Catch gold rush fever in Kalgoorlie, a history-soaked outback town that captured the attention of prospectors in the 1880s and continues to reward mining companies with more than 25 tons of gold a year. It's one of the biggest cities in the Australian outback, anchored by a charming town center filled with handsome colonial buildings, many reimagined as atmospheric bars and restaurants. Venture out of town to tour the mammoth Super Pit, one of the biggest open cut gold mines in the world. Further afield, you'll find carpets of colorful wildflowers, spooky gold-rush ghost towns, and shimmering salt lakes.