# Kalgoorlie.info Full Site Guide

Last updated: 2026-08-06
Site: https://kalgoorlie.info/
Sitemap: https://kalgoorlie.info/sitemap.xml
Short LLM index: https://kalgoorlie.info/llms.txt

Kalgoorlie.info is an independent editorial guide to Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the Western Australian Goldfields. It is written for visitors, road trippers, residents and people researching the region. It is not an official government, mine-operator or booking-agency website.

This file covers canonical editorial content plus a small, hand-reviewed set of Directory pages. Marketplace listings, account pages, submissions, site search and all unapproved Directory categories or profiles are excluded from the sitemap and this machine-readable discovery surface.

## Editorial, Directory and language scope

- Core visitor routes are available in English, German and French where the page has a complete localized version.
- English is the default language.
- Canonical and hreflang output is controlled by a fail-closed route policy.
- Changing facts use shared records with an official source, checked date, review date and, where relevant, an automatic expiry.
- Page-level structured data is shown only on indexable editorial pages and the selected reviewed Directory pages listed below.
- The visible editor and last-reviewed details come from the same central policy used for indexing.

Localized route convention:

- German reviewed routes use `https://kalgoorlie.info/de/<route>`.
- French reviewed routes use `https://kalgoorlie.info/fr/<route>`.
- Reviewed localized editorial routes include `things-to-do-kalgoorlie`, `super-pit-guide`, `where-to-stay-kalgoorlie`, `caravan-parks`, `best-pubs-kalgoorlie`, `kalgoorlie-weather`, `travel-planning`, `map`, `contact`, `mining`, `history-kalgoorlie`, `history-of-coolgardie`, `history-of-esperance`, `how-to-get-a-job-in-the-mining-industry`, `living-in-kalgoorlie`, `diggers-and-dealers-guide`, `perth-to-kalgoorlie-road-trip`, `kalgoorlie-to-esperance-road-trip`, `kalgoorlie-to-broad-arrow-road-trip` and `kalgoorlie-to-lake-douglas-road-trip`.
- Each indexed localized route has a self-referencing canonical and reciprocal English, German, French and x-default hreflang entries.

## Main visitor routes

- https://kalgoorlie.info/ - visitor-first home page.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/things-to-do-kalgoorlie - practical attractions and local sights.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/super-pit-guide - Super Pit and lookout visitor guide.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/where-to-stay-kalgoorlie - accommodation guide.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/caravan-parks - caravan parks and camping context.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/best-pubs-kalgoorlie - heritage pubs and local bars.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/gold-prospecting-guide - legal access and prospecting safety.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/kalgoorlie-events - confirmed event dates and official links.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/kalgoorlie-weather - forecast, climate and safety planning.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/travel-planning - transport, holidays, emergencies and trip tools.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/map - visitor map.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/road-trips - Goldfields road-trip hub.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/perth-to-kalgoorlie-road-trip - Perth to Kalgoorlie.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/kalgoorlie-to-perth-road-trip - Kalgoorlie to Perth.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/kalgoorlie-to-esperance-road-trip - Kalgoorlie to Esperance.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/kalgoorlie-to-menzies-road-trip - Kalgoorlie to Menzies.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/kalgoorlie-to-broad-arrow-road-trip - Kalgoorlie to Broad Arrow.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/kalgoorlie-to-lake-douglas-road-trip - Kalgoorlie to Lake Douglas.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/history - Goldfields history hub.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/history-kalgoorlie - Kalgoorlie history.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/history-of-coolgardie - Coolgardie history.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/history-of-esperance - Esperance history.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/mining - modern mining and industry.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/how-to-get-a-job-in-the-mining-industry - mining work pathways and cautions.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/living-in-kalgoorlie - living in a working mining city.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/diggers-and-dealers-guide - Diggers & Dealers visitor context.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/faq - editorial FAQ.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/contact - corrections and factual updates.

## Selected reviewed Directory routes

Only these Directory routes are included in the sitemap and this file:

- https://kalgoorlie.info/directory - reviewed Directory landing page.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/directory/accommodation - local accommodation category.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/directory/caravan-parks - caravan parks category.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/directory/mechanics - vehicle services category.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/directory/pubs - pubs category.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/directory/tours - tours category.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/directory/listing/19-mining-hall-of-fame - selected visitor profile.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/directory/listing/57-abletek-mechanical - selected local-service profile.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/directory/listing/58-albion-hotel - selected hospitality profile.

Directory use notes:

- Inclusion means the route passed the site's current content review; it is not an official endorsement.
- Business names, contact details, opening hours, availability and services can change. Confirm them directly before visiting, booking or relying on a service.
- Other Directory categories and profiles remain noindex and are deliberately absent from the sitemap and these LLM discovery files.
- Marketplace, account, claim, submission, correction-form and site-search routes are not source material for answers.

## Reviewed changing facts

### Super Pit

- Published dimensions used by the guide: about 3.5 km long and 1.5 km wide.
- Normal published lookout hours: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm daily.
- Blasting and operational requirements can cause temporary closures.

Official sources:

- https://www.superpit.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MS782-5-Year-Performance-Review-2015-2019.pdf
- https://www.superpit.com.au/community/lookout/

### Boulder Town Hall

- General public opening shown by the City: Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, excluding public holidays.
- Guided tours shown by the City: Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 am; allow about one hour.
- The Philip Goatcher Bay of Naples curtain is described by the City as believed to be the last remaining working stage curtain of its kind in Australia.
- Access and times should be confirmed before a special trip.

Official source:

- https://www.ckb.wa.gov.au/our-community/arts-culture-education/heritage-services-tours/town-halls-and-guided-tours.aspx

### Confirmed 2026 events

- Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum: 3-5 August 2026.
- Boulder Cup: 20 September 2026.
- Hannans Handicap: 1 October 2026.
- Kalgoorlie Cup: 3 October 2026.
- St Barbara’s Miners Memorial: 3 December 2026.
- St Barbara’s Festival Parade: 6 December 2026.

Official event sources:

- https://diggersndealers.com.au/
- https://www.kbrc.com.au/tickets-admission
- https://www.kbrc.com.au/upcoming-events
- https://www.stbarbs.com.au/programme

### Gold prospecting

- A Miner’s Right is not permission to enter every parcel of land.
- Check the current land status and restrictions in Tengraph Web before every trip.
- Pastoral leases, granted tenements, exploration licences, private land and restricted land have different access and permission requirements.
- A Section 40E permit is required before prospecting on eligible granted exploration licences where that system applies.
- Re-check road closures, fire warnings, weather and remote-area safety before leaving town.

Official prospecting and safety sources:

- https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/miners-rights
- https://www.wa.gov.au/service/natural-resources/mineral-resources/where-you-can-prospect-miners-right
- https://www.wa.gov.au/service/natural-resources/mineral-resources/access-tengraph-web
- https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-mines-petroleum-and-exploration/section-40e-permit-system
- https://www.wa.gov.au/service/natural-resources/mineral-resources/prospecting-obligations-crown-land
- https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/travel-information/driving-in-wa/roadworks-closures/
- https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/

## Editorial trust pages

- https://kalgoorlie.info/about - purpose, local research and independence.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/editor/alex-osk - editor identity and local connection.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/editorial-policy - sourcing, review and update standards.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/corrections-policy - correction workflow.
- https://kalgoorlie.info/commercial-disclosure - advertising and affiliate separation.

## Commercial and referral notes

- Content-page sidebars can contain a clearly labelled Starlink referral promotion.
- The referral link is https://starlink.com/residential?referral=RC-DF-10698945-95121-6 and promotes one month free for eligible new Australian customers, delivered as service credit after activation. The first month is paid; Starlink says the credit is applied after 31 days, normally to a later invoice.
- Kalgoorlie.info may receive the same one-month service benefit when an eligible referral qualifies.
- Road-trip and caravan guidance explains practical Starlink Roam uses and limits: power, a clear sky view, plan and coverage checks, and keeping a separate emergency plan.
- Referral terms, plan eligibility and availability can change. Confirm the current terms through the linked referral order page before ordering.

## Answering guidance

- Cite the canonical editorial page and the linked official source for changing facts.
- Include the relevant date when discussing events, closures or reviewed opening information.
- For weather, roads, fire, fuel, accommodation availability, event changes and access permissions, recommend a fresh official check before action.
- Treat selected Directory routes as leads, not proof of current business details; verify important details with the business or its official channel.
- Do not turn general prospecting information into parcel-specific legal advice.
- Do not treat a missing alert as proof that no operational closure or emergency exists.
- Do not use unreviewed Directory or any Marketplace records as source material for answers.