Located in Western Queensland, Mt Isa Airport, is to be found near the city of the same name. Mount Isa, or as locals commonly refer to it ‘The Isa' is also well known under the name: The Oasis of the Outback. Originally a coal and silver mining town in the early 1920's, it is now a thriving city with a great many things to recommend about it.
Hiring a car at Mt Isa Airport allows you to travel with ease to the Oasis of the Outback, as well as go further and see what else the west of Queensland has to offer.
Mt Isa Airport's closest city is the city of Mount Isa, which is well known for its mining community and history. Car hire from Mount Isa Airport will allow you to travel to the city of Mount Isa with ease and attractions in the city which are well worth visiting are all themed around the mine and the history of the area.
One particular stop for any visitors, especially history buffs, is the Hard Times Mine, which can be found at the Outback at Isa Park. The city is also known as the Rodeo Capital of Australia so rent a car from Mount Isa Airport take a trip to the Mount Isa Rodeo, it is certainly an event that no visitor should miss.
Having access to a car in Mt Isa Airport is perfect for those who want to travel further out of the city and visit some of the areas around it. One such location which is perfect for fishing fans to take a day trip to visit is Lake Moondarra which is an artificially created lake at the Leichhardt River. There are plenty of opportunities to take a boat out onto the lake and spend the day fishing. For sports fans, the lake also has plenty to offer, with a ski jump located nearby. Lake Moondarra is just downstream from the city of Mt Isa.
