The city of Mount Isa is ideally situated in Queensland’s vast North West in arid, and romantic, Outback Australia. Affectionately known as the ‘oasis of the outback‘, Mount Isa is a gleaming mirage on the horizon for travellers from all directions.
Nestled among the ochre-red Selwyn Ranges, on the banks of the Leichhardt River, Mount Isa is a bustling melting pot of culture and industry being home to one the most productive single mines and the southern hemisphere’s largest rodeo.
It’s grown from strength to strength over the years but the harsh picturesque landscape has barely changed, becoming one of the main draw-cards for visitors each year. Mount Isa has ample places to fish, camp or relax and enjoy an outback sunset. The rugged terrain is a four-wheel-driver’s haven, and visitors can explore the region just as the pioneers of the region did many years ago. The twin jewels in Mount Isa’s crown are the spectacular Lawn Hill Gorge in Boodjamulla National Park and the neighbouring, world heritage listed Riversleigh Fossil Fields
Riversleigh World Heritage Site, Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park
The Australian Fossil Mammal Sites at Riversleigh and Naracoorte were inscribed in the World Heritage List in 1994 for their outstanding representation of the evolution of Australian mammals and the quality of their fossils, which are preserved in limestone. The Riversleigh section, which covers 10,000 hectares, is located
The first hospital in Mount Isa was a row of tents operated by the company from the earliest years of mining operations. Mount Isa Mines opened a 40 bed Community Hospital on the leases in 1929. Eventually another hospital was built on the Hospital reserve in town. With
Lake Moondarra is situated just 17 kilometres north of the city centre of Mount Isa. It provides water to the city and the adjacent Mount Isa Mines (MIM) mining lease. Access to the lake is by a sealed road and offers a picturesque shoreline drive. The lake is
The biggest rodeo in the Southern Hemisphere, the @isarodeo is nearly here!
Hop on board for the Silver Weekend Getaway with direct charted flights from Brisbane to Mount Isa, transport to your two nights in Tent City, your Ariat Merchandise Pack that includes your General Admission three day Festival ticket all for $999 per person.
Don't miss this jam packed three days from 12-15 August of with live concerts, markets, non-stop rodeo action and more.
Type in your browser https://www.isarodeo.com.au/tickets/ to buy your tickets.
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@greg_graingers_adventures are back in Outback Queensland in this weekend's Travel Oz TV special.
This time he's in Mount Isa visiting the @undergroundhospital and Museum.
Tune in Saturday on @channel7 7TWO at 8.30am to see their adventures.
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Camooweal Billabong looking spectacular!
Camooweal is situated 191km west of Mount Isa and known as the gateway to the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Great photo by @lisapagotto_ from @crooked_compass Compass
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With just over 90 days away, it's time to get your boots ready for the non stop action of the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo @isarodeo
Even better when all tickets go on sale tomorrow, 9.00am 12th May. Tickets include Platinum and Gold Class, Glamping and Tent City packages with return charter flights ex Brisbane.
Are you ready to Rodeo?
Don't miss out head to our Story for the link or type in your browser https://www.isarodeo.com.au/tickets/ tomorrow to buy your tickets.
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East Leichhardt Dam formerly known as Lake Mary Kathleen, was built in 1961 to supply the township of the now closed Mary Kathleen Uranium Mine.
Access by 4WD only, makes it restricted to some travellers but is a great spot to go for a swim, watersports and fishing.
East Leichhardt Dam turn off is located 33-kilometres east of Mount Isa and an additional 30 minutes off road.
Great video by @rebeccajane289
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