Outback at Isa, get up close! The Hard Times Mine is a unique underground mining experience in a mine built and operated by real miners that provides a rare opportunity to get up close and experience first hand the daily life and workings of an underground mine.
The Isa Experience Gallery is an interactive, multi-media gallery interpreting the region's fascinating cultural, indigenous, pioneering and mining heritage.
The Riversleigh Fossil Centre interprets the fossils extracted from the nearby World-heritage Riversleigh fossil fields.
Themed and designed to showcase the endemic plants of the region, Outback Park is a two hectare landscaped park.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4749 1555
Tollfree:
1300 659 660
Email: info@outbackatisa.com.au
Web:
www.outbackatisa.com.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Open seven days from 0830 to 1700. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Entry Costs:
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $55.00 | 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Full entry including Hard Times Mine underground tour, Riversleigh Centre and Isa Experience. |
| Adult | $45.00 | 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Hard Times Mine underground tour only. |
| Adult | $10.00 | 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Riversleigh Fossil Centre only. |
| Adult | $18.00 | 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Isa Experience and Riversleigh Fossil Centre. |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome. See 'Useful Information' for more details.
Disabled: Disabled facilities include a lift, car parking and toilet.
CHILD GUEST INFORMATION
Children are welcome to enjoy the facilities at Outback at Isa. However, the Hard Times Underground Mine Tour is not available to children under seven years of age. Children under seven years may visit all other facilities, including the Isa Experience, Outback Park, Amphitheatre, Outback Cafe and Riversleigh Fossil Centre. Change rooms and showers are available in the Isa Experience and Outback at Isa also has nursing facilities. Outback At Isa asks that all children are accompanied and supervised by an adult while visiting. Special arrangements can be made for school groups. Please contact Outback at Isa to discuss requirements.
Disabled Comments
Outback at Isa offers a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. These facilities include wheelchair access, ramps and a disabled lift. Disabled car parking is available, and their staff will provide assistance as required. Please contact them prior to arrival to discuss any specific requirements. Disabled change rooms are available at the Riversleigh Fossil Centre, a part of Outback at Isa.
Entity Restrictions
Participants in the Underground Tour must be older than seven years of age and accompanied by an adult. Some areas are not accessible by wheelchairs. Video recorders and Cameras are not permitted on the Hard Times Underground Mine Tour or in the theatrette.
General Comments
Hard Times Mine Tours operate daily. Tours are two and a half hours in duration and run between 8.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. Bookings are essential.
Tariff Text
Outback at Isa offers special rates for concessions, children, school groups and families. Proof of concession must be supplied for any concession rates. Children are ages from five to 17 years and the Hard Times Underground Mine Tour is not available to children under seven years. School groups are not limited in size, however the Hard Times Underground Mine Tours take a maximum of 18 people. Tour times may vary seasonally. Each group of children must be accompanied by at least one adult in addition to the guide.
Concession and family prices are available.
AWARDS
2006: Outback Queensland Tourism Awards - General Tourism Services - Winner.
2006: Outback Queensland Tourism Awards - Heritage and Cultural Tourism - Winner.
2006: Outback Queensland Tourism Awards - Major Tourist Attraction - Winner.
2006: Outback Queensland Tourism Awards - Judges Award - Best Submission.
2006: Queensland Tourism Awards - Heritage and Cultural Tourism - Winner.
2005: Outback Queensland Tourism Awards - Heritage and Cultural Tourism - Winner.
2005: Outback Queensland Tourism Awards - Major Tourist Attraction - Winner.
2004: Outback Queensland Tourism Awards - Major Tourist Attraction - Winner.
2004: Outback Queensland Tourism Awards - Heritage and Cultural Tourism - Joint Winner.
2004: Outback Queensland Tourism Awards - New Tourism Development - Winner.
