It is a useful choice for visiting friends and family who want a country drive without a long day on the road.
Destination weather
Broad Arrow forecast
Getting there
Follow Goldfields Highway north and the signed access to Broad Arrow. The main highway is sealed; check current conditions and use the designated visitor parking at your destination.
Plan the return before leaving, particularly if your visit centres on the tavern. Decide who will drive and keep drinking separate from the driving plan.
Why stop at Broad Arrow?
The place tells a gold-rush story through what remains and what has disappeared. Tourism WA's Broad Arrow entry identifies it as a historic ghost town on the Golden Quest Discovery Trail.
The tavern is the main focus for many visits. Check its current opening and kitchen arrangements before setting off, especially if you are bringing a group or arriving outside the usual lunch period. The tavern can confirm current menus and hours.
Allow some time to look at the historic setting from public areas. Do not enter abandoned structures or follow mining tracks simply because they are visible from the road.
A straightforward half-day plan
Leave Kalgoorlie after breakfast or a morning activity, arrive with time before your intended meal, then return during daylight. If lunch is the main reason for going, confirm it first and carry water for the drive.
Continuing to Menzies changes the scale of the day; adding Lake Ballard adds another substantial leg and walking time. Use the Menzies guide before making that choice.
Before you leave
Check the road-condition guide, with Main Roads for the highway and the City for relevant local access. Start with enough fuel for your planned journey rather than expecting Broad Arrow to serve as a refuelling stop.
Practical FAQ
Common questions
Is it a day trip from Kalgoorlie?
Yes. A half-day usually gives more room for a meal and an unhurried return than a brief out-and-back drive.
Can I visit on the way to Laverton?
It can be an early stop on the northbound route. Check opening hours and leave enough time for the rest of the Laverton journey.
Official checks
Information Sources
- Main Roads WA Travel Map Live WA road closures, incidents and caution notices.
- FuelWatch WA Current WA fuel prices and fuel-station checks.
- Emergency WA Bushfire, storm, flood and other emergency warnings.
- Bureau of Meteorology Official Kalgoorlie forecast and weather warnings.
- Tourism WA - Broad Arrow State destination information for the Broad Arrow townsite.