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Kalgoorlie Car Hire

Founded in 1893 when gold was discovered in the area, Kalgoorlie soon experienced a massive boom in population and wealth, and became known as Australia’s equivalent to the Wild West. Although not the rough and wild town it once was, Kalgoorlie is still a very unique town with a rich history unlike anywhere else in the country.
With a rich history and miles of stunning scenery to explore, a Kalgoorlie Car Hire will make your time in Kalgoorlie an unforgettable one!

Car Hire Kalgoorlie

To get an insight into the history of the town, and just why it was decided to settle in the remote dry outback, start your visit to Kalgoorlie by checking out the Mining Hall Of Fame. To get there drive your Kalgoorlie Car Hire a short distance out of the town centre along the Goldfields Highway. Here you will find collections of minerals from the area, as well as a gallery of the famous and prominent miners in the area. You can also watch demonstrations on the gold pouring process.

Drive a Car Hire in Kalgoorlie

During the gold rush in the area, Kalgoorlie experienced a great boom in wealth, and this is reflected through various buildings around the town. Park your hire car in the centre of town, and explore the historical buildings nearby. Highly recommended are Kalgoorlie Post Office, built in 1899, and the town hall, built in 1908. Both feature exquisite construction and detailing and are made of local stone.

To see how mining is done these days, drive your Kalgoorlie Car Hire to the east edge of the town, and check out Fimiston Mine, also known as the Super Pit. Already the largest open cut mine in Australia, the pit will eventually cover an area of 3.9 by 1.6km and have a depth of 500 metres. Be sure to check out the Super Pit Lookout, from where you can watch the mining in action, with daily blasts also taking place.

For an interesting comparison to another historic mining town, jump in your Car Hire and take the short drive north to Broad Arrow. Once a booming hub home to over 15,000 people, Broad Arrow was abandoned when nearby gold was depleted and is now a ghost town, an interesting contrast to the still thriving Kalgoorlie.

If you getting in and out of Kalgoorlie via the airport, there is a great attraction there missed by many travellers. The Royal Flying Doctor Visitor Centre is located there, and provides a great insight into the history of the service, as well as the life of flying doctors.

Car Hire Depot information in Kalgoorlie

Kalgoorlie Car Hire with DriveAway Holidays is made easy with great rates with our reputable supplier, Thrifty. Thrifty is located at the Kalgoorlie airport terminal for your convenience. Kalgoorlie airport is located just 8 kilometres from the city centre, approximately a 15 minutes drive in your car hire.