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Tour Mount Isa with like-minded over-60s

Daily touring + 4-star accommodation + buffet breakfast + more
  • history
    DURATION
    4 days, 3 nights
  • history
    DURATION DAYS
    4 days
  • history
    DURATION NIGHTS
    3 nights
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    DEPARTS
    21 June 2023
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    RETURNS
    24 June 2023
  • D​aily guided tours included
  • I​mmerse yourself in Mt Isa's history
  • T​ravel with other over-60s

Take a step inside the heritage listed underground hospital and museum, visit the Mary Kathleen Uranium Mine, enjoy sunset with drinks at picturesque Lake Moondarra, and so much more.

R​ead on for the full day-by-day itinerary...

Photos

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Catch some stunning outback sunsets

Inclusions/Exclusions

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What's included:

  • All tours and transfers
  • 3 nights' accommodation
  • Buffet breakfast on each day
  • Morning tea and afternoon tea on days 2 and 3
  • Lunch on day 3

What’s not included:

  • Travel to/from Mount Isa

Itinerary

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Day 1 - Mount Isa

On arrival in Mount Isa, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

This evening is at leisure. Take the time to explore the township for dinner or dine in at the Redearth Hotel, Cocktail Lounge (own expense)

Stay: Redearth Hotel – Mount Isa

Day 2 - Explore Underground Hospital & Uranium Mine

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel before departing for the Underground hospital. 

Following the bombing of Darwin in 1942 there was a real fear that Mount Isa with its rich mineral resources would be next.  Over a period of 15 weeks, miners drilled and blasted their way through the side of hills surrounding Mount Isa to create the Underground Hospital.   

The hospital is thought to be unique in Australia, as such the site possesses considerable archaeological significance and an important example of mid 20th century mining technology.

Return to town for lunch - own expense

After lunch, meet your tour host at your hotel.  This afternoon we travel to the Mary Kathleen Old Uranium Mine for an interpretive tour. Discovered by Clem Walton and Norm McConachy in 1954 and officially opened by Prime Minister Menzies in 1958.  The mine was exhausted by 1981 and subsequently closed. 

5.00pm return to your hotel, dinner this evening is at your own expense.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Morning tea & Afternoon team

Day 3 - Fossil Centre, Fish Hatchery & Hard Time Mines.

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel before departing for a Best of Mount Isa tour, arriving at the Outback Isa Park for lunch.

Lunch is included today.

Visit the Outback at Isa Park, the attractions here all self-guided, venture through the Riversleigh Fossil Centre and Fish Hatchery Project at your own pace before a guided tour of the Hard Times Underground Mine.

A guided tour of Hard Times mines including a small snack.

Following the tour, your tour host will transfer you to Lake Moondarra for sunset including ploughman’s platter, beer, wine, and soft drink.  

Returning to your hotel around 7:30pm

Dinner this evening is at your own expense.

Day 4 - Farewell from Mount Isa

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at your hotel.  Your tour of Mount Isa comes to an end today.

T​ransfers to the airport or train station.

Dates and Prices

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Departures for 2023: 

21-24 June 2023

  • From $1,539 per person twin share
  • From $2,329 for a solo Traveller

Call today on 1300 414 198 to learn more about this over-60s getaway

Minimum numbers are required to operate this tour.Itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Accommodation

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Executive Room, Red Earth Hotel.

Redearth Hotel: boutique luxury in Outback Queensland

30 rooms, fitted with boutique, traditional stylings with the comfort and relaxed atmosphere of your own home, Redearth Boutique Hotel presents premium service with historical stylings to bring to life the outback charm.

FAQs

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Willing to share: One of the advantages of travelling on a Travel at 60 dedicated group departure is that we have the ability to match solo travellers, so that you they can avoid paying the single supplement. Subject to availability of another traveller of the same gender willing to share. Please note you will have to be fully vaccinated against Covid19.

Fitness level: Due to the nature of this tour, you must be able to walk unaided.

T&Cs

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Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.

A minimum number of passengers is required for tour to proceed.

Non-Refundable deposit of $300 per person is required within 7 days of booking.

Final payment due no later than 45 days prior to travel.

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