Mount Isa Rail Discovery

Duration: 6 Days

Price: from AU$815

Departure From: Townsville

Departure Date: Wednesdays (April-Sept)

Tour Type: Independent & Guided

Meal Plan: Selected Meals

Physical Grading: 2/5

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Take the Inlander overnight train journey to Queenland’s rugged North West on the Mount Isa Rail trip and enjoy a 6 day journey of discovery.

The Mount Isa Rail Discovery takes you into the heart of North West Queensland, one of the world’s richest mineral-producing regions, for a taste of outback mining life. In Mount Isa, venture underground to explore the history of mining and learn about the good and hard times of the people working deep under the earth’s surface. Explore the many exhibits at the Outback at Isa complex and head to Lake Moondarra and take in a spectacular outback sunset.

Sunset at Lake Moondarra

Mount Isa Rail Discovery Highlights

  • Gain an insight into the life of an outback miner
  • Take in the sunset on the shore of Lake Moondarra
  • Enjoy a comprehensive city tour of Mount Isa
  • Return travel on the Inlander from Townsville to Mount Isa – Economy Seat
  • Full day Mount Isa Discovery Tour

Mount Isa Rail Discovery – Your Onboard Experience

With two weekly return services, the Inlander provides a comfortable and sustainable way to travel across Queensland’s rugged north-west from Townsville to Mount Isa.

Travel in the comfort of an Economy Seat and relax in the lounge carriage. Escape the city and enjoy the adventure of an outback rail journey. Your travelling carriage is complimented by a lounge car.

Inlander Railway Features

  • All Economy seating carriages are open saloon cars with overhead luggage racks
  • All seats face in the direction of travel
  • Lounge car
  • Large panoramic windows
  • Drinking fountains
  • Shower and toilet facilities
  • Comfortable reclining seat with footrest, tray table and reading light
  • Complimentary snack packs served at meal times
  • One item of checked-in luggage and one carry-on item
Westlander Rail Carriage
Typical Inlander Rail Carriage

For a detailed itinerary, departure details, and booking conditions for your Townsville to Mount Isa and return, Inlander Rail Experience, please see below. Tours depart on Wednesdays

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Should you wish to add pre or post night accommodation, extend your journey to Brisbane, add activities or international flights to your Mount Isa Rail Discovery, please be sure to let us know at the time of booking.

Tour Inclusions

  • Return 21 hour overnight economy seat train travel on the Inlander railway, Townsville to Mount Isa
  • 3 nights in 3.5 star accommodation
  • Travel by air-conditioned 4WD coach
  • 3 breakfasts
  • Sightseeing and inclusions as per itinerary

Tour Pricing

  • From prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability in Australian Dollars.
  • Price for rail packages are per person per package twin share
  • Prices are based on travel in low season
  • Full payment is required at the time of booking
  • Price is subject to change unless paid in full
  • Full terms and conditions will be advised at the time of booking.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 | Townsville - Inlander Rail Journey - Mount Isa
Travel overnight from Townsville to Mount Isa on the Inlander. This historic journey takes you past Charters Towers over the Great Dividing Range and through the mining towns of Hughenden and Julia Creek.
Arrive into Mount Isa and transfer to your accommodation. Take a self-guided tour around the town. Stay the next three nights at Outback Motel Mount Isa.
Spend the day exploring Mount Isa at leisure. Visit the underground hospital and uncover the story behind Australia’s first and only underground hospital (own expense). Late afternoon, join a tour to picturesque Transport Bay. Experience the serenity and sunset over Lake Moondarra while enjoying a drink and ploughman’s platter.
Today take an interpretative city tour taking in the history and sights that make up the iconic city of Mount Isa. Discover the past and present of Mount Isa with a visit to Outback at Isa. Experience life as an underground miner on the Hard Times Mine tour and wander through the Isa Experience Gallery and Outback Park. Browse extensive collections of rare megafauna fossils at Riversleigh Fossil Centre.
Transfer to Mount Isa railway station for the overnight journey to Townsville on board the Inlander.
Arrive into Townsville late morning, where your tour concludes.

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