Kambalda was founded in 1897 as a gold mining town during the goldrush frenzy, but was deserted by 1908.
The township came alive again during the 1960s nickel boom which resulted in the discovery of one of the worlds largest nickel sulphide deposits in the area and the opening of Australias first nickel mine.
Kambalda was reborn.
Today, gold mining is once again a major industry in Kambalda with Gold Fields St Ives, the second largest gold mining operation in Australia, a major player.
But Kambalda has much more to offer. You can experience the panoramic views and shimmering silver of massive Lake Lefroy and enjoy the local flora and fauna on the Red Hill Walking Trail to the lookout.
There are picnic and camping facilities at outback nature reserves, with some striking granite outcrops, rain sculptured caves, dams and a diversity of landscapes.
There are shopping and banking facilities and an abundance of recreational activities - land sailing, golf, bush walking, rock climbing and bootscooting!
The annual Kambalda Festival is held in April, or you can try your hand at fishing, inland style, at the unique Fishing in the Desert Festival.
