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Pridmore"}},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ELocated 1,830km north-west of \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane\" title=\"Brisbane\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBrisbane\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E and 900km west of \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville\" title=\"Townsville\" target=\"_self\"\u003ETownsville\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/mount-isa\" title=\"Mount Isa outback queensland\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMount Isa \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003Eis just about as close to the Northern Territory state border as you can get.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKnown to the locals as ‘the Isa’, this remote outback town is no retiring violet; a prosperous mining town and rodeo capital of Australia, Mount Isa is a historical oasis in the red dirt—and serves up country charm in spades. Miles from anywhere else but accessible from many major cities with its own airport, Mount Isa is a distinctly different \u003Ca title=\"things to do outback queensland\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/30-things-to-do-outback\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eslice of Outback Queensland.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you’re passing through on the ultimate \u003Ca title=\"overlanders way road trip\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/road-trips/driving-overlanders-way\" target=\"_self\"\u003EQueensland Outback road trip\u003C/a\u003E or hitting up town for the Southern hemisphere’s largest rodeo, this Mount Isa local's guide will show you a good time.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhere to eat and drink in Mount Isa\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1751739162":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2022_OUT_MountIsa_IsaHotel_FoodBeverage_@theisahotel.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2022_OUT_MountIsa_IsaHotel_FoodBeverage_@theisahotel.jpg","alt":"Groups of friends socialising at Isa Hotel | Mount Isa locals guide","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/mount-isa/mount-isa-locals-guide/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1751739162.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1687738101640/2022-out-mountisa-isahotel-foodbeverage--theisahotel.jpeg","uuid":"2c8270a0-af8c-476a-a8c4-7f8d43ac165b","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theisahotel/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@theisahotel\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1068846853":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThere are dozens of quaint coffee houses and cafes dotted around Mount Isa city, but Bambino Espresso is one of the best. An eco-conscious café serving Brisbane-roasted Veneziano Specialty Coffee, Bambino has a loyal local following thanks to great coffee, a delicious breakfast and lunch menu, and an unwavering ethos to lessen its footprint.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Xtra Mile Café is another great breakfast option, where you should tuck into house made acai bowls, rosti stacks and avo toast for morning meals done right.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere’s nothing more quintessentially Queensland than tucking into a steak dinner at the local pub—and The Isa Hotel’s Rodeo Bar & Grill is famous for its flame-grilled steaks. Award-winning, in fact. There are plenty of other options if you’re not a meat lover, including their signature wood-fired pizzas, and options for the little ones.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring rodeo week, the atmosphere at The Isa is electric, with hundreds of locals and visitors dropping in for a drink and to catch Fred Brophy’s Outback Boxing Troupe boxing tent behind the hotel.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENext door, the Redearth Hotel's cocktail lounge gets a crowd of locals and travellers alike at knock-off, serving up tipples on Friday and Saturday evenings. 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This intimate Mount Isa establishment is in the heart of town, and a popular choice for visitors during rodeo week. \u003Ca title=\"ibis Styles Mount Isa Verona\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5ef52566a9901dd70259d8e5-ibis-styles-mount-isa-verona\" target=\"_self\"\u003EIbis Styles Verona\u003C/a\u003E is another popular choice, with plenty of accommodation options, breakfast offerings and pool facilities.\u003Cb\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor great motel accommodation, try the \u003Ca title=\"Burke and Wills Motel Mt Isa\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5f5b1b52483bd4a16c5dddd0-burke-and-wills-motel-mt-isa\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBurke and Wills Mount Isa\u003C/a\u003E. It’s located close to the centre of town and is equipped with a pool—handy for those blistering summer days. Every night around 8pm you will hear a distant ‘boom’ and feel the ground shake a little. It’s not an earthquake, just the explosives setting off at Mount Isa Mines and all part of the charm.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Discovery Parks - Mount Isa\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56d3ca82ac7a91536b165409-discovery-parks--mount-isa\" target=\"_self\"\u003EDiscovery Parks\u003C/a\u003E is the go-to for local caravan parks. But one of the best things to do in Mount Isa is to camp under the stars at Swag City. Open every year during the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events/experience-mount-isa-rodeo\" title=\"Mount Isa mines rodeo\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMount Isa Mines Rodeo\u003C/a\u003E at Buchanan Park, swap your suite for swags and camp like a local. It caters for caravanners and campers with powered and unpowered sites, and provides basic amenities including coffee, water and gas, plus you're just a short stroll to the rodeo action.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more peaceful camping options, try heading out of town where the outback is, quite literally, your backyard. About an hour outside of Mount Isa, Clem Walton Park in Cloncurry is a beautiful spot to relax, with unparalleled spots right alongside Corella River. BYO canoe for a breathtaking morning paddle. Moondarra Caravan Park is out further still, but is a stone’s throw from the region’s famous \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-59db00f309c7f0ca19ef993e-lake-moondarra\" title=\"Lake Moondarra\" target=\"_self\"\u003ELake Moondarra\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETip:\u003C/b\u003E If you’re coming for rodeo week, book early as accommodation fills up well in advance. Check out this \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events/experience-mount-isa-rodeo\" title=\"Mount Isa rodeo\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eguide to the Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo\u003C/a\u003E to kick-start your itinerary planning.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EPlay\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ESoak up local history\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_149259615":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/fact-sheets/survivor-cloncurry-mt-isa-julia-ck/142785_Mt Isa_Hard Times Mine__credit Tourism and Events Queensland.tif","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/fact-sheets/survivor-cloncurry-mt-isa-julia-ck/142785_Mt Isa_Hard Times Mine__credit Tourism and Events Queensland.tif","alt":"Family on the Hard Times Mine Underground Tour | Mount Isa Local Guide","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/mount-isa/mount-isa-locals-guide/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_149259615.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1687738101674/142785-mt-isa-hard-times-mine--credit-tourism-and-events-queensland.jpeg","uuid":"a46a6ef8-5acc-4d86-953a-5d82ab79402c","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_188099196":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EGet your bearings (and some of the best views in town) from Mount Isa’s City Lookout. Easily the best place to catch the sun set over the town’s iconic mine smelter stacks, take your photo next to the famous city signs then wait until dark for the town to light up against a sky of stars.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOne of the best things to do in Mount Isa is to visit \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/information-services/p-56b260c1aeeeaaf773cf3b82-outback-at-isa--visitor-information-centre\" title=\"Outback at Isa\" target=\"_self\"\u003EOutback at Isa\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E—home to The Hard Times mining tour and information centre. As well as being a wealth of information for things to do in Mount Isa, the tour is the ultimate hands-on underground mining experience. Descend in the mine’s Alimak Cage and learn about Mount Isa’s incredible mining history, then have a go drilling with authentic mining machinery. Don’t forget a photo of yourself in your hard hat and high-vis.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDating back to WWII, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25f0aaeeeaaf773cf17e9-mount-isa-underground-hospital-and-museum\" title=\"Mount Isa Underground Hospital and Museum\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMount Isa’s Underground Hospital and Museum\u003C/a\u003E is like stepping back in time. Australia’s only known underground hospital, walk the narrow wards carved out of the ground by local miners in 1942, which are left almost completely intact since the late 1960s when it eventually closed. Also on site is the Beth Anderson Museum and Tent House, where time has stood still for over half a century. Showcasing a huge display of medical and wartime artefacts, this historical gem is a must-see when looking for fun things to do in Mount Isa.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGo walkabout\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1303138386":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_BoodjamullaNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_TheseWanderDays_143406.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_BoodjamullaNationalPark_NaturalLandscapes_TheseWanderDays_143406.jpg","alt":"Boodjamulla National Park, Lawn Hill Gorge, near Mount Isa | Mount Isa local's guide","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/mount-isa/mount-isa-locals-guide/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1303138386.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1687738101691/2020-tnq-boodjamullanationalpark-naturallandscapes-thesewanderdays-143406.jpeg","uuid":"b8081ddb-e9f7-42f4-b329-a2f94e618d9a","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_595409860":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EA trip to Mount Isa is the gateway to the magnificent \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/how-to-do-lawn-hill-national-park\" title=\"Boodjamulla National Park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBoodjamulla National Park\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/u\u003E(currently closed)—regarded as one of Queensland’s most exceptional parks of natural beauty. Boasting an abundance of blue sky, burnt orange gorges and green-hued rivers in the heart of the desert, visit highlights like Lawn Hill Gorge and the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25fe72880253d74c480dc-riversleigh-world-heritage-site-boodjamulla-lawn-hill-national-park\" title=\"Riversleigh Fossil Fields\" target=\"_self\"\u003ERiversleigh Fossil Fields\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E for something truly magical. A rugged 4WD journey from Mount Isa, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/three-days-lawn-hill-national-park\" title=\"Lawn Hill National Park\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ehere is everything you need to know\u003C/a\u003E before you go. This trip requires some preparing but is well worth the effort.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the ultimate outback road trip, explore this rugged region by road and take the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/journeys/p-56b2623dd5f1565045da5ee7-ancient-outback-mount-isa-loop\" title=\"Ancient Outback Mount Isa Loop\" target=\"_self\"\u003EAncient Outback Mount Isa Loop\u003C/a\u003E. Hit up iconic country towns including Julia Creek, Cloncurry, Richmond, Hughenden and Winton, boasting ancient dinosaur fossils, the birthplace Waltzing Matilda, Queensland’s longest river, and all the beautiful outback scenery you can handle.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ESit back and take it all in\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1568265932":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2022_OUT_MountIsa_GraniteMine_Outback_@kayla.norto.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2022_OUT_MountIsa_GraniteMine_Outback_@kayla.norto.jpg","alt":"Sunset picnic at Granite Mine, outside Mount Isa | Mount Isa Local Guide","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/mount-isa/mount-isa-locals-guide/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1568265932.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1687738101708/2022-out-mountisa-granitemine-outback--kayla-norto.jpeg","uuid":"92a5145c-5089-42ce-96af-22baf0f320e5","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_330028865":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EJust 17km north from Mount Isa town centre is beautiful \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-59db00f309c7f0ca19ef993e-lake-moondarra\" title=\"Lake Moondarra\" target=\"_self\"\u003ELake Moondarra\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. It’s a fantastic place for a BBQ, boating, water skiing, swimming, water sports, fishing, kayaking and picnicking, and is also home to many of the region’s pelicans. Drop a picnic rug and settle in to watch overhead as these graceful giants land on the lake and fish for food.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf sunset, epic scenery and a picnic spread is your ultimate combination, add this local secret to your radar: around 15 minutes' drive from Mount Isa is magical spot known as Granite Mine. The abandoned mine just so happens to have sweeping views of the outback landscape - bring some bubbly and enjoy. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ESomething that's not in the travel guides\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2021_OUT_MountIsa_PaulKeegansCamels_Outback_NarelleBouveng_144762.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/2021_OUT_MountIsa_PaulKeegansCamels_Outback_NarelleBouveng_144762.jpg","alt":"Girl patting a camel at Paul Keegan's Camels | Mount Isa locals guide","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/mount-isa/mount-isa-locals-guide/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1687738101725/2021-out-mountisa-paulkeeganscamels-outback-narellebouveng-144762.jpeg","uuid":"a412f9aa-3a7f-4c91-b938-d20af168d40e","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_959553849":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EHead to the outskirts of town for a curious sight: a paddock of camels. Beloved pets of Mount Isa local Paul Keegan, this crew have become somewhat of an icon as tourists and locals come to take photos and feed carrots to the camels. It's well worth a stop to check it out - but ensure you get Paul's permission before you offer them a tasty treat.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPlanning your trip to Mount Isa? Use \u003Ca title=\"Mount Isa family guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/mount-isa-family-guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ethis family guide\u003C/a\u003E or this advice of the \u003Ca title=\"things to do Mount Isa\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/outback-queensland/mount-isa/things-to-do-mount-isa\" target=\"_self\"\u003Every best things to do\u003C/a\u003E while you're in town. 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