Top Things to do in Mount Isa
The 8 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Mount Isa, Queensland
Discover the best top things to do in Mount Isa, Australia including Outback at Isa, Underground Hospital and Museum, Mount Isa City Lookout, Lake Moondarra, Mount Isa Mines Rodeo, Hard Times Mine, Mary Kathleen, ''The Buffs Club''.
Restaurants in Mount Isa
1. Outback at Isa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 274 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 dunny2 - Caloundra, Australia
This tourist information centre is exceptional, we were met with a friendly smile and greeting from the staff on duty (4nov ) This centre has a brilliant display of the mining pioneers, local indigenous people and anything to do with the early history of the town, there’s an on-site underground mine you can visit, along with a mini lagoo with its own waterfall all located in a garden setting. There’s a cafe along with the usual local souvenirs and a recently opened indigenous art gallery ...don’t miss it.
2. Underground Hospital and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By kathleenl421
Very interesting information about the history of this underground hospital..Old theatre, medical and nursing instruments well preserved. Tour guide very knowledgeable. Also had the opportunity to see inside one of the old tent houses. Cup of tea at the end of the tour.
3. Mount Isa City Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 270 reviews
Reviewed By C1662CYadrianl
Great walk up to the Mt Isa City Lookout. Wonderful views - took heaps of photographs of the different views, the destination signpost at the top and the painted water tank. Worth a visit at night as well, especially seeing the mine lit up. There are picnic tables & shelters, parking for ~10 cars, but no toilets.
4. Lake Moondarra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By sarithad1234
Such a peaceful and beautiful river. It is great to spend a few hours near the lake for tranquility and calmness. The river water is clean. There is no traffic around this place, but there is a possibility to do cycling. If you want to escape from the city noise, this is a paradise to escape for quietness.
5. Mount Isa Mines Rodeo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Mount Isa Mines Rodeo is the largest rodeo in the southern hemisphere. Staged on the second weekend of August annually, this event is on many cowboy and cowgirl's bucket list. The first Isa Rodeo was staged back in 1959. Called the Centenary Rodeo it comprised a rodeo competition including bullock riding, a wild steer race and open buckjumping championship. Back then it took weeks to walk the bucking horses in from Carandotta Station on the QLD-Northern Territory border to the old rodeo yards in Mount Isa at Kalkadoon Park. With a prize pool of 500 pounds on offer, the rodeo grew a mystique of its own. The rodeo organising committee’s vision was simple…..to “think big” and raise funds for much needed charities and put the new, remote town of Mount Isa on the map. Now labelled as one of the most iconic events in the country, it attracts over 30,000 attendees and competitors from all over Australia and the world and has gifted over $4.8m to charity in the north/west region of Qld.
Reviewed By 904dannyo
A very well run event which caters for all ages and abilities. Thoroughly enjoyed the week with something to do every day. Friendly people. Fantastic. Returning for sure.
6. Hard Times Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By JamMa60 - North Island, New Zealand
Spent 3 hours on this well organized, informative Mine tour, Ian our guide was great and able to answer most questions that was thrown at him. Fantastic insight by the locals who developed this after the closure of the original working mine tours, With over 100,000 visitors this is testament to what they have achieved. Rounded off the tour with a cuppa tea and a Pastie in the crib room Definitely a tour to add to your list while in Mt Isa
7. Mary Kathleen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By shunter71 - Hunter Valley, Australia
This is a unique site to either stay a night or visit. Now a ghost town, the mining pit is unique in its beauty. Do not let looks deceive you..the water is toxic ( not radioactive) and should be avoided. A visit here is a history, geological and geography lesson wrapped up in one.
8. ''The Buffs Club''
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 90 reviews
Located in the heart of Mount Isa, the Buffs Club is Mount Isa's largest not for profit Community Club. Open 7 days a week from 8am, our Boomerang Coffee shop offers a range of delicious breakfast options and excellent coffee. You can also relax and dine in our Frog & Toad Bar & Grill, enjoy a cold beverage in our Sports bar or try your luck in our newly renovated gaming lounge, TAB and Keno facilities. Throughout the club there is a range of activities we offer weekly, ranging from our daily Membership draws, Tuesday night trivia, Saturday pool competition or our weekend nightlife. The Buffs Club is not just for adults, we take care of our little visitors too with our fully supervised Kids Club and helicopter play area for all children. For your convenience, we also offer a free courtesy bus to pick you up and take you home safely. So come on in and see our friendly Reception staff for more information and how you can become a Member for just $2 and save instantly!
Reviewed By 464debbieg - Surfers Paradise, Australia
Helpful and friendly staff. All the facilities were very clean. We ate dinner at the restaurant, food was well presented and staff very friendly. Steak was cooked just right.
