Golden Outback

Welcome to Australia's Golden Outback

The heat out here can do strange things to your mind, so you’d be forgiven for mistaking a camera for a refreshing beverage. Especially when the contraption is made from a soda can.

 

This is just one of the curiosities you can expect to encounter in the wild, wild Golden Outback of WA. There’s also an Armadillo Basket waiting in Bruce Rock, an Emu Feather Lamp at Wuddi Aboriginal Centre, and pieces of the first US space station, which fell to earth in the 1970s, down in Esperance. Don’t worry – NASA paid their $400 fine for littering…...

While you are in the Golden Outback, you can also visit art, culture and heritage places in the Our Gems Directory.

 

Start exploring below.

Golden Outback collections

A passion for cars and military history

This collection was built up over 30 years through a passion for cars and military memorabilia. Tony Clarke repairs and restores classic and muscle cars, and loves military history. You will find some...

A collection full of surprises, in the heart of the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme

See one of the biggest water pumps in Western Australia, inside this museum, which is located in Goldfields Water Supply Scheme No.3 Steam Pumping station. The collection contains the original pump...

A gateway to the Wildflower Way

The Dalwallinu Discovery Centre is the place to find out all the local tips on where to visit. It is busy during the wildflower season, as people pass through to enjoy the local flora, especially the...

A collection in a national trust stone building

The simple grandeur of this stone house sitting atop Montana Hill, overlooking Coolgardie, is impressive. The view from the veranda is amazing, but don't forget the collection inside. The house was...

A treasure hunter's delight

The Ballidu Heritage Centre collection is a dive through the ages, with memorabilia for the young and the young at heart. The beautiful old hall has display rooms set up like small stage sets. For...

A Wheatbelt town named after an Antartic explorer.

The Shackleton Hall houses a collection which tells the history of settlement in the area. It also includes information related to Kwolyin, a ghost town, located approximately 9km to the west of...

A local collection housed in the historic old Courthouse or Gold fever, old geezers, heroes and bold pieces.

From a tent town to bricks and mortar, the old Coolgardie Courthouse unpacks the history of the 1890's gold fever and is a treasure trove of items from local collectors. Learn about Coolgardie’s...

A meeting place between the Goldfields and the Wheatbelt

A visit to the Yilgarn Museum is a journey through the history of Southern Cross, which is sometimes referred to as the gateway to the Goldfields region. The museum building is the original courthouse...

Explore the Golden Outback

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Albert Facey Homestead

Lot 196 Wogolin Road, Wickepin, WA 6370

Aunty Joan’s Dolly Mix

104 Dempster Street, Esperance, WA 6450

Balladonia Heritage Museum

Eyre Hwy, Balladonia, WA 6443

Ballidu Contemporary Arts Society and Ballidu Lodge Art Gallery

Old Masonic Hall, 19 Fairbank St, Ballidu, WA 6606

Ballidu Heritage Centre

Ballidu Hall, 35 Fairbank Street,, Ballidu, WA 6606

Beverley Station Arts - Gallery & Platform Theatre

120 Vincent Street, Beverley, WA 6304

Bilya Koort Boodja

Minson Ave, Northam, WA 6401

Bluebird Discovery Centre

28 Absolon Street, Dumbleyung, WA 6350

Brookton Museum and Heritage Centre

3 Groser Street, Brookton, WA 6306

Bruce Rock Museum and Machinery Museum

24 Johnson Street, Bruce Rock, WA 6418

City of Kalgoorlie - Boulder Art Collection

Kalgoorlie Town Hall, 316 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie- Boulder, WA 6430

City of Kalgoorlie - Boulder Local History Archive

Boulder Town Hall., 116 Burt Street, Boulder, WA 6432

Coca Cola Museum and Café

128 Stirling Terrace, Toodyay, WA 6566

Corrigin Pioneer Museum

Corner of Kunjin and Kirkwood Streets, Corrigin, WA 6375

Cue Heritage Discovery Centre

72 Austin St, Cue, WA 6640

Cunderdin Museum

Lot 418 Forrest Street, Cunderdin, WA 6407

Dalwallinu Discovery Centre

51 Johnston Street, Dalwallinu, WA 6609

Dead Finish Museum

Corner of Morrison Street and Great Southern Highway, Beverley, WA 6304

Dowerin District Museum

16 Cottrell Street, Dowerin, WA 6461

Eastern Goldfields Historical Society Inc

Old Boulder Power Station, Hamilton Street, Boulder, WA 6432

Esperance Mechanical Restoration Group

Lot 138 McLean Road, Nulsen, WA 6450

Esperance Museum

6 James Street, Esperance, WA 6450

Eucla Museum

The Eucla Motel, Eucla-Reid Road, Eucla, WA 6443

Eyre Bird Observatory Museum

PMB 32 Cocklebiddy via Norseman, Cocklebiddy, WA 6443

Forrest Museum

1 Forrest-Mundrabilla Road, Forrest, WA 6434

Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre

2 Burt St, Boulder, WA 6432

Goldfields War Museum

Boulder Town Hall., 116 Burt Street, Boulder, WA 6432

Goomalling School Museum

22 Throssell Street, Goomalling, WA 6460

Grain Discovery Centre

Lot 1, Currall Street, Narembeen, WA 6369

Gwalia Historic Precinct

16A Tower St, Leonora, WA 6438

Hannans North Tourist Mine

130 Goldfields Highway, Mullingar, WA 6430

Hood Penn Museum

38 Wolfram Street, Westonia, WA 6423

Kellerberrin Museum

Cnr Bedford Street and Leake Street, Kellerberrin, WA 6410

Koorda and Districts Museum and Historical Society

Old Hospital Building, Ningham Road, Koorda, WA 6475

Koorda Motor Museum and Military Collection

38 Allenby Street, Koorda, WA 6475

Kulin Branch - Wildflower Society of WA

25 Johnston Street, Kulin, WA 6365

Kulin Museum and Men’s Shed Inc.

77 Johnston Street, Kulin, WA 6365

Lake Grace Australian Inland Mission Hospital Museum

Stubbs Street, Lake Grace, WA 6353

Laverton Outback Gallery

Corner of Augusta and Euro Street, Laverton, WA 6440

Mangowine Homestead

737 Karomin Road, Nungarin, WA 6490

Meekatharra Museum

81 Main St, Meekatharra, WA 6642

Merredin Military Museum

Great Eastern Highway, Merredin, WA 6415

Merredin Museum and Historical Society Incorporated

Great Eastern Highway, Merredin, WA 6415

Merredin Regional Library

22 Coronation Street, Merredin, WA 6415

Minnivale Rail and Heritage Centre

Hewitt Street, Minnivale, WA 6462

Mt Magnet Mining and Pastoral Museum

Hepburn St, Mt Magnet, WA 6638

Museum of the Goldfields

17 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, WA 6430

Narembeen Historical Museum

Latham Road, Narembeen, WA 6369

Narrogin Old Courthouse Museum

37 Egerton Street, Narrogin, WA 6312

New Norcia Museum

New Norcia Rd, New Norcia, WA 6509

NEXIS (Narrogin Exhibition Space)

82 Federal Street, Narrogin, WA 6312

Norseman Historical Museum

43 McGrath St, Norseman, WA 6443

Nungarin Heritage Machinery and Army Museum

26 Second Avenue, Nungarin, WA 6490

Nyabing Historical Society Inc.

Richmond Street, Nyabing, WA 6341

Old Newcastle Gaol

13 Clinton St, Toodyay, WA 6566

Old Police Complex

14 Erlistoun Street, Laverton, WA 6440

Pingelly Museum and Historical Group

Pingelly Town Hall, 28 Parade Street, Pingelly, WA 6308

Ravensthorpe Museum & Visitor Centre

86 Morgans Street, Ravensthorpe, WA 6346

Sandalwood Letterpress Museum

8 Grey Street, York, WA 6302

Sandstone Heritage Museum and Visitor Centre

18 Hack Street, Sandstone, WA 6639

Shackleton Progress Association

47 Jermyn Street, Shackleton, WA 6386

Shire of Wagin

3 Trent Street, Wagin, WA 6315

Shire of York Residency Museum

5 Brook Street, York, WA 6302

Signpost Racing Museum

Kalgoorlie Boulder Racing Club, 14 Meldrum Avenue, Kalgoorlie, WA 6430

The Big Camera - Museum of Photography

Great Eastern Highway, Meckering, WA 6405

The Heritage Wheatbin Museum

Great Northern Hwy, Wubin, WA 6612

The Lace Place

Wave Rock Road, Hyden, WA 6359

The Newdegate Historical Society

Cnr Mitchell Street and Collier Street, Newdegate, WA 6355

The Quairading Vintage Club

22 Parker Street, Quairading, WA 6383

The Windmills Shed

Wimera Farm, 66 Dalwallinu Kalannie Road, Dalwallinu, WA 6609

Varley & Districts Museum

13 Seward Avenue, Varley, WA 6355

WA School of Mines Mineral Museum

117 Egan Street, Kalgoorlie, WA 6430

Wagin Historical Village

Wagin Showgrounds, 9 Ballagin Street, Wagin, WA 6315

Warden Finnerty’s Residence

2 McKenzie Street, Coolgardie, WA 6429

Wongan Hills and Districts Museum

Cnr Camm and Mitchell Street, Wongan Hills, WA 6603

Woodlands Cultural Community and Visitor Centre

78 Prinsep Street, Norseman, WA 6443

Wuddi Aboriginal Cultural Centre

22 Harvey Street, Dumbleyung, WA 6350

Wyalkatchem CBH Agriculture Museum

Lot 1500 Railway Terrace, Wyalkatchem, WA 6485

Yilgarn History Museum

26 Antares Street, Southern Cross, WA 6426

York Motor Museum

116 Avon Terrace, York, WA 6302

York Society Research and Archival Centre

Cnr Ford Street and Avon Terrace, York, WA 6302

Golden Outback collection highlights

Internationally recognised artist
Golden Outback
City of Kalgoorlie - Boulder Art Collection
Fleeing war-ravaged Europe with dreams of a brighter future
Golden Outback
Northam Heritage Centre: Northam and Districts Historical Society and Northam Army Camp Heritage Association
A special gift
Golden Outback
Beverley Station Arts - Gallery & Platform Theatre
Metal Chairs
Golden Outback
Varley & Districts Museum
Mythical sea dragon
Golden Outback
Eyre Bird Observatory Museum
Nungarin AWAS
Golden Outback
Nungarin Heritage Machinery and Army Museum
Mini sized
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Laverton Outback Gallery
Elixir of life
Golden Outback
Shire of York Residency Museum
Stars
Golden Outback
Pingelly Museum and Historical Group
Modesty is a must.
Golden Outback
Narembeen Historical Museum
Community art strengthens bonds
Golden Outback
Bilya Koort Boodja
A small prayer
Golden Outback
Museum of the Goldfields

While you're in the area

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The View On Hannans
Accommodation
The View On Hannans
In the heart of Kalgoorlie, experience the best in self contained, hotel...
430 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, WA 6430
Gribble Creek Walk and Cycle Way
Attraction
Gribble Creek Walk and Cycle Way
The Gribble Creek Walk and Cycle Way provides a well planned route you can...
Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, WA 6430
Boulder Town Hall
Attraction
Boulder Town Hall
The Boulder Town Hall was built in 1908 and demonstrates the architectural...
116 Burt Street, Boulder, WA 6432
The Plaza Hotel
Accommodation
The Plaza Hotel
A premium hotel with a boutique approach. The Plaza Hotel, your Kalgoorlie...
45 Egan Street, Kalgoorlie, WA 6430