Mount Isa Tourist Information Centre

Name: Outback at Isa Visitor Information Centre
Address: 19 Marian Street, Mount Isa QLD 4825
Phone: (07) 4749 1555
Opening Hours: Typically 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; seasonal variations apply
Rating: 4.7 from 1,000+ reviews (Google – Outback at Isa precinct)
Type: Visitor information centre / major tourism complex

The centre incorporates multiple attractions including the Hard Times Mine, Isa Experience & Outback Park, and the Riversleigh Fossil Centre, making it one of Queensland’s most significant outback tourism hubs.

What Area It Caters For

The Mount Isa Visitor Information Centre supports visitors across the entire North‑West Queensland region, including mining heritage sites, fossil fields, river systems, national parks, and remote inland towns.

1. Mount Isa Township (Primary Hub) Hard Times Mine tours, Underground Hospital Museum, Outback at Isa precinct, Lake Moondarra, local accommodation, dining, and retail services.
2. Lake Moondarra Fishing, boating, birdwatching, picnicking, and scenic drives.
3. Riversleigh World Heritage Fossil Fields (Miyumba) One of the world’s most important fossil sites; interpretive displays at Outback at Isa and touring access via Boodjamulla National Park.
4. Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park Gorge walks, canoeing, camping, Indigenous cultural sites, and world‑class scenery.
5. Camooweal & Barkly Tableland Drovers Museum, Georgina River, Camooweal Caves National Park, and NT border touring.
6. Cloncurry John Flynn Place Museum, Mary Kathleen Memorial Park, Corella Dam, and Overlanders Way touring.
7. Dajarra & Duchess Railway heritage, pastoral landscapes, and remote touring routes.
8. Gulf Country Connections (Normanton & Karumba) Fishing towns, river systems, and Gulf Savannah touring loops.
9. Regional Touring Routes
   • Overlanders Way (Townsville to Tennant Creek)
   • Matilda Way
   • Barkly Highway (QLD–NT corridor)
   • Mount Isa–Camooweal–Barkly Tableland circuit
   • Gulf Savannah touring routes
   • Riversleigh–Lawn Hill loop

Services Provided

• Local and regional maps
• Brochures for attractions across Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Camooweal, and the Gulf Savannah
• Hard Times Mine underground tours
• Access to Riversleigh Fossil Centre exhibits
• Accommodation and dining recommendations
• Event information (Mount Isa Rodeo, Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic, local shows)
• Souvenirs, local crafts, and regional products
• Guidance for national parks, fossil sites, and scenic drives
• Visitor support for road conditions, travel planning, and outback safety
• Ticketing for Outback at Isa attractions

Summary

The Outback at Isa Visitor Information Centre is the central tourism hub for Mount Isa and the wider North‑West Queensland region. It supports travellers exploring Mount Isa, Lake Moondarra, Riversleigh Fossil Fields, Boodjamulla National Park, Camooweal, Cloncurry, and the Gulf Savannah. With its major attractions, regional maps, and expert touring guidance, it provides an essential starting point for discovering one of Queensland’s most diverse and historically rich outback landscapes.