Golden Outback
field of pink wildflowers in the golden outback

The Golden Outback

The world’s largest outdoor gallery.

We can take you to over 240 destinations across regional WA, here are just some of our popular stops and stations within the Golden Outback. To see more of where we can take you visit our Journey Planner page.

Covering over half of Western Australia, the Golden Outback is a vast and colourful region where red earth meets white sands, gold rush history blends with Indigenous culture, and wildflowers carpet the land for much of the year. From rugged outback adventures to coastal escapes, it’s a region full of surprises.

 

Top Destinations

  • Wave Rock (Hyden) – Iconic rock formation shaped like a breaking wave

  • Kalgoorlie-Boulder – Historic gold mining town with the Super Pit, museums, and heritage pubs

  • Esperance & Cape Le Grand National Park – Home to Lucky Bay, where kangaroos lounge on white sand beaches

  • Lake Hillier (Middle Island) – A bubblegum-pink lake best viewed by scenic flight

  • Lake Ballard – Australia’s largest outdoor art gallery with 51 Antony Gormley sculptures across a salt lake

 

Family-Friendly Fun

  • Climb Wave Rock and explore nearby Hippo’s Yawn and Mulka’s Cave

  • Visit the Esperance Bird and Animal Park or Adventureland Park

  • Enjoy sweets, skateparks, and drive-in cinemas in towns like Norseman and Coolgardie

  • Discover quirky stops like the Broad Arrow Pub and Tin Horse Highway near Kulin

 

Adventure & Outback Experiences

  • Pan for gold or tour underground mines in Kalgoorlie

  • Hike through Kennedy Range National Park or explore Mount Augustus

  • Go 4WDing across rugged trails and remote stations

  • Camp under the stars in vast, untouched landscapes

  • Snorkel and dive in the crystal-clear waters of Esperance’s beaches

 

Culture & Heritage

  • Explore ancient Aboriginal rock art and Dreamtime stories at Mulka’s Cave

  • Visit historic goldfields towns like Coolgardie, Leonora, and Gwalia

  • Sample bush tucker and join Indigenous-led tours

  • Discover pioneering history in museums and heritage buildings

  • Experience local art at Lake Ballard and regional galleries

 

What’s on in the Golden Outback

15
Aug

Coolgardie Rodeo & Outback Festival

The Coolgardie Outback Festival is happening from Friday 15 - Sunday 17 August.

The event includes three action packed days of competitions, food and entertainment!

Plan your journey here and let us do the driving.

8
Sep

Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show

Celebrate wildfllower season at the Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show from Monday 8 to Saturday 20 September. 

The event showcases the abundance of floral diversity in the region. There's something for everyone, with craft stalls, art exhibitions, patchwork, guided nature walks and more. 

Plan your journey here and let us do the driving.

Theme picker

Esperance

Esperance

Merredin

Merredin

Ravensthorpe

Ravensthorpe

Kalgoorlie

Kalgoorlie

Mullewa

Mullewa

Wagin

Wagin

Meekatharra

Meekatharra

Northam

Northam