About us
Locals, showing you their town.
A small tour company based in Mount Isa, running interpretive tours of the city and the country around it.
Owner-operated, in the Isa
North West Tours is owner-operated from our office in Mount Isa. We run small-group interpretive tours of the Isa and the country around it, from two hours in town to a full day out.
The tours are about the history of this remote part of the outback and the people who built it. We support a lot of local businesses, and we work closely with the cattle stations whose land we have access to.
Come out with us and you’ll be well looked after in a safe, comfortable coach, and you’ll get your money’s worth.
Travel in comfort
Small groups in an air-conditioned coach, with pick-up from your accommodation on most tours.
Part of Mount Isa Coaches
North West Tours is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mount Isa Coaches Pty Ltd, who also run coach charters and airport transfers in and around the Isa.
Meet the guides
Several of our guides spent their working lives in the mine. Ask them what a ball mill does, or why the smelter stack is that tall. They’ll know, and they’ll have a story about it.
“As a former mine employee he gave us a remarkable look into the mine, its origins and evolution.”
Leonie, Aug 2025 — Best of Mount Isa
“The pit is absolutely phenomenal and worth the goat track in. Thanks Tom, an outstanding guide.”
Julie, Aug 2026 — Old Mary Kathleen
“We had a wonderful time in a beautiful setting. Highly recommended this tour.”
Karen, Jul 2026 — Lake Moondarra Sunset
What comes up most
Guides who worked the mine
Value for money
Easy pick-ups
Tours that still run for small numbers
Afternoon tea at Mary Kathleen
Accredited and recognised
Accredited Tourism Business Australia
Savannah Guides member
Best of Queensland Experience 2024
