Burke & Wills Mt Isa Motel

Mount Isa offers a diverse range of attractions that showcase the true spirit of Outback Queensland. Take in breathtaking sunsets from the city’s scenic lookouts, or venture into the surrounding bushland to experience rugged outback landscapes, go fossicking, or enjoy fishing and picnicking at the beautiful Lake Moondarra. The city is home to a variety of unique and memorable experiences, including the Mt Isa Rodeo “Walk of Fame,” the historic School of the Air, the National Trust Tent House, and the fascinating Underground Hospital. Whether you’re exploring local heritage, enjoying the outdoors, or discovering hidden gems, Mount Isa delivers a blend of adventure, history, and natural beauty that appeals to every traveller.

Hard Times Mine

Discover Mount Isa’s rich mining heritage up close on the Hard Times Mine Underground Tour.

Mt Isa Art Gallery

Explore a diverse range of artworks by local and regional artists at the Mount Isa Regional Art Gallery.

Isa Experience

A multimedia gallery showcasing the prehistoric, Indigenous, cultural, and mining heritage of the Mount Isa region.

Outback Park

A thoughtfully crafted landscape with a central lagoon, bordered by a variety of native plants.

Riversleigh Fossil Ctr.

Step back into Australia’s prehistoric past and meet the creatures that once lived in Queensland’s lush rainforests.

City Lookout

Take in a stunning bird’s eye view of Mount Isa from the Hilary Street lookout, offering panoramic sights across the city.

School of the Air

Established in 1960, Queensland’s School of the Air is now based in Mount Isa, delivering distance education to remote communities.

Underground Hospital

Mount Isa’s earliest hospital was a row of tents operated by the mining company during the town’s formative mining years.

Lake Moondarra

Just 20 km north of the city centre, the lake’s calm waters are ideal for swimming, boating, sailing, and canoeing.

Things to do at Mt Isa