Sport and recreation

Maintaining an active lifestyle in Kalgoorlie-Boulder is easy, and there are activities, clubs and teams for everyone, as well as state-of-the-art facilities to enjoy.

From social sports for adults to junior development and competitive programs for children, there are a variety of sports on offer, including AFL, hockey, dance, swimming, combat sports and cycling.

But it’s not just about sport — we also have local gyms, parks, walking and cycling trails, and a skate park.

Festivals and community events

There is always something to see, do or attend in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. With a busy program of activities, the City hosts a range of family-friendly events that bring the community together, including a Kidsfest, Springfest, the Multicultural Festival, and pop-up events.

The Goldfields Arts Centre also hosts shows throughout the year, and the City’s outdoor sound shell facility is the home of our summer sunset events.

Clubs, hobbies and lessons

If you are looking for a hobby, want to learn something new or want to participate in something that makes you smile, you are spoilt for choice in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

With a list including theatre, singing, acrobatics, art, photography, craft, pottery, woodwork, metalwork, and music lessons, you will surely find something you are interested in.

The great outdoors

Immersed in a diverse natural environment, your weekends can be spent camping, hiking, cycling, and exploring. The great outdoors is on your doorstep; throughout the Goldfields region, there are many day trips and weekend adventures.

Heritage

The City operates the Goldfields War Museum in the Boulder Town Hall and runs regular tours of the Kalgoorlie Town Hall. The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor’s Centre has a wealth of local information and offers self-guided walking tours showcasing the local history.

Dining

There is no shortage of restaurants, cafes and pubs for you to enjoy coffee, a meal or cocktails, and several venues host weekly live music performances.

Education

Kalgoorlie-Boulder is home to a world-class education and training sector with offerings of primary, secondary, tertiary, and vocational education and training offerings. This means your entire family will be able to flourish — and with a number of daycare facilities available, even the youngest members of your family are catered for.

Health Services

The Kalgoorlie Health Campus offers a range of health and allied health services, including emergency, paediatric and maternity care, Telehealth, and visiting specialists.

There are several GP and dental clinics, a range of public and private services and natural health practitioners.

Transport links

There are multiple one-hour flights to Perth daily, subsidised through a residential airfare rate. There is also a daily train service with Wi-Fi for those who wish to have a more leisurely 7-hour trip to Perth.