Brisbane to Uluru road trip: Northern route itinerary
Brisbane to Uluru drive: Cloncurry and Mount Isa
In Cloncurry, the best attractions are Cloncurry Unearthed – all about mining and minerals – and John Flynn Place. The latter celebrates the life and work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service founder.
Cloncurry accommodation options include the personality-packed Gidgee Inn and the solidly decent Leichhardt Hotel Motel.
Longreach to Mount Isa drive: Tours and attractions
On the Cloncurry to Mount Isa drive along the Barkly Highway, you might opt to stop at the Corella Dam swimming hole or eerie Mary Kathleen Township – now a ghost town.
7 great Mount Isa experiences you really ought to know about
- Hard Times underground mine tour – led by a miner.
- Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre tickets – with optional laboratory tour.
- Combo ticket for Isa Experience Heritage Display, Outback Park and Rodeo Hall of Fame.
- Small group scenic flight – flying over the vast mines.
- Lake Moondarra sunset tour – with drinks and food platter.
- Pay a visit to the bizarre World War II era Underground Hospital.
- Mary Kathleen abandoned mine and ghost town tour.
Mount Isa activity options include the two hour best-of Mount Isa tour, outback scenic flights, a sunset tour to Lake Moondarra and a fascinating visit to the abandoned Mary Kathleen uranium mine.
Top Mount Isa accommodation choices include the peppy four star Copper City Motel, the centrally-located Icon on Isa and the roadtripper-friendly Discovery Parks Argylla.
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