Only 350 kilometres north-west of Toowoomba, Roma Outback Queensland is home to the southern hemisphere’s largest sale yards. Visitors can get a feel for the outback by perching on a fence or taking a coveted possie on the viewing platform to watch the action at Roma Saleyards. Be sure to time your visit for a Tuesday, and you can witness the sale of up to 12,000 head of cattle in a single day.
To get a real feel for the town itself, take a walk along the heritage-listed Heroes’ Avenue, planted with more than 100 bottle trees. Each tree is a memorial to a local soldier who lost their life in WW1. For a dose of history, head to the Mount Abundance Homestead, built-in 1860, which is the region’s first settlement site. The homestead has important links to early explorers Sir Thomas Mitchell and Ludwig Leichhardt.
Don’t miss The Big Rig Oil and Gas Interpretative Centre and Night Show Sunset Experience for an interactive insight into the hardships and heroic stories of oil drilling and exploration. Visit the ‘Oil Patch’ to get up close to impressive rigs and one of the first diesel-powered rigs ever used in Australia.
There’s a varied calendar of events from Picnic Races, the Roma Cup and Easter in the Country and all the Roma Show’s fun.
Maree’s Farmstay is an Airbnb Farmstay on a Brahman cattle station situated right beside Mount Moffatt Carnarvon National Park.
MoreStop overnight at The Bottle Tree Inn. Settle into an air-conditioned self-contained motel unit, and then enjoy a counter meal at the pub attached.
MoreChain Lagoons is a free camping area not far from Taroom.
Located off the Leichhardt Way on Chain Lagoons Road.
MoreThere is a small campsite that is donation camping, the sites are powered and there are facilities and showers.
MoreThis little tree lined park is a winter haven for many travellers looking for a homely stop over on their way to the north.
MoreChain Lagoons is a free camping area not far from Taroom.
MoreGoovigen Recreation Grounds is a quiet, low-cost campground located on Stone Crescent in Goovigen. Grassy and slab sites available with easy access from the highway.
MoreCharlotte Plains is a family-owned and operated sheep station near Cunnamulla Queensland!
MoreHotel Cunnamulla offers real country comfort with classic country hotel-style rooms with private ensuites.
MoreDiscover the stories and legends of St George, including a visit to the Anchorage Homestead with a fully guided tour including morning tea.
MoreDon’t miss out on experiencing the Cotton Farm and Winery Tour held from May to September.
MoreSandytown River Cruises offers visitors an opportunity to experience the beautiful Balonne River, a small but important part of Queensland’s inland river system.
MoreDiscover why over 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel were stationed in Charleville during World War II.
MoreDiscover stars, WWII secrets and bilbies for starters on Charleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’ day tour in Outback Queensland. Morning tea, lunch and transfers included.
MoreThe Eromanga Natural History Museum is committed to discovering, conserving and showcasing the fossil, natural and cultural heritage from the prehistoric and modern-day environments.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours is a family-owned local operator with over 35 years of experience and unrivalled local Outback Queensland knowledge, passion and connections.
MoreThe Outback Rail Adventure is Outback Aussie Tours’ newest tourism experience reconnecting our visitors with the romance of rail.
MoreOutback Pioneers’ award-winning outback tours and experiences, based in Longreach, is all about holidays and experiences that bring the pioneer past to life.
MoreWhether you are a seasoned 4WD enthusiast or completely new to it all, Dingo Trax have your back!
MoreOnly 3½ hours drive from Cairns and four hours from Townsville in Tropical North Queensland, you’ll discover a land so different in contrasts…. Undara.
MoreDeep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region of Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.
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