Is Kalgoorlie worth visiting in the winter? Alongside a welcome escape from the city’s usual scorching heat—and a touch more warmth than some of WA’s coastal holiday spots—there’s plenty to see and do along with some great Kalgoorlie accommodation package deals that we offer at the Plaza Hotel.
If you’ve done the Down South trip too many times to count, here’s why you should visit Kalgoorlie this winter and the best events and attractions we recommend seeing.
Join in the festival season with street markets, comedy nights, and cultural experiences
Already had a look around the Super Pit and eaten your way through Kalgoorlie’s best restaurants? While most WA cities and towns tend to stay cooped up indoors on colder days, winter in Kalgoorlie is when some of our biggest events start to open!
Here’s what’s on in Kalgoorlie this winter.
The Kalgoorlie Multicultural Festival
If you’re a foodie, history buff, or just someone who loves to wander through the noise and excitement of an outdoors event, you’ll want to come to Kalgoorlie’s annual Multicultural Festival.
The festival is a celebration of Kalgoorlie’s vibrant community of migrants, who have travelled from all over the world for generations to share in the riches offered by the Goldfields and have built Kalgoorlie into the city it is today.
At night, you can wander through the festival’s street markets, enjoy a taste of a wide variety of international cuisines, and take the family along for some live music and dance performances.
Be the first to get festival tickets.
The Heritage Festival
The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Heritage Festival 2025 runs from April 18th to May 1th, and offers a month-long celebration of the region’s rich history and culture. The festival features a diverse range of events suitable for all ages, including ANZAC Day celebrations, exhibitions on the boom and bust of the mining industry in the 1920s and town hall tours.
Find out more about the Kalgoorlie heritage festival.
Get Quizzy
Ready to show off your general knowledge, or just have a beer and learn something new? Quiz nights run every Tuesday evening at The Miners Rest and offers the chance to win a $100 voucher toward dinner!
Revel in nature
Winter is an excellent time to take in the beauty of Kalgoorlie, the milder temperates make exploring a bit easier and theres often many flowers still in bloom. Discover the Kalgoorlie Arboreum or roam Hammond Park for a day out and about with the family this winter.
Looking for more fun things to do in Kalgoorlie during winter? Check out our other post here for our top pick of Kalgoorlie attractions for more adventurous travellers.
Hop on a tram tour with our Sightseeing Package
If it’s your first time visiting Kalgoorlie, you might be interested in our hotel’s Sightseeing Package. Stay in one of our comfortable hotel rooms with a queen-size bed and get two complimentary tram tickets for a leisurely tour around Kalgoorlie’s main sights.
Stay close to it all at the Kalgoorlie Plaza Hotel
For truly frosty days on your winter trip to Kalgoorlie, you’ll want to stay somewhere cosy that’s close to everything you need.
At The Plaza Hotel, you can enjoy breakfast and more delicious dining options at our restaurant and bar; pop out for a walk around the main town centre in just a matter of minutes; or visit the nearby 18-hole golf course and other key Kalgoorlie attractions.
Whether you’re visiting family in Kalgoorlie or simply choosing to head north for a change these winter holidays, our friendly staff are ready to welcome you at the Plaza Hotel.
To enquire about accommodation at The Plaza Hotel, give us a call on 08 9080 5900 today or book online today.