Height
4 meters
Year Built
1985
Address
Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, WA 6430
The Lowdown
The Big Miner's Boot stands as a tribute to the thousands of miners who have descended into the earth to extract the minerals that built Australia's prosperity. This oversized work boot represents the tough, dusty work of mining from the gold rush days to the modern resources boom. Mining has shaped Australian history - creating instant towns, driving immigration, and funding national development. The Big Miner's Boot honors the workers who've toiled underground and in open cuts, often in harsh and dangerous conditions, to unearth the wealth beneath Australian soil.
Did you know?
"Australia produces over 300 tonnes of gold annually"
History
Mining has been central to Australian development since the 1850s gold rush. The Big Miner's Boot honors the generations of workers who've extracted gold, iron ore, coal, and other minerals from Australian soil.
More Fun Facts
- •The Kalgoorlie Super Pit is one of the largest open-cut mines
- •Australia produces over 300 tonnes of gold annually
- •The 1850s gold rush transformed Australian society
- •Mining contributes over $200 billion to Australia annually
- •Miners' safety has improved dramatically over decades
Visiting Tips
- 💡Tour the Super Pit lookout in Kalgoorlie
- 💡Visit mining museums for heritage experiences
- 💡The Goldfields have fascinating ghost towns
- 💡Kalgoorlie has excellent heritage buildings
- 💡The Golden Mile was once the world's richest square mile
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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