MOUNT ISA REGION

INCORPORATING THE TOWNS OF Mount

Isa; Camooweal

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5 Things to See and Do

Visit Outback at Isa

Book yourself in for a Hard Times Mine Tour and experience life in an underground mine, guided by an ex-Mount Isa miner. Whilst you’re there don’t forget to check out the Riversleigh Fossil Centre and available from February 2023 embark on a walk alongside an Indigenous heritage bush guide as you explore the beautiful Outback at Isa Native Botanical Garden right here in the heart of Mount Isa. Learn about traditional bush methods used to make tools, medicine and food firsthand.

This brand new 90 minute tour covers Aboriginal culture in the Mount Isa History Museum and adventuring through the park. The tour also includes 30 minutes behind the scenes at the local neighbouring fish hatchery. www.discovermountisa.com.au

Enjoy a historic tour of Mount Isa and Mary Kathleen Mine

North West Tours are the one stop shop for exploring and learning about the history of Mount Isa and surrounds. From mining to royal visits, a visit in one of these buses is a must do, even locals learn a little bit each time! With half day and full day tours available including trips to Mary Kathleen you can’t turn down a trip with Gary and his team. www.northwesttours.com.au

Underground WWII Hospital

Built during WWII after the Darwin bombing, the Underground Hospital features a heritage-listed tent house in its original condition and is a must visit in Mount Isa. Run by volunteers, tours run daily in the dry season and you can even enjoy a cup of tea and biscuit before leaving. www.undergroundhospital.com.au

Lake Moondarra

Located 16km north of Mount Isa City, Lake Moondarra is an aquatic oasis in the desert. The main water source for Mount Isa and also the location for water sports, barramundi fishing and recreation, a BBQ out at the lake is a must when visiting Mount Isa. If you’re out there at night don’t forget to look up and soak in our Milky Way skies!

Get western at the Isa Rodeo!

Held the second weekend in August each year, the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo is the largest rodeo in the Southern Hemisphere and the highlight on the social calendar for tourists and locals alike. Rodeo brings the city to life with the CBD closed for the Isa Street Festival on the Wednesday night, Mailman Races and time trials held Thursday night with rodeo kicking off Friday to Sunday. You can’t come out west and not attend the Isa Rodeo! www.isarodeo.com.au

MOUNT ISA

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100 Years Celebrations

▶ Mount Isa Day – February 23, 2023 –Family Fun Precinct

▶ Mount Isa 100 Year Reunion Dinner and Ball – May 6, 2023 – Mount Isa Mines

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▶ North West MPX – May 10-11, 2023 –Mount Isa Civic Centre

▶ Outback Queensland Golf Masters (Mount Isa) – July 21-23, 2023 –Mount Isa Golf Club

▶ Mount Isa Street Festival 100 Years

Celebrations – August 9, 2023 –Mount Isa CBD

▶ Mount Isa Mines Rodeo 100 Years

Celebrations – August 11-13, 2023 –Buchanan Park

▶ Drovers Camp Festival – August 25, 2023 –Camooweal Drovers Camp

FOR MORE MOUNT ISA EVENTS

INFO PLEASE VISIT: www.mountisa.qld.gov.au/100years