Australia's Golden Outback

Search for Gold... Learmonth, image courtesy of Len Zell

From the translucent turquoise of the Southern Ocean, to the red sandy setting of the Australian ‘outback’; Australia’s Golden Outback is rich with beautiful contrasts.

The landscape surrounds are musical in their appearance providing a majestic outback beauty waiting to be discovered. Stroll along the illuminated white sand of the Esperance Coast; or return to yesteryear and experience the famed Goldrush in the Kalgoorlie Goldfields. 
 
Experience the magnificent feeling of sleeping under the stars. Enjoy the ultimate Australian outback adventure and completely escape from metropolitan living. The Golden Outback offers fields of wildflowers, which are complimented with the friendly country hospitality of the Wheatbelt.
 
Truly unique are the opportune encounters with Australia’s people of the land. The Aboriginal people can be found engaging in traditional customs and lifestyle. Truly authentic is the experience and understanding of the beautiful Aboriginal dreamtime stories.
 
The Golden Outback does not fall short wildlife; being rich with kangaroo’s and emu’s.
The region is a major mining area, where tourists can visit the settlements built in by the famed goldrush pioneers. The area is prosperous with history that will captivate everyone’s interest. Discover the eerie ruins and ghost towns as you explore the Kalgoorlie and the Goldfields.
 
Be enchanted by the immense culture and fascinating beauty that is Australia's Golden Outback.
Highlights
Best Western Hospitality Inn Esperance - Pool Area
Best Western Hospitality Inn Esperance

The Best Western Hospitality Inn Esperance is located in the town centre overlooking Esperance Bay and opposite the exquisite beaches sheltered by the islands that make up the Archipelago. This is an ideal place for families as the beaches are safe for swimming and playing with children.  more

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Best Western Hospitality Inn Kalgoorlie

Kalgoorlie has a rich history steeped in the romance, hard times and booming success of the Gold Mining Industry.  more

Katherine Station Restaurant
Katherine Station Restaurant

Enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the Cocktail Bar followed by a unique dining experience in the new and innovative, fully licensed Katherine Station Restaurant. Katherine Station Restaurant offers a unique fusion of contemporary Australian cuisine, set in a premier BBQ grill venue. With a modern Australian outback ambience, Katherine Station promises an authentic country dining experience with tempting BBQ grill creations.  more

Best Western Hospitality Inn Esperance - Restaurant
Seasons Restaurant

Best Western Hopitality Inns are proud of their unique collection of regional restaurants offering quality surrounds, superb menu choices and personal service in a relaxed and warm environment.  more

Superpit, Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Kalgoorlie-Boulder are historic adjoining towns with its architecture and wide street reflecting the gold rush era but it still offers modern facilities to visitors and residents. Located 596km east of Perth, this gold mining capital has a population of 30,000.  more

Cape Le Grand
Esperance

Esperance truly is the great escape. Located just over 700kms southeast of Perth, on the Bay of Isles, Esperance is notably one of Western Australia’s treasures. Its Mediterranean climate and infamous coastline make this polite town a favourite for families and nature lovers.  more

Inside Australia Statues on Lake Ballard
Antony Gormley's Inside Australia Statues

Lake Ballard is located 51km from Menzies.  more

DriveWA 4WD at Esperance
Great Ocean Drive

Imagine 38 kilometres of breathtaking coastal imagery. The Great Ocean Drive is what dreams are made of. The circular loop captures some of Western Australia’s most spectacular views. Separating each fascinating landmark are captivating views of the coastal scenery; where snow-white sand meets the sapphire blue body of the ocean.  more

Explore WA including: North West, Coral Coast, Golden Outback, Perth and South West.

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Weather

Covering over 54% of Western Australia’s land mass, the Golden Outback region’s climate varies significantly across different areas. The average temperature in Esperance is 25°C in the summer months (Dec-Feb) and 27°C in the winter months (Jun-Aug). Kalgoorlie experiences a hotter summer, with 35°C the average temperature in summer and 18° in winter. Closer to Perth, Narrogin sees average temperatures of 30°C in summer and 15°C in winter.

FIshing from a beach on Cape Arid Search for Gold... Yalgoo Pub, courtesy of John Denman