Mt Isa

Town

We had fun exploring Mt Isa. Being one of the biggest mining towns in Australia, we had to checkout the Hard Times Mining Tour. This had to be one of the best tours we have been on this trip.⁣

We had to dress up in some sexy orange outfits and gum boots before hand and we started outside seeing all the huge machines they use underground to move the rock. It was incredible to see up close! ⁣

We then ventured down a shaft into the tunnels beneath us by an old school elevator. Once dropping into the darkness underground, it became real how amazing it is to be down so deep with tunnels going every which way! ⁣

We got to learn how they drilled the rock, how they moved it, and see the heavy machines they used to do all this with. We even got to have a go at drilling a section of rock which was really cool. We also checked out where the miners had lunch in their crib rooms where we also stopped for a bite to eat and a break. ⁣

After the tour was complete, you have access to a museum dedicated to the region and it’s history with mining. It was a great way to understand how Isa was built way back and why it’s still growing today. ⁣

After the tour, we headed up to the lookout which gives you a great view of the town and also has a great sign at the top that has a heap of locations around the world with the distances to each.

Being one of the biggest mining towns in Australia, we had to checkout the Hard Times Mining Tour

Hot Tip!

Hard Times Mining Tour. This had to be one of the best tours we have been on this trip.⁣

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