Coolgardie Parklands, Coolgardie
Coolgardie’s Parklands are located on the western end of Bayley Street. These parklands are well shaded and grassed, with an excellent playground. A number of gas barbecues are available along with undercover seating areas. Coolgardie’s Parklands offer travellers an excellent picnic spot and place to let the kids stretch their legs.
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Coolgardie Caravan Park, Coolgardie
Coolgardie Caravan Park is located on 99 Bayley Street at the western end of town. chalets, onsite vans, powered sites and tent sites are available. Pets are allowed and the caravan park also hires out metal detectors.
Goldfields and Coolgardie Museum, Coolgardie
The Goldfields and Coolgardie Museum is located on Bayley Street adjacent to the Coolgardie Tourist Bureau. Housed within the historic Mining Warden's Court Building, this fine museum offers an excellent introduction to the early colourful social history of the Coolgardie Goldfields. Excellent photographic displays depict Coolgardie's early years and the hardships endured on the goldfields. A number of period rooms are on display along with a wide collection of historical memorabilia and aboriginal cultural artefacts. A feature of the collection is the Waghorn bottle and curio collection. Coolgardie's Goldfield's Museum is definitely well worth visiting for
Coolgardie Pharmacy Museum, Coolgardie
Coolgardie's Pharmacy Museum is surprisingly interesting. Said to be one of the best historical pharmaceutical displays in Australia, Coolgardie's pharmacy museum houses an extensive collection of 18th and 19th century medicines. Numerous advertisements and antique tools of the chemists trade or on display. A Coolgardie local named Ronnie Potter manages the museum . Ronnie is certainly one of Coolgardie's characters and he definitely is very knowledgeable about medications and the history of the goldfields. For those of you on prescription medications a short visit to this museum could prove very addictive. Opening hours 7-30 am to 4
Coolgardie Camel Farm, Coolgardie
Coolgardie's development has been intimately linked with camels and the town's wide streets are reputed to have been designed to accommodate turning camel trains. Coolgardie's Camel Farm is located 4 kilometres west of town along the Great Eastern Highway. At the Camel Farm visitors can try their hand at riding camels and overnight camel treks are available by arrangement.
The Haven Caravan Park, Coolgardie
The Haven Caravan Park is located at the western end of Coolgardie on the Great Eastern Highway. Powered sites, onsite vans and camping facilities are available. Pets are permitted on a leash.
