Hannans North Tourist Mine

18/03/2026

16/03/2026

💥Blasting Times in the Super Pit 💥
⚒️Thursday 19th March 2026
📍Golden Pike & Great Boulder 1
🕔1pm

The lookout will be OPEN for the duration of the blast.
The Super Pit Lookout is located at Mt Monger Rd - Open 7am to 7pm* daily.
We recommend arriving at the Public Lookout at least 15 minutes, prior to the scheduled blast time to avoid disappointment.
*Remember this is a real working mine, Daily blast times are approximate and are subject to change or cancellation, depending on operational requirements and weather conditions, without notice. Lookout may close without notice.

14/03/2026

This Sunday come and step back in time with our 1920s Gold Pour Demonstration and explore Kalgoorlie's largest open-air museum with over 30 exhibits, including original buildings from the Golden Mile and even try your luck for finding gold as you pan for real gold in our panning ponds.

***Please arrive 15 minutes early to be ready for the gold pour***

13/03/2026

Hannans North Tourist Mine staff member, Viv and her family, recently had the opportunity to visit the “New Taipei City Gold Museum” while travelling in Taiwan.
Much like our museum, Visitors can explore preserved mining buildings, step into original underground tunnels to experience life as a miner and try traditional gold panning.
There are also exhibits showing historic mining equipment, informative displays about the region’s gold rush history, and even a 220kg gold brick (worth approximately $51.1 million to $54 million AUD!) that visitors can touch!
It was fantastic to see how another part of the world shares and preserves its mining heritage. Visits like this, give us new ideas and inspiration for telling the story of gold mining back home in Kalgoorlie.
#新北市立黃金博物館

11/03/2026

Gold Pour Demonstration is still happening at 10am, 15/03/26.
We have been notified today there is no available bus driver and because the bus won't drive itself, we have had to CANCEL the March free tours.
We apologise in advance. Free Tours will be back next month!

Our Gold Pour demonstration is happening at 10am on the 15th March, 2026, although unfortunately, the March Free Super Pit tours have been CANCELLED, due to not having a driver to operate the tour.
We apologise for any disappointment this may have caused.
You can book a paid tour through Kalgoorlie Tours and Charters for weekdays.

09/03/2026

Our Gold Pour demonstration is happening at 10am on the 15th March, 2026, although unfortunately, the March Free Super Pit tours have been CANCELLED, due to not having a driver to operate the tour.
We apologise for any disappointment this may have caused.
You can book a paid tour through Kalgoorlie Tours and Charters for weekdays.

08/03/2026

This year the theme is Balance the scales: this reminds us that equality is not about advantage. It’s about dignity, safety and fairness for all.

We have an amazing team at Hannans North Tourist Mine. When women support other women, we thrive and we rise! We give to gain.

Happy International Women’s day! 💜

06/03/2026

This Sunday come and step back in time with our 1920s Gold Pour Demonstration and explore Kalgoorlie's largest open-air museum with over 30 exhibits, including original buildings from the Golden Mile and even try your luck for finding gold as you pan for real gold in our panning ponds.
**Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure you’re on time for the gold pour.

02/03/2026

Looking for something to do?
We are open today until 3pm!!
2.03.26

26/02/2026

A Story of Confusion and Betrayal
On this day the 26th of Feb 1904

Two men, Solomon and Rasmussen, believed to be close friends, spent an evening together at a house on Forrest Street in Kalgoorlie. They shared a bottle of English ale and scones purchased by Solomon.

After Rasmussen finished his first scone, Solomon insisted he have another — an offer he could not politely refuse. Rasmussen noticed the second scone had been broken but thought little of it. Though he remarked on its bitterness, he ate half before, it is alleged, Solomon placed the remaining piece in his pocket.

Following some friendly conversation, Rasmussen began to feel unusual pains. He voiced his discomfort to Solomon, but his concerns were dismissed.

A short time later, Solomon claimed he was going to fetch a doctor. However, medical assistance was never sought, and his whereabouts became unknown. Rasmussen was eventually discovered after his cries for help were heard.

Doctors later diagnosed Rasmussen’s illness, and police inquiries led them to the Launceston Hotel, where Solomon had been staying. When apprehended, Solomon appeared surprisingly composed. Yet an unexpected and tragic turn soon followed. Upon arrival at the police station, he was asked to stand. As he put weight on his feet, he suddenly collapsed. Despite medical attention, life was declared extinct.

It was later discovered that Solomon had earlier attempted to throw cyanide of potassium from a window. Authorities believed this was the substance he had taken before his death.

No clear motive was ever established as to why Solomon attempted to poison Rasmussen, nor why he took his own life. Speculation at the time suggested money may have been a factor, as Rasmussen reportedly carried forty pounds in his pocket on the night of the poisoning.

Remarkably, Rasmussen made a full recovery.

24/02/2026

Who attended the Saint Barbaras Day Festival?
We had such a fun time!
Thankyou What The Chuck for this stella photo of our amazing team!📷🎉