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By Outback at Isa

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Free cancellation available
Price is $27 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Step back in time and learn about the evolution of Australia's wildlife
    • Discover the Riversleigh World Heritage Area's significant fossil deposits
    • See some of Riversleigh's most unique fossil finds with innovative displays
    • Watch a movie about the history of Riversleigh in the movie theatre
    • Go behind the scenes and learn how fossils are extracted from hard limestone

Activity location

    • Mount Isa
    • Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • The Gap QLD 4825, Australia
    • The Gap, Queensland, Australia

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Mount Isa: Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$27.22 x 1 Adult$27.22
Total
Price is $27.22
Until Thu, Oct 29

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entry ticket to the Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour with a knowledgeable guide
  • Inclusions
    Access to interactive displays and dioramas
  • Inclusions
    Virtual fossil digging experience
  • Exclusions
    Transportation to and from the centre
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

What you can expect

  • Explore the Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre in Mount Isa and learn about the fossils from the Riversleigh World Heritage Area. Discover the significance of the fossils and the unique story of the evolution of Australia’s wildlife.

    Visit the newly renovated and upgraded centre and see some of Riversleigh’s most unique fossil finds exhibited with innovative interactive displays. Let the paleontological experts tell you the stories of Riversleigh in the movie theatre or wander through an impressive diorama to see what this ancient world looked like 25 million years ago.

    On the guided tour, go behind the scenes and learn how fossils are extracted from hard limestone. See how the specimens are cleaned and sorted in the Riversleigh fossil laboratory. Engage in an educational experience that is engaging for the entire family.

Location

Activity location

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    • Mount Isa
    • Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • The Gap QLD 4825, Australia
    • The Gap, Queensland, Australia