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City in Queensland, Australia
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Mount Isa is a mining city in the north-west of the Australian state of Queensland, situated some 900 km west of Townsville and some 1900 km north-west of the capital Brisbane. Population 22,000. Geology is the key drawcard to Mount Isa, best represented in the World Heritage Riversleigh Fossil Field located near the city (250 km! - "near" for Queensland....).
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Conveniently displaying the results of excavation at the Riversleigh World Heritage site.
Large complex including museum exhibits, the Hard Times Mine, the Riversleigh Fossil Centre, and tours.
Hill offering views of the mine towering over Mount Isa like the tower of Mordor.
A hospital built underground in case of Japanese air raids.
103 Marian Street. The Abyssinia Cafe is a Licensed Restaurant serving traditional Ethiopian Cuisine as well as standard Australian meals and Indian food. For the last 20 years, Almaz Taye (Leila) Cashmore has owned and operated the cafe building up a broad reputation for excellent food. The Cafe has been featured on 'SBS for Ethiopian Cuisine'.
The Isa Hotel hosts the very popular Rodeo Bar & Grill. The ample menu focuses on the beef and barramundi found in the region while providing many alternative dishes to suit almost everybody. Bookings are recommended from Friday and Saturday nights.
A relaxed, family-run hostel only 10 minutes walk from the city centre. The Haven offers free pick-up and drop-off from the bus and train station, cooking and laundry facilities, air conditioning, swimming pool, internet and off-street parking. Dorms from $30.
4-star accommodation with 24 rooms that include Budget, Standard and 2 Bedroom Spa Suites. Most rooms include cooking facilities. There is also a 3 bedroom house for longer stays. The Abyssinia Cafe Restaurant is on site which serves traditional Ethiopian Cuisine as well as standard Australian meals and Indian food.
Pub/hotel complex in the centre of town. The Red Earth section is more upmarket, with nice rooms and balconies over the street. The restaurant is highly-rated by Mount Isa standards.
By bus
Bus Queensland has a bus line BQ201/BQ202 from Brisbane to Mount Isa.
There is car hire with the Budget and Avis in the city centre, or they will meet bookings at the airport.
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