Travel Options

As the regional transport hub in Western Australia, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is easily accessible by road, air and rail.

By road…

Kalgoorlie-Boulder is located 596km east of Perth. The Great Eastern Hwy will take you direct from Perth to Kalgoorlie.
Esperance is 400km south of Kalgoorlie-Boulder via the Goldfields Hwy.
Across the Nullabor, 1638km to the east lies Adelaide.
The drive from Perth takes approximately seven hours. The road conditions are good and there are numerous towns along the way providing opportunities for refuelling, meals and rest breaks.
Some issues to be mindful of when driving to the Goldfields are:
- Fatigue – Driving long distances can cause fatigue, one of the most common causes of accidents. STOP and REST at least every two hours. Most service stations offer a DRIVER REVIVER coffee free of charge.
- Headlights – To assist other traffic to see your vehicle, drive with your headlights on during the day.
- Animals – Watch out for animals on the road. The most dangerous times are at night, dusk and dawn.
- Road Trains – These multi-trailer trucks operate throughout the Goldfields region and across the Nullabor. Always give them plenty of room and, if overtaking, allow at least two kilometres of straight road before attempting to overtake. If you see an oversized road-train approaching you, be prepared to pull-over and off road. Beware of flying stones, thick dust, and in wet weather water spray from the road affecting visibility.

For information on road conditions 24hr Free-Call 1800 013 314 or visit www.mrwa.gov.au

Airlines have e-ticket facilities and members lounge in the modern Kalgoorlie-Boulder airport terminal.
Flights operate daily from Perth to Kalgoorlie return with Qantas Airlink and Skywest Airlines. Flights connect Adelaide to Kalgoorlie once a week.
Flights from Perth are approximately one hour in duration.
Both Qantas and Skywest offer special rates from time to time, including group bookings and advance bookings which can reduce the full fare considerably.
Charter flights are available with local companies. They regularly connect Kalgoorlie-Boulder to Esperance, Laverton and Leonora.
Taxis and hire cars including 4WD are available for pick up at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder regional airport.

The Prospector train service operates one to two services daily from Perth to Kalgoorlie return. The journey takes approximately eight hours in each direction.
Refreshments are available on board.
Kalgoorlie is also serviced by the ‘Cruise Ship of the Desert’, the Indian Pacific, twice weekly in both directions. Delegates can experience the adventure of crossing the Nullabor plain by train.

Prospector Reservations	13 10 53
The Indian Pacific	13 21 47

For the budget conscious delegate, Greyhound Pioneer coaches operate services from Perth to Kalgoorlie.
Perth Goldfields Express run luxury coaches six days a week between Perth and Kalgoorlie. This trip takes approximately six hours. They are currently trialing a service from Rockingham to Kalgoorlie.
A Westrail coach links Kalgoorlie-Boulder with Esperance and the South West.

Perth-Goldfields 5 Star Express	1800 620 440	www.goldrushtours.com.au
Greyhound Pioneer Australia	13 20 30	www.greyhound.com.au

For large events transfer buses can be arranged for pick up at designated points and delivery to the conference venue.
A range of hire car companies, including 4WD vehicles, can cater to your self drive needs.
Numerous taxi companies operate in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and are at the ready for all events.