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

Your starting point for true Outback adventures!

19 Marian Street, Mount Isa (07) 4749 1555 8.30am - 5.00pm, 7 days a week

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Explore our Hard Times Mine* Discover the Riversleigh Fossil Centre* Wander through the Isa Experience heritage display Admire local artists work at our Regional Art Gallery Book your tours Plan your trip Relax and snack in our cafe

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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

Riversleigh Fossil Fields

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.

Naturalist David Attenborough has described Riversleigh as one of the world’s top four most significant fossil deposits.

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

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.