MOUNT ISA

Visit one of Australia's leading mining towns!

Mount Isa is a world producer of copper, silver, lead and zinc and as such, mining is the main focus of the city. It is possible to take an underground tour of the mines or alternatively a surface tour. Visit the Frank Aston Underground Museum, the John Middlen Museum or the National Trust Tent Museum. The Riversleigh Fossil Centre is very interesting as is the Kalkadoon Tribal Centre and Cultural Keeping Place. Royal Flying Doctor Service and Distance Education is open to tourists. If you visit in August you can attend the Mt Isa Rodeo.

There is a City Lookout and a number of lakes for birdwatching and picnicking, such as Lake Moondara. Take a trip to Camooweal Caves and Lawn Hill National Parks. Mount Isa has a good supply of hotels and motels as well as caravan parks and camping grounds. There are some good restaurants and entertaining country pubs.

Location
Mount Isa is a major mining town in north western Queensland.

Activities
Mount Isa has mining tours, museums, the fossil centre, aboriginal history, lakes, lookouts, fishing and birdwatching.

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