Activities in Southern Outback
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Goldrush Tours
Runs all sorts of tours, including half-day heritage jaunts around Kalgoorlie-Boulder (adult/child $50/25) and day tours to the sculptures on Lake Ballard (adult/child $150/75).
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Finders Keepers
You can be inducted into the mysteries of the metal detector on a popular half-day gold-prospecting tour (adult/child $80/40), or journey to the centre of the earth (OK, not quite) on a 2½-hour tour of the Super Pit (adult/child $50/30).
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Fun-Time Two-Up
The gambling game two-up, beloved in the bush, is usually played somewhere in town each week; check at the visitors centre or see if Fun-Time Two-Up is happening.
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Hammond Park
Hammond Park, in the west of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, is a good spot for kids, with playgrounds, animals and a miniature Bavarian castle.
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Questa Casa
The brothel tour of Australia’s oldest operating brothel Questa Casa has become de rigueur for many visitors to Kal.
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Heliwest
Helicopter across the Super Pit for $70 per person (minimum two people), from the chopper pad at the Mining Hall of Fame.
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Goldfields Oasis
You can do a gym workout, swim laps or catch a wave (really!) at Goldfields Oasis.
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Langtrees 181
The brothel tour of Langtrees 181 has become de rigueur for many visitors to Kal.
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Nullarbor Links
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Golden Quest Discovery Trail
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Golden Pipeline
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Hay Street brothels
The world's oldest profession is as long established as mining in these parts and, like the mining industry, some of its operators are willing to rake in a few extra tourist dollars, including Langtrees and Questa Casa, the latter in business for over 100 years.
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Goldfields Oasis Centre
When you're 390km from the nearest beach and you could fry an egg on your car bonnet, this high-tech aquatic centre may prove irresistible. Ever surfed in a desert? Hit the Flowrider wave pool. There are also water slides , sports courts and a gym.
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Finders Keepers
You can be inducted into the mysteries of the metal detector on a popular half-day gold-prospecting tour (adult/child $95/50), or journey to the centre of the earth (or thereabouts) on a tour of the Super Pit (one hour adult/child $40/25, 2½ hours $60/40).
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