Outback at Isa

If you're into mining and minerals then you will love this place. One could easily spend an hour wandering through the museum and enjoying the specimens and exhibits. I am amazed at the beautiful minerals that one finds in the area. It is a testimony to God's amazing creation.

We had breakfast in the Cafe, then took the grandchildren through the fossil centre. They just loved it but it's so much more than that. There's also native gardens, art displays and mining history. The staff are engaging and friendly.

The underground tour is a must if you are in Mt Isa. It's worth the time.

Mount Isa and the north west has lots of off the beaten track things like swimming holes, walks, view points, historical stuff, 4wd tracks, etc you won’t find unless you chat with a true local who has built up a wealth of knowledge over years of living in the area. This is a great spot to get some of that info. It’s also a great spot for all the regular tourist info and booking of local tours and accommodation. Easy access and parking close to the centre of town.

Lots to do there. Reversely fossil display, underground mine & art gallery. Gallery was free others cost. Modern, well set put with great facilities and a nice coffee shop and if you visit in summer, air conditioned. They also serve as booking agents for the rest of the attractions in town. People were supper helpful and well informed.

Went on the hard times mine tour. Really good. Our guide Alan was a wealth on information, having worked in mining since his 20s, could show us how the old equipment worked, told us the story of how the hard times mine came to be, after the mine proper banned visitors. A real good way to spend a few hours, came away with a new appreciation of it all.

Great range of tours to do here. Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre was interactive & displays were amazing. The Hard Times Mine tour was well worth the entry fee & was brilliant. Over 3 hours taking u underground in all the miners gear. Luke our guide 20 year miner was fantastic with personal experience & stories. Highly recommend.

Absolutely luved the bush tucker experience
Thank you Matthew best tour guide

Prehistoric animals, minerals, gardens, and cowboys.
Friendly staffs and detailed exhibitions witness the changes in this area over millions of years.

Don't follow Apple Maps for parking. Go to the side to get a park (Apple takes you to the front near the statues and the parking is limited there). Cheap as chips souvenirs and excellent facilities. Book tours here, 10/10 recommend a visit.

Interesting displays, but the underground tour is a must do.

Enjoyed Mt Isa. Interesting place. Didn't do the mining tour but heard it is worth going to. Had. Great meal at the Buff Club. Had the lamb chops the meal was great had four chops on it with chips and salad. Great value for money.

The guide, Bill, was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Ten stars out of ten. This place is worth a visit. Going down into the mine, the exhibits, amazing. We booked in prior to going, as the group sizes are small. Don't miss this one.

Extremely educational. The Bush Tucker experience was truly amazing and so informative. Hope more people do this tour. My 3 grandkids learnt a lot of Australia bush and food. Thank you.

Thoroughly enjoyed this experience with Ian as our guide. It was the first time I'd seen the mining process firsthand.
It was interesting to hear the history and the discovery of the deposits as well as the evolution over time related to mining and the town of Mount Isa.
Also spent lots of time looking through the displays which went into more detail

This centre was absolutely terrific. Service was very friendly. The centre has such a of exhibition of things from Outback Isa. Well worth visiting.

Three great experiences in one great place; Hard Time Mine, local Bush Tucker garden & Fossils. PLUS great historical displays, cafe, information & helpful staff

Great showers after camping down the road, $2 coin for hot water. Friendly staff and a beautiful impressionist art exhibition upstairs

Excellent mine tour, fossils interesting, outdoor garden and lake area superb. Good value place and very happy helpful staff.

We did the Hard times mine tour, was a great experience and Ian our tour guide was great, a must do if in Mount Isa.