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Old Mary Kathleen Uranium Mine Interpretive Tour (4 hrs approx)

36 Reviews 4.75 out of 5 stars Based on 36 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 92% of reviewers | Queensland, Australia
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4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Departing Mount Isa. This is a fully guided interpretive tour of the now abandoned Mary Kathleen uranium mine that was first discovered in 1954 and decommissioned in the early 80's

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Light Afternoon Tea
  • Bottled water

    Meeting and Pickup

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    19 Marian Street
    The Gap QLD 4825, Australia

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    Mary Kathleen

    Originally discovered in 1954 by Norm McConachy and Clem Walton, the Mary Kathleen Uranium Mine and Township were officially opened by Robert Menzies, Prime Minister of Australia and Frank Nicklin, Premier of Queensland in October 1958.In its heyday, the township had a population of 1,000 people and was situated 6 km from the working mine. The township had all the essentials that a population of that size needed - a post office, school, cinema, banks, hospital, supermarkets, swimming pool, sports grounds orchards and more.The uranium in Mary Kathleen mine was exhausted by 1981 and it was subsequently closed. Today we can still see the concrete slabs where the original buildings stood, remnants of the town’s layout and the mine itself. And if we listen carefully we may hear the distant voices of the residents as they weave through the trees on the breeze.
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Hat and sunscreen are recommended
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour does not accommodate infants

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Old Mary Kathleen Uranium Mine Interpretive Tour (4 hrs approx)?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-163166P3

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • Tea and coffeeLight Afternoon Tea
    • Bottled water

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Participants must be able to walk unaided
    • Participants must wear closed in walking shoes
    • Hat and sunscreen are recommended
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour does not accommodate infants
    • Children must be supervised at all times
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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