Kambalda is located 616 kilometres east of Perth, and is split between two townsites four kilometres apart; Kambalda West and Kambalda East. The town is situated on the edge of the giant salt lake, Lake Lefroy, a 40 kilometre salt pan that is rarely filled with water. Kambalda was founded in 1897 during the gold boom, but was completely deserted by 1908. The town was later revived in the 1960s, with the construction of Australia’s first nickel mine, for which the town is now known.

Kambalda has a well-established service centre, with modern facilities and extended shopping hours. Free parking for up to 48 hours is available on Barnes Drive, Kambalda West. A dump point, potable water and bins are provided, and pets on a lead are permitted.

Visitors can experience panoramic views of Lake Lefroy or enjoy the local flora and fauna on the Red Hill Walking Trail to the lookout.

Tourist/Visitor Centre       

Kambalda Community Resource Centre

Silver Gimlet & Salmon Gum Road

Kambalda WA 6442

P: 08 9080 2111

www.coolgardie.wa.gov.au 

Casual Parking       

Salmon Gum Rd, Kambalda West

Short Term Parking           

Kambalda West Rest Area, Barnes Drive, Kambalda West, 48hr, bins, water, pets on lead, nil cost

Dump Point  

Barnes Dr, Kambalda West

Potable Water          

Barnes Dr, Kambalda West (near dump point)

Hospital        

Nearest Hospital is Kalgoorlie, 1hr away. Kambalda has air & road emergency evac procedures in place 24hrs.

Doctors Surgery     

Kambalda Health Centre, Gumnut Pl, Kambalda, ph 08 9027 0029

Pharmacy     

Kambalda West Pharmacy, Salmon Gum Rd, Kambalda, ph 08 9027 1570

Supermarket            

Woolworths, Bluebush Rd, Kambalda, ph 08 9027 1406