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If you have a day, weekend or more of spare time, then there are some great road trips you can do from Mount Isa. Read on to find out our top recommendations for authentic, outback road trip experiences where you can also have the opportunity to tackle some rugged terrain. Wee Macgregor Mine and Fountain

Even if you’re not a local, most Australians would know that Mount Isa is a warm place to live all-year round in Australia. Mt Isa weather can be a blessing or a curse, depending on the time of year and what you’re doing. Read on to find out everything you need to know. Mount Isa

2023 will be a massive year in Mount Isa. After all, it’s 100 years since the town was officially named. There are a heap of Mt Isa centenary events planned, as well as the usual range of events that happen every year. Read on to find out everything you need to know. 2023 Mount Isa

Everyone loves a fun trivia quiz, and we’ve come up with one to test your knowledge of Mount Isa’s people, history, events and places. Welcome to our Mt Isa trivia quiz! There are 20 multiple choice questions, and the answers are at the bottom. No Googling before you get there! Mount Isa people 1. What

Prospector John Campbell Miles knew he was onto something when he tried his luck in Mount Isa in 1923. He soon discovered what lay beneath the soil and took out a lease. He named the area Mount Isa, later selling it for 10,000 pounds to Mount Isa Mines (owned by Glencore today). Events Calendar The

If you’re planning on coming to Mount Isa to live and work, we have a few tips to help you settle in. People from all over Australia (and all over the world) soon discover that Mount Isa is a great place to live, work (and play)! Tip #1: Get yourself a place with air conditioning

Everything you need to know about the Mount Isa Rodeo.

Famous people born in Mount Isa

Everything you need to know about the best Mount Isa fishing spots.

A day at the Mount Isa races is fun both on and off the track. It can be as much of a fashion event as a horse racing one if you want it to be. Why not grab a group of friends or family and dress up for one of the upcoming Mount Isa horse

If you’re looking for something more natural to beat the Mount Isa heat than Splashez Aquatic Centre or your backyard pool, then why not check out one of our amazing waterholes? If you have a four-wheel-drive, you can cool off, relax and get in touch with nature at the same time. Three Steps Waterfall (aka

Sunsets in Mount Isa are spectacular, especially if you take them in from some of our best vantage points. With Valentine’s Day looming large, here are our recommendations for the best romantic picnic spots where you can take in all the stunning views that are on offer for free. City Lookout The name says it