Super Pit Lookout
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Overview
Highlights
Kalgoorlie Super Pit is a must-see bucket list attraction when visiting this historic mining town in Western Australia's Golden Outback. Stand beside Kalgoorlie's Super Pit and gaze open-mouthed into one of the largest open-cut mines on Earth and the biggest gold mine in Australia. About 900,000 ounces of gold are harvested here each year, making a total of 50 million ounces since it started operating in 1989. The hole is approximately 3.7 kilometres long, 1.5 kilometres wide and around 480 metres deep - big enough to bury Uluru.
The Super Pit sits just outside Kalgoorlie. Flights, TransWA trains and extended tours depart daily from Perth, or you can hit the Great Eastern Highway for a seven-hour drive from city to outback. To get your head around how this mining giant operates, pull on a hardhat and take a guided tour. Alternatively, take in the spectacle for free at the Super Pit Lookout, off the Goldfields Highway.
Access to the Lookout is restricted during blasting times, contact the Kalgoorlie Goldfields Visitor Centre on (08) 9022 1100 for details.
The Super Pit now incorporates the historic Golden Mile, marking the spot where Irishman Paddy Hannan first struck gold and sparked the great gold rush of the late 1800s. You can learn more about his famous discovery and Goldfields history on a visit to this unmissable landmark.
Activities
- Sight-seeing
- Photography
Facilities
- Lookout
- Gift shop
- Coach and car parking
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the local visitor information centre for the most up to date information.
- Stay safe and get the most out of your visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.
- Wear suitable footwear and ensure to wear appropriate clothing to protect yourself from the elements when outside exploring.
- Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Ensure to let a responsible adult know of your plans and report back into them once you have finished exploring for the day.
Photo credits: Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre
Content credits: Kalgoorlie Boulder Visitor Centre & Aussie Bucket List®
Location & Supplier
Kalgoorlie Super Pit
Address: KCGM Super Pit Lookout, Outram St, Fimiston WA 6432
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