Kalgoorlie Tours & Charters Super Pit Tour - 1.5 Hours

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Put on a hard hat and hi-vis and ride a bus down the haul roads of the Super Pit, Australia's biggest gold mine, beside its giant dump trucks. In an hour and a half you see the pit from a private lookout and from Harvey Hut, where old miners' shafts sit above today's machinery.

Days

1.5 hours

Age

4 years and over

Group size

Shared bus tour

Start / finish

Kalgoorlie, 250 Hannan Street / Super Pit / Kalgoorlie

Return

See itinerary for details

Transport

Air-conditioned mine-spec bus

Meals

No meals are listed as included

Route

Map of Kalgoorlie Tours & Charters Super Pit Tour - 1.5 Hours

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Included experiences

Super Pit haul roads — ride alongside the 793 dump trucks
Private Super Pit lookout — a view only reached on the tour
Harvey Hut — old miners' shafts above today's machinery
Site induction — hard hat, hi-vis and safety glasses on

Kalgoorlie Tours & Charters Super Pit Tour - 1.5 Hours

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CHECK-IN: HANNAN STREET, KALGOORLIE

Your tour starts at the Kalgoorlie Tours & Charters shop in St Barbara Square on Hannan Street, the town's main road. It was laid out wide enough for a camel team to turn, and it is named after Paddy Hannan, the Irishman whose find in 1893 set off the rush. Check in at least 15 minutes early. You're handed a hi-vis vest, safety glasses and a hard hat, and everyone takes a quick breath test, because the place you're heading is a working mine with its own rules. On the drive out you're inducted as a site visitor.

INTO THE SUPER PIT

The air-conditioned bus passes the boom gates, the mine offices and the workshops, then drops onto the haul roads of the Super Pit. The open cut is about 3.5 km long, 1.5 km wide and some 600 metres deep, and it swallowed dozens of the old underground mines of the Golden Mile, once called the richest square mile on earth. The bus doesn't go to the very bottom, but you're well inside the pit, sharing the road with CAT 793 haul trucks. Each one carries more than 200 tonnes a load on tyres taller than most people, and they pass close to your window. Kids love it, and so do most adults.

THE LOOKOUTS: PRIVATE LOOKOUT AND HARVEY HUT

There are two stops for the view. The company's private lookout gives a panorama across the working mine that you can't get from the public lookout on the rim. At Harvey Hut you look across the walls of the pit, where the dark openings of old miners' shafts, dug by hand more than a century ago, sit above the trucks and diggers working the terraces today. Bring a camera. Your driver-guide gives commentary the whole way and is happy to answer questions about how the gold is found, blasted and hauled.

BACK TO TOWN

After about an hour and a half the bus brings you back to Hannan Street. This shorter tour covers the same ground inside the pit as the longer version but skips the Fimiston gold mill. The shop sells Kalgoorlie souvenirs, gold products and local art if you'd like something to take home, and the heritage pubs and shopfronts of Hannan Street are right outside the door.

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Good to know

Meeting point: Kalgoorlie Tours & Charters, St Barbara Square, 250 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. Check in at least 15 minutes before departure. Leave the car in the all-day bays on Egan Street or Brookman Street, which run parallel to Hannan Street; Hannan Street parking is short-term only. Caravans and campervans have their own bays on Cassidy Street, between Brookman and Dugan streets.
Departure time: Usually runs Monday to Friday, with some weekend and public holiday departures. Your time is confirmed when you book.
Duration: About 1.5 hours.
Minimum age: 4 years. Children must stay with a parent or guardian the whole time.
Suits: Families, couples and anyone curious about mining. Kids enjoy the trucks and diggers.
Please note: Mine-site rules apply: sturdy, fully enclosed shoes with socks (no slip-ons or heels), long sleeves to the wrist and long pants to the ankle with no rips, so only your head and hands show. Anyone not dressed this way cannot join the tour. Everyone must blow 0.00 on a breath test before boarding. There are no toilets on the bus and no stops, so use the public toilets beforehand. Departures need a minimum number of passengers and can be called off in bad weather. Tell us in writing when you book if anyone needs extra help on board. Photos taken on site need the mine's permission before they go on social media.

What to bring

Sturdy fully enclosed shoes and socks
Long-sleeved top and long pants
Camera

What is included

Guided tour inside the KCGM Super Pit in an air-conditioned bus
Site visitor induction
Hi-vis vest, safety glasses and hard hat
Stops at the private Super Pit lookout and Harvey Hut
Commentary from the driver-guide

Not included

Visit to the Fimiston gold mill (only on the 2.5 hour tour)
Disposable coveralls, $10 in the shop, if your clothes don't meet the dress rules
Shoe hire, for a fee, if you don't have fully enclosed shoes

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

Do I need travel insurance?

Insurance is important in protecting visitors from loss or damange of goods, medical problems, cancelation by passengers or other casualties. Its highly recommended. Some tours on this website require you to have travel insurance. If you are Australian then it is not necessary.

Where can I get more information about this trip?

If you find that this tour page doesn't answer all your questions, then please get in contact with us! Our passionate team are always available to answer any queries you may have.

What immunisations do I need?

For the latest information on immunisations, we strongly recommend you or contact the Travellers Medical and Vaccination Centre (www.traveldoctor.com.au) to discuss health requirements for your trip. They will advise you about appropriate inoculations.

Do I need to take any medical supplies?

It is not necessary to bring any medical supplies other than any personal items you may require. Each tour carries a first aid box, and the tour guides are all certified in First Aid.

Will I be able to use my mobile whilst on tour?

You can use your mobile while touring in Australia or New Zealand, but coverage may be limited in remote areas. For best connectivity, consider purchasing a local SIM card or an international roaming plan.

How fit do I need to be?

These tours are designed to be fun, informative and active, and can be enjoyed by anyone with a moderate degree of fitness and agility. Travellers should be comfortable with hiking or walking up to 5km each day.

What should I pack?

Depending on where in Australia or New Zealand you decide to visit, your luggage will vary. For exact information please visit the "What to bring" section of each tour page.

Private tours and families

Is it possible to travel in a private group?

If you are looking for a private tour based on one of these trips, please contact us directly and we may be able to help. Over the years we have worked with families, groups of friends, schools, clubs and charities to put together the perfect trip.

Booking the trip

How far in advance do I need to book my tour?

As a rule of thumb, try to book at least 2 weeks prior to departure, this will usually get you a seat on the date you want. That being said, we cannot guarantee that spaces will be available at the time of your booking so, if you can, book as soon as possible. Bookings can still be made right up until the departure date of the tour if seats are available. If you know when you'd like to travel, please contact us and we will let you know if you need to book soon or if you have time.

Do I have to book this tour online?

Definitely not. Our website is designed to make is easy and convenient for you to schedule your tour. However we understand sometimes its nice to talk to someone directly. So by all means give us a call and we can organise your trip over the phone.

If I book more than one tour can I get a discount?

Absolutely! If you are booking multiple tours then we may be able to offer you a discount. Send us an email at info@lostinaustralia.org and let us know what you thinking of doing and we can put together a price for you.Also, be sure to look out for monthly specials on tours. We often have some great bargains.

Does the tour price include flights?

No. Tour prices do not include any travel arrangements other than for the duration of the tour itself. If you need assistance with booking flights or buses our travel team and certainly help - Just ask!

How do I know when a tour is available?

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If I make a deposit only, when will I need to pay the balance?

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Who travels with us

Is it ok to travel alone on one of these tours?

Plenty of travellers book these tours on their own. Solo travellers are very much welcomed and encouraged. During your outback adventure you'll meet new and interesting people and forge relationships that last a lifetime.Solo travellers will usually share a room with a travelling companion of the same sex, but even if you do get your own room you won't be charged extra. On camping tours there are generally enough tents available that you can have your own if you choose to.For more information please contact us directly.

Cost and Fees

Do I need to tip the guide?

If you had an amazing time on tour and wish to tip your guide, that is completely up to you. Tipping is not customary in Australia and is not at all expected.

Will I need additional money?

Travellers are advised to bring some cash, as ATMs and banks can be few and far between in the remote parts of the trip. It is handy to have some extra cash, as the tour does stop by local shops and cafes.

Are there any hidden fees I need to know about?

Our tour prices are completely transparent. There are no additional fees involved that are not included in the overall tour price shown. If you wish to do optional activities such as helicopter rides or wildlife safaris, then an extra cost may be needed. However, this will always be made clear at the time of your booking.

What does Paid Locally mean?

Some tours require you to pay national park fees directly, in cash, to the tour guide on the morning of departure. Rest assured this will be subtracted from the tour price when reserving your tour.

Whilst on tour

Can I book extra accommodation for the start and end of the tour?

We know our country inside and out and would be happy to give you good recommodations. Please contact us for recommendations.

Where do I meet the tour?

For pick-up times and locations, please check the "Start/Finish" section directly under the itinerary, which lists every pick-up point and its time.There is a lot of information there to help you plan your flights and arrival.Please review it carefully, as pick-ups can vary from tour to tour.

Reviews

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(5/5)

We did the 1.5 hour tour, with a driver who gave commentary the whole way. We started at the public lookout, then toured the site getting close to fully loaded dump trucks, and finished at a lookout inside the mine.

Mark Smith Verified· Travelled 12th March 2025

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(5/5)

A great Super Pit tour with Al, an experienced miner with real insight into the operation and a lovely dry sense of humour. The hour and a half was well worth it and took us into parts of the mine you'd never otherwise see.

John Baker Verified· Travelled 22nd October 2024

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