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Outback at Isa

185 Reviews

#1 of 16 things to do in Mount Isa

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Closed Now: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

19 Marian St, Mount Isa, Queensland 4825, Australia

Open today: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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“Excellent Visitor Information Centre”

I had the pleasure of dealing with Stefan at the Visitor Information Centre and he was a wealth of... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

SammyLamb

Ballarat

“Valuable experience”

This place has some great exhibits. Spent about an hour here reading through all the information... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Bec K

via mobile

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4.5 185 reviews

Excellent54%
Very good34%
Average9%
Poor0%
Terrible3%

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“riversleigh fossil”(17 reviews)

“information centre”(22 reviews)

“hard times”(28 reviews)

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At Outback at Isa, Mount Isa's major tourism facility, you will find the Mount Isa Visitor Information Centre (VIC), Hard Times Mine Underground Tour, Isa Experience and Outback Park, the Mount Isa Regional Art Gallery, Riversleigh Fossil Centre...more

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Hours Today: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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19 Marian St, Mount Isa, Queensland 4825, Australia

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+61 7 4749 1555

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SammyLamb

Ballarat

6030

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Excellent Visitor Information Centre

I had the pleasure of dealing with Stefan at the Visitor Information Centre and he was a wealth of knowledge. His recommendations to visit the Underground Hospital and Museum and the Mt Isa Hard Times Mine Museum were much appreciated. So much history about Mt...More

1 Thank SammyLamb

Hi Sammy, thank you very much for leaving such a positive review. We are glad you had a great time visiting some of Mount Isa's highlights. It's definitively very interesting to learn about the fascinating history of the town and region. Kind regards, Outback at...More

Bec K

3012

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Valuable experience

This place has some great exhibits. Spent about an hour here reading through all the information provided. One of the added bonuses of this place is that it doubles as an information centre so you can pick up booklets, brochures and maps if you are...More

Thank Bec K

Hi Bec, thank you so much for leaving such a great review. We are glad that you found your visit at Outback at Isa so helpful and interesting. We hope to welcome you back once you travel through our lovely town again. Kind regards, Outback...More

Rebecca M

Reviewed 4 October 2018

Amazing Fossil Centre

Traveling through Mount Isa, I thought I'd spend a day here and see Outback at Isa. I am so glad that I did. Alan, the guide for the Laboratory Tour, provided more information about Australia's megafauna and historical record in 2.5 hours than I received...More

Thank Rebecca M

Hi Rebecca, thank you so much for leaving this excellent review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your time at Outback at Isa and especially in the Fossil Centre so much. The tour with Alan is certainly a highlight in our centre and he...More

Miriam R

8722

Reviewed 5 September 2018 via mobile

Coffee and Cake

Popped in for Morning tea before a tour. Very good coffee and the the cake was lovely served by pleasant staff, highly recommend a stop in while visiting the Outback Centre.

Thank Miriam R

Hi Miriam, thanks for leaving a review for our cafe! We could not be happier that you enjoyed the cake & coffee so much. Stop by again for more! Kind regards, Outback at Isa

anniehar52

Bendigo, Australia

246

Reviewed 1 September 2018 via mobile

Riversleigh Fossil Centre Mount Isa

Never really been into fossils and geology but today was amazing! Alan our guide at the centre was so passionate about the Riversleigh fossils that it was impossible not to become involved in that. He was amazing in the way he could draw you in...More

Thank anniehar52

Hi, thank you so much for leaving such a positive review. Allan will be happy to hear how much you have enjoyed his tour - he is certainly an excellent tour guide. Stop by again when you are next visiting Mount Isa. Kind regards, Outback...More

ClareO186

Brisbane, Australia

206

Reviewed 16 August 2018

Outback at Isa - 'mum can we visit the outback again today'

We visited Outback at Isa during our stay for the Mount Isa Rodeo. It was informative and the displays were well presented. My (4 year old) son loved the fossil and animal displays we had to revisit the center the next day. The information center...More

Thank ClareO186

Hi Clare, thank you for your positive feedback! We are so happy that your son enjoyed the Fossil Centre that much. It is certainly a great place for the little ones to explore a completely different but fascinating world. Kind regards, Outback at Isa

MarkE20

Auckland, New Zealand

495104

Reviewed 12 August 2018 via mobile

Cairns to Darwin 2018

This place is fantastic, well worth a visit. Your entry ticket lasts until the following day too. Great museum with commentary, video and lots of exhibits all about Mt Isa and surrounds. Lifts, ramps available for disabled makes it easy to get around. There is...More

1 Thank MarkE20

Hi Mark, thank you so much for reviewing Outback at Isa. Seems like you enjoyed everything our centre has to offer to the fullest and had a great time. We could not be more happy about that. Stop by again when you are visiting Mount...More

Roundbum

Moruya, Australia

4519

Reviewed 8 August 2018 via mobile

Fossil display amazing

We visited the outback at isa information centre and loved it . We booked into the guided tour of the fossil display and found the gentleman there had so much knowledge which made the tour not only educational and informative but also a lot of...More

Thank Roundbum

Hi, thank you so much for reviewing Outback at Isa. We could not be more happy that you had such a great time in our Fossil Centre. Alan is certainly a fantastic guide who makes the tour a very special experience. Kind regards, Outback at...More

BobG8386

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

4413

Reviewed 7 August 2018

Fossils Rock!

Not really being a Fossil enthusiast we were quickly taken in by the charm and enthusiasm of our tour guide Pieta.Our slightly extended tour (we were so wrapped up in it) was a wonderful way to spend time learning about this rather unique area of...More

Thank BobG8386

Hi, that sounds like you had a very special time at Outback at Isa. The Fossil Centre tour is certainly a highlight and leaves many visitors fascinated by the stories from an ancient world you get to hear on the tour. We are glad you...More

Sue R

Mount Isa, Australia

113

Reviewed 7 August 2018

Definately worth a visit when coming to the Isa.

This is a great place to stop off for a visit when visiting Mount Isa, as they have the Ernest Henry Mining Museum, Riversleigh fossill center (great for children) you can do a mine tour a great coffee shop for breakfas and lunch, great staff...More

Thank Sue R

Hi Sue, thanks for leaving such a good review. Outback at Isa is definitively the place to go when in Mount Isa and our museums, tours and tourist information offer you plenty of options to fill out your day. We are more than happy that...More

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