QUESTA CASA - Australia's Oldest Brothel
Hay Street Kalgoorlie is the home to one of the world's oldest working brothels. Questa Casa has been in known operation for over 120 years and is possibly the worlds oldest working brothel.Also known as "THE PINK HOUSE", Questa Casa is the only remaining brothel from Kalgoorlie's gold rush era, built in the 1890's. T...he historical brothel offers tourists the unique opportunity to glimpse life from a bygone era.Questa Casa is the only brothel remaining on Hay Street and has the famous "STARTING STALLS" which were world famous for the scantily clad ladies standing in the doorways. Still operating, the girls throw open these infamous doors nightly. The guided tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and takes you through the historical working areas of the house; through the starting stalls at the front where the ladies first talk to the gentleman (sometimes they are caught doing other things!!), and through the rooms which the ladies use every night, the same rooms that have been used since this house was established. The cramped rooms, which are freezing in winter and stifling hot in summer, give a unique insight into the life of those who frequented these world famous illegal houses.Hear stories of how it was in "old" Kalgoorlie, for the ladies and those often lonely miners who visited them. Discover why, despite complaining bitterly about the working conditions, the ladies flocked here and kept coming back time and time again.* Tickets are $35 Adult or $30 senior concession (65+) and can be purchased direct from Questa Casa on 08 9021 4897. Tour time is 3PM (arrival is 2.50PM). *AGE LIMITATION! Due to the fact that Questa Casa is an operating brothel, it is a government regulation that nobody under the age of 18 is allowed on the premises. view more info
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Details
Hours: Everyday at 3pm
Description
This guided tour takes you through one of the oldest bordellos in the world. Questa Casa is the only remaining brothel from Kalgoorlie's gold rush era and is at least 120 years old (and still working). Entry is via the infamous 'starting stalls'.
Learn the history of this industry in Kalgoorlie, from the start of the gold rush to modern times. Learn why these houses flourished and why out of 18 in Hay Street, only 1 is left.
The only concession we give is for seniors (people 65+)
Website: https://www.questacasa.com/kalgoorlie-historical-brothel/
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Cancellation Policy
We understand plans can change, so here are our conditions and policies
Questa Casa has a 100% NO REFUND policy and recommends travel insurance for cancellations.
A change of tour date is available in limited circumstances but ALL requests for a change of tour MUST be made directly to Questa Casa on 08 9021 4897.
It is SOLELY at Questa Casa's discretion for a change of tour date.
Location
133 Hay Street, Kalgoorlie WA 6430, Australia
Directions
Questa Casa is right at the top of Hay Street, near Woolworths and McDonalds. You can't miss us, just look for the 11 pink doors!
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Reviews
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Guest Ratings
one of the oldest professions
Itt was interesting to hear of the early hardships, these women had to endure in the infancy of the mining days in Kalgoorlie. A insight of how this business operates today.