CaitlinThe Kapunda Mine, established in 1844, was the first successful copper mine in Australian history. Copper was actually discovered here two years prior by Francis […]
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Moonta Mine
At the center of the town of Moonta are the remains of a once great copper mine, the Moonta Mine, one that despite being on […]
The Ghost Town of Davyhurst
Around 125 km north of Kalgoorlie is the scant remains of yet another abandoned Goldfields town. Davyhurst was founded in 1902 following the discovery of […]
Burra Rock Conservation Park
Just 60km south of Coolgardie is a unique location made up of smooth granite rocks and a man-made dam. There are a number of granite […]
The Ghost Town of Kunanalling
Just 25 miles north of Coolgardie are the scant remains of an old mining town. Gold was first discovered here in 1892 by James Speakman […]
Kambalda Pioneer Graveyard
Initially known as Red Hill Cemetery until the name Kambalda was gazetted in 1897, this small pioneer graveyard with five individual graves. However, a mystery […]