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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Australia
- Western Australia
- Perth
- Goldfields
Goldfields
The Goldfields to the east of Perth is a region steeped in
history and legend, where visitors can see relics of the gold rush
and the mines that have made the area famous. It is possible to
tour the Super Pit, Australia's biggest open-cut-mine, which is an
impressive sight at more than 853ft (260m) deep, one mile (2km)
wide and two miles (4km) long. The Super Pit can be found at the
edge of the city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. It forms part of the
'Golden Mile', reputedly the richest square mile of gold-bearing
earth in the world. The total amount of gold recovered from the
Super Pit between 1989 and 1999 was incredibly over five million
ounces (142-million grams), and the total is still growing. From
the lookout near the Pit visitors can watch trucks carry rock up to
the refinery from the bottom of the pit, and sometimes witness
carefully controlled mine blastings.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
Admission to the Super Pit viewing platform is
free
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.
Opening Times
Super Pit open daily, from 7am to 9pm