Then and Now Goldfields

How was living life the early 1900s for Goldfields families and how is it different compared to now? Investigate the challenges, resourcefulness and resilience families faced living in the outback. Explore the technology that they used and compare it to today’s technology. Enjoy interactive historical activities such as washing clothes, using slate boards and playing olden day games.

Please note that under our cancellation policy, if you cancel your booking for our facilitated activities within 14 days of your visit, you will be required to pay the full cost of the excursion.

Life In The Early Goldfields

For Years K - 2

How was life in the Early Goldfields different to now?

Explore what life was like for people in the Early Goldfields through interactive activities such as washing clothes and playing olden days games.

Curriculum links: WA History

Life In The Early Goldfields

For Years 4 - 7

How was life in the Early Goldfields different to now?

Explore what life was like for people in the Early Goldfields through interactive activities such as washing clothes and playing olden days games.

Curriculum links: WA History

Life In The Early Goldfields

For Years 8 - 10

How was life in the Early Goldfields different from now?

Discover the lifestyle of the early Goldfields. Rediscover how thrifty and clever the people were, making best use of what they had.

Curriculum links: WA History