If you are planning a trip with your kids during the summer break, then Mt. Isa is a place to be considered. Situated in Queensland, this place is famous for its natural mineral reserve, its rodeo and its history of clashes between the native people and the white settlers. In 1923 a settler named John Campbell Miles; the founder of this place discovered this whole natural reserve on his expedition of the northern territory and named this place Mt. Isa.

Keeping its natural mineral reserve and industries related to it on the side, Mt. Isa is gaining a reputation as a tourist destination also. Its vast outback is heaven for the off-road enthusiast. Also, places like Lawn Hill Gorge in Boodjamulla National Park, Riversleigh Fossil fields and center, hard times mine; Sir James Foots Building, WW2 underground hospital, and Beth Anderson museum are some of the major visiting places. Apart from this the annual rodeo and fishing tournament brings a lot of tourist to Mt. Isa. The rodeo of Mt. Isa is popular all over the world.

So, if this small description has intrigued your interest and you are planning to visit Mt. Isa, then instead of staying at a hotel you can try the shared accommodation available in Mt. Isa. There are certain benefits of share accommodation, the following are those benefits.

Location

Hotels are located in certain places, but these shared accommodations are scattered throughout the city. The advantage of that, if you want to do a certain activity then you can book your accommodation according to that giving you more convenience.

Budget

These places are substantially cheaper than hotels. You can book them on a weekly basis, and they range anything between $70 and $210. So, you have a wide range of choices.

Amenities

Share accommodation in Mt. Isa is equipped with all the amenities of a household. So, you have separate bedrooms, cooking area, deck, balcony, parking space, etc. It is basically a home away from home.

Good for Kids

Kids often feel homesick on holidays. They are staying in a single room in the hotel, they can’t move freely, they can’t go outside and play but with shared accommodations, you have a backyard or a pool where kids can enjoy the odd idle day. So, this option has made accommodation in Mt. Isa with kids, hassle-free.

Ease of Booking

These places are very easy to book. You can book them online or you can contact any agency out there to book one for you.

The good thing about these places is that they give you a chance to interact with the local people, understand the local culture and make our trip an unforgettable one. But on the other hand, it can make your trip a nightmare too if you get trapped in an advertisement gimmick and book a terrible place.

A Concluding Note

Doing your own research is very important while booking these places because you haven’t seen them physically so you only know what you have seen in the pictures and they can be very deceiving. So, the right thing to do is, ask all sorts of questions, read reviews, ask people who have previously booked that place and then if you are satisfied to go through with it.

So, do the basics right and enjoy your stay.