Hard Times Mine - Surface Tour

Hard Times Mine - Surface Tour
Ab AUD 30,00 AU$
  • Ort: Mount Isa, Queensland Australia
  • Produkt-Code: PRT2C4

Hard Times Mine Surface Tour

Discover the stories of Mount Isa's mining history without going underground!

Step behind the scenes on the Hard Times Mine Surface Tour, a guided one-hour experience that showcases the impressive infrastructure and fascinating history of one of Australia's most iconic mining operations.

Your knowledgeable guide will begin by sharing the story of Mount Isa mining through selected exhibits in the Isa Experience Museum, before taking you outside to explore the remarkable surface machinery that kept the mine operating.

The tour includes:

  • Guided interpretation of key mining exhibits within the Isa Experience Museum

  • A walk through the historic surface mining machinery

  • Entry into the impressive Winder House, where you'll discover how miners and equipment were transported underground

  • Stories, history and insights into the people, technology and engineering that helped shape Mount Isa


Tour Duration

Approximately 1 hour


What to Wear

  • Comfortable clothing

  • Enclosed footwear is required.

  • If you don't have enclosed footwear, we can provide gumboots for the duration of the tour.


Suitable For

  • All ages

  • Children under 5 years receive free entry

  • An excellent option for families, seniors and visitors who prefer not to venture underground.


Whether you're a first-time visitor or a local wanting to learn more about Mount Isa's rich mining heritage, the Hard Times Mine Surface Tour offers an engaging glimpse into the industry that built our city.