Hard Times Mine Underground Tour
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Enjoyable experience
Allan our tour guide was amazing. He was very informative and had loads of information and stories to tell. We really enjoying our tour and would highly recommend.
Underground mine tour in Mount Isa
What an absolute privilege to have a tour guide with a lifetime of experience hand drilling in underground mines. And to the volunteers of Mount Isa who created this experience - hats off. It’s a must do if you’re in town and worth every penny to gain an understanding of what it takes to mine underground.
What you can expect
Gain an insight into the world of mining in Australia with an underground tour of the Hard Times Mine in Outback Mt Isa in Queensland. There is no better way to understand the trials and tribulations of miners than on a guided tour with an ex-miner. Listen to the fascinating stories of the good and hard times deep under the earth plus see how tunnels are formed and shaped below the surface.
The Hard Mines Underground tour in Mt Isa also gives participants the opportunity to get up close to machinery and try their hand at the air-leg drill under expert guidance. The underground mine tour is recommended for all people 7 years and above and each person will be provided with safety equipment including overalls, hard hats and gumboots.
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What you need to know
- Fully guided walking tour at an underground mine in Mount Isa
- Group souvenir photo
- Steel toed gumboots, overalls, hard hats and additional safety equipment
- Transport to/from your home destination or accommodation
- Meals
- Award-winning Hard Times Mine Underground adventure
- Truly authentic modern mining experience
- Fully guided walking tour takes visitors 25 metres underground to experience the realities of a miner's working day
- See huge mining machinery in action and hands on drilling
- try your hand at the air-leg drill and feel the earth rumble with the firing of the blast face
- Take home a group souvenir photo
- Tours depart at 9am, 11am and 1pm daily (Closed Christmas Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and Boxing Day)
- 3 hours in duration
- 19 Marian Street, Mount Isa, Queensland
- A pair of socks
- Light clothing is highly recommended (preferably shorts and a t-shirt as skirts and dresses are not recommended under overalls)
- A ‘Waiver of Liability’ must be signed by all participants.
- No cameras are permitted to be taken underground
- A minimum of 3 people on each tour is required for the tour to operate
- The minimum age for children is seven (7) years of age
- Amendments or cancellations made less than seven (7) days prior to arrival will incur a 100% cancellation fee
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
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Enjoyable experience
Allan our tour guide was amazing. He was very informative and had loads of information and stories to tell. We really enjoying our tour and would highly recommend.
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Underground mine tour in Mount Isa
What an absolute privilege to have a tour guide with a lifetime of experience hand drilling in underground mines. And to the volunteers of Mount Isa who created this experience - hats off. It’s a must do if you’re in town and worth every penny to gain an understanding of what it takes to mine underground.
Reply from Campermate AU Customer Support
Hard Times Mine Underground Tour in Mount Isa Queensland.
A very extensive and interesting tour, tour guide a retired local who had worked in the mines for 50+ years. His knowledge of the equipment and mining kept everyone interested (including the kids) for the 3 hour tour. A well organised and run tour, highly recommended
