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Pro
Very friendly folks, in the middle of no where, quiet little town, the great outback within minutes drive, ideal place to take your driving test :p
Con
can get very humid in summer
In a nutshell
The other side of Queensland
ettiewyn Says: The Outback at Isa is Mount Isa's main attraction, and besides the Hard Times Mine, there are several other things to explore.What I liked most was the Riversleigh Fossil Centre, a museum about the large fossil field that is located in the area. This fossil field is one of...
Outback at Isa - Hard Times Mine
ettiewyn Says: The Outback at Isa is a big touristic complex located in the town centre. The Hard Times Mine is its main attraction. This mine was once a real working mine, now tourists go down, wearing huge miner's suits and helmets. Yes, it's sooo touristy - but it was fun, and I really...
ettiewyn Says: As you can see in the picture, from City Lookout you have a wonderful view on the town of Mount Isa and the surrounding rock slopes. In the light of the setting sun, this looks really beautiful, as everything is illuminated in red and the rocks seem to glow. Thus, early...
Royal Flying Doctor Services Australia Mt Isa Base
eviltooth Says: "Without us, a lot of visitors to the Outback would be permanent residents"In a country with a huge land mass and scarcely populated remote, isolated areas, the Royal Flying Doctor Services was born. The Royal Flying Doctor Service provides primary health care in rural and...
Copper, Silver, Lead and Zinc Mine
angela80 Says: In The Isa they organize surface and underground tours. It takes you through the workshops and mine site.
bluesmama Says: 16km north of Mt Isa is Lake Moondarra. - I think it was man made but I am not sure. It is a very popular spot for barbecuing and sailing. I was just happy to see some water again being all the way out there in the outback.There were lots of kangaroos in the evening.
All Seasons Mt Isa Verona Hotel
2 Reviews and 13 Opinions This is now part of the All Seasons Chain and I would not recomment it to anyone. The prices are way...
The Irish Club: BE THERE on St Patricks Day
Wormily Says: You have to join & pay a membership fee, but it's one of the only options for classy gatherings. Don't miss the huge St Patricks day ball. Get all dressed up & get sloshed on the good aussie plonk!
Wormily Says: I think that it was called "Switches", we called in "Snatches". A sleazy pickup joint. But they'll let you request any song you like & dance all night.
ettiewyn Says: Mount Isa is where the two Queensland outback routes of Greyhound meet: The route from Brisbane to Mount Isa, and the route from Tennant Creek to Townsville (or of course vice versa). Thus, it is a good place to change busses, and have a stop there as well to see the...
eviltooth Says: Years ago Virgin Blue used to operate flights to Isa from Brisbane but due to the small population and tiny number of tourists, it's simply not profitable. So now only Qantas flies here and the airfare sky rocketed from around $100 to $200+ - $300 one way from Brisbane....
eviltooth Says: My first encounter with the cane toad was during my 1st year of Uni in zoology class. The department had imported cane toads all the way from the north to go under the knives of freshie dental students. Some students wouldn't do it. "Poor toads" they said. I remember my...
Crocodiles ,big lizards becareful
laughingsun69 Says: If swimming always take note of warning signs for crocodiles,and even with out signs proceed with caution never take any situation for granted a good tip is to try to stick to shallow flowing bits of creeks or rivers and steer clear of the deeper darker sections thats often...
eviltooth Says: Turning left just prior to Mary Kathleen town will bring you to the open-cut mine. The existing bitumen road is in fairly good condition and the climb up to the mine is moderately difficult, with some fair size washouts. You can see the original washplant and staff offices...
eviltooth Says: Mary Kathleen was initially surveyed by a mining company to provide accommodation and amenities to the workers of the nearby uranium mine. The uranium deposit was discovered by Clem Walton and Norm McConarchy in 1954 and was named "Mary Kathleen" after McConarchy's wife. The...
eviltooth Says: Are you a 4x4 freak? If the answer is yes, the Isa is the place for you! :) The great Outback is just 5 minutes out of town. With the recent rain, you get flood plains and puddles here and there for some actions, not the mention the flooded river crossing. ;)Pic shows my...
What else can you do in Barra Country?
eviltooth Says: Fishing of course. Barramundi is abundant in Lake Moondarra, only about 20km out of town. Pic is not the lake, but the flood plain I mistook for the lake. :pCheck out the website for more info on the Barra:Barramundi
ettiewyn Says: When I went to Mount Isa by Greyhound bus, I was astonished by the landscape. Suddenly the flat, sandy landscape that starts a few hours after departing from the coast changes and what you see are green plants and red rocks. This almost looked like a mix of MacDonnell Ranges...
eviltooth Says: After more than 2 weeks of 40+ degrees heat, the tropical Cyclone Fritz finally arrived and brought 3 days of rain and thunderstorm. The Leichhardt River was finally flowing again.Ironically, while we were enjoying the cool weather (still hovering at around 35C) the...
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You are not a real Aussie 'til you've been to Isa - Mount Isa, never dream that I'll be able to work here one day, though I'd striven very hard to make my dream come true. I didn't know about Isa's existence till I saw an ad on the school's notice...
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Q: I am considering moving to Australia and work in Mount Isa. I am concerned about Health issues as there are a lot of industries...
A: Mate; think about it......a mining town surrounded by thousands of square kilometres of open fresh air; and you prefer a smog covered pollution belching city because of...
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You are not a real Aussie 'til you've been to Isa
Mount Isa, never dream that I'll be able to work here one day, though I'd striven very hard to make my dream come true. I didn't know about Isa's existence till I saw an ad on the school's notice...
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Mount Isa - a Queensland legend
With about 22,000 inhabitants, Mount Isa is the biggest town in the outback of Queensland. The town is often written Mt Isa, or just called The Isa. It is kind of a legendary place, and the saying...
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Hi i recently discovered i had relatives at gregory downs so i thought id pay them a visit ,it was a very enjoyable experience in lots of ways .It turns out my incle Elton owns a cattle station here...
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You`re not a real Aussie `til you`ve been to......
Stayed 2,5 months in the Isa. Girls you find more blokes than anywhere else :-) Why? You`ll find one of the world largest underground mines rich of copper, silver, lead and zinc in The Isa. The...
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