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Things to do in Mount Isa

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Mount Isa Family Fun Park
7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Amusement Park
Church Street
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Mount Isa Family Fun Park offers various attractions for all ages, featuring playgrounds, picnic areas, and open spaces for outdoor activities.

Duration: 1–2 hours.

Free. Some events may require fees.

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Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo HQ
8:00 AM–10:00 PM
Event hall
19 Marian St
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Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo HQ in Australia is a premier venue for rodeo events, showcasing vibrant local culture and history in a lively atmosphere.

Duration: 3-4 hours during events.

Free entry during the rodeo; some premium events may require a ticket.

Kmart Plaza
9:00 AM–9:00 PM
Mall
Mount Isa QLD
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Kmart Plaza in Mount Isa, Australia offers a diverse shopping experience with a range of retail stores, dining options, and community services all under one roof.

Duration: 1 to 2 hours.

Free. Shopping and entry to the plaza are complimentary.

Mount Isa Golf Club
6:00 AM–7:00 PM
Golf Course
Australia
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Mount Isa Golf Club features an 18-hole golf course just 7km south of Mount Isa, Australia, welcoming casual players on non-competition days.

Duration: Approximately 4 hours.

Green fees apply for casual play; check with the club for current rates.

Mount Isa Showground
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Event hall
Mount Isa QLD
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Mount Isa Showground hosts annual events like the Mount Isa Rodeo, featuring livestock displays and community gatherings in North West Queensland.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours.

Free entry on non-event days. Some events may require a paid ticket.

Mount Isa Civic Centre
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Theater
23 West
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Mount Isa Civic Centre is a performing arts hub offering events, community programs, and cultural activities in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia.

Duration: 2-3 hours.

Varies by event. Some performances may require paid tickets.

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Outback at Isa

9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Museum
19 Marian St
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Outback at Isa is Mount Isa's main tourism facility. It features attractions like the Hard Times Mine, the Riversleigh Fossil Centre, and the Isa Experience & Outback Park, showcasing the local mining, fossil, and art history.

Duration: approx. 2-3 hours

Free

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Mount Isa City Lookout

Open 24 hours
Tower
Hillary Street
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Mount Isa City Lookout offers stunning views of Mount Isa and the surrounding landscape. It is a great place to take photos and enjoy the sunset over the city.

Duration: approx. 1 hour

Free

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Mount Isa Lookout

Open 24 hours
Landmark
Lookout Rd
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Mount Isa Lookout offers stunning 360-degree views of Mount Isa. It is especially beautiful at sunset, when the smelter stacks and mine lights create a magical scene.

Duration: approx. 1-2 hours

Free

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Hard Times Mine

9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sights
19 Marian St
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Hard Times Mine is a tourist attraction in Mount Isa where visitors can experience the life of a miner. You wear mining gear, use headlamps, and explore 1.2 km of tunnels, complete with real mining machinery.

Duration: approx. 21/2 hours

$30

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Underground Hospital and Museum

9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Museum
Joan Street
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The Underground Hospital and Museum in Mount Isa is a historical site that shows how people lived during mining days. It features original equipment and displays about medical care in the 1950s.

Duration: approx. 1-2 hours

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