Kalgoorlie is home to Australia’s largest open cut gold mine. This rough and ready frontier town has a charm about it with historical buildings, a raunchy night life, and an outback "middle of nowhere" atmosphere. Many visitors to Kalgoorlie do so as part of a larger journey, either heading to the eastern states or taking it in as part of a round trip. One of the most popular ways to visit this iconic town is on the Indian Pacific train that visits twice a week as part of its journey across Australia. Use the train button to find out more! For more about this great town please download the information sheet to the left.