Coolgardie is known as “Mother of the Goldfields” and was the birthplace of the 1892 gold rush. The small town is situated 558 kilometres east of Perth, and a leisurely drive from Kalgoorlie. Coolgardie was once the third largest town in Western Australia, and today many charming heritage buildings remain; evidence of former glory days of the gold mining era.

Coolgardie offers 24 hour parking for RVs free of charge at the Railway Station on Woodward Street. Bins and potable water are available, and a dump point is located nearby the railway station. Potable water is also available at the Mercy Gregory Memorial Park.

While in town, visitors can learn about the gold rush history at the Goldfields Exhibition Museum and Ben Prior’s Park. Also, worth visiting is the Varischetti Mine Rescue Display, outlining the amazing story of workers who were trapped for nine days in an underwater mine; and the Pharmaceutical Museum, with its interesting collection of 18th and 19th century medicines and memorabilia.

Tourist/Visitor Centre       

Coolgardie Visitors Centre & Goldfields Exhibition Museum

62 Bayley St, Coolgardie WA

P 08 9026 6090

www.coolgardie.wa.gov.au 

Casual Parking       

Woodward St, Coolgardie

Short Term Parking           

Railway Station, 75 Woodward St, (24hr), bins, water, pets on lead, nil cost

Dump Point  

Near railway station

Potable Water          

Near Railway Station or Visitor Centre

Hospital        

Nearest hospital is Kalgoorlie - 30min away.

Doctors Surgery     

Wilkie St, Coolgardie, open Mon - Fri. Coolgardie Ambulance Service is available 24/7

Pharmacy     

Nearest pharmacy is in Kalgoorlie – 30min away

Supermarket            

Morans Store (IGA), 28/30 Bayley St, Coolgardie, ph 08 9026 6024