Top Things to do in Mount Isa
10 Things to Do in Mount Isa That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Mount Isa, Australia including Mount Isa City Lookout, Outback at Isa, Lake Moondarra, Hard Times Mine, Underground Hospital and Museum, ''The Buffs Club'', Mount Isa Rodeo, Mary Kathleen, Telstra Hill, North West Tours.
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1. Mount Isa City Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By Fiona C - Townsville, Australia
A great lookout over the city, good to see what is in Mt Isa. A good walk up too. A must do in Mt Isa.
2. Outback at Isa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
At Outback at Isa, Mount Isa's major tourism facility, you will find the Mount Isa Visitor Information Centre (VIC), Hard Times Mine Underground Tour, Isa Experience and Outback Park, the Mount Isa Regional Art Gallery, Riversleigh Fossil Centre, Mount Isa Fish Hatchery Project and the Outback Cafe. We take enormous pride in providing the best possible service and experiences to visitors. Outback at Isa offers unique experiences, 7 days a week.
Reviewed By Draycott14 - Melbourne, Australia
This was a highly entertaining, educational and enlightening two-hour tour spent listening to Alan Rackham’s stories about the Riversleigh fossils, the history and development of the Riversleigh fields and seeing first-hand how they are processed in the laboratory.
Alan may be an amateur enthusiast, but what he doesn’t know about the Riversleigh fields and its fossils is probably not worth knowing. As an explosive’s expert, given his mining background, it was fascinating to hear about his contribution to uncovering and recovering the world-renowned Riversleigh fossils.
Remarkable were the miniature exhibits we looked at through microscopes, a complete juxtaposition to the diprotodon and ‘big bird’ fossils seen in situ in the limestone rocks in the general display area.
For anyone going on to Riversleigh after visiting Mount Isa this is a highly recommended introduction. It certainly puts into perspective what you see at the only accessible fossil site, D site, in the Boodjamulla National Park.
Alan tells the story of drilling to set explosives and the drilling rod getting stuck, and there it is at the top of D site embedded in the rock.
This was an undoubted highlight of our stay in Mount Isa. For a packed two hours, full of interesting information and exhibits, this is well worth the relatively small entry fee.
3. Lake Moondarra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Brad C - Penrith, Australia
Great spot out of Mt Isa, visited while travelling through. Very large volume of water set with family parkland surrounds, great spot for family picnics and gatherings. Beautiful birdlife, clean ammenities, very relaxing for short stop or half to whole day activity and relaxation. A product of the local mines for the town people.
4. Hard Times Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By AllyM295 - Canberra, Australia
The Hard Times Mine tour gives you the history and background on how mining was originally done. You have the opportunity to use some of the equipment and they have a working mine truck down there which is demonstrated. The guide was very knowledgable and spoke from firt hand experience having worked down the mines in years gone by. You are provided with all the safety gear and even though you work quite far the time goes very quickly. Morning tea down there is a treat ... we have tea/coffee, corned beef and pickle sandwiches and pasties. Overall an excellent tour which was definitely value for money.
5. Underground Hospital and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
6. ''The Buffs Club''
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Located in the heart of Mount Isa, we have everything you need for a good time out, under the one roof. Opening at 8am, 7 days a week, The Buffs Club serves up Breakfast and continues looking after patrons right through to 3am each day. Relax in the award winning Coffee Lounge, enjoy our Sports Bar or try your luck in the newly renovated Gaming Lounge or TAB and Keno facilities. The Restaurant offers not only lunch and dinner but also ensures bar patrons don’t go hungry with a range of counter meals available throughout the day. Throughout the club there is a range of activities offered daily, ranging from live entertainment through to Trivia and Game Shows. Reception staff will be happy to provide you with all the details on what is happening daily. The Buffs Club is not just for adults; we take care of our little visitors needs also with a fully supervised Kids Club as well as a play area for all children. For your convenience a free courtesy bus is available to pick you up also.
Reviewed By toswwr129 - Brisbane, Australia
We were in Mount Isa for 5 nights (not consecutive nights) and ate all our evening meals at The Buffs Club. The menu is extensive and the meals were excellent. The Club provides a free courtesy bus. All staff are friendly and obliging. It is worthwhile joining the club for $2 per person, as members receive discounts on meals, drinks etc. We also visited the coffee shop, which provides light meals and snacks.
7. Mount Isa Rodeo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Grampam2013 - Sydney, Australia
Very well run rodeo. We travelled three days to get there and was well worth it. There is lots of Seating and lots of stalls to buy delicious food. Apart from the rodeo there are lots of rides and showbags to purchase for the kids....MoreThank you for visiting the Isa Rodeo and recommending us to friends. Hope you can join us in 2018 9-12 August, 2018
8. Mary Kathleen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By John W - Blaxland, Australia
We drove in with caravans trailing behind. Shocking road. Couldn't find the open cut mine as illustrated on the photo. There were caravans free camping. The only thing left there is lots of concrete slabs and a memorial. Very disappointed.
9. Telstra Hill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Ktsnowowl - Hervey Bay, Australia
Telstra Hill is not signposted and for the first timer can be a little hard to find. It's about 2km out of Mount Isa as you are heading to Cloncurry. Simply look for the big telephone tower on the hill and the driveway going up.
Whether you walk up or drive up, the views are spectacular and a trip to Mount Isa would not be complete without a visit to take in the truly amazing landscape.
10. North West Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
At North West Tours, we are proud to be local operators. We are keen to share the hospitality, adventures, history and stories this icon of the Australian outback has to offer. We are passionate about the region in which we operate and work closely with many stakeholders. We strive eto deliver an exceptional experience to visitors seeking that Mount Isa encounter.
Reviewed By SueInIsa - Mount Isa, Australia
Everyone loves a good sunset, but even more so when it is accompanied by a drink and lovely nibblies and some gorgeous outback landscape. The lake was a fantastic backdrop for this tour. Michelle was our tour guide, and she was awesome - lots of stories and information as well as the beautiful scenery.
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