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Discover Mt Isa
Dominating Western Queensland’s countryside is the
widespread mining city of Mount Isa. With borders extending
for hundreds of kilometres in each direction, including some
of the country’s most beautiful national parks, the most
obvious choice of transport is the all purpose campervan.
It is one of the best ways to traverse the long roads to
this diverse region and take time to enjoy the outback
scenery at its best.
You won’t be stuck for a caravan park as there are plenty to
choose from, but just further out is the Argylla Tourist
Park which has a country appeal without being too far from
the city. Many visitors base themselves in Mt Isa and take
day trips, although some attractions require a few days at
least to enjoy.
Once you have settled in your home away from home, one of
the most obvious ‘attractions’ in Mt Isa are the mines,
employing a large percentage of the community and producing
some of the worlds richest supply of lead, silver, zinc,
copper and ore. It’s a once in a lifetime experience to
learn more about how these minerals are mined, so join one
of the underground Mine Tours for an up close and personal
visit. The Tourist Information Centre has all the
information you need, but they do book up quickly so you may
need to book early.
Whenever I visit a new city I always head for the nearest
lookout. You can see the region from a new perspective and
appreciate even more the beauty of the surrounding scenery.
Dawn and dusk are prime times to embark on your lookout
venture, with Mount Isa’s located opposite the Tourist
Information Centre. The City Lookout has an urban appeal,
still rewarding you with views of the mines and the city at
its best.
For history buffs, head to the Frank Aston Underground
Museum. There is a well preserved collection of mining
equipment from the early years. You really feel like you
have stepped back in time when you enter the old chambers
and explore the ancient cavities that were once busy with
machinery and miners making great wealth for a quickly
growing city.
Pack your swimmers and picnic basket for a day trip to the
beautiful lakes surrounding Mt Isa. Lake Moondarra is
closest with plenty to offer including great barramundi
fishing, swimming, plenty of space to relax and enjoy a game
of cricket or just explore the shoreline and enjoy the
beauty of the lake. Lake Julius is another hundred
kilometres north and is just as popular, with incredible
birdlife and recreational facilities.
There is always room for another day trip, and the Clem
Walton Park is another beautiful landmark, featuring an
immense lake and abundant birdlife. Located between
Cloncurry and Mt Isa, the drive to this park will reward you
with stunning scenery in every direction.
Outback Queensland is all about long drives and wild beauty.
One of Australia’s hidden treasures is Lawn Hill Gorge,
located just over four hours drive from Mt Isa. This is
worth including in your itinerary if you are planning ahead,
as the pristine beauty of the waterfalls, gorges and walks
are like nothing you have seen. There are six main walks
at Lawn Hill, one of them covering the Constance Range. The
views here are outstanding, with ample wildlife and blue
waters everywhere you look, and the four kilometre walk is
best undertaken at sunrise or sunset.
The pristine camping grounds, located next to Lawn Hill
creek, are an ideal base to explore the gorge, and even if
you stay in this area alone you are rewarded with nature at
its best. My impressions of Lawn Hill have stayed with me
for a few decades now. The views are indescribable, and the
magnitude of the national park is difficult to describe.
You are alone (it seems) in a true oasis, with red earth
surrounding you in every direction.
Visit Mt Isa for a diverse view of the ever changing
Queensland Outback. It is the perfect destination for
someone looking for a blend of comfort and adventure; beauty
and long, red roads all leading to hidden treasures.
Jenny Brewer
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Argylla Tourist Park
Argylla Tourist Park is Mount Isa's premier caravan park located just 2 klm from the city centre of Mount Isa. Our powered sites are large grassed and level set amongst trees and shrubs.
Mt Isa Caravan Park & Tourist Village
Powered and unpowered sites available. Many of our powered sites are shady drive-through sites. Some with cement slabs and others without, allowing for tents.
Sunset Top Tourist Park
This tourist park is situated 1.6km from the city centre in a quiet location off the highway. Caravan sites are spacious, level, shady and either grassed or on slabs.
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