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Outback at Isa This modern complex shows the splendours of Queensland's outback country. Don a hard hat and take a guided tour of the 1.2 km of underground tunnels in the Hard Times Mine. The Indigenous, pioneering and mining history of Mount Isa is explored in the Sir James Foots building, and the Outback Park offers a scenic lagoon and informative walking trail. Marian St; 1300 659 660.Riversleigh Fossil Centre This award-winning centre explores the significant discoveries of the Riversleigh Fossil Site (267 km NW). Through colourful displays, the ancient animals and landscapes come alive. The theatrette shows an excellent film on the fossil story so far and a visit to the laboratory with a working palaeontologist brings fossil discovery up-close as precious material is extracted from rocks. Adjacent to Outback at Isa.Kalkadoon Tribal Centre and Cultural Keeping Place: preserves the heritage and culture of the Indigenous Kalkadoon people. There are displays of artefacts and guided tours by Kalkadoon descendants; open weekdays; Centenary Park, Marian St. National Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre: informative video, historic and modern memorabilia and photo display; open weekdays; Barkly Hwy. Trust Tent House: an example of the housing provided for miners in the 1930s and 1940s that was designed for good ventilation in extreme conditions; open by appt only; Fourth Ave; (07) 3229 1788. School of the Air: discover how distance education works in the outback; Abel Smith Pde. City Lookout: overview of city and mine area; Hilary St. Underground Hospital: tours of hospital built in WW II; Deighton St. Rodeo Walk of Fame: walk the road paved with the names of Mount Isa rodeo legends; Rodeo Dr. Mount Isa Mine: the mine's lead smelter stack is Australia's tallest free-standing structure (265 m); informative surface tours available; details from visitor centre. Donaldson Memorial Lookout: lookout and walking track; off Marian St.

Lake Moondarra: artificial lake for picnics and barbecues, swimming, watersports and birdwatching. Home of the Fishing Classic in Sept; 20 km N. Mt Frosty: old limestone mine and swimming hole (not recommended for children as hole is 9 m deep with no shallow areas); 53 km E. Lake Julius: canoe at the lake or see the Aboriginal cave paintings and old goldmine on the nature trails; 110 km NE. Station visits: feel the outback spirit at one of the stations in the area; details from visitor centre. Safari tours: to Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park and Riversleigh Fossil Fields; details from visitor centre. Air-charter flights: to barramundi fishing spots on Mornington and Sweers islands in the Gulf of Carpentaria; details from visitor centre.

Dajarra Campground 107 km

This basic campground with amenities block including hot showers is on the Diamantina Developmental Rd at Dajarra, a small community 140 km south of Mount Isa. Bring in your own drinking water.... Find out more

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Caves Waterhole camping area 158 km

Set beside Nowranie Waterhole about 14 km from the park entrance, the Caves Waterhole is reached by 4WD only. Open fires and generators are prohibited. Bring all self-sufficient supplies including rubbish bags, drinking... Find out more

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Burke and Wills Roadhouse 188 km

This roadhouse with 10 powered sites sits at the junction of Wills Developmental Rd and Burke Developmental Rd, about 180 km north of Cloncurry and about 200 km south of Normanton. The camping surface is a mixture of... Find out more

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Miymba camping area (bush camping) 207 km

On the banks of the Gregory River, Miymba is 3.5 km south from Riversleigh D Site. Conventional vehicles can access the park May–Sept, but 4WD is preferred. Open fires and generators are prohibited; bring all... Find out more

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Boulia Caravan Park 246 km

This spacious, grassy caravan park with 32 powered sites is on the eastern banks of the Burke River, on the Diamantina Developmental Rd. In addition to caravan and camping sites, the park offers unit accommodation with... Find out more

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Adels Grove Camping Area 247 km

Most sites at this campground, 10 km north of the national park, have water, a fireplace and barbecue plate, but no power is available. There is a modern amenities block and a laundry with 2  machines. Other... Find out more

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Lawn Hill Gorge camping area 248 km

This campground for self-sufficient campers has 20 campsites adjacent to Lawn Hill Creek, about 4 km from the park entrance. Conventional vehicles can access the park May–Sept, but 4WD is preferred. One vehicle per... Find out more

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Sunset Top Tourist Park 2 km

Relax by the pool or enjoy a meal in the pleasant barbecue area at this popular park, situated 1.6 km from the centre of town and away from highway traffic. Bookings are required during the peak winter months and a... Find out more

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Copper City Riverside Park 2 km

This park has 100 ensuite caravan and motorhome sites. Located in a quiet part of town it is our pick in Mount Isa. It has a swimming pool and is reasonably priced. Bookings are required during the peak winter months.... Find out more

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Argylla Tourist Park 2 km

On the eastern approach to Mount Isa, this is a well-appointed park that is ideal for a short or longer stay. It has good facilities and is well maintained. Bookings are required during the peak winter months and a... Find out more

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Gilbert Park Tourist Village 107 km

This is a quality park located 2 km east of the town centre on the main highway. Relax in the pool and spa or enjoy a meal in the undercover barbecue area. There is a good range of facilities and the park adjoins a small... Find out more

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WWII Site Rest Area 46 km

54 km NW of Mount Isa (L) or 136 km E of Camooweal (R) Large area just off the highway at the site of a WWII memorial. Limited shade. GPS: S20 22.374 E139 15.889... Find out more

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Fountain Springs Rest Area 53 km

61 km W of Cloncurry (R) or 60 km E of Mount Isa (L) Large area just off the highway around a few trees. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S20 48.054 E139 59.813 ... Find out more

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David Hall Rest Area 86 km

99 km W of Mount Isa (R) or 91 km E of Camooweal (L) Large area just off the highway. GPS: S20 11.413 E138 53.917... Find out more

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Quamby Rest Area 88 km

45 km N of Cloncurry (L) or 137 km S of Burke and Wills (R) Large area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S20 22.303 E140 17.016... Find out more

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Chinaman Creek Dam Park Area 102 km

3 km W of Cloncurry (L) or 118 km E of Mount Isa (R) Pleasant parking area well off the highway on the banks of the dam. Limited shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S20 42.887 E140 28.628... Find out more

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Terry Smith Rest Area 104 km

80 km N of Cloncurry (L) or 102 km S of Burke and Wills (R) Large area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S20 04.825 E140 13.664 ... Find out more

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Burketown Road Rest Area 106 km

120 km W of Mount Isa (R) or 70 km E of Camooweal (L) Large area just off the highway at the junction with Burketown Road. Limited shade. GPS: S20 03.935 E138 45.605... Find out more

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Fullarton River Rest Area 154 km

46 km NW of McKinlay (L) or 62 km SE of Cloncurry (R) Large area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S21 01.270 E140 56.384... Find out more

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Oorindi Rest Area 168 km

71 km W of Julia Creek (L) or 66 km E of Cloncurry (R) Open area just off the highway. GPS: S20 38.502 E141 06.283... Find out more

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Camooweal Park Area 169 km

East side of town Large parking area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S19 55.303 E138 07.292  ... Find out more

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McKinlay Park Area 196 km

Middle of town Small parking area well off the highway in a side road near the police station. Good facilities. GPS: S21 16.424 E141 17.325... Find out more

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