Kalgoorlie, also known as Kalgoorlie–Boulder, is a city in the Goldfields–Esperance region of Western Australia, located 595 km east-northeast of Perth at the end of the Great Eastern Highway. It is r
Since 1897, a tree has marked the spot where gold was found on 14 June 1893.
York and Oriental Hotels, c. 1900
Hannan Street in September 1930; the Exchange Hotel is at the centre, with the Palace Hotel on the right.
Esperance is a town in the Goldfields–Esperance region of Western Australia, on the southern coastline approximately 720 kilometres east-southeast of the state capital, Perth and 391 kilometres south
Kalgoorlie
…Coordinates: Country Australia State Western Australia LGA City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder Location 595 km (370 mi) E of Perth 391 km (243 mi) N of Esperance Established 1893 Government • State electorate Kalgoorlie • Federal division O'Connor Area (2011 urban) • Total 75.1 km2 (29.0 sq mi) Elevation 383 m…
View of the Esperance CBD, 2012
Grain loading at Esperance Port
Esperance is renowned for its white sandy beaches and aqua coloured waters.
Esperance Indoor Stadium, January 2025