Golden Quest Discovery Trail

The Golden Quest Discovery Trail is a 965-kilometre self-drive heritage trail in Western Australia's Goldfields region, running from Coolgardie north to Laverton via Menzies, Leonora and Gwalia. Established to interpret the 1890s Eastern Goldfields gold rush, it links 25 interpretive sites including ghost towns, abandoned mines, museums and natural features. The trail follows historic prospecting routes and highlights gold rush history, pioneering settlements and arid landscapes.

Visitors can expect a long-distance self-drive trail through arid Goldfields landscapes, linking historic gold rush towns, ghost towns, abandoned mine sites, museums and natural features. The route is marked by interpretive signage and information bays at 25 numbered stops between Coolgardie and Laverton. Visitors drive between sites at their own pace, exploring outdoor exhibits, heritage buildings, lookouts and short walks. The setting is remote, with open woodland, salt lakes and historic ruins. Services are limited between towns.