Mount Isa Outback North West Queensland Destination Planner
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Welcome to North West Queensland and to Mount Isa – the City of Opportunity! Here you’ll be able to revel in the breathtaking majesty and wonders of our rugged yet beautiful natural environment, the fascinating history of our city and its mining industry, and the Indigenous cultural wonders that stretch back many thousands of years. No matter what your age, you’re sure to find an activity that suits your interests – from water-skiing, fishing or swimming at Lake Moondarra, to four-wheel-driving throughout the region, exploring the North West’s ancient natural history and fossil record at Outback at Isa, or simply kicking back and enjoying a cold drink, delicious coffee and good meal at one of our many wonderful restaurants, cafes and pubs. Families can also enjoy Mount Isa’s Family Fun Precinct – which includes the Splashez Aquatic Centre, Family Fun Park and the Mount Isa Skate Park – or the many cool, leafy parks scattered throughout the city.
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Enjoy your stay in Mount Isa
Summer (October - March) 21.9 / 35.6°C
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Average Monthly Rainfall 70mm
QANTAS Mount Isa to Brisbane and Townsville qantas.com.au or 13 13 13
Winter (April - September) 12.5 / 27.9°C Average Monthly Rainfall 8.5mm
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VIRGIN Mount Isa to Brisbane virgin.com.au or 13 67 89
So much to offer We may be remote, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a wide variety of fun activities for people to participate in and enjoy across the city. People who live here take great pride in their city, and there is a strong sense of community here that is definitely one of Mount Isa’s strengths. Many may be pleasantly surprised at just how much there is to do here. Our city is warm, welcoming, multicultural and cosmopolitan.
On your drive to Mount Isa you will travel through some of the most magnificent scenery in Australia. Coming in from the west you’ll pass through spectacular savannah grasslands, from the east you’ll see undulating ranges and from the south the remnants of an inland sea.
More than meets the eye You may have heard that we are the Rodeo Capital of Australia – ours is the biggest and richest in the Southern Hemisphere, after all – but there’s so much more to our city’s identity than that. Mount Isa Mines, for instance, has been at the cutting edge of technology and innovation in the mining industry for decades. This area is rich in copper, silver, lead and zinc, and mining has been the city’s beating heart since its inception and its single biggest employer. We truly are the City of Opportunity. Mining has also brought in dozens of different nationalities to our city, making it one of the most culturally diverse regional cities in Australia. I encourage you to explore all that our region has to offer – you will not be disappointed.
We would like to acknowledge and value Aboriginal people and their long, rich, cultural and spiritual connections to the Shoalhaven area. This is evident in the stories, ceremonies, natural landmarks and the sacred objects embedded in the landscapes and waterways throughout this region today. As you journey through the Shoalhaven, absorb the beauty of the land, its magnificent landscapes , spectacular waterways and abundance of native flora and fauna. Travel thoughtfully and respectfully, remembering the footsteps of the ancestors who waled this land before you, and those who will follow.
The staff at Outback at Isa can help with up-to-date road conditions or check: qldtraffic.qld.gov.au racq.com.au stayontrackoutback.qld.gov.au
REX Mount Isa to the Gulf & Cairns rex.com.au or 13 17 13 TRAIN Queensland Rail operates ‘The Inlander’ service between Mount Isa and Townsville. queenslandrail.com.au or 1800 872 467 BUS Bus Queensland Mount Isa to Brisbane and Townsville busqld.com.au or 1300 287 537 GREYHOUND Mount Isa to Townsville and Tennant Creek (NT) greyhound.com.au or 1300 473 946
24 Boodjamulla National Park 25 ADels Grove 27 Riversleigh Fossil fields, Gregory Downs 29 Mount Isa Mines Rodeo 30 Places to Stay 32 For the FooDies + Retail Therapy 34 Business Directory 36 Insider Info Our Destination Planner is MOBILE! Text ‘MountIsa’ to 0475 111 222 and it will be sent to your mobile device or visit experiencemountisa.com for our online flip book.
Front cover: Rigby Falls near Mount Isa. Photography by Anne Hartung. Special thank you to Jemloco Images, Roslyn Budd Photography, Stephen Mowbray, Alan Mathieson of Outback Drones, Marco Bracchi of IsaEagle, Michael Hartly, Gavin Lawrence, The North West Star, Geoffrey Potgieter, Chloe Heuir, Sharon Crossland, Barry Merrick and Anne Hartung. As well as the North West Queensland Photography Club Inc: Vincent Kean, Steven Foot, Lyn Makkai, Catherine Prowse and Francine Henrich for their photographic contribution to this visitor guide.
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Isa Experience Historic Display including Outback Park, Rodeo Hall of Fame and Mount Isa Fish Stocking Group native fish display
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Riversleigh Fossil Centre museum and guided laboratory tour
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Mount Isa City Tour, Old Mary Kathleen Uranium Mine Tour or Sunset Tour
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Underground Hospital including the Tent House and Beth Anderson Museum
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City lookout
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Mount Isa School of the Air
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Lake Moondarra (fishing, swimming, kayaking, boating, BBQs), Warrina Park and Wallaby Walk to three lookout points
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Mount Isa Family Fun Precinct, Skate Park and Splashez Aquatic Centre
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Arts on Alma and Mount Isa Regional Art Gallery local art, classes and workshops, Art on Zinc at Buchanan Park
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Hard Times Mine underground mine tour
Day trip to visit Camooweal, The Drover’s Camp and Camooweal Caves National Park
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Pamela Street Hill for spectacular views
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Station stay at West Leichhardt Station
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Riversleigh Fossil Fields
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Tharrapatha Way – Cultural Heritage Trail Take in a show at Mount Isa Theatrical Society or the Mount Isa Civic Centre, live music at The Shack or a movie at Cinema Mount Isa
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Camping at Gregory Downs Mary Kathleen ghost town and mine Grab a copy of Cloncurry Trails and explore the many 4WD tracks around Mount Isa and Cloncurry
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Visitor Information Centre
Outback at Isa’s stylised logo emphasises its position as a crossroads of the region’s major transport routes. The rugged Selwyn Ranges that flank the city are represented by the dotted line and the central swirl of the logo depicts Mount Isa’s life-source, the mining pit. This simple but elegant logo captures the essence of the city and represents its importance to the region.
Mount Isa History To say Mount Isa has a rich history is more of a nod to its vast mineral deposits. But the city’s history goes way back to before European settlement, when the Indigenous Kalkatungu (Anglicised: Kalkadoon) tribe were the first people to live in the Mount Isa area.
Aboriginal Traditional Owners Before modern industry brought mining to the area, the region was famous for stone axes that were handmade by the Kalkadoons. Renowned for their exquisite sharpness and incredible durability, the axe heads were traded throughout Australia before the arrival of Europeans.
Battle Mountain Memorial Kalkadoon people first encountered Europeans in 1860, when the Burke and
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Wills exploration party passed through their tribal lands peaceably. The first 10 years of pastoralists and prospectors entering Kalkadoon country were peaceful times, with Edward Palmer of Canobie Station and Ernest Henry of note. Henry established the mines of Fort Constantine and the Great Australian Copper Mine during the period 1866 to 1876 and also developed good relationships with the Kalkadoons, who showed him a large outcropping of copper which became the Argylla Mine. Henry employed up to 30 Kalkadoons to mine the copper, with women and children assisting as well. It wasn’t until 1877 when Alexander Kennedy took up 3,000 square miles of Kalkadoon country to run 60,000 head of cattle, that skirmishes began between Europeans and the Kalkadoons. The huge number of cattle caused the pollution of valuable water and the decrease in native fauna meant scarce hunting due to habitat loss. Over the next seven years the Kalkadoons fought guerrilla warfare with Kennedy and other station owners, along with the Queensland Native Mounted Police, culminating in the Kalkadoon’s last stand at Battle Mountain in 1884.
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• Trip planning, road & weather conditions
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• Outback at Isa Café
• Gift shop
• Regional Art Gallery
• Postage stamps
Mount Isa Mines is a mixture of open cut and underground mining methods. The Copper mine is over 1980 metres deep.
• Riversleigh Fossil Centre
• Book and magazine exchange
Closed New Year’s Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday.
• Hard Times Mine
• Parking for your Caravan, bus, or RV
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• Hall of Fame
• Access to water
19 Marian Street, Mount Isa Ph 07 4749 1555 Open from 8.30am - 5.00pm daily.
Mount Isa Mines has 4 mine sites in the region and provides work for over 3,200 employees.
Minerals, mining and modernity John Campbell Miles discovered Mount Isa’s rich mineral deposits in February 1923 when he picked up some rocks and knew right away from their heavy weight that they had something important to offer. He took them to Cloncurry where a government official confirmed that they were comprised of up to 78 percent lead-silver. In fact, Miles had discovered the world’s richest zinc-lead seams. His purchase of 42 acres of land that he named Mount Isa remains one of the most productive single mines in the history of the world. Mount Isa Mines Ltd was established in 1924 and was acquired by Glencore in May 2013. Today, Glencore employs more than 3,200 employees and contractors in the region. Mount Isa is a thriving, hard-working city that sees the fruits of its labours year in and year out.
MOUNT ISA CITY TOUR
OLD MARY KATHLEEN URANIUM MINE TOUR
LAKE MOONDARRA SUNSET TOUR
Circuit of the city showcasing tin houses and grand homes, native plants and mining infrastructure, including the original copper open cut pit.
Originally discovered in 1954 by Norm McConachy and Clem Walton, the Mary Kathleen Uranium Mine and Township were officially opened by Robert Menzies, Prime Minister of Australia and Frank Nicklin, Premier of Queensland in October 1958.
End your day relaxing in the picturesque surrounds of Transport Bay. Experience the serenity and sunset over Lake Moondarra whilst enjoying a beverage and generous ploughman’s platter.
EXPLORE THE OLD AND THE NEW OF THE ISA
Uncover the hidden treasures and the character of the Isa. Discover our History and Heritage
SELECT DEPARTURES BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: See website for availability and bookings or talk to the team at Outback at Isa
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Get up close to one of the world’s most significant fossil finds
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Hard Times Mine Underground Tour Journey below ground for an attraction unlike any other.
standard soundtrack of a miner’s working day. If the noise doesn’t tell you how tough miners are, the deep vibrations surely will!
The Hard Times Mine Tour will give you a fascinating insight into Australia’s deepest underground mine network where you’ll be taken through Mount Isa’s mining history, from its early twentieth century origins to today. You’ll wear orange overalls and standard issue miners’ boots for the tour as well as a hard hat and cap lamp so you can see everything just as the miners see it. Inside, you’ll be asked to turn off your lamps and experience just how dark pure darkness is!
You’ll wind your way through the tunnels and visit the crib room where the miners’ metal tags are hung on the board to indicate they’ve returned. Try your hand at an air leg drill, used to drill holes for the explosives to be inserted to blast through to the mine’s next stage.
Step into the Alimak Cage (mine elevator) and feel the excitement of the descent into the underground mine. Quite the sensory journey, you’ll spend over two and a half hours travelling through 1.2km of tunnels in relative darkness and hear trucks and blasts, all the
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Real miners lead the tours so look forward to some genuine stories from personal experience as you learn about the history of Mount Isa’s mining past. Hear about their rituals, mine culture and why a mining career often runs in families.
Did you know? The attraction was named after ‘Hard Times’, the faithful horse of Mount Isa’s founding father, John Campbell Miles.
Location 19 Marian Street Mount Isa, Outback at Isa Ph 07 4749 1555 The fully guided tours run 7 days a week except for New Year's Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday. Children must be 7 years of age and over. No cameras permitted on tour. Bookings essential.
Take a guided tour through the Riversleigh Fossil Centre and enjoy exclusive access to the laboratory where work continues on a daily basis. It’s an interesting starting point if you are planning a trip to the Riversleigh Fossil Fields. It’s also where you’ll meet fossil enthusiasts, Peita Parsons and Alan Rackham who show visitors how specimens are sorted and cleaned to go on display. Al is so passionate about Riversleigh that he’s been volunteering in the fields for 31 years with palaeontologist Mike Archer’s team from the University of New South Wales. Even if viewing prehistoric wonders has not been high on your bucket list, the Riversleigh Fossil Centre will change your mind. It’s a self-guided interactive exhibit that brings to life the ancient world and introduces visitors to the kinds of animal and plant life that existed in the area from around 30 to 40 million years ago, and shows how our
current world is shaped by them. That era in history was when the last remaining chunk of the Gondwana supercontinent broke away to become what we now know as Australia and Antarctica. Considering Australia’s remoteness from the rest of the world as a result, it’s really not so surprising that some of the planet’s most unusual mammals have been discovered here; creatures like feathertailed possums, marsupial moles and the extinct marsupial lion. The videos and dioramas will help you to fathom just how amazing it is to look at something so old, yet still preserved for us to examine. The Riversleigh fossil deposit is worldrenowned as one of Australia’s richest and most important fossil field discoveries. Visitors are encouraged to attend the Riversleigh Lab Tour with Alan prior to visiting the Riversleigh Fossil Fields.
Location 19 Marian Street, Mount Isa Outback at Isa Ph 07 4749 1555 Open 8.30am-5.00pm 7 days a week. Closed New Year's Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday Take a guided tour including exclusive access to the laboratory. Guided tour bookings are essential as places are limited.
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Mount Isa Fish Stocking Group Your Isa Experience admission also includes entry to the Mount Isa Fish Stocking Group Hatchery, another must-visit to include on your itinerary. There, you’ll learn about fish breeding and how Lake Moondarra, 19 kilometres away, is home to 22 different species. It’s kept well-stocked with barramundi and sooty grunter fingerlings. Visitors enjoy the native fish display and the information video which explains the history of the hatchery since its establishment. The facility’s sustainability initiatives include solar power for the pumping systems and the use of groundwater and recycled water to supply its smart aquaculture system. Go along and witness science in action!
Isa Experience Discover how Mount Isa came to be the multicultural, prosperous city of today by visiting the old days at the Isa Historic Display. It’s a self-guided display with an array of fascinating exhibits dating back to the earliest inhabitants of the land, the Kalkadoon indigenous tribe. You’ll learn how Mount Isa’s founding father, John Campbell Miles discovered the riches that lay beneath the earth and staked the first mining claim in 1923. Watch a short film on the big screen in the unique water tank theatrette. Discover the various cultures that have arrived in Mount Isa and continue to thrive even now. Learn about the Kalkadoons – who they were, how they lived and what became of their tribe upon white settlement in the area. Travel through the early days and witness how people went about their daily lives in the remote outback, all those years ago. On display at The Isa Experience are a number of relics dating back to the city’s pioneering and mining past. They include a steam train and mining equipment that were state-of-the-art back in the day and which have now been superseded by world-beating technology, developed in the Isa itself.
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Witness science in action!
Rodeo Hall of Fame 'Visitors to Mount Isa can enjoy the legends of the Isa Rodeo yearround at the newly-opened Isa Rodeo Hall of Fame. Located at the award-winning Outback at Isa, the Hall of Fame celebrates the early beginnings of the rodeo in 1959, including the contribution of Rotary and Rotarians, cowboys, characters and legendary stock which are part of the iconic event’s history. The hall of fame will not only preserve the Isa Rodeo’s colourful history, but will grow and evolve over the years. The attraction is a must see for any visitor to the Isa. It is interactive and the stories of the rodeo are brought to life through a variety of
displays, from original score sheets to the protective clothing worn by bull fighters in the arena. The hall of fame is located in the Isa Experience and part of the admission to the historic display. www.isarodeo.com.au
Location 19 Marian Street Mount Isa, Outback at Isa Ph 07 4749 1555 Open 8.30-5.00pm 7 days a week Closed Good Friday, Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Bookings are not required.
Outback Park Access to the Outback Park is included in the entry ticket price for the Isa Experience, where visitors to the park discover another surprising aspect of Mount Isa. The park was built to showcase the region’s native plants and provide a glimpse into the spectacular natural assets outside of the city itself. Wandering through, you may encounter some shy native birds and lizards who will provide wonderful photographic opportunities … if you’re quick. Revel in the tranquil beauty of the central lagoon which is surrounded by lush native foliage. The centrepiece is the stunning waterfall, a scaled-down replica of the tufa falls of Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park, located about 250km to the north west of the city.
water features, you can cross the bridge over the lagoon and follow the paths to find your favourite shady spot to sit, eat and relax in the fresh air.
Pack a picnic lunch to bring along or grab something from the café. After taking in the
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Did you know? The Barkly Highway is the longest main street in the world - taking you all the way to Camooweal, a suburb of Mount Isa, 188km away
School of the Air
Underground Hospital The first medical facility in Mount Isa was a rudimentary row of tents set up by Mount Isa Mines to look after injured workers. In 1929, a 40-bed community hospital was opened, followed by another public hospital sometime later. When World War II visited the shores of Darwin in 1942 and left North West Queensland vulnerable to invasion, Mount Isa’s authorities were concerned that their district hospital could be targeted by air raids. So, civilians – in particular, off-duty miners – built a new hospital underground in a matter of weeks. Carved out of shale rock, it consisted of three parallel tunnels joined at one end by a 20-metre-long tunnel, creating a reverse ‘E’ shape. Separate male and female wards and a maternity/children’s ward existed and there was even a birthing room and surgical theatre, all underground. Equipped with electricity and telephones, the hospital was more than merely a makeshift facility. Today, visitors can wander through the Underground Hospital and learn how it functioned. Exhibits have been installed based on photos from 1942 and include
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City Lookout
medical equipment and furnishings from the original fitout.
Every proud city has its best vantage point. In Mount Isa, it’s the John Campbell Miles Memorial Lookout with its 360-degree views of the landscape and skyline. Drop by when you arrive* to gain an excellent idea of the lay of the land. Take a selfie at the World Traveller signpost and catch an outback sunset as it unfolds; the sparkly night-time view with its city lights and billions of stars is highly recommended, or enjoy a casual meal at one of the shaded picnic tables.
The Beth Anderson Museum, which forms part of the Underground Hospital exhibit, features a compelling array of antique medical equipment, including anatomy posters and a real human skeleton, used to educate students. Also on display are an assortment of World War II artefacts that demonstrate wartime resourcefulness and ingenuity, especially given the distance from major cities. On your visit, you will also take in the Tent House, part of a community established in 1930 to accommodate the booming population as men arrived in Mount Isa to work in construction and on the new railway, and many brought their families with them. Hundreds of tent houses sprang up, thanks to the ready availability of canvas which formed the walls and roof, around a timber frame.
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Tip your hat as you pass by the plaque dedicated to Miles, whose ashes were interred in 1968 beneath the clock tower at the corner of Rodeo Drive and Miles Street.
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Visit Outback at Isa, 19 Marian Street, Mount Isa for a free map to enable you to identify landmarks from the lookout.
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More proof of Mount Isa’s resourcefulness is its School of the Air, available to around 200 isolated outback students from prep to year 10. It is in Abel Smith Parade, and visitors can join a tour to see just how lessons are delivered using mail, telephone and the internet. The catchment extends from the NT border in the west to Richmond in the east, Burketown in the north, Birdsville in the south and Winton in the south-east. Although
students only come together in person for sports days and other special occasions during the year, the wonderful sense of community and culture of encouragement is palpable throughout the school. 137-143 Abel Smith Parade, Mount Isa Ph 07 4744 8333 to book www.mtisasde.eq.edu.au Tours start at 10am weekdays during the school terms. On-air lessons are Monday to Thursday; tours operate on Fridays too, but without on-air lessons.
Location Hilary Street, Mount Isa. *Not suitable for caravans.
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Experience Arts & Culture Memorial and clock – located 1 JCat theMilesintersection of Rodeo Drive and
Miles Street stands the copper monument. Beneath the stone marker are the ashes of John Campbell Miles who first discovered ore in Mount Isa. Drive – plaques in the footpath 2 Rodeo celebrating the bulls and riders who have
Isa Regional Art Gallery – 6 Mount Located at Outback at Isa, the gallery has an evolving program of exhibitions by local and national artists
Kalkadoon Arena at the Buchanan Park Entertainment Complex, Art on Zinc showcase local artists celebrating the city’s 90th birthday, mining, pastoral and community history
Art works around the Outback at Isa centre:
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Coles Complex – the exterior façade and inside the complex on the Simpson Street side, hangs original artwork, “After the Rain”, by local indigenous artist Sheree Blackley.
Pour – the giant bucket depicting 4 Copper Arts on Alma – a hub for local artists a copper pour makes a great backdrop 8 to gather and create. The space hosts for family or group photos
Copper Creativity – The 10-meter-long copper mural at Outback at Isa depicts the story of life in the ancient Riversleigh rainforest A Stitch in Time – Hand crafted by the Mount Isa Quilters for the Mount Isa 90th birthday celebration
Artistry – Three spectacular 5 Outback paintings by local artist Rowena Paine/ Murphy
Mount Isa Theatrical Society – with four performances a year this talented local group of performers put on a show that can’t be missed. Includes a two-course meal
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achieved legendary status in the famous Mount Isa Rodeo The Miners Statue – by Queensland artist Scott Maxwell, cast in bronze this statue commemorates the miners who have lost their lives working in mines
Cinema Mount Isa – showing all the latest movies on the big screen
The Shack – live local music in a friendly, laid back atmosphere
Local pubs and clubs – live music
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Tharrapatha Way – a 2km (one way) walk featuring art by local artists including award winning artist Chern’ee Sutton
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Family Fun Precinct FAMILY FUN PARK
SPLASHEZ AQUATIC CENTRE
An ideal place to cool down or burn off some energy. Featuring a water play park, toddlers play area, big kids adventure play area, bike track, grassy areas, sensory garden and free BBQ’s.
Featuring a heated, Olympic sized pool and wading pool for the kids.
Location Church Street, Mount Isa www.mountisa.qld.gov.au FREE entry. Open throughout the year, 7 days a week. Closed Wednesday mornings for cleaning and maintenance.
workshops and the gallery is open Wednesday and Saturday mornings
Anzac Memorial on the Civic Centre lawn and Canon, in West Street
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Family Fun Park – Duckamucka sculpture by award-winning artist Christopher Trotter as well as a mural by local arts and school groups
If you have a budding Tony Hawk or Corey Martinez travelling with you, let them loose at the Skate Park - they’ll love you for it!
and features a street parade, open-air concert, entertainment and food and drink stalls. Isa Civic Centre – local, national 10 Mount and international performances and entertainment
Battle Mountain memorial – on the road to Cloncurry stands the memorial commemorating the centenary of the battle between the Kalkadoons and the Europeans and native police
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Location 61 Isa St, Mount Isa Ph 07 4743 2137 www.mountisa.qld.gov.au Open 7 days, 5.30am – 7.00pm
Every Day Family Things to Do • Isa Experience and Riversleigh Fossil Centre • Hard Times Mine • Catch a movie • Tenpin bowling • Check out the library for story time, board games and toy library • Mount Isa School of the Air tour • Retail therapy • Relax at a local café, pub or club, some even have kids club • Check the weekly What's On on the Outback at Isa Facebook page
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a r r a d n o o M e k La Just 19 kilometres to the northeast of Mount Isa is Lake Moondarra, an enormous artificial lake on the Leichhardt River. Constructed in 1956 to supply water to the city and mines, its Aboriginal name means “plenty of rain and thunder� and was chosen via a public contest in 1957. No trip to Mount Isa is complete without a visit to the lake. It is well-used by locals for fishing and leisure activities yearround. Birdwatchers come from all around the world to snap the impressive array of bird species that live around the body of water,
including spectacular peacocks. Nature lovers appreciate the 800m-return Wallaby Walk for its breathtaking views from three vantage points, and proliferation of labelled native plants.
sun. Take a swim at Transport Bay where more free gas barbecues are available.
Before you head out there, pick up a few lunch provisions and plan to spend the day. The lake is famous for its water skiing, tubing and canoeing. You can walk across the dam wall, let the kids loose on the playground equipment and cook lunch on the free barbecue at Warrina Park where big shady trees provide respite from the
Launch your boat from the Lake Moondarra ramp and fish for barramundi, sooty grunters, alligator gar, fork-tailed catfish, jew, spangled perch, saratoga, sleepy cod and archerfish. In October, the annual three-day Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic attracts anglers of all ages and abilities from all over the country to vie
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for prize money and bragging rights. With a dragon boat regatta, fireworks, yabby races, live music, food and drinks, it is coordinated by the Mount Isa Fish Stocking Group and is a huge event on the city’s calendar.
Watersports Head out to Lake Moondarra for some fun on the water: waterski, boating, fishing and swimming. Every third Saturday dragon boats are available for hire from the Canoe Club.
Lake Moondarra Lake Moondarra is open from 6.00am to 10.00pm daily, free entry. Pets are not permitted at the lake and camping is only permitted during the Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic (annually, in October).
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1st & 3rd Sunday
Oct 25 - 27
Julia Creek Dirt and Dust
Bedourie Camel & Pig races
Birdsville Big Red Bash
Boulia Camel Races
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Jul 16 - 18
Jul 19 - 21
NAIDOC Week Celebrations
Mount Isa Races Apr 27
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ANZAC Day Service & Gunfire Breakfast
Australia Day Celebrations Jan 26
Winton Camel Races
Qld Music Festival Jul 26 - 27
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Curry Merry Muster Aug 2 - 4 Image by Rex Whitehead
Slip on your walking shoes and get ready for a close-up look at Mount Isa’s local attractions. With its ideal outdoor environment and climate, it is a walker’s paradise. Whether you are attracted by the gorgeous outback views and want to feel closer to nature or you are keen to learn more about the historic city, seeing Mount Isa on foot is a fabulous idea. The local community has been heavily involved in an ongoing project that has seen interpretive signs installed along the Mount Isa Cultural Walking Trail. The signs feature 10,000-step markers and provide information about local flora and fauna, artwork, Aboriginal culture and native plant gardens. The Tharrapatha Way has benefited from native tree and garden plantings by the Indigenous community and provides an easy cultural walking trail that’s suitable for all abilities. Admire the thirty unique power poles painted by local children in 2014 in a competition designed to beautify the area. If it’s views you’re after, then a slightly more challenging walk up to the Ray Donaldson Memorial Lookout should be on your itinerary. You can start at the top of Pamela Street and the vistas will become more beautiful the higher you walk.
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There are many popular destinations for bird watchers where photo opportunities abound. In fact, Mount Isa is home to two endemic species; the Kalkadoon Grasswren and the Carpentarian Grass Wren as well as the very rare Yellow Chat (all pictured). Enjoy strolling around the banks of Lake Moondarra or the water tanks on Pamela St and explore the varying landscapes while keeping your eyes peeled for common and unusual species of local birdlife. Check out the Birdwatching Sign at the Lake Moondarra Lookout which will be your perfect guide in identifying the birdlife spotted at the lake. You can even drive out to Camooweal where the Georgina River is a prime birdwatching location. Obtain a list of birdwatching spots from the Visitor Information desk.
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Camooweal Drovers Festival
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Mount Isa Show
Mount Isa St Patrick’s Day Races
Birdsville Races
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Great Western Clean Up Sep 1
Mount Isa Races Dec TBC
Fossicking You never know what you might find on a fossicking walk – gemstones, fossils, old relics, maybe even gold! Purchase your fossicking licence online at www.dnrm. qld.gov.au or at the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, 13 Isa Street, Mount Isa. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm. It must be carried at all times when fossicking.
Mount Isa Cup Races Jun 8
Cloncurry Show Jun 14 - 15
Glencore Great Western Games Jun 22 - 30
Mayor’s Spring Charity Evening Sep
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Mary Kathleen Camooweal Along the Barkly Highway from Mount Isa is Camooweal which is in fact a part of the city even though it is 189 kilometres away. Known as “the longest main street in the world”, the drive takes around an hour and a half. Only a couple of hundred people live in Camooweal but tourists swell the population when they make the trek out to go camping in the outback and visit the location of the 500-million-year-old sinkhole caves. Whilst public access to the caves is not permitted, the site is still impressive to see from the safe viewing area at Great Nowranie cave. At Camooweal Caves National Park, the rugged roads are best navigated in a four-wheel-drive but can be accessed by conventional vehicles in dry weather. Whilst camping is not permitted in the Park, it is open 24 hours a day so you can head in and marvel at the kaleidoscopic changing sky at dusk and dawn. The Nowranie Waterhole camping area provides an attractive bush oasis in the semi-arid landscape, not just for humans but for the shy wildlife that comes out at night to feed. The National Park is an adventure playground where mountain biking, trail-bike riding and four-wheel driving are favourite activities.
Accommodation Post Office Hotel Motel and Caravan Park 39 Barkly HWY Camooweal 07 4748 2124 Camooweal Roadhouse Caravan Park Barkly HWY Camooweal 07 4748 2155
Camping is permitted along the Georgina River and is popular during the dry season. You can camp by an idyllic billabong where the birdlife is abundant and thriving. Pour yourself a cup of billy tea and revel in the quiet outback atmosphere. There are no designated sites and no showers or toilets; simply set up camp and get down to the business of serious relaxation.
Rainbow Hostel Barkly HWY Camooweal
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Camooweal Driveway Barkly HWY Camooweal
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Puma Petrol Station Lot 10 Barkly HWY
07 4748 2155
At The Drover’s Camp, you can immerse yourself in the bush atmosphere while enjoying the hospitality and informative talks given by the tough ex-drovers.
Australia Post Barkly HWY Camooweal
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Camooweal Police Station Nowraine St Camooweal
07 4748 2148
Camooweal Health Centre Morrison St Camooweal
07 4748 1000
Lot 15 Barkly Highway
Camooweal Driveway Barkly HWY Camooweal
07 4748 2137
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Basic Food Supplies
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Post Office and General Store Barkly HWY Camooweal 07 4748 2110
Drovers Camp
Georgina River Free Camping along the western side of the river. Popular spot for birdwatching.
Camooweal Caves National Park No Camping. Entering caves is prohibited.
Business Directory The Drover’s Camp Camooweal Lot 15 Barkly HWY 07 4748 2022
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Visitors can explore the area but the buildings were removed long ago and relics sent to the Cloncurry/Mary Kathleen Memorial Park and Museum in Cloncurry. Today, it is a ghost
town with a bitumen road that leads into the bush and a giant, tiered pit that used to be the open cut mine. It now resembles more of a natural pool, reflecting the brilliant blue sky of a typical day. There are other clues as to what used to exist in the town such as the grey and white checker board pattern tiles of the old ANZ bank and the concrete slabs of the former mine administration buildings. Once a town with a population of around 1,000 people, Mary Kathleen used to boast all the services that are necessary to any town. Where there used to be tennis and basketball courts, churches, a town pool, a school and a petrol station, the area has now been reclaimed by nature. Wild brolgas wander about in peace and camels, who can be seen moseying along without a care in the world, have become quite the drawcard for visitors. It is possible to drive around exploring the last remnants of civilisation that used to exist there and come to your own conclusions about the minimal structures and footprints
left behind. Some visitors like to try their hand at fossicking and collecting gem stones. Mary Kathleen is a safe place to bed down for the night in a caravan, campervan or tent.
Sit back and relax at Outback at Isa Visitor Information Centre and watch a short film all about this once thriving town.
Take a tour with North West Tours Ph 07 4749 1555 www.northwesttours.com.au Bookings Essential.
Make a day out of it Grab a copy of Cloncurry Trails, $29.50 from the Outback at Isa gift shop and explore the many 4x4 trails in the area.
Camooweal Roadhouse Caravan Park Barkly HWY Camooweal 07 4748 2155 Camooweal Driveway Barkly HWY Camooweal
07 4748 2137
Dining/Take Away Post Office Hotel Motel and Caravan Park 39 Barkly HWY Camooweal 07 4748 2124 Camooweal Roadhouse Caravan Park Barkly HWY Camooweal 07 4748 2155 Camooweal Driveway Barkly HWY Camooweal
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Mary Kathleen was originally a mining town but was abandoned in 1984 after uranium mining ceased in 1982. Clem Walton and Norm McConachy discovered uranium in 1954 and named the township after the latter’s wife. The following year, Rio Tinto Mining developed the open cut mine and an architect was commissioned to design the town six kilometres away. By 1963, the main supply contract had been fulfilled early and the works were shut down. Eleven years later, new supply contracts were established with Japanese, American and German utilities organisations and the mine was reopened. This period was known as Mary Kathleen’s ‘second life’ and lasted until 1982 when the uranium reserves were finally exhausted. The town’s buildings were sold and relocated and the mine site was rehabilitated.
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Adels Grove Adels Grove Camping Ground is an eco-sensitive Tourist Camping Park on Lawn Hill Creek, located 10 kilometres downstream from Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park. Adels Grove is set among a plantation of exotic trees initially grown by the French Botanist Albert de Lestang.
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Rich in Aboriginal history, Boodjamulla (meaning Rainbow Serpent Country) is a wonderland of red sandstone ranges, creeks, 60-metre high gorges, waterholes, rocky outcrops and rugged escarpments. Over millions of years, Lawn Hill Creek carved out the gorge which flows throughout the year thanks to the freshwater springs and limestone plateau that lead to it. Opened in 1984 by then Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen, Boodjamulla is made up of around 290,000 hectares of national park and 130,000 hectares of resource reserve. For 17,000 years, it has been home to the Aboriginal Waanyi people who consider Lawn Hill Gorge sacred. Today, they even help to manage the park and take pride in showing it off to tourists.
from 1st April to 1st October each year.)
Visitors can follow a number of walking tracks that each offer their own vistas or paddle in crystal clear emerald-hued water. Hire a canoe and make your way up the gorge to the breathtaking Indarri Falls or take a guided cruise along the creek to view some spectacular scenery. Or, capture the most incredible sunset on a tour of Harry’s Hill. (Some guided activities are only available
There are tent and van sites at Lawn Hill Gorge which are serviced by toilets, showers and a park office. The Miyumba bush camp is located 3.5 kilometres south of Riversleigh D Site, around 55 kilometres south-east of Lawn Hill Gorge, and features six camp sites suitable for completely self-sufficient campers. A hybrid toilet is available and although there is a water tank, it may be empty.
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Adels Grove, located 10 kilometres from Lawn Hill Gorge, sprawls across 30 hectares and was established in 1920 by French botanist Albert de Lestang, whose name is the origin behind ‘Adels’. He was determined to grow tropical fruits and trees in the area and even today, hundreds of samples of his seeds remain in Brisbane’s Botanical Gardens.
The resort is an oasis retreat for the dusty, tired traveller: a perfect place to refresh, relax and recover. You can lie back and watch the
cool aqua water meander through the park. Adels Grove operates tours of the surrounding Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park as well as the Riversleigh Fossil Fields. As a World Heritage Australian Fossil Mammal Site (listed in 1994) Riversleigh contains the richest and most extensive known mammal deposits in Australia and is among the world’s 10 greatest fossil sites. Three day tours run from Mount Isa on a regular basis.
Just 10 kilometres away is one of Queensland’s most scenic National Parks, Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill). Boodjamulla has a strong hold with the Waanyi people. With over 20 kilometres of walking tracks and plenty of swimming, canoeing and cruising to do, you’ll be kept busy. Bird watching is always rewarding in the Lawn Hill area. With over 120 species of birds there is plenty to keep you going.
For camping information and bookings: Ph 137 468 www.nprsr.qld.gov.au
Aside from the exquisite natural beauty, the park is known for its rich and significant fossil fields. Well preserved, the Riversleigh Australian Fossil Mammal Site is open to the public and offers a fascinating insight into evolution on the Gondwana ancient supercontinent.
BOODJAMULLA LAWN HILL NATIONAL PARK MIYUMBA RIVERSLEIGH WORLD HERITAGE AREA
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Did you know? Thylacines, better known as Tasmanian Tigers, once lived in this region. Their fossilised remains have been found at the Riversleigh Fossil Fields
Your starting point for true Outback adventures!
Riversleigh Fossil Fields
19 Marian Street, Mount Isa (07) 4749 1555 8.30am - 5.00pm, 7 days a week
Discovered in 1900 by W.E. Cameron, the Riversleigh Fossil Fields are spread over 10,000 hectares in the southern part of Boodjamulla National Park.
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Naturalist David Attenborough has described Riversleigh as one of the world’s top four most significant fossil deposits.
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Dating back more than 25 million years, the fossils have remained extremely wellpreserved due to the area’s high concentration of calcium carbonate (limestone). The remains of ancient mammals, reptiles and birds can be found with their three-dimensional structure intact, which is why the site is so exciting and of such enormous paleontological importance. The vistas at this location are absolutely breathtaking. Walk the Riversleigh Fossil Trail, an easy to moderate 1-hour trek over an 800-metre distance. You’ll see the remains of the largest known freshwater crocodile and limb bones and gizzard stones of enormous flightless birds. If you are staying at the Adels Grove Camp Ground (Lot 3 Lawn Hill Gregory Road, Lawn Hill), half-day guided tours are available between 1st April and 1st October. Look forward to an informative morning learning about the history of the area and the types of
animal fossils that have been recovered from it. To camp at the Miyumba camping grounds 10 kilometres away, you’ll need to book in advance and purchase your permit from Adels Grove. Limited facilities are provided so you will need to be completely self-sufficient. Take along drinking water, rubbish bags and a fuel stove for cooking your meals. Roads in the Riversleigh area are unsealed and accessibility can be unpredictable. During the wet season, four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended as creeks can rise rapidly with little warning. Although the roads are normally well maintained it is advisable to call Outback at Isa on 07 4749 1555 and check road conditions. Since being registered as a World Heritage Site in 1994, countless visitors have made the journey there and many have also stopped in at the Riversleigh Fossil Centre at Outback Isa, 19 Marian Street, Mount Isa where an extraordinary range of fossils are on display. Refer to page 9 for more information on guided lab tours and museum entry. The tour includes morning tea and bookings are essential. Call 07 4748 5502 or visit www.adelsgrove.com.au For additional camping information and bookings: Ph 137 468 www.nprsr.qld.gov.au
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Gregory Downs
Gregory Downs is a very small community situated on the banks of the spring fed Gregory River which flows all year round. It’s a great little stopping place as part of a trip through the Gulf Savannah region or enroute to Boodjamulla National Park and Adels Grove Camp Ground.
Facilities • Counter meals. Lunch 12.00pm-2.00pm. Dinner 6.00pm-8.00pm • Modern self-contained air conditioned units • Laundry • Hotel • Diesel and unleaded petrol • Public phone • Ice • Eftpos • Unpowered Van sites • Van storage $10 per day Contact the Gregory Downs Hotel on 07 4748 5566 or gregorydownshotel@bigpond.com
West Leichhardt Station
Escape from the city and take a station stay for a taste of Outback life. West Leichhardt Station is a working cattle station only 30 kilometres from Mount Isa. With powered and unpowered caravan sites, air conditioned rooms, campfire, BBQ, bush walks, bird watching, tennis courts and viewing livestock. Available for group functions and overnight stays. For further information phone 07 4743 8947. See our listing under Accommodation – Page 30 in this guide.
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Isa Rodeo ! Officially Australia’s best 2016 Gold Festivals & Events
From humble beginnings in 1959, the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo is celebrating its 60 year milestone as an icon of the Australian Outback. The largest rodeo in the Southern Hemisphere, the Isa Rodeo is held on the second weekend of August - 8 to 11 August, 2019 and 13 to 16 August, 2020. Isa Rodeo General Manager Ms Natalie Flecker said it was exciting to see the rodeo grow from strength to strength, with the 2018 event attracting the biggest number of competitors (750) and visitors in years.
600 national and international rodeo competitors
ISA STREET FESTIVAL | BUSH POETS BREAKFAST | Chute Tours | Unearthed Mount Isa Tours MARKETS | kids Rodeo zone | MAILMAN EXPRESS HORSE RACE | SWAG CITY TENT CITY | Rodeo Rock Concert live in the Arena + More!
While the rodeo competition in the spectacular red dirt Buchanan Park arena is world-class, there will be plenty to do during rodeo week. The Bell & Moir Isa Rodeo Ball will kick off rodeo week celebrations on Saturday night, culminating in the crowning of the Isa Rodeo Queen and Charity Queen. Next up is the free Isa Street Festival presented by the Mount Isa City Council on Wednesday night, with a street parade, plenty of market and food stalls in the centre of
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town, and huge free concert finishing with a fireworks finale! Thursday sees the start of rodeo competition (gold coin entry) in the morning, followed by the Mailman Express horse races. Friday is the first full day of rodeo competition and spectacular opening ceremony in the evening, including the Introduction of the Cowboys and Cowgirls. The weekend focus is on rodeo competition, also relayed live on the Big Screen, as well as live concerts on Friday and Saturday nights at the rodeo in the lead up to the Sunday rodeo finals. The rodeo is renowned for its live entertainment, attracting an amazing lineup of artists including The McClymonts, Busby Marou, Shephard and Jimmy Barnes to name a few. Ms Flecker said the Isa Rodeo was a bucket list item for many people. “The Isa Rodeo has achieved legendary status, so come join us for a huge week of amazing competition, entertainment, genuine Outback hospitality and fun,” she said.
The Isa Rodeo has won Qantas Australian Tourism Awards for best festival and event (gold in 2016 and silver in 2017). Tickets to the event, along with three to five day Swag City packages will be available online at www.isarodeo.com.au, early in the new year, along with rodeo holiday packages, combining accommodation, rodeo tickets and local attractions. Every year the rodeo donates proceeds back into the local community, with these donations totaling almost $5 million to date. www. isarodeo.com.au
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Accommodation Hotels/Motels
IBIS STYLES MOUNT ISA 07 4743 3024 The ibis Styles Mount Isa has 57 accommodation rooms, restaurant, bar, outdoor pool and BBQ facilities. Located in the heart of the city and within walking distance to the center of town. Cnr Camooweal St & Rodeo Dr Mt Isa, Qld 4825 P: 07 4743 3024 E: h0575@accor.com
Caravan Parks
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MOUNT ISA CARAVAN PARK & TOURIST VILLAGE 112 Marian Street (Barkley Highway), Mount Isa QLD 4825 Ph 1800 073 456 or 07 4743 3252 booking@mtisacaravanpark.com.au www.mtisacaravanpark.com.au Shady powered drive-through sites for all sizes of motorhomes, caravans, 5th wheelers and buses. Hotel/restaurant directly across from park. Fully self-contained air-conditioned villas and family units. Budget cabins also available. Finish your day with a relaxing swim in our pool! Best Location! PETS ON APPLICATION.
DISCOVERY HOLIDAY PARKS – ARGYLLA, MOUNT ISA
SUNSET TOP TOURIST PARK
140 Marian St, (Barkley Highway) Mount Isa QLD 4825 Ph 07 4743 4733 Freecall 1800 664 418 argylla@discoveryparks.com.au www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au Argylla is more than just a caravan park. From a basic campsite or a deluxe two-bedroom villa, there is an outstanding range of accommodation options. Look for our shady palm trees and you’ll know you’ve arrived. PETS ON APPLICATION Park Features Powered Sites $38 p/n (2p) $10 extra pers Large Swimming Pool BBQ Area Unpowered Sites $28 p/n (2p) $10 extra pers Camp Kitchen Standard Cabin $138 p/n (2p) $10 extra pers Laundry Superior Cabin $144 p/n (2p) $10 extra pers Net 4 WIFI 2 Bedroom Villa $164 p/n (2p) $10 extra pers Kiosk
14 Sunset Drive, Mount Isa QLD 4825 Ph 07 4743 7668 Freecall 1800 786 738 ask@sunsettop.com.au www.sunsettop.com.au Sunset Top Tourist Park is situated 1.5kms from the city centre. Powered & unpowered sites. 2BR Villas, Cabins and Units all with ensuite. Pool, camp kitchen, free BBQs, disabled amenities. Sunset Top Tourist Park is a family run caravan park that is family friendly & pet friendly.
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IRISH CLUB ACCOMMODATION 2 TwentyThird Ave 07 4743 5678 STAR INN 10 Marian St 07 4743 4079 TRAVELLERS HAVEN Cnr Spence & Pamela St 07 4743 0313
2 Moondarra Drive, Mount Isa QLD 4825 Ph 07 4743 9780 bookings@moondarraaccommodation.com.au www.moondarraaccommodation.com.au Large quiet, spacious sites in a peaceful outback environment. Located on the edge of a sanctuary and the river. Home to birds and wildlife. Short drive to Lake Moondarra. WIFI. Spotless amenities and camp kitchen. Amazing buffet restaurant. Late check-in. PETS ON APPLICATION. Park Features Powered Sites $33 p/n (2p) $8 extra pers Large Shady Sites Unpowered Sites $20 p/n (2p) $8 extra pers Restaurant & Kiosk, Camp Kitchen Cabins (ensuite) $99 p/n (2p) BBQs On-site Vans $80 p/n (2p) Salt Water Pool King Single (ens room) $70 p/n (2p) WIFI Villa $120 p/n (2p) $10 extra pers Public Ph, Mob Coverage
185 Little West St, Mount Isa QLD 4825 Ph 07 4743 4676 Freecall 1800 456 661 mtisa@discoveryparks.com.au www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au Discovery parks – Mount Isa. We have air conditioned economy cabins, private ensuite and powered caravan sites as well as tent sites. Two pools and a kiosk. Come in and meet our friendly team and enjoy an outback experience in the city of Mount Isa. PETS, ON APPLICATION. Park Features Powered Sites $35 p/n (2p) $10 extra pers Swimming Pool x 2 Unpowered Sites $28 p/n (2p) $10 extra pers BBQ & Camp Kitchen Dining Hall Cabin (ensuite) $99 p/n (2p) $10 extra pers Laundry Ensuite Sites $39 p/n (2p) $10 extra pers Ensuite Sites & A/C Cabins
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ACCOMMODATION@ISA 149 West St 07 4749 2441 ABACUS MOTEL 163 Barkly HWY 07 4743 1500 AT WALTONS MOTEL 23 Camooweal St 07 4743 2377 BARKLY HOTEL/MOTEL 5-65 Barkly HWY 07 4744 7777 BURKE & WILLS Cnr Grace & Camooweal St 07 4743 8000 CENTRAL POINT MOTEL 6 Marian St 07 4743 0666 CITYSIDE ACCOMMODATION 20 Fourth Ave 07 4749 0007 COPPER CITY MOTEL 105 Butler St 0459 593 371 COPPER GATE MOTEL 97-99 Marian St 07 4743 3233 FOURTH AVENUE MOTOR INN 14 Fourth Ave 0447 433 477 IBIS STYLES VERONA Cnr Camooweal & Rodeo Dve 07 4743 3024 ICON ON ISA 2/2 West St 0488 966 472
ISA HOTEL Cnr Miles & Rodeo Dve 07 4749 8888 LEICHHARDT ACCOMMODATION 3-5 Camooweal St 07 4743 3323 MOUNT ISA CITY MOTEL 1A Isa St 0467 536 511 OUTBACK MOTEL 45 West St 07 4743 2311 OVERLANDER HOTEL 119 Marian St 07 4743 5011 RED EARTH BOUTIQUE HOTEL Cnr West & Rodeo Dve 07 4749 8888 SPINIFEX MOTEL 79-83 Marian St 07 4749 2944 SPINIFEX SERVICED APPARTMENTS 79-83 Marian St 07 4749 2944 TOWNVIEW MOTEL 116 Kookaburra St 07 4743 3328
Powered Sites - drive thru
$35 p/n (1-2p)
$10 extra pers
Unpowered Sites
$25 p/n (1-2p)
$10 extra pers
Units
$140 p/n (1-2p)
$10 extra pers
Deluxe Villas
$120 p/n (1-2p)
$10 extra pers
Villa/Studio
$110 p/n (1-2p)
$10 extra pers
Budget Cabins
$80 p/n (1-2p)
$10 extra pers
Powered Sites
$38 p/n (2p)
$9 extra pers
Unpowered Sites
$28 p/n (2p)
$9 extra pers
Cabins (ensuite)
$90 p/n (2p)
$13 extra pers
Units
$88 p/n (2p)
$13 extra pers
Bungalows (ensuite)
$98 p/n (2p)
Villa (2 Bedroom)
$129 p/n (2p)
$13 extra pers
Dog Friendly Units
$103 p/n (2p)
Extra $15/dog
Park Features Drive-thru sites Camp Kitchen Gas refills Restaurant adjacent, Swimming pool WIFI Disabled bathroom
Park Features Shady Grass or Slab A/C Villas, Cabins & Units Camp Kitchen Free BBQs Shaded Pool Playground WIFI
www.mountisa.qld.gov.au Phone: 07 4747 3200
WEST LEICHHARDT STATION Lake Julius Road, Mount Isa QLD 4825 Ph 07 4743 8947 Find us on Facebook https://farmstaycampingaustralia.com.au Cattle Station 30 kilometres from Mount Isa on the Lake Julius Road. Station stays for campers, caravans, motorhomes and air conditioned accommodation available. Park Features Powered and unpowered sites Air conditioned rooms Campfire facilities, BBQ area
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RESTAURANTS
Experience
Bakery
Unexpected Indulgences
Uniquely ‘Mount Isa’ as well as classic Aussie bakery favourites
Eating Out
ABYSSINIA RESTAURANT 103 Marian Street EXPLORERS RESTAURANT 36 Miles Street GOLDEN SPURS LICENCED RESTAURANT 163 Barkly Highway IBIS STYLES VERONA RESTAURANT Cnr Rodeo Dr & Camooweal St INLAND OASIS MOTEL 195 Barkly Highway REDEARTH THAI RESTAURANT 20 West Street RED LANTERN CHINESE RESTAURANT 1 Simpson Street SUNSET RESTAURANT 43 Sunset Drive THE COFFEE CLUB CAFÉ-BAR RESTAURANT 64 Rodeo Drive ZAMBRERO 41 Simpson Street
TAKEAWAY
Fine dining, pub meals or take it home, all delivered with a warm outback smile
Fresh Produce Steak, seafood, fruit, veggies and groceries for your stay
Shopping
All the latest fashion trends for your retail therapy fix
BRUMBY’S CHOPSTICKS PALACE CHINESE DOMINO’S PIZZA DONUT KING Mount Isa Village ENERGIZE - NUTRITION ON THE GO FRANK’S PIZZA & TAKEAWAY FRYDAYS GRANT’S CAKES AND PIES HAPPY NOODLE BOX HUNGRY JACKS ISA THAI TAKEAWAY JADE FOUNTAIN JR’s SPAR SUPERMARKET & TAKE AWAY KEBAB CORNER KFC McDONALDS FAMILY RESTAURANT NIFTY’S TAKEAWAY PIZZA HUT RED ROOSTER SAV’S TAKEAWAY (FISH & CHIPS) SUBWAY SUNSHINE KEBABS THE NEW INDIAN KITCHEN THE SMOKING GUN CAFÉ
11 West Street 35 Simpson Street 3/12 Miles Street 22 Simpson St 17-19 Rodeo Drive 173 Camooweal Street 65 Marian Street 179 Camooweal Street 32 Miles Street 27-29 Corbould Street 3/17 West Street Shop 1/6 West Street East Street Mount Isa Village, 22 Simpson St 21 Simpson Street 16 Simpson Street 97 Camooweal Street 17-19 Simpson Steet 179 Camooweal Street Turanga Shopping Centre, East St 17 Simpson Street 29 Corbould Street 8 West Street Kaeser Road
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CAFES & COFFEE SHOPS
Coffee Culture Coffee on the go, a big breakfast or a relaxing lunch
Gifts & Homewares An eclectic mix, something for you or a friend
Nightlife Local, national and international entertainment
BAMBINO ESPRESSO 29 Miles St & Mount Isa Village COFFEE LAB (at ZAMBRERO) 41 Simpson Street McCAFE 16 Simpson Street OUTBACK AT ISA CAFÉ & CATERING 19 Marian Street THE COFFEE CLUB CAFÉ-BAR RESTAURANT 64 Rodeo Drive THE XTRA MILE 71 Camooweal Street
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RECREATION SPLASHEZ AQUATIC CENTER
261 Isa St, Mount Isa
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55 Barkly Highway 13 Miles Street 119 Marian Street Cnr Grace & Simpson Streets Courtesy Bus: 32 Nineteenth Ave Courtesy Bus:
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PUBS & CLUBS BARKLY HOTEL ISA HOTEL BAR & GRILL OVERLANDER HOTEL THE BUFFS CLUB THE IRISH CLUB
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Business Directory
POLICE, AMBULANCE & FIRE EMERGENCIES In an emergency call 000 for the above services
POLICE STATION 7 Isa Street
07 4744 1111
HOSPITAL, MEDICAL CENTRES & DENTISTS Eyecare Plus 27-31 Simpson Street 07 4743 5338 Gidgee Healing 8 Burke Street 07 4744 0400 GP Superclinic (Sonic Health Plus) 2A Ryan Road 07 4749 5300 ISA Smiles Dental Care 4/12 Marian Street 07 4413 4800 Life Time Smiles 76 Camooweal Street 07 4743 4944 Mount Isa Hospital 30 Camooweal Street 07 4744 4444 Mount Isa Medical Centre 71 Camooweal Street 07 4743 3033 Mount Isa Smilecare 71 Camooweal Street 07 4743 3811 OPSM 22 Simpson Street 07 4743 3839 QML Pathology Lab 13 Isa Street 07 4743 4299 Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology 2A Ryan Road 07 4437 1900
CHEMISTS Amcal, Mount Isa Village 22 Simpson Street 07 4743 2677 Countrycare Pharmacy 14-16 West Street 07 4743 2038 Pharmacy First Cnr Camooweal & Rodeo Dr 07 4743 3773
CENTRELINK & MEDICARE 30-32 West Street
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BANKS ANZ 16 Miles Street Commonwealth Bank 22 Miles Street NAB 7 Miles Street Qld Country Credit Union 70 Camooweal St Suncorp Mount Isa Village 22 Simpson St Westpac 23-25 Simpson Street
POST OFFICE Delivery & processing centre 64 Camooweal Street Isa Square 27 Simpson Street (opp Mount Isa Village) Mail Collection Centre 102 Webb Street
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ANIMAL GROOMING, VETS & BOARDING Breakaway Boarding Kennels 8 Ryan Road 07 4743 6363 Copper City Vet Clinic 20 Marian Street 07 4749 1744 Dog Clipping & Grooming by Judith Ende 07 4743 0405 For Pet Sake Dog Grooming 0412 840 010 Hillside Boarding Kennels 37 Ryan Road 07 4743 6855 Mobile Pet Care 0411 097 528 Mount Isa Veterinary Cnr Ryan Rd & Barnes St 07 4743 2955 North West Veterinary Clinic Cnr Arline & East Streets 07 4743 3220 Puppy Love 0427 108 629 Rex Boarding Kennels & Cattery 21 Richardson Road 07 4743 3124
RADIO EQUIPMENT Advanced Auto Air Solutions 0477 283 041 L.A.P Mobile Automotive Service 0416 726 196 RCS Telecommunications 39 Barkly Highway 07 4744 9200
AUTO REPAIRS/AUTO ELECTRICS B.A.M Auto Electrical 1-3 Duke Street 0458 825 660 Cava Hydraulics & Auto Electrics 27-31 Barkly Highway 07 4743 3833 Isa 4WD Parts and Repairs 4A Ryan Road 07 4743 5839 Kev Brogden 8 Barnes Street 07 4743 4807 MAS Mechanical 20-32 Sunset Drive 07 4743 1506 McQuade Springs 117 Trainor Street 07 4743 7040 Miners Mate (Repco & RACQ Agent) 46 Marian Street 07 4749 0338 Mount Isa Four Wheel Drive Services 7 Simpson Street 07 4743 3237 After hours 0448 445 485 Remote Control Technologies 1A Ryan Road 07 4749 0233 RJM Auto Electrics 19 Leila Street 07 4743 4977 Superior Machinery Maintenance 27 Commercial Road 07 4743 0347
WINDSCREEN REPAIRS Mount Isa Glass & Aluminium 24B Sunset Drive 07 4743 0203 Mount Isa Windscreens/O’Brien glass 36 Old Mica Creek Road 0409 780 933 Roger Locke & Co 2-4 Pamela Street 07 4743 6882 after hours 07 4743 3924
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Beaurepaires 38-40 Barkly Highway 07 4743 6633 after hours call 132 381 Bridgestone Service Centre 139 Duchess Road 07 4743 2255 Isa Tyres 41 Barkly Highway 07 4749 4641 Tyrepower 52-54 Duchess Road 07 4749 3334
Danielle Ann Advanced Hairdressing 93 Transmission Street 07 4743 8862
Shaine Hunt Locksmiths 113 Camooweal Street Ruswin 36 Fourth Ave
AUTO SHOPS ATLAS / ARB 5 Simpson Street Autobarn Cnr Butler and Marian St Autopro 14 Marian Street Isa 4x4 Accessories 84 Camooweal Street Repco Auto Parts 14 Simpson Street Supercheap Auto Marian Street TJM 4x4 Megastore 17 Simpson Street
07 4743 4044 07 4743 6966
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Barkly Hotel (Liquor Stax) 55-65 Barkly Highway 07 4744 7777 Bottle-O Cnr Rodeo Drive & West Street 07 4749 8888 Celebrations (Irish Club) 1 Nineteenth 07 4743 0677 Liquor Warehouse 11 Miles Street 07 4749 8889 Overlander Hotel (Liquor Stax) 119 Marian Street 07 4743 5011 Thirsty Camel (Buff’s Club) 35 Simpson Street 07 4749 5504
07 4743 9809 07 4743 4277
CAR AND 4X4 HIRE
07 4749 3785 07 4749 6100
DEALERSHIPS TOYOTA Bell & Moir Toyota Cnr Camooweal & Marian St 07 4743 3066 MAZDA/HOLDEN/HYUNDAI Malouf Auto Group 40-42 Marian Street 07 4743 8866 FORD/NISSAN/MITSUBISHI/SUZUKI Mount Isa Motor Group 59 West Street 07 4744 5000 ISUZU 27-29 Commercial Road 07 4743 0347
CARAVAN REPAIRS Camooweal Caravans Mobile Service 0419 448 230 Cava Hydraulics and Auto Electrics 28-31 Barkly Highway 07 4743 3833 McQuade Springs 117 Trainor Street 07 4743 7040 Miners Mate Mechanical Repairs 46 Marian Street 07 4749 0338 RJM Auto Electrics 19 Leila Street 07 4743 4977
CAMPING EQUIPMENT HIRE Isa Camper Trailer Hire 0430 096 223 Isa Camping Hire 20 Banks Cres 07 4743 9842 Johnno’s Camper Trailers 8 Curry Road 0408 019 110
GAS REFILLS BCF 5 Isa Street 07 4743 0212 Bluezone Gas Cylinders and Appliances 10C Ryan Road 1300 163 281
07 4743 4917
Aerco Mount Isa 82 Marian Street 07 4749 1299 ART Air-conditioning & Sheetmetal 9 Commercial Road 07 4743 2088 BNS Refrigeration Services 113 Duchess Road 07 4743 9069 Cumming Airconditioning & Sheetmeta 4 Barnes Street 07 4743 4548
Mount Isa United Cab Company 131 008 07 4749 9999 Mount Isa Coaches Mount Isa Airport, Barkly Hwy 07 4744 8585
07 4743 6188
07 4749 0779
1300Meteor Rentals 3 Killara Cres 07 4744 0500 Avis Mount Isa City Car and Truck 84 Camooweal Street 13 63 33 Budget Car and Truck Rental Mount Isa Airport, Barkly Hwy 07 4749 1828 Fleetcrew 7 Simpson Street 1300 51 400 Hertz Car Rental 07 4743 4142 38 Fourth Ave (& Mount Isa Airport)
GROCERY STORES Coles Supermarket Mount Isa Village Foodworks Mount Isa 43 Sunset Drive Foodworks Pamela Street 15 Pamela Street Happy Valley General Store 1 Twenty First Ave Spar Supermarket 10 East Street Woolworths Mount Isa 2 Miles Street
BOTTLE SHOPS
MISCELLANEOUS Power House Auto Trim & Upholstery Barkly Highway 07 4743 1898 Industrial Pumping Services 82 Old Mica Creek Road 07 4743 7867
CINEMA 07 4437 1100 07 4743 7295
CINEMA MOUNT ISA 22 Rodeo Drive www.cinemaisa.com.au
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CHURCHES
07 4743 3038 07 4743 4888 07 4437 2025
LAUNDRY Clean as a Whistle Laundromat 12 Miles Street 0402 769 830
PHONE SHOPS Telstra 23 Simpson Street Optus 27-31 Simpson Street
Coles Express Service Station 106 Camooweal Street 07 4743 5002 United Petroleum 66 Camooweal Street 07 4743 4274
07 4745 0555 07 4764 0400
HARDWARE Bunnings 95 Camooweal Street 07 4744 8400 Elliot’s Home Timer and Hardware 26 Enterprise Road 07 4744 4333
07 4743 2043
St James & St Luke’s Anglican Church 3 Station Street 07 4743 2126 07 4743 2417 Baptist Church 18 Isa Street 07 4743 5155 Good Shepherd Catholic Church 17 Stanley Street 07 4749 8555 Christian Outreach Centre 10-12 Enterprise Road 07 4743 8656 Isa Community Church 61 Miles Street 07 4743 2652 St Paul’s & Immanuel Finnish Lutheran Church. Corner of Marian & Falcon St 07 4743 2210 St Andrew’s Uniting Church 5-7 Barkly Highway 07 4743 5005 Presbyterian Chruch 2 Verry Street 07 4743 2594 C3 Church 3/9a Ryan Road 0478 513 111 Mount Isa Gospel Hall 7 Duchess Road 07 4749 3700
Salvation Army 43 West Street 07 4743 2071 Victory Life Fellowship 29 Flynn Street 07 4749 152 Water of Life Christian Church 16 Hercules Road 07 4749 1760 Seventh Day Adventist Church Abel Smith Prd & Sunset Dve 07 4743 2915 Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. Blainey Rd/End of Barton St 07 4743 4926 Jehovah’s Witnesses 95 Miles Street 07 4743 0400 Power of Spirit 16-17 Barkly Highway 07 4743 4519
COMMUNITY GROUPS Apex Club Lions Club 72 Marian Street. Neighbourhood Centre Rotary Club of Mount Isa Nineteenth Ave, Mount Isa Irish Club 0407 491 130 Rotary Club of Mount Isa South West Nineteenth Ave, Mount Isa Irish Club 0403 925 822 Alcoholics Anonymous Catholic Church Centre, Edmund Rice Room. 2 Corbould Street
TELEVISON & RADIO All major free to air digital TV channels RADIO STATIONS: ABC NW Queensland 106.5FM Triple J 104.1FM MOB FM 100.9FM HIT102.5FM 4LM 666AM (Mount Isa) 4LM 693AM (Cloncurry)
DOG PARKS Two off leash dog parks Norm Smith Drive off Transmission Street and between Sunset Drive and Commercial Road.
CARAVAN AND RV PARKING Buchanan Park Complex Civic Centre Gorge McCoy Park Outback at Isa
Sutton Street West Street Isa Street Marian Street
DUMP POINT AND WATER George Street - Dump Point George McCoy Park - Dump Point Water is also available at Outback at Isa.
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THE MINER STATUE Located in front of Outback at Isa the statue commemorates the memory of those workers who have lost their lives working in mines. Created by Queensland artist Scott Maxwell and cast in bronze, Mount Isa’s miner statue is one of the finest examples of its kind showing realistically fine detail of a miner at work from his hard hat down to his boots.
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You’re in Queensland now!! Remember to change your clocks. We are 30 minutes ahead of the Northern Territory.
DISTANCES Camooweal 188 km Tennant Creek 661 km Alice Springs 1169 km Darwin 1602 km Boulia 304 km Cloncurry 121 km Winton 468 km Longreach 648 km Brisbane (via Mitchell) 1823 km Birdsville (via Boulia) 687 km Adels Grove/Lawn Hill (via Gregory Downs) 540 km Adels Grove/Lawn Hill (via Riversleigh) 305 km Normanton 499 km Townsville 904 km Cairns (via Savannah Way) 1183 km Cairns (via Townsville/east coast) 1250 km
As a business, we deliver the highest quality products at competitive prices, do great deals that deliver outstanding value and pride ourselves on delivering on those needs with a Superior Guest Experience. We invest heavily in our community and aim to give back in every way we can. We support those who support us and by choosing to do business with Bell and Moir Toyota, you’re supporting us and our outback community.
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RJM Auto Electrics is a locally owned and operated company that has been servicing the Mount Isa and Western Queensland Region for thirty years. RJM specialises in all aspects of Auto Electrics and Air Conditioning
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Outback at Isa Café is a perfect spot for breakfast or lunch and everything in between. Our delicious menu is made fresh on site daily.
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Outback at Isa, 19 Marian Street, Mount Isa QLD 4825 FREE ENTRY Open daily 8.30am - 5.00pm (07) 4749 1555 www.experiencemountisa.com
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Mount Isa Entertainment & Tourism Venues Mount Isa Civic Centre Auditorium Theatre style seating for 910 or 300 table seating Studio Conferences and larger seminars, up to 100 people. The Boardroom Corporate meeting room for up to 14 people. The Stack Party venue with Mount Isa’s best view.
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Buchanan Park Events Complex Kalkadoon Arena Arena seat for 4,900 people. Entertainment Complex Gala dinners through to expos or exhibitions Green Spaces Open spaces that are able to host a range of exciting events
Outback at Isa Isa Experience Theatrette Theatre style seating for 50 or boardroom style Outback Park Amphitheatre For an event under the stars Hard Times Mine A unique venue underground. Maximum 50. Catering Services Focusing on the full experience when catering your special event or function.
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