Discovery Holiday Parks
Boulder, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, WA

Overview

Discovery Holiday Parks – Boulder in Western Australia’s Goldfields is located eight hours from Perth, and forms part of the Golden Quest Discovery Drive Trail, which runs 965km from Coolgardie to Laverton.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder is famous as a gold mining town, and is home to Australia’s largest open cut gold mine, The Fimiston Open Pit or better known Super Pit.  Visitors can witness the sheer magnitude of this 3.5 kilometre long, 1.5 kilometre wide and 360 metre deep pit from the Super Pit Lookout.

To experience life as a miner, don overalls, boots and a hard hat and head underground at Kalgoorlie-Boulders first gold mine.  The Gold Mine of Fame guided tour runs for around one and a half hours and leads you down original timber lined mine shafts via ladders and through narrow portals. 

The town offers a range of historic attractions including Western Australia’s only operating pharmacy museum - the century old Boulder Pharmacy Museum, or learn about the regions involvements in the Boer War, WWI, WWII and the Vietnam War at the Goldfields War Museum and Information Centre.

The Royal Flying Doctor Visitor Centre offers an insight into the valuable service provided to remote communities, while the Karlkurla Bushland Park offers a 4km walking trail and viewing platform of the surrounding bushland.

Further afield, Lake Ballard at Menzies is home to world-renown artist, Anthony Gormley’s 51 life-sized metal statues, based on silhouettes of the local people. 

For those on a touring holiday, the beautiful coastal town of Esperance, with its white sand beaches and turquoise water, is a 4 and a half drive and offers a Mediterranean-like climate with excellent fishing and swimming.

Discovery Holiday Parks – Boulder offers accommodation from camp and caravan sites, to Villas and Chalets.  Our 4 Star Standard Villas and Chalets offer ideal self-contained family accommodation and feature air-conditioning, heating, TV, en-suite bathroom, full kitchen and come complete with all linen supplied.  Our shady, grass-covered camp sites are close to the amenities block, while our powered caravan sites offer private amenities, water and sullage.

Featuring a sparkling pool and excellent playground, pet-friendly Discovery Holiday Parks – Boulder is the ideal family holiday destination.

Accommodation

• Standard Villas and Chalets
• En-suite caravan sites
• Grass-covered camp sites

Features & Facilities

• BBQ’s
• Camp Kitchen
• Internet access
• Kiosk
• Pet Friendly
• Playground
• Swimming pool

Local Attractions

• The Mining Hall of Fame
• Goldfield’s War Museum
• Esperance
• Lake Ballard
• Kalgoorlie Visitors Information Centre

Accommodation

Floorplan

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Standard - Swiss Chalet (sleeps 5)

Star rating: 4 star

• Two level in an A frame format
• One double bed and single downstairs
• Two singles located on a mezzanine floor with ladder access
• Ensuite (toilet, shower and hand basin)
• Hair dryer
• Kitchen and cooking facilities
• TV
• Airconditioning and heating
• Iron and ironing board
• All linen supplied

Contact the park for more information about the rates for this type of accomodation.

Prices are per night for 2 people. Prices may be subject to change without notice.
2009/2010
Extra Adult/Child: $15.00 (off peak)
Extra Adult/Child: $16.00 ( peak)
Rates applicable from 1 April 2009
Off Peak: 1st Apr to 9th Apr, 28th Apr to 28th May, 2nd Jun to 3rd Jul, 1st Oct to 25th Feb, 2nd Mar to 31st Mar
Peak: 10th Apr to 27th Apr, 29th May to 1st Jun, 4th Jul to 30th Sept, 26th Feb to 1st Mar

Bookings: are not confirmed until the required security deposits are received.
Refunds: all refunds subject to a $22.00 cancellation fee. Security deposits on bookings cancelled 14 days or more prior to arrival date will be refunded.
Cancellation: Where bookings are cancelled less than 14 days prior to arrival, a refund will still be made if the site/accommodation has been re-let.

Floorplan

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Standard - Tourist Villa (sleeps 4)

Star rating: 4 star

• Fully self contained open plan studio apartment
• Double bed and one set of bunks
• Kitchen and cooking facilities
• Ensuite with hair dryer
• TV
• Airconditioning and heating
• Iron and ironing board
• Linen supplied

Contact the park for more information about the rates for this type of accomodation.

Prices are per night for 2 people. Prices may be subject to change without notice.
2009/2010
Extra Adult/Child: $15.00 (off peak)
Extra Adult/Child: $16.00 ( peak)
Rates applicable from 1 April 2009
Off Peak: 1st Apr to 9th Apr, 28th Apr to 28th May, 2nd Jun to 3rd Jul, 1st Oct to 25th Feb, 2nd Mar to 31st Mar
Peak: 10th Apr to 27th Apr, 29th May to 1st Jun, 4th Jul to 30th Sept, 26th Feb to 1st Mar

Bookings: are not confirmed until the required security deposits are received.
Refunds: all refunds subject to a $22.00 cancellation fee. Security deposits on bookings cancelled 14 days or more prior to arrival date will be refunded.
Cancellation: Where bookings are cancelled less than 14 days prior to arrival, a refund will still be made if the site/accommodation has been re-let.

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Powered Site

Note: available with en-suite

• Caravan, camper van or motor home
• Water & sullage
• Private amenities

Contact the park for more information about the rates for this type of accomodation.

Prices are per night for 2 people. Prices may be subject to change without notice.
2009/2010
Extra Adult/Child: $12.00
Rates applicable from 1 April 2009
Off Peak: 1st Apr to 9th Apr, 28th Apr to 28th May, 2nd Jun to 3rd Jul, 1st Oct to 25th Feb, 2nd Mar to 31st Mar
Peak: 10th Apr to 27th Apr, 29th May to 1st Jun, 4th Jul to 30th Sept, 26th Feb to 1st Mar

Bookings: are not confirmed until the required security deposits are received.
Refunds: all refunds subject to a $22.00 cancellation fee. Security deposits on bookings cancelled 14 days or more prior to arrival date will be refunded.
Cancellation: Where bookings are cancelled less than 14 days prior to arrival, a refund will still be made if the site/accommodation has been re-let.

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Tent Site

• Grassed shady area
• Camp kitchen with fridge/freezer, stove, microwave
• BBQ and bench setting
• Amenities block close by

Contact the park for more information about the rates for this type of accomodation.

Prices are per night for 2 people. Prices may be subject to change without notice.
2009/2010
Extra Adult/Child: $12.00
Rates applicable from 1 April 2009
Off Peak: 1st Apr to 9th Apr, 28th Apr to 28th May, 2nd Jun to 3rd Jul, 1st Oct to 25th Feb, 2nd Mar to 31st Mar
Peak: 10th Apr to 27th Apr, 29th May to 1st Jun, 4th Jul to 30th Sept, 26th Feb to 1st Mar

Bookings: are not confirmed until the required security deposits are received.
Refunds: all refunds subject to a $22.00 cancellation fee. Security deposits on bookings cancelled 14 days or more prior to arrival date will be refunded.
Cancellation: Where bookings are cancelled less than 14 days prior to arrival, a refund will still be made if the site/accommodation has been re-let.

Activities & Attractions

At Discovery Holiday Parks - Boulder we aim to make our guests Kalgoorlie-Boulder experience memorable and will arrange all local tours providing local knowledge of all there is to see and do in our fascinating town.

• Australian Prospectors & Miners Hall of Fame
• Royal Flying Doctor Visitor Centre
• Boulder Pharmacy Museum
• Arboretum
• Native Plants Demonstration Garden
• Boulder Town Hall
• Golden Mile Super Pit Lookout
• Loopline Tourist Railway Museum
• Miners Monument
• Goldfields War Museum - Boulder
• Karlkurla Bushland Park

Australian Prospectors & Miners Hall of Fame

Go underground, pan for gold, or walk through the historic precincts, immerse yourself in the mining industry. Discover the attractions that present the past, present and future prospectors and miners of Australia.

Royal Flying Doctor Visitor Centre

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre is situated at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport and provides a rare insight into the work of one of Australia's truly legendary organisations. We urge you to come and discover our remarkable story for yourself.

Boulder Pharmacy Museum

The Boulder Pharmacy commenced business as Stewart & Co in Boulder in January 1987. There is a significant number of prescription items no longer used which show how medication becomes redundant through the years. A collection of razors, surgical implements, baby bottles, scales and other hardware implements, generally sold by pharmacies and a range of old cameras and film developing kits, cosmetics and perfumes round off the display.

Arboretum

The Kalgoorlie Arboretum is located on Hawkins Street (adjacent to Hammond Park). Attractions include a wide variety of local eucalyptus, walking trails, picnic tables under the shade of river gums and a small dam that attracts water birds.

Native Plants Demonstration Garden

Established by the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group in 1995, the garden comprises local native plants that are suitable for growing in Goldfields gardens. The 65 species of plants on display are labelled and there are signs that give tips on mulching, water wise gardening and weeds.

Boulder Town Hall

Beautifully preserved historic hall with pressed tin ceilings and wrought iron baulstrades, opened on 23 June 1908. It is home to the famous 'Goatcher Curtain'.

Golden Mile Super Pit Lookout

The historic Golden Mile is located on the outskirts of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Since 1883, when Irishman Paddy Hannan first made his famous discovery, more than 50 million ounces of gold have been harvested from the Golden Mile.

Loopline Tourist Railway Museum

A committee of local volunteers were aware that the Loopline Railway was to be out of operation for a while and the museum was a way to keep interest in the Loopline alive. Locals have donated most the exhibits and some are on loan from the Eastern Goldfields Historical Society.

Miners Monument

The Goldfields Miners Memorial Committee has established a monument for the 1,300 miners killed in the industry throughout the region since 1893.

Goldfields War Museum

This priceless art piece is the world's last surviving example of a working stage curtain painted by renowned artist Phillip Goatcher. Depicting a scene of the Bay of Naples, it has hung in the Boulder Town Hall since it's opening in 1908.

Karlkurla Bushland Park

This 200 hectare natural regrowth bushland park comprises 4km of walk trails, a lookout, picnic tables, interpretative flora signage, and a wide variety of native plant species including the sandalwood tree and wildflowers.

Day Trips

• Aboriginal Bush Tours & Cultural Education
• Gold Prospecting Tours
• Kanowna Belle Gold Mines
• Scenic Flights
• 4wd tours through Northern Goldfields
• Mt Chariotte Reservoir & Lookout
• Coolgardie Camel Farm
• Red Hill Lookout - Kambalda