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Geoff C
Your will sure to be educated about all things GOLD after a visit to the impressive Super Pit Lookout
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点评：My wife and I enjoyed a successful national Conference for one of my organisations in Perth, Western Australia in May 2024. After the Conference we travelled on the Prospector Train to the goldfields town of Kalgoorlie, 600 kilometres east of Perth for a three night stay. We stayed at the Quality Inn Railway, conveniently located across the road from the railway station.
Prior to departing Brisbane for Perth we had pre booked a 2.5 hour Super Pit Tour whilst in Kalgoorlie. Unfortunately, our tour and future tours until further notice were cancelled due to maintenance which was a real pity as we were keen to take part in this unique experience.
As a consolation we were able to visit the Super Pit Lookout as part of Kalgoorlie’s famous City Tram Taster Tour taking in six attractions in the area including this Lookout.
Travel on the Tram Taster Tour is by a heritage style road tram. The tram had to park in the extensive Lookout car park and there was a short walk from where we parked to get to the Lookout proper. On the way we experienced the harshness of trying to get plants to grow here, what with all the minerals about, when we observed three small trees growing in huge black truck tyres topped in a suitable growing medium. That was quite a sight.
From the Lookout we could see first hand the huge extent of this gold mine and the deep pit created in the pursuit of finding the precious gold. We could gaze into one of the largest open-cut mines on earth and the biggest gold mine in Australia. An information poster at the Lookout states that the Pit produces around 500,000 ounces of gold each year (around 14,000 kilograms. It further states that for every 1 million tonnes of ore extracted there are between 250 to 500 kilograms of gold produced. In terms of sheer size the hole from the Pit stretches 3.7 kilometres long, 1.5 kilometres wide and around 600 metres deep. There were lots of roads constructed all around the Pit to enable the many trucks to zig zag across the mine. From the lookout the trucks looked like “matchbox toys” – that really put the sheer size of the Pit into true perspective.
The lookout has a covered viewing platform containing loads of information posters that tell the full story about gold production in this area. Some of the subjects listed on the posters included information about the equipment and vehicles used on the operation; environmental considerations and the mine’s eventual closure plans (at this stage 2035) and a very informative history of the Golden Mile to name just a few. Visitor safety is paramount here with the covered viewing platform well enclosed with a very robust iron safety fence for viewing.
The poster depicting the history of the Golden Mile had fascinating information. We learnt that following the discovery of gold by Paddy Hannan, Thomas Flanagan and Dan Shea in 1893 in the area known as the Golden Mile there was a gold rush that followed. By 1903 there were 49 operating mines, 100m headframes and more than 3,000 kilometres of underground workings on the Golden Mile. Over time all these operating mines were amalgamated to form the Big Pit, now known as the Super Pit under the direction of Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd (KCGM).
You will sure to be educated about all things gold after a visit to the impressive Super Pit Lookout and so, if you can’t make a Super Pit tour then at least aim to visit this impressive lookout. You will not be disappointed. Indeed the whole gold story in this part of Western Australia is quite fascinating.
Prior to departing Brisbane for Perth we had pre booked a 2.5 hour Super Pit Tour whilst in Kalgoorlie. Unfortunately, our tour and future tours until further notice were cancelled due to maintenance which was a real pity as we were keen to take part in this unique experience.
As a consolation we were able to visit the Super Pit Lookout as part of Kalgoorlie’s famous City Tram Taster Tour taking in six attractions in the area including this Lookout.
Travel on the Tram Taster Tour is by a heritage style road tram. The tram had to park in the extensive Lookout car park and there was a short walk from where we parked to get to the Lookout proper. On the way we experienced the harshness of trying to get plants to grow here, what with all the minerals about, when we observed three small trees growing in huge black truck tyres topped in a suitable growing medium. That was quite a sight.
From the Lookout we could see first hand the huge extent of this gold mine and the deep pit created in the pursuit of finding the precious gold. We could gaze into one of the largest open-cut mines on earth and the biggest gold mine in Australia. An information poster at the Lookout states that the Pit produces around 500,000 ounces of gold each year (around 14,000 kilograms. It further states that for every 1 million tonnes of ore extracted there are between 250 to 500 kilograms of gold produced. In terms of sheer size the hole from the Pit stretches 3.7 kilometres long, 1.5 kilometres wide and around 600 metres deep. There were lots of roads constructed all around the Pit to enable the many trucks to zig zag across the mine. From the lookout the trucks looked like “matchbox toys” – that really put the sheer size of the Pit into true perspective.
The lookout has a covered viewing platform containing loads of information posters that tell the full story about gold production in this area. Some of the subjects listed on the posters included information about the equipment and vehicles used on the operation; environmental considerations and the mine’s eventual closure plans (at this stage 2035) and a very informative history of the Golden Mile to name just a few. Visitor safety is paramount here with the covered viewing platform well enclosed with a very robust iron safety fence for viewing.
The poster depicting the history of the Golden Mile had fascinating information. We learnt that following the discovery of gold by Paddy Hannan, Thomas Flanagan and Dan Shea in 1893 in the area known as the Golden Mile there was a gold rush that followed. By 1903 there were 49 operating mines, 100m headframes and more than 3,000 kilometres of underground workings on the Golden Mile. Over time all these operating mines were amalgamated to form the Big Pit, now known as the Super Pit under the direction of Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd (KCGM).
You will sure to be educated about all things gold after a visit to the impressive Super Pit Lookout and so, if you can’t make a Super Pit tour then at least aim to visit this impressive lookout. You will not be disappointed. Indeed the whole gold story in this part of Western Australia is quite fascinating.
翻译：2024 年 5 月，我和妻子在西澳大利亚珀斯参加了我所在的一家组织的一次全国会议，会议圆满成功。会议结束后，我们乘坐探矿者列车前往珀斯以东 600 公里的金矿小镇卡尔古利，并在那里住了三个晚上。我们住在 Quality Inn Railway，酒店位置便利，就在火车站对面。
在离开布里斯班前往珀斯之前，我们预订了在卡尔古利的 2.5 小时超级矿坑之旅。不幸的是，由于维修，我们的旅行和未来的旅行（直到另行通知）被取消，这真的很遗憾，因为我们很想参加这次独特的体验。
作为安慰，我们能够参观超级矿坑瞭望台，这是卡尔古利著名的城市有轨电车体验之旅的一部分，参观了该地区的六个景点，包括这个瞭望台。
有轨电车体验之旅是乘坐传统风格的公路有轨电车。电车必须停在宽敞的瞭望台停车场，从我们停车的地方步行一小段路即可到达瞭望台。在路上，我们体验了在这里种植植物的艰辛，因为周围都是矿物质，这时我们看到三棵小树生长在巨大的黑色卡车轮胎上，上面铺着合适的生长介质。那真是一道风景。
从瞭望台，我们可以亲眼看到这座金矿的巨大规模以及为寻找珍贵的黄金而建造的深坑。我们可以看到地球上最大的露天矿之一和澳大利亚最大的金矿。瞭望台的一张信息海报称，矿坑每年产出约 50 万盎司黄金（约 14,000 公斤）。海报进一步指出，每开采 100 万吨矿石，就会产出 250 至 500 公斤黄金。就规模而言，矿坑的洞口长 3.7 公里，宽 1.5 公里，深约 600 米。矿坑周围修建了许多道路，以便许多卡车可以曲折地穿过矿井。从瞭望台看，卡车看起来就像“火柴盒玩具”——这真正体现了矿坑的规模。
瞭望台有一个有顶的观景台，上面贴满了信息海报，讲述了该地区黄金生产的完整故事。海报上列出的一些主题包括有关操作中使用的设备和车辆的信息；环境考虑因素和矿场的最终关闭计划（现阶段为 2035 年）以及非常黄金英里的历史信息量丰富，仅举几例。游客安全在这里至关重要，有顶观景台被非常坚固的铁质安全围栏围起来，方便游客观赏。
描绘黄金英里历史的海报包含有趣的信息。我们了解到，1893 年，帕迪·汉南 (Paddy Hannan)、托马斯·弗拉纳根 (Thomas Flanagan) 和丹·谢伊 (Dan Shea) 在黄金英里地区发现黄金后，随之而来的是淘金热。到 1903 年，黄金英里上已有 49 个矿山、100 米井架和 3,000 多公里的地下工作。随着时间的推移，所有这些矿山合并形成了大矿坑，现在被称为超级矿坑，由卡尔古利联合金矿有限公司 (KCGM) 管理。
参观令人印象深刻的超级矿坑瞭望台后，您一定会对黄金有全面的了解，因此，如果您不能参加超级矿坑之旅，那么至少要参观一下这个令人印象深刻的瞭望台。你不会失望的。西澳大利亚这片地区的整个黄金故事确实非常令人着迷。
在离开布里斯班前往珀斯之前，我们预订了在卡尔古利的 2.5 小时超级矿坑之旅。不幸的是，由于维修，我们的旅行和未来的旅行（直到另行通知）被取消，这真的很遗憾，因为我们很想参加这次独特的体验。
作为安慰，我们能够参观超级矿坑瞭望台，这是卡尔古利著名的城市有轨电车体验之旅的一部分，参观了该地区的六个景点，包括这个瞭望台。
有轨电车体验之旅是乘坐传统风格的公路有轨电车。电车必须停在宽敞的瞭望台停车场，从我们停车的地方步行一小段路即可到达瞭望台。在路上，我们体验了在这里种植植物的艰辛，因为周围都是矿物质，这时我们看到三棵小树生长在巨大的黑色卡车轮胎上，上面铺着合适的生长介质。那真是一道风景。
从瞭望台，我们可以亲眼看到这座金矿的巨大规模以及为寻找珍贵的黄金而建造的深坑。我们可以看到地球上最大的露天矿之一和澳大利亚最大的金矿。瞭望台的一张信息海报称，矿坑每年产出约 50 万盎司黄金（约 14,000 公斤）。海报进一步指出，每开采 100 万吨矿石，就会产出 250 至 500 公斤黄金。就规模而言，矿坑的洞口长 3.7 公里，宽 1.5 公里，深约 600 米。矿坑周围修建了许多道路，以便许多卡车可以曲折地穿过矿井。从瞭望台看，卡车看起来就像“火柴盒玩具”——这真正体现了矿坑的规模。
瞭望台有一个有顶的观景台，上面贴满了信息海报，讲述了该地区黄金生产的完整故事。海报上列出的一些主题包括有关操作中使用的设备和车辆的信息；环境考虑因素和矿场的最终关闭计划（现阶段为 2035 年）以及非常黄金英里的历史信息量丰富，仅举几例。游客安全在这里至关重要，有顶观景台被非常坚固的铁质安全围栏围起来，方便游客观赏。
描绘黄金英里历史的海报包含有趣的信息。我们了解到，1893 年，帕迪·汉南 (Paddy Hannan)、托马斯·弗拉纳根 (Thomas Flanagan) 和丹·谢伊 (Dan Shea) 在黄金英里地区发现黄金后，随之而来的是淘金热。到 1903 年，黄金英里上已有 49 个矿山、100 米井架和 3,000 多公里的地下工作。随着时间的推移，所有这些矿山合并形成了大矿坑，现在被称为超级矿坑，由卡尔古利联合金矿有限公司 (KCGM) 管理。
参观令人印象深刻的超级矿坑瞭望台后，您一定会对黄金有全面的了解，因此，如果您不能参加超级矿坑之旅，那么至少要参观一下这个令人印象深刻的瞭望台。你不会失望的。西澳大利亚这片地区的整个黄金故事确实非常令人着迷。
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