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Major city · Australia

Coolgardie

Stop 1–2 hours on the Great Eastern Highway: walk 500 m of Bayley St, see the cemetery, then sleep in Kalgoorlie 35 km (22 mi) east.

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Coolgardie was the first big Western Australian gold-rush town, and what is left is a wide, quiet main street of old buildings with information boards. Almost everything a visitor wants sits along a 500 m stretch of Bayley St. There is no airport and no regular train, so you arrive by car, and most travellers use it as a break on the Perth–Kalgoorlie drive or as a half-day from Kalgoorlie.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
AUD
Best months
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
avoid Dec–Feb (40 °C (104 °F)+ days), Jan school holidays
Airport
KGI
Nights
0–1
Rules in force · 7
  • Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
  • Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
  • Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
  • Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
  • Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
  • Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
  • Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Coolgardie000 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Coolgardie, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee or takeaway snackA$5–9 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Budget bedCaravan park site (own tent or van), a night, per personA$25 (≈ US$17)
  • Mid-range bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$170 (≈ US$120)
  • High-end bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$250 (≈ US$170)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$80 (≈ US$55) · Mid A$150 (≈ US$100) · High A$260 (≈ US$180)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

First major WA gold rush town (1892)Bayley St heritage streetscapeCoolgardie Cemetery and Ernest Giles graveBen Prior's Park machinery collection
Airports
KGI Kalgoorlie–Boulder Airport (Closest airport, about 35 km (22 mi) east; no regular air services to Coolgardie.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  5. May

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    19°C (66°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (34°C (93°F)), coolest Jul (6°C (43°F) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Coolgardie: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

34°C (93°F)

18°C (64°F)

3 rd

Feb

33°C (91°F)

18°C (64°F)

3 rd

Mar

30°C (86°F)

16°C (61°F)

4 rd

Apr

26°C (79°F)

13°C (55°F)

5 rd

May

21°C (70°F)

9°C (48°F)

7 rd

Jun

18°C (64°F)

7°C (45°F)

9 rd

Jul

17°C (63°F)

6°C (43°F)

10 rd

Aug

19°C (66°F)

6°C (43°F)

8 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

8°C (46°F)

6 rd

Oct

27°C (81°F)

11°C (52°F)

4 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

14°C (57°F)

3 rd

Dec

33°C (91°F)

17°C (63°F)

3 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

By car. Bayley St is unusually wide, so park once and walk the 500 m of sights rather than crossing back and forth. Fuel, food and phone coverage are limited in town; fill up and buy supplies in Kalgoorlie or Southern Cross.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Kalgoorlie–Bouldergo

Door to door: About 30 min

Great Eastern Highway east, about 35 km (22 mi)

Super Pit lookout, hotels and the region's main food and fuel.

Burra Rockcaution

Door to door: About 1 h

Neepan Rd then Burra Rock Rd, unsealed

Granite dam wall and picnic/camping area with toilets only; check road conditions first.

Victoria Rockcaution

Door to door: About 1 h

Victoria Rd via the Holland Track, about 45 km (28 mi)

Highest point in the area with quiet camping; unsealed and remote.

Norseman

go

Door to door: About 2 h

Coolgardie–Esperance Highway south

Junction to the Eyre Highway if you are heading to Esperance or across the Nullarbor.

Menziescaution

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min

Great Eastern Highway north-west

Small heritage town; check fuel and opening hours before you commit.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Bayley St

Hotels and the caravan park sit on the main street; the whole strip is walkable in minutes.

Kalgoorlie–Boulder

35 km (22 mi) east; far more beds, food and evening options if you want a full night out.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
A$80–130 (≈ US$55–90) excl. bed
Mid
A$130–220 (≈ US$90–150) excl. bed
High
A$220 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or pub double room1 × 1 night × A$170A$170
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$150A$300
Fuel, Perth–Coolgardie–Kalgoorlie loop1 × A$180A$180
eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25A$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$70
Trip total≈ A$385 per person per day, bed includedA$770≈ US$550

2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and car costs excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee or takeaway snackA$5–9 (≈ US$4–6)
Pub counter mealA$25–40 (≈ US$17–30)
Fuel, unleaded per litreA$1.80–2.20 (≈ US$2)
Caravan park site, powered, per nightA$40–60 (≈ US$30–40)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A small, quiet town and generally safe by day. The real risks are heat, long empty drives and mine ground: carry water, keep the tank topped up and stay out of fenced areas.
  • Summer days regularly pass 40 °C (104 °F): carry water and do the walk before 10:00.
  • Fuel and food options are thin; the nearest full services are in Kalgoorlie–Boulder.
  • Mobile coverage drops on the back roads to Burra Rock and Victoria Rock; a satellite phone or PLB is worth carrying off the highway.
  • Mine ground and old shafts sit close to town and to some roadside sights: stay on marked tracks and behind fences.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
000
From mobiles
112
Coolgardie Tourist Bureau
+61 8 9026 6090

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From mobiles112
  • Coolgardie Tourist Bureau+61 8 9026 6090

Embassy

No consulates in Coolgardie; the nearest are in Perth (check the address).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Perth → Coolgardie, Great Eastern Highway: 557 km (346 mi), about 6 h driving
  • Coolgardie → Kalgoorlie–Boulder: about 35 km (22 mi), 30 min
  • Coolgardie → Esperance, Coolgardie–Esperance Highway: 368 km (229 mi), about 4 h driving

Say or show

  • Where is the fuel station? — Where is the fuel station?
  • Is the road open? — Is the road open?
  • How far to Kalgoorlie? — How far to Kalgoorlie?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where can I get water? — Where can I get water?
  • Is there phone coverage? — Is there phone coverage?

English is the working language; no phrasebook needed.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Coolgardie. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (40 °C+ days), Jan school holidays · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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