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Outback at Isa

Outback at Isa is the hub of tourism in North West Queensland. Your one stop shop to explore what the region has to offer. They are an award winning Visitor Information Centre and run the Hard Times Underground Mine Tours, Riversleigh Fossil Centre, The Isa Experience Heritage Display, The Bush Tucker Experience, The Outback Park and Mount Isa Regional Art Gallery. The Hard Times Mine is a unique underground mining experience in a mine built and operated by real miners that provides a rare opportunity to get up close and experience first hand the daily life and workings of an underground mine. The Isa Experience Heritage Display is an interactive, multi-media gallery interpreting the region's fascinating cultural, indigenous, pioneering and mining heritage. The Riversleigh Fossil Centre interprets the fossils extracted from the nearby World-Heritage Riversleigh fossil fields. Walk alongside an Indigenous heritage bush guide Themed and designed to showcase the endemic plants of the region, Outback Park is a two hectare landscaped park featuring a beautiful lagoon and waterfall. Outback at Isa has the latest information on roads and weather, plus advice on where to go when starting your outback journey. There are WiFi facilities, a café serving meals and coffee, and find something unique in their Explorers Gift Shop.

Mount Isa QLD

0.5 km away

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Twilight Tour by Hurricane Lamp — Image credit: Mount Isa Underground Hospital and Museum

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Mount Isa Underground Hospital and Museum

Visit three fascinating attractions in one location. Underground Hospital: Uncover the story behind Australia’s first and only underground hospital. Learn of the extraordinary efforts made by local miners who volunteered their time during construction. Explore the four tunnels, fitted out to resemble the 1942 original layout. Tent House: Step inside the heritage-listed Tent House, a solution to the 1930s housing shortage in Mount Isa during the early mining boom years. Find out how a common tent was converted into a Tent House; an adaptation of materials to suit a hot, dry climate. Beth Anderson Museum: Browse the collection of medical equipment gathered by former hospital matron, Beth Anderson for proof of just how far medicine has advanced. Sit back and relax on the veranda of the Beth Anderson Museum and enjoy a cup of tea and Anzac biscuits.

Mount Isa QLD

1.1 km away

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Sports and Recreation Facilities

Splashez

Splashez Aquatic Centre is a family-friendly water attraction located in the heart of Mount Isa. This year-round facility features a heated 50-metre pool, open-air recreation areas, and the biggest waterslide in the Outback, open on weekends during the school term. It is the ideal spot to cool off in the North West, offering space to swim, play, and relax. Visitors can enjoy recreational swimming, fitness sessions, and seasonal activities. During school holidays, extended hours allow for even more time to make a splash. Located next to the popular Mount Isa Skate Park, Splashez Aquatic Centre is a vibrant community hub. It welcomes locals and travellers looking for fun, fitness, or a refreshing break from exploring the region. The centre provides a safe and relaxed atmosphere, with shaded areas and amenities for families and groups. It is also accessible to Fitness Passport members. Splashez Aquatic Centre offers a unique blend of leisure, exercise, and Outback adventure, making it a must-visit attraction in North West Queensland.

Mount Isa QLD

1.4 km away

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Bush medicine — Image credit: My Outback Bush Soaps Co

Shopping and Markets

My Outback Bush Soaps Co

My Outback Bush Soaps Co offers a unique range of Aboriginal-inspired bush medicine and wellness products handcrafted in Mount Isa, North West Queensland. Inspired by the traditional knowledge of Pitta Pitta Country, the collection includes bush soaps, healing ointments, native herbal teas and other natural products featuring Australian native botanicals. Visitors can browse, purchase and learn about the cultural significance of bush medicine through conversations with the Aboriginal team. The products provide a meaningful way to take home a piece of the Outback while supporting an Aboriginal-owned business dedicated to sharing culture, connection to Country and traditional knowledge in a respectful and authentic way.way.

Miles End QLD

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Amusement and Theme Parks

Mount Isa Family Fun Park And Skate Park

Mount Isa Family Fun Park is a vibrant and inclusive outdoor space designed for children of all ages and abilities. Located in Parkside, this modern playground offers a range of fun and engaging activities in a safe and welcoming environment. The park features a themed junior play area with a pirate ship and train station, along with a senior zone that includes climbing structures, balance equipment and interactive elements. All play areas are set on soft-fall surfaces for added safety, with fencing around younger children's zones. Visitors can enjoy a water play area with over 20 interactive installations, sensory gardens, a bike track, shaded picnic tables, and free barbecue facilities. Accessible amenities, including toilets, change tables, and drinking fountains, make it easy for families to stay and play. Mount Isa Family Fun Park is a favourite with locals and travellers alike, offering the perfect setting for a relaxed day outdoors, birthday celebrations or everyday adventures.

Mount Isa QLD

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Sports and Recreation Facilities

Mount Isa Golf Club

Nestled in the heart of Queensland's Outback, Mount Isa Golf Club offers a unique golfing experience that combines stunning natural beauty with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting out, this 18-hole, par-72 course provides a challenging yet enjoyable test of skill. The course is renowned for its immaculate greens, lush fairways, and strategically placed bunkers, all set against the backdrop of rugged desert landscapes. Not just for golf enthusiasts, Mount Isa Golf Club is a hub for social gatherings and events. The modern clubhouse offers a fantastic place to unwind after a round, with stunning views, cold drinks, and delicious meals. The club hosts a variety of events throughout the year, and was a proud host of the Outback Qld Masters for its inaugural event in 2019, as well as in 2022 and 2023. The welcoming staff and laid-back atmosphere make it the perfect place to relax and enjoy the Outback lifestyle. Whether you're in town for business or leisure, the Mount Isa Golf Club is a must-visit destination for both locals and travelers alike. Come for the golf, stay for the experience!

Mount Isa QLD

5.2 km away

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Natural Attractions

Lake Moondarra

Lake Moondarra, located just 17 kilometers north of Mount Isa’s city center, is a picturesque and popular destination for both locals and tourists. Accessible via a sealed road, visitors are treated to a scenic drive along the lake's shoreline. Known for its stunning Outback views, the lake offers a variety of recreational activities, including swimming, boating, sailing, and canoeing, all in its safe, still waters. Anglers can enjoy fishing at Lake Moondarra, which has been stocked with barramundi to provide excellent fishing opportunities; no permits are required, but catch limits do apply. The lake is surrounded by scenic picnic areas shaded by large trees, making it one of the best spots in Mount Isa for barbecues. These barbecues are free to use and are stocked with firewood regularly. Lake Moondarra also attracts a diverse range of birdlife, including pelicans, cormorants, galahs, and ducks, offering fantastic opportunities for photography and birdwatching. Bird enthusiasts can get a species list from Outback at Isa. Lake Moondarra also serves as a vital water source for Mount Isa and the adjacent Mount Isa Mines (MIM). Pets are not permitted, and camping is only allowed during the annual Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic in October.

Mount Isa QLD

15 km away

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Natural Attractions

Fountain Springs

One hour and 12 minutes west of Cloncurry, Fountain Springs is a natural waterhole set amongst a dramatic rocky outcrop. During and after a big wet season, the waterhole is a great place to cool off. Soak in the serenity of the location as the song of wild birds bounces off the rocky outcrops that form a natural sound stage around you. Fountain Springs is part of the Ballara Mining Heritage Trail, a 4WD historical adventure to old mining towns. The trail takes you into the heart of the Argylla Ranges, a spectacular landscape. Pick up a Ballara Mining Heritage Trail brochure from the Cloncurry Unearthed Visitor Information Centre.

Cloncurry QLD

52 km away

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National Parks and Reserves

Corella Dam/Clem Walton Park

Corella Dam is a fabulous spot for a picnic, some fishing, kayaking or a night under the stars camping. Enjoy bright blue skies mirrored against an expansive dam with bountiful wildflowers and wildlife. On the lower side of the Corella Dam wall, you will find another campsite gem - Clem Walton Park. The park area is known for its shady trees and grassy banks that run down to the water's edge. Both sites offer free camping and can be accessed by the same entry point. Be sure to stock up in Cloncurry on supplies before you head out and check https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/water/catchments/state-owned-dams before heading out. You will need to be fully self-sufficient. While in town, enjoy a relaxing meal and a spot of shopping too. Heading towards Mount Isa, Corella Dam is just a short 45-minute drive from Cloncurry. Entry is via a 3km winding dirt road off the Barkly Highway. Please be mindful that the area is surrounded by private property, so leave gates as you found them and only footprints behind. Speak with the friendly staff at Cloncurry Unearthed Visitor Information Centre if you have queries about access to the dam.

Cloncurry QLD

59 km away

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Agritourism

Kuridala

Kuridala is an outback town that has had many names. The mining township was originally named Gulatten and then Friezland, but anti-German sentiment during World War I prompted another name change. The local Aboriginal word for eagle-hawk, Kuridala, was then chosen. Once a mining township, Kuridala is now marked by skeletons of the past in the form of mining stacks still dotted throughout the landscape. A little further past the old mine are the amethyst fields. Be sure to get your fossicking license either online or at the visitor information centre before you set off to fossick.

Kuridala QLD

94 km away

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