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4 Mount Isa has an energetic, eclectic music scene
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
THE SKATE PARK
Street Festival –The Isa Street 9 Isa Festival is held during Rodeo Week
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
14 Grab a copy of the Mount Isa Arts and Culture Walk from the Outback at Isa Visitor Information Centre.
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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