GOLDFIELDS

GOLDFIELDS
A few hundred kilometers east of Perth, a handful of gold mining towns cling tena¬ciously to an existence in the middle of WA’s desert- Since 1903, water has been piped into the region and signs everywhere warn against wastage. People seeking employment follow this trickle toward Kalgoorlie, the center of the local mining industry. Although there are a handful of sights in the area, Kal is a long way from, any¬thing and not much of a destination in itself. If you’re heading west to Perth from Eyre, you’re probably better off circumventing this area and heading south instead. The coastal towns along the scenic South Coast Highway make for a much better trip.