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ABOUT Kajabbi
Kajabbi is a tiny, sleepy settlement in north west Queensland. It is located 118 kilometres north east of Mount Isa and 100 kilometres north west of Cloncurry.
Whilst only a small settlement, Kajabbi stands in an area that is steeped in history. The warrior Kalkadoon tribe, after whom the local hotel is named, had their last battle against mounted troops on the slopes of nearby Battle Mountain. The Kalkadoon Hotel at Kajabbi is open and there are a number of fishing spots in the area.
Mining relics, including smelter stacks, are still to be found at the sites of the former Dobbyn and Mount Cuthbert copper mines. There was a time when Kajabbi was an important centre. The nearby mines at Dobbyn and Mount Cuthbert attracted copper miners to the area and, as a railhead in the 1920s, it was a location where the cattle owners from the state’s far north west brought their herds for shipment to the coast.
There is wildlife aplenty in this part of the Outback – kangaroos, dingoes, freshwater crocodiles and many bird species.
Places to stay near Kajabbi
Coppermine Creek Freedom Camp
89 kmCloncurry Shire Council’s Coppermine Creek Freedom Camp is an excellent low-cost, no-frills accommodation option for RV’s of all sizes.
MoreLeichhardt Hotel
89 kmLocated in North West Queensland, the Leichhardt Hotel Motel Cloncurry is an outback hotel motel, truly local and has been here for over 50 years.
MoreOasis Hotel Motel Cloncurry
89 kmEstablished in 1978, the Oasis Hotel is a Cloncurry fixture and a hub for the community to come together and enjoy each other’s company.
MoreCloncurry Caravan Park Oasis
90 kmCloncurry Caravan Park Oasis is situated on the Overlanders Way (Flinders Highway) close to the Town Centre.
MoreDiscovery Parks – Cloncurry
90 kmBurke and Wills found beauty in Cloncurry on their journey through in 1861; now, take your turn when you stay with Discovery Parks – Cloncurry.
MoreAAOK Moondarra Caravan Park
91 kmAOK Moondarra Caravan Park provides quality accommodation to the travelling public and caravanners for long or short term stays in Mount Isa.
MoreSunset Tourist Park
93 kmNestled alongside a spring fed creek, Sunset Tourist Park is conveniently located close to the town centre with shops, cafes and a great bakery.
MoreAbacus Motel
93 kmOffering outstanding accommodation for corporate guests and travellers, the Abacus Motel Mount Isa is situated close to the airport (4-minute drive).
MoreDiscovery Parks – Mount Isa
93 kmSet by the banks of the beautiful Leichhardt River, the holiday park Discovery Parks. Mount Isa is an excellent base to explore.
MoreDiscovery Parks – Argylla, Mount Isa
93 kmThe park is perfect for the stop over, take a dip in the pool or just relax poolside reading a book.
MoreNightcap at Barkly Hotel
95 kmGuests love Nightcap’s laid-back approach to quality accommodation and convenient location just six kilometres from the Mt Isa airport.
MoreIsa Hotel
95 kmThe Isa Hotel is the place for you to meet, socialise and be entertained, in a town where people are the defining feature.
MoreRedearth Boutique Hotel
95 kmRedearth Boutique Hotel brings a premium accommodation experience to the heart of Mount Isa.
MoreGidgee Inn Motel
106 kmA unique, 4- star, rammed earth complex built in 1997 using Cloncurry’s rich red soils to create a warm and inviting ambiance.
MoreThings to see and do near Kajabbi
Lake Moondarra is situated just 17 kilometers north of the city centre of Mount Isa.
Lake Moondarra
80 km
The Cloncurry Lookout is just a three-minute drive out of town, and features a stunning water tank mural and 360-degree views of the outback.
Cloncurry Lookout
88 km
Enjoy paddle boarding, fishing, picnicking, bird watching and more at Chinaman Creek Dam. It has something for the whole family!
Chinaman Creek Dam
88 km
Get out and explore nature on Cloncurry’s Eco Trail. The scenic trail winds its way through our outback bushland.
Cloncurry Eco Trail
88 km
The Cloncurry River, with its beautiful weeping eucalyptus trees, is home to a variety of wildlife.
Cloncurry River
88 km
Corella Dam and Clem Walton Park are fabulous places for a picnic, some fishing, kayaking or a night under the stars camping, for free.
Corella Dam/Clem Walton Park
88 km
Florence Clark Park, located in the Cloncurry town centre, is a great place for a family picnic.
Florence Clark Park
89 km
The memorial was installed by the Returned Sailors Soldiers Imperial League of Australia.
Cloncurry War Memorial
89 km
In the mid to late 1900’s, Mary Kathleen township was home to thousands of residents, most worked on Australia’s largest known uranium deposit.
Mary Kathleen Mine & Town
89 km
LillyJane Home and Lifestyle is a boutique destination offering a carefully curated collection of homewares, gifts, fashion, and lifestyle treasures.
LillyJane Home and Lifestyle
89 km
John Flynn Place Museum and Art Gallery in Cloncurry commemorates the work of John Flynn and the beginnings of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
John Flynn Place Museum and Art Gallery
89 km
While at Kajabbi why not try these Tours
North West Tours
81 kmNorth West Tours specialise in small group tours around Mount Isa and beyond.
MoreYagurli Tours
202 kmYagurli Tours is an Indigenous owned business operated by the Gangalidda and Garawa Peoples.
MoreBalloon Aloft Burketown (Moungibi)
202 kmBalloon Aloft is partnering with Yagurli Tours for a hot air balloon experience with a difference this June to September.
MoreNorthern Heli-Co
238 kmNorthern Heli-Co provides unforgettable scenic flights, heli fishing experiences, custom charter options and aerial photography throughout the Gulf of Carpentaria and Cape York areas. Our
MoreKerry D Charters
239 kmKerry D Fishing Charters is a family-owned and operated tour company based in Karumba, Queensland, offering unique and professional fishing experiences.
MoreRed Dirt Tours Pty Ltd
392 kmRed Dirt Tours is your Winton touring specialist and offers a number of tours to the spectacular natural and man-made attractions of the Winton region.
MoreElite Aviation Services Pty Ltd
392 kmBased in Winton, Queensland, Elite Aviation Services offers helicopter and plane scenic flights and charters over the spectacular landscape around Winton and the Diamantina River.
MoreCobbold Gorge Tours
392 kmDeep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region of Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.
MoreTalaroo Hot Springs Tours
468 kmIn the heart of the Gulf Savannah Way in outback Tropical North Queensland, Talaroo’s magical landscape is alive with the culture of the Ewamian people.
MoreBig Red Tours
502 kmLuxurious outback hospitality – relax in their quality 4WD coach and enjoy their hospitality with a professional local tour guide.
MoreDingo Trax – Birdsville and Outback Queensland
502 kmThe desert 4×4 tag along tours take in the best of the Australian outback.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Extended Tours
507 kmExplore Outback Queensland and beyond with Outback Aussie Tours, a multi-award winning touring company and Savannah Guides accredited operator.
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