Hospitality Inn Kalgoorlie HHH 49 4 ibis Styles Kalgoorlie Hotel HHHI 49 1 Karijini Eco Retreat 48 3 Leonora Motor Inn and Serviced Units 49 5 Wave Rock Motel HHHI 48 2 Wooleen Station 48 Millstream-Chichester National Park TOM PRICE Mt Augustus National Park 1 Karijini National Park Great Northern Hwy Rudall River National Park Canning Stock Route LITTLE SANDY DESERT Gibson Desert GIBSON DESERT N Gunbarrel Hwy MURCHISON 2 WOOLEEN Yeo Lake LAVERTON Great Central Road GREAT VICTORIA DESERT MULLEWA Gormley Sculptures 3 LEONORA-GWALIA Lake Ballard MENZIES Great Victoria Desert 4 KALGOORLIE-BOULDER INDIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY Brand Hwy Great Eastern Hwy COOLGARDIE Nullarbor Plain ADELAIDE 1270KM Wave Rock, Hyden PERTH Wave Rock 5 HYDEN Dundas Great Australian Bight 47

2 Karijini Eco Retreat Savannah Campground, via Weano Road, Karijini National Park Located in the heart of the Karijini National Park in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Karijini Eco Retreat offers quality accommodation, facilities and activities. This exciting facility offers quality, comfortable, furnished eco tents in a rugged outback setting. The retreat features 40 eco tents with ensuite, barbecue style self-catering bush kitchens and an air-conditioned licensed restaurant and bar offering a traditional Australian menu. Guided tours are available daily (subject to minimum numbers) during peak season, April to October. 1 NIGHT STAY From $189 per night* hhinternet facilities hhbarbecue areas (5) hhbreakfast, lunch and dinner available (extra charge) hhkiosk hhpay phone ROOM Features: hhpatio hhlinen and doonas hhside tables hhoutdoor table and chairs hhprivate ensuite Lighting Tent serviced every 3 days Shop on-site Map page 47 Ref. 1 1 Apr 31 Oct 14 ADULTS 1 NT 3 NTS 5 NTS Deluxe Eco Tent King Deluxe Eco Tent Nov 14, 1 31 Mar 15 ADULTS 1 NT 3 NTS 5 NTS Deluxe Eco Tent King Deluxe Eco Tent Dec Feb 15 ADULTS 1 NT 3 NTS 5 NTS Deluxe Eco Tent King Deluxe Eco Tent Room and Dinner prices also available. Includes Light breakfast daily. Children 0 to 12 years free when sharing with an adult and Max capacity Deluxe Eco Tent King 3, Deluxe Eco Tent 4. KERWAU Wooleen Station STAY 4, PAY 3 From $135 per night* Wooleen Station is a cattle station located in the Murchison region covering half a million acres of picturesque outback countryside. Shop 37km Map page 47 Ref km north of Mullewa hhwi-fi (public areas extra charge) hh24 hour reception hhwalking trails hhwildlife hhguided tours (extra charge) hhparking hhnon smoking hhcourtesy transfers from Wooleen airstrip hhkitchen with microwave (Guesthouses) hhverandah hhbarbecue Room serviced weekly for stays of 7 nights or more 1 30 Apr, 1 Aug Mar 15 ADULTS 1 NT 3 NTS 4 NTS Guesthouse Homestead^ 1 to May 31 Jul 14 ; ADULTS 1 NT 2 NTS 4 NTS Guesthouse Homestead^ 1 to Includes Children 0 to 2 years cot free of charge. 3 to 12 years $150 per child per night. Max capacity Guesthouse 5, Homestead 2 adults/2 children. WOOWAU Bonus offer ; FREE Night Offer: Stay 4 nights in a Guesthouse, pay for 3. (4 night price includes 1 free night) ^ FREE Wi-Fi (public areas) ^ Light breakfast and dinner daily. Wave Rock Motel, Hyden HHHI Ideally located in the centre of town and just four kilometres from Wave Rock. 2 Lynch Street, Hyden hhrestaurants (2) hhbar hhpool hhspa hhchildren s playground (indoor) hhair-conditioning 1 NIGHT STAY From $189 per night* 1 Apr Mar 15 ADULTS 1 NT 3 NTS 5 NTS Double Luxury Family Children 0 to 11 years free when sharing with an adult and Max capacity Double/Luxury 3, Family 6. WAVWAU Town Centre 100m Map page 47 Ref All prices are in Australian Dollars and are per room, room only unless otherwise specified. *Refer to page 5 for a further explanation of From prices.

3 Leonora and Kalgoorlie Leonora Motor Inn and Serviced Units Centrally located in the heart of Leonora just a short stroll to shops and restaurants. Town Centre 300m Map page 47 Ref Tower Street, Leonora hhinternet facilities hhbarbecue area Guest laundry hhparking (undercover) Non smoking hhwired internet (extra charge) hhair-conditioning Microwave hhkitchen (except Suites) hhcable TV In-room movies (free) hhironing facilities Hair dryer hhlaundry (except Suites) (except Saturdays and Sundays) 1 NIGHT STAY From $180 per night* 1 Apr Mar 15 ADULTS 1 NT 2 NTS 3 NTS Queen Standard Suite Bedroom 2 N/A Queen Deluxe Suite King Executive Suite Bedroom 2 N/A Bedroom 2 N/A Children 0 to 11 years free when sharing with an adult and Max capacity Queen Standard Suite/Queen Deluxe Suite/King Executive Suite/1 Bedroom 2, 2 Bedroom 4, 3 Bedroom 6. LEOWAU Best Western Hospitality Inn Kalgoorlie HHH 1 NIGHT STAY From $145 per night* 560 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie Explore the history and beauty of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia at the Best Western Hospitality Inn. This popular landmark Kalgoorlie motel is situated on historic Hannan Street in this historic mining town and proudly offers 54 comfortablyappointed guest rooms for an affordable price. Guests will enjoy dining at the locally renowned Katherine Station restaurant and bar offering an extensive, hearty menu with delicious outback fare, freshly prepared by the team of chefs. Why not enjoy a relaxing time at the generous outdoor swimming pool before cooking up a storm on the barbecue facilities. Kalgoorlie is a town steeped in history, packed with grand old buildings, historical sites and colourful characters, yet it is very much active today producing 800,000 ounces of gold each year! Visit the amazing Super Pit, the nearby ghost town of Gwalia and the Australian Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame, then relax in one of the many pubs, restaurants and cafés lining Hannan Street and say hello to Paddy Hannan s larger than life iconic statue! The local, experienced staff will be pleased to assist you with directions, bookings and recommendations to ensure you get the most out of your stay. ibis Styles Kalgoorlie Hotel HHHI Introducing a new look ibis Styles Kalgoorlie. Located in the heart of the Goldfields region. The hotel offers vibrant colourful new designs. Town Centre 300m Map page 47 Ref. 4 hhpool (outdoor) hhbarbecue area hhlaundry/dry cleaning service hhparking hhair-conditioning hhmini bar hhin-room movies (free) hhcable TV hhironing facilities hhhair dryer Town Centre 1.5km Map page 47 Ref Egan Street, Kalgoorlie hh24 hour reception hhpool (outdoor) hhlaundry/dry cleaning service hhnon smoking Parking hhair-conditioning Balcony hhin-room movies (free) Mini bar hhironing facilities Hair dryer 1 Apr Mar 15 ADULTS 1 NT 3 NTS 5 NTS Queen Motel 1 to Children 0 to 12 years free when sharing with an adult and Max capacity 3. HOSKGI STAY 3, PAY 2 From $123 per night* 1 Apr 1 Aug, 7 Aug 15 Sep, ADULTS 1 NT 2 NTS 3 NTS 21 Sep 26 Oct, 31 Oct Mar 15 Standard 1 to Superior 1 to Sep 14 ADULTS 2 NTS 3 NTS 4 NTS Standard 1 to Superior 1 to Oct 14 ADULTS 4 NTS 5 NTS 6 NTS Standard 1 to N/A N/A Superior 1 to N/A N/A Other prices apply 2 6 Aug 14. Children 0 to 16 years free when sharing with an adult and Max capacity 2. ALLKGI Bonus offer FREE Night Offer: Stay 3 nights, pay for 2, valid 15 Dec Jan 15. PRICES ARE INTENDED AS A GUIDE. PLEASE ASK YOUR TRAVEL AGENT FOR OUR BEST PRICE. 49

4 Nullarbor Links World s Longest Golf Course The Nullarbor Links golf course in Western Australia s Golden Outback has captured the imagination of the world. This unique 18 hole par 72 golf course spans 1,365 kilometres from Ceduna in South Australia to Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. A single hole can be played in each participating town or roadhouse along the Eyre Highway, each featuring a green, a tee and a fairway of rugged outback natural terrain, this is a golfer s ultimate paradise. Providing a quintessential Australian experience, the Nullarbor Links golf course is a unique attraction to the great Australian drive from east to west across the Nullarbor Plain. There is plenty to see along the way, including the longest stretch of straight sealed road in Australia, between Balladonia and Caiguna. The course is clearly signposted, with golfing equipment available for hire at every tee. To play the course you can purchase a score card at Ceduna Visitor Information Centre, have your card stamped at each hole along the way then present your completed card at Kalgoorlie to receive your free You have played the World s Longest Golf Course certificate. From $ 510 per vehicle Discover the world s longest golf course by campervan travel along the Nullarbor Plain from Adelaide to Perth. Price Per vehicle from Hi-Top campervan 6 days $510 Price is based on low season and will vary depending on the date of travel. Conditions apply. Refer to page 61 for further details. Sample Self Drive Itinerary - adelaide to perth Day 1: Adelaide to Ceduna (785km) play 2 holes at Ceduna. Head north from Adelaide driving through the quaint coastal town of Port Pirie to Port Augusta at the head of the Spencer Gulf. Continue across the Eyre Peninsula through Iron Knob, synonymous with the birth of the Australian steel industry. Continue on to Ceduna, a beautiful seaside coastal town. Day 2: Ceduna to Eucla (493km) play 5 holes at Penong, Nundroo, Nullarbor, Border Village and Eucla. Today, travel across the real Nullarbor Plain. Stop at head of Bight to observe the whales. Travel alongside coastal cliffs then cross the SA/ WA border travelling to Eucla, a beautiful location with ocean views, on top of the escarpment. Be sure to visit the old telegraph station ruins. Day 3: Eucla to Balladonia (513km) play 5 holes at Mundrabilla, Madura, Cocklebiddy, Caiguna and Balladonia. Leave Eucla by driving down the escarpment and travel along the Roe Plains and through the scenic Madura Pass. Continue via Cocklebiddy and Caiguna to Balladonia. Day 4: Balladonia to Kalgoorlie (394km) play 6 holes at Fraser Range, Norseman, Kambalda and Kalgoorlie. Balladonia is famous for the Skylab debris that crashed to earth around the area in Travel on via Fraser Range to Norseman, making sure to visit the Beacon Hill Lookout. Continue north to Kalgoorlie, Australia s largest gold producing city. Day 5: Kalgoorlie to Perth (600km) This morning, sightsee Kalgoorlie town and the Super Pit before heading off to Perth down the Great Eastern Highway. Along the way, travel through quaint townships such as Southern Cross, Merredin, Kellerberrin and Cunderdin before you arrive in Perth. KALGOORLIE KAMBALDA To Perth CAIGUNA COCKLEBIDDY MADURA BORDER VILLAGE EUCLA MUNDRABILLA NULLARBOR CEDUNA PENONG NUNDROO Kalgoorlie Ceduna ESPERANCE FRASER RANGE NORSEMAN BALLADONIA To Adelaide World s Longest Golf Course, Australia

5 Tours from Kalgoorlie Full Day History and Heritage Tour This is a great introduction to the City of Kalgoorlie- Boulder, exploring the magnificent architecture of the 1890 s and discovering the town's turbulent past. Visit the Super Pit (one of the largest open pit gold mining operations in the world) and pay tribute to the wonderful organisation that is the Royal Flying Doctor Service with a guided tour. Tours also includes KCGM Super Pit Shop and Hannan s North Tourist Mine where you can climb onboard a 793C dump truck and try your hand at gold panning as well as many other attractions. After lunch (own expense) take a tour of the Loopline Railway Museum in Boulder. hhkalgoorlie town tour hhsuper Pit Lookout hhroyal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre hhthe infamous Red Light District hhadmission fees Departs: From Kalgoorlie at 10am Tue to Fri (1 17 Apr, Apr, 3 Jun 31 Jul) Mon to Fri (1 3 Aug, 8 Aug 28 Sep) Tue to Thu (23 Dec 14 4 Jan, 27 Jan 1 Mar, 3 31 Mar 15) Returns: 3pm Super Pit Tour Feel what it s like to be a miner and throw on the provided hi-visibility vest and a pair of safety glasses. View first hand the mining and milling operations, be amazed by the size of the machinery and watch a Komatsu PC 8000 face shovel-load a haul truck from the internal lookout, Harvey Hut. hhdrive through the Fimiston Milling Plant and Super Pit mining operations (Open Pit) hhpanoramic views from the internal viewing platforms hhdetailed commentary hhcertificate of completion hhprotective equipment Visitor induction hhair-conditioned Mine-Spec bus Departs: Mon to Sat from St Barbara Square, Kalgoorlie at 9:30am Returns: 12 noon Adult $90 Concession $85 Child 4-16 years $45 Family 2 adults and 2 children $250 Adult $70 Concession $65 Child 4-16 years $45 Not suitable for children under 4 years. Minimum 6 adults. Conditions apply. KALGOORLIE TOURS & CHARTERS KTCKGI Lake Ballard Inside Australia Prospectors Golden Loop Mother of the Goldfields A unique opportunity to view Antony Gormley s Inside Australia sculptures. Drive through beautiful examples of Salmon Gums, Gimlets and Black Butts and many abandoned gold mining centres with an intriguing guided commentary along the way. Arrive mid-morning at Lake Ballard and view the 51 sculptures that express one of Antony Gormley s most daring commissions. Enjoy a brief tour of the historical town of Menzies before a lunch stop (extra charge) in the town centre. Travel back to Kalgoorlie as you reminisce over an unforgettable day in the West Australian Outback. hhgormley s Sculptures Menzies Morning tea Departs: Wed and Sat from Kalgoorlie at 7:30am Returns: 3:30pm Adult $150 Concession $140 Child 4-16 years $75 Family 2 adults 2 children $375 Minimum 6 adults. Does not operate 23 Dec 14 4 Jan 15. goldrush tours golkgi Explore over 100 years of gold exploration with its successes and heartaches. Travel westward to Jack Carins camp, this humble dwelling may look like story book stuff but even today you will find some old prospectors still living in these conditions. At Coolgardie learn about Ernest Giles and Warden Finnerty s home, visit the Coolgardie Museum Goldfields Exhibition and then enjoy an historical tour of the town. Continue on to Ora Banda via the Golden Quest Discovery trail and visit the ghost town of Kunanalling. INCLUDES: hhguided tour with commentary of the history of the area hhaussie barbecue lunch at Ora Banda Historical Inn Departs: Tue and Fri from Kalgoorlie at 8am Returns: 5pm Price: Adult $180 Concession $160 Child 4-16 years $140 Minimum 6 adults. Does not operate Apr, 23 Dec 14 1 Jan 15. Step back in time and visit historic Coolgardie, birthplace of the Goldfields. Affectionately known as the Mother of the Goldfields Coolgardie was once a booming gold town with magnificent buildings that were the pride of the outback in the early 1900s. Explore over 100 years of gold prospecting with its successes and heartaches. See Jack Carins Camp, an original prospector s humble bush shack, the Entombed Miner exhibition, a gold battery and Warden Finnerty s 1895 residence. This fantastic day tour will deepen your appreciation of the hardships overcome by the prospectors of the day. hhcoolgardie Mother of the Goldfields tour hhadmission fees Departs: Tue to Thu from Kalgoorlie at 9:30am Returns: 3pm Adult $80 Concession $75 Child 4-16 years $30 Minimum 10 passengers. Does not operate 23 Dec 14 4 Jan 15. ALL PRICES ARE IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS AND ARE PER PERSON UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 51