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Gateway to the grand Australian outback, Mount Isa is a popular tourist destination among adventurous travellers looking for a wild time off the beaten path. What started out as a humble mining village now offers a treasure trove of experiences like water-skiing, 4WD off-roading, camping in the outback and exploring ancient fossils. Book your Mount Isa car hire in advance with Enjoy Travel.
Guide to Mount Isa
Geography
Situated about a thousand kilometres west of Townsville, Mount Isa is an important industrial, administrative and commercial hub in Queensland.
Climate in Mount Isa
Mount Isa experiences a tropical continental climate, which is characterised by hot and dry summers and springs spanning from September to March; and cool and mild winters from April to August. Mount Isa can be visited any time of the year as there’s always something to do.
Culture
Before the arrival of the Europeans, Mount Isa was inhabited by the Kalkadoons, who were renowned for their exquisite stone axes.
Things to do in Mount Isa
Embark on a mining tour
Mount Isa is a city that was built on the back of its extremely successful mining industry. Throw on your orange overalls, gumboots, and hard hats, and join Hard Times Mining Tour as they take you through the tunnels where you can hear the din of jackhammers and air hammers and feel the earth rumbling beneath your feet
Catch a lakeside sunset
Drive 16km out of Mount Isa to reach Lake Moondarra. The sunsets there are spectacular. For something extra special, enjoy cold drinks and a ploughman’s platter organised by North West Tours.
Discover ancient fossils
The Riversleigh Fossil Centre organises fascinating educational tours that walk you through fossils dated more than 25 million years old, around the time when the Gondwana supercontinent broke into what we today know as Australia and Antarctica.
Eating out in Mount Isa
For splendid modern Italian cuisine paired with a sublime ambience, Giuseppe’s Cantina is unbeatable. Order the duck fettuccine. The Xtra Mile Café has rave reviews from locals and visitors alike for their excellent coffee and friendly service. Want to have a tasty meal and do some good at the same time? Zambrero is known for its feel-good Mexican food and for donating a meal to someone in need for every burrito or bowl bought.
Mount Isa Transport
Closest Airport to Mount Isa
The closest airport to Mount Isa is Mount Isa Airport (ISA).
Getting around Mount Isa
Public transit networks are still relatively underdeveloped in Mount Isa. Most people come on guided package tours. Those looking for a bit more flexibility hire taxis, but they can be a costly option. Car hire is a popular option due to the convenience and flexibility it offers. You’ll also get to experience the spectacular scenery at your own pace. Popular car hire agencies in Mount Isa are Hertz, Avis and Budget.
Traffic in Mount Isa
The main artery passing through Mount Isa is State Route 83. During the peak tourist season, it can get fairly crowded but traffic congestion is generally not an issue on the multi-lane highways.