Adelaide to Kalgoorlie road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time

Adelaide to Kalgoorlie road trip: Norseman to Kalgoorlie

From here, it’s just over two hours’ drive north to gold mining city Kalgoorlie. The main highlight along the way is the Lake Lefroy Lookout in Kambalda.

There are several things to do in Kalgoorlie. Options include learning about the city’s gold mining heritage at the Museum of the Goldfields and Hannans North Tourist Mine. You can also see how the modern day operation works, on a tour of the staggeringly enormous Superpit. Scenic flights over the Superpit are another option.

Where should I stay in Kalgoorlie?

Specialist Australian accommodation website Wotif offers Kalgoorlie accommodation for from $133 a night. Check out the deals page to search for the best value stay.

However, you should consider these options first.

For central location and a pool: Plaza Hotel.
For best quality: Quest Yelverton apartments.
For proximity to the railway station: Quality Inn Railway Motel.
For pool, free parking and good value: Hospitality Inn (part of the Best Western group).