Things to do in Mt Isa
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Hard Times Mine
Coastal Queenslanders will tell you there's only one reason to make the 1200km plus trek to Mt Isa, and it is to visit the Australian tourism award–winning Outback at Isa . Ancient history comes alive at this museum, which is a one-stop educational stop for Queensland's outback history, from pioneering to mining to local cultures. Get kitted out in fair-dinkum mining attire and head lamps at the Hard Times Mine . You descend a purpose-built mine complete with fuming, roaring and rattling machinery. The fascinating Riversleigh Fossil Centre is also here. It features a re-creation of Australia's prehistoric fauna, and actual fossils. The centre also houses the Isa Experie…
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Riversleigh Fossil Centre
Coastal Queenslanders will tell you there's only one reason to make the 1200km plus trek to Mt Isa, and it is to visit the Australian tourism award–winning Outback at Isa . Ancient history comes alive at this museum, which is a one-stop educational stop for Queensland's outback history, from pioneering to mining to local cultures. The fascinating Riversleigh Fossil Centre is also here. It features a re-creation of Australia's prehistoric fauna, and actual fossils. There's a good-value, two-day Discovery Tour Pass , which combines all the attractions.
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Outback Park
Coastal Queenslanders will tell you there's only one reason to make the 1200km plus trek to Mt Isa, and it is to visit the Australian tourism award–winning Outback at Isa . Ancient history comes alive at this museum, which is a one-stop educational stop for Queensland's outback history, from pioneering to mining to local cultures. The centre also houses the Outback Park , showcasing the natural, indigenous and mining heritage of Mt Isa. There's a good-value, two-day Discovery Tour Pass , which combines all the attractions.
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Outback at Isa
The Australian Tourism Award–winning Outback at Isa is featured on most itineraries, and for good reason, too. The hands-on museum provides a colourful, articulate and air-conditioned overview of mining, pioneering and local history. It comprises a number of galleries and experiences like the Hard Times Mine and the fascinating Riversleigh Fossil Centre. It also houses the Outback park. There’s a good-value, two-day DiscoveryTourPass, which combines all the attractions.
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Dom’s Restaurant
Isa’s most beloved eatery has recently reopened on Marian St. The menu is thankfully unchanged, and the clientele still pours in for delicious crispy pizzas, soft, buttery pasta and tasty salads. It’s worth booking on weekends, especially for alfresco dining.
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Buffs Club
Isa's most central nightspot, with the busy Billabong Bar, a sundeck and live entertainment on weekends.
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Dinner Under Isa
Don a hard hat, safety specs and head lamp and enjoy a three-course dinner in the crib room of the Hard Times mine. Mine tour and tall stories are included. The mine is licensed.
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Arilla Paper
Arilla Paper is an indigenous women’s cooperative that sells beautiful handcrafted paper made from native plants and grasses. It’s great for gifts!
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Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitors Centre
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitors Centre is worth a visit. It puts Isa’s isolation into perspective.
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School of the Air
The School of the Air is worth a visit. It puts Isa’s isolation into perspective.
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Isa Experience Gallery
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Rodeo Bar & Grill
In the land of beef, this place can't be beat. Huge steaks sizzle away on the open grill, and there are also pizzas and tapas-style snacks. The airy deck is a choice spot on warm evenings.
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Livingstone's
Locals tip this as the town's best eatery, with gourmet sandwiches and salads at lunch and a more formal menu at dinner. Overlooks Isa's strangely romantic, twinkling mine.
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Dom's
Dom's is an authentic little Italian place serving three meals a day. Book ahead for dinner.
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