Jul 7, 2009 - Underground and behind the pink door

First of all, we had to go to the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre to get information and book on any tours available. ... The buildings and statues in Kalgoorlie-Boulder are very much like the ones of Coolgardie; big old and beautiful - as you will see from some of my photos. ... Tomorrow we will be leaving Kalgoorlie-Boulder for our trek across the Nullabor, which will take a couple of days. ...

Jul 6, 2009 - Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie

Today we travelled just over 400kms up through Norseman, than via Coolgardie, before getting to Kalgoorlie. ... Once we got to Kalgoorlie, we booked into our cabin and then tried to book a 'Finders Keepers Super Pit tour' but they are fully booked out till thursday, due to the school holidays. ... Kalgoorlie is a large city of 30,000 people and it gets it's water from Perth, which it has done for a very long time by a pipeline created by C. ... Kalgoorlie is now known as Kalgoorlie-Boulder and is the largest in-land city of WA, and it is also known for it's rich history of gold prospecting. ...

Jan 11, 2009 - Kalgoorlie

This morning the boys watched "Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix" this morning whilst I drove.This morning the boys watched "Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix" this morning whilst I drove....

Aug 27, 2008 - Eine Reise geht zu Ende

Alles hat mal ein Ende, auch meine Australien Reise. Wir haben noch verschiedene Plätze in der Nähe von Kalgoorlie aufgesucht. ... Den berühmten Superpit von Kalgoorlie wollte ich auch noch besuchen, doch dieser war wegen Unterhaltsarbeiten geschlossen. ... Ist wohl ein Grund einmal später wieder zurückzukommen.Alles hat mal ein Ende, auch meine Australien Reise. Wir haben noch verschiedene Plätze in der Nähe von Kalgoorlie aufgesucht. ... Den berühmten Superpit von Kalgoorlie wollte ich auch noch besuchen, doch dieser war wegen Unterhaltsarbeiten geschlossen. ... Ist wohl ein Grund einmal später wieder zurückzukommen....

Jul 31, 2008 - Ankunft in Kalgoorlie

Hallo Leute, endlich wieder Internetanschluss. Metalldetektor, Pickel, Gurt mit Halterung, Hipstick, Fliegennetz und Gamaschen so bestieg ich den nächsten Flieger nach Kalgoorlie. ... Kalgoorlie ist eine ziemlich kleine Stadt voller Minenarbeiter. ... In den ersten beiden Tagen konnten wir unsere erste Reise vorbereiten und ich habe meine Lizenz zum Prospektoren lösen können.Hallo Leute, endlich wieder Internetanschluss. Metalldetektor, Pickel, Gurt mit Halterung, Hipstick, Fliegennetz und Gamaschen so bestieg ich den nächsten Flieger nach Kalgoorlie. ... Kalgoorlie ist eine ziemlich kleine Stadt voller Minenarbeiter. ... In den ersten beiden Tagen konnten wir unsere erste Reise vorbereiten und ich habe meine Lizenz zum Prospektoren lösen können....

Apr 8, 2008 - Kalgoorlie-Boulder - The Wild West

Sunday 6 April 2008 - Esperance Today was to be a lazy day! The sun was shining brightly. Went to the movies in the evening and saw "Semi-Pro" - well the choice was lacking! Monday 7 April 2008 - Esperance to Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mining Town Another long driving day today as I head up to the great gold mining area of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mining Metropolis. ... On the way I stop off at a couple of minor towns to stretch the old legs and relieve the boredom.Sunday 6 April 2008 - Esperance Today was to be a lazy day! The sun was shining brightly. Went to the movies in the evening and saw "Semi-Pro" - well the choice was lacking! Monday 7 April 2008 - Esperance to Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mining Town Another long driving day today as I head up to the great gold mining area of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mining Metropolis. ... On the way I stop off at a couple of minor towns to stretch the old legs and relieve the boredom....

Jan 2, 2008 - Kalgoorlie

Am 2. Januar sind wir in die "Goldgraeberstadt" Kalgoorlie gefahren und haben uns den Superpit (ein riesiges "Loch" in der Erde, man sieht auf dem Photo gar nicht recht WIE gross das war!) und unterirdische Goldminen angeschaut. ... Eigentlich haette ich an diesem Tag auf die zweite Gruppe stossen sollen, aber da zwischen Perth und Kalgoorlie ein grosses Buschfeuer ausgebrochen war, kam die zweite Gruppe erst am naechsten Tag in Kalgoorlie an. ...

May 17, 2007 - Kalgoorlie

I just wanted to let everyone know that I have safely made it to Kalgoorlie. ... It was a 7 hour train ride from Perth but the most comfortable transportation I've ever taken! I started working in the pub on Monday and I love it! The people here are so nice! I live in the hotel above the pub and now I have my own room!!! My own bed, a tv, and even a fridge!! Wow!! It might not be that special to most people but it's plush to me after some of the places I've been living in! It's a small place but I think I'll really enjoy my time here.I just wanted to let everyone know that I have safely made it to Kalgoorlie. ... It was a 7 hour train ride from Perth but the most comfortable transportation I've ever taken! I started working in the pub on Monday and I love it! The people here are so nice! I live in the hotel above the pub and now I have my own room!!! My own bed, a tv, and even a fridge!! Wow!! It might not be that special to most people but it's plush to me after some of the places I've been living in! It's a small place but I think I'll really enjoy my time here....

Dec 27, 2006 - Australia - Indian Pacific to Kalgoorlie

Our time in Perth had come to an end so after saying our goodbyes we got a taxi to East Perth station for the Indian Pacific train to Adelaide. Our first main stop was to be Kalgoorlie and this is famous for two things, the first being the huge open cast gold mine. ... We arrived in Kalgoorlie at night time but they still put on a tour for us of the town with its wonderful architecture originating from all the various types of western colonial influences and ended up at the lookout over the open cast mine. ... It runs 24 hours a day, is an amazing sight and is huge! In fact it used to be three pits but they have now merged it into just the one superpit.Our time in Perth had come to an end so after saying our goodbyes we got a taxi to East Perth station for the Indian Pacific train to Adelaide. Our first main stop was to be Kalgoorlie and this is famous for two things, the first being the huge open cast gold mine. ... We arrived in Kalgoorlie at night time but they still put on a tour for us of the town with its wonderful architecture originating from all the various types of western colonial influences and ended up at the lookout over the open cast mine. ... It runs 24 hours a day, is an amazing sight and is huge! In fact it used to be three pits but they have now merged it into just the one superpit....

Nov 28, 2006 - Mining gold in the boys town of Kalgoorlie

After a long drive, setting up camp at Kalgoorlie (Kal as per the local lingo) was a welcome relief from sitting in the car but not from the temp which was still near 40 degrees at 5pm. ... First we attempt some schoolwork in the camp kitchen where we have a surprise meeting with some previous clients of Stu's - Peter & Judy Muspratt.After a long drive, setting up camp at Kalgoorlie (Kal as per the local lingo) was a welcome relief from sitting in the car but not from the temp which was still near 40 degrees at 5pm. ... First we attempt some schoolwork in the camp kitchen where we have a surprise meeting with some previous clients of Stu's - Peter & Judy Muspratt....

Feb 3, 2006 - WA: Into the outback to Kalgoorlie - ADD PHOTOS

It's time to see the "biggest outback city" - Kalgoorlie. ... Kalgoorlie is in the grips of the resource boom and everyone is happy. ... Saturday night goes off in Kalgoorlie but after a couple of quiet ones checking out the drunk miners checking out the skimpies, we call it quits and head back to the closet for some kip. ... Kalgoorlie has that sleepy Saturday morning feel to it. ... No visit to Kalgoorlie is complete without checking out the Super Pit. ...

Jan 12, 2006 - The Great Train Journey Adelaide to Perth

There are no raods to Cook and the flying doctors service is available should they need medical attention (does anyone remember that program!!?) Well I hope you enjoyed that history lesson! Friday night we had a 3 hour stop in the town of Kalgoorlie. ... Slightly bigger than Cook with a population of 32,000, where prostitution is legal this was an interesting 3 hours! We went to a pub where all the girls serving were in bras and hot pants! They then go round with a jug collecting money so they take their tops off! They then serve for about20 minutes topless before re-dressing to later go round getting more money! We didnt pick a seedy joint or anything - this is done in EVERY pub in the town!! Bizarre! I'm sure it was an enjoyable evening for the men anyway! Back on the train for another night! I think the vodkas helped me a bit more as I managed to sleep a bit better! We travelled a total of 2659 km on the train! We arrived in Perth 9.There are no raods to Cook and the flying doctors service is available should they need medical attention (does anyone remember that program!!?) Well I hope you enjoyed that history lesson! Friday night we had a 3 hour stop in the town of Kalgoorlie. ... Slightly bigger than Cook with a population of 32,000, where prostitution is legal this was an interesting 3 hours! We went to a pub where all the girls serving were in bras and hot pants! They then go round with a jug collecting money so they take their tops off! They then serve for about20 minutes topless before re-dressing to later go round getting more money! We didnt pick a seedy joint or anything - this is done in EVERY pub in the town!! Bizarre! I'm sure it was an enjoyable evening for the men anyway! Back on the train for another night! I think the vodkas helped me a bit more as I managed to sleep a bit better! We travelled a total of 2659 km on the train! We arrived in Perth 9....