Mount Isa - 16.09.2012 to 18.09.2012

Mount Isa is a large outback town in Queensland notably known for its lead, copper, zinc and silver mining. The population is about 22,000 and offers all conveniences a local or traveller may want. We decided to stay here a couple of days, as the hatch on our caravan had fallen off somewhere between the NT and Queensland border, so new ones were being sent from Melbourne.

Crowey decided to go on an underground mining tour and really enjoyed the experience. The mine comprises of 1.2 kms of tunnels, each tunnel approx 4 metres high and 4 metres wide, big enough to take a 50 tonne mucking unit through. The mine tour shows the machinery they use underground and the tour is taken by someone who has actually worked the mines.

The lookout over Mount Isa gives a 360 degree view and has a global signpost showing directions and distances to several major cities, including international.

We decided to move on after a couple of days, instead opting for the hatches to be sent to Cairns.