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ABOUT Roma
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.
Places to stay near Roma
Roma Central Motel
2 kmThe brand new Roma Central Motel offers contemporary well-appointed accommodation. They are centrally located and just a few minutes’ walk to most facilities in Roma.
MoreRoma Big Rig Tourist Park
2 kmBig Rig Top Tourist Park provides more than just a few nights of accommodation on your way through Roma.
MorePete’s Place Roma
3 kmPete’s Place is a locally run motel situated on the western side of Roma.
MoreMotel Carnarvon
18 kmMotel Carnarvon is where you will enjoy friendly personalised service. they offer quiet, comfortable, clean and spacious all ground floor accommodation with undercover parking.
MoreFisherman’s Park
71 kmSituated on the Balonne River north of town across the bridge, Fisherman’s Park is the perfect location for visitors wanting to explore the picturesque township
MoreMaree’s Farmstay
82 kmMaree’s Farmstay is an Airbnb Farmstay on a Brahman cattle station situated right beside Mount Moffatt Carnarvon National Park.
MoreInjune Possum Park
83 kmPossum Park is a multi functional venue that facilitates the Injune Races, Campdraft and Pony Club events.
MoreGlenmorgan Bottle Tree Inn
115 kmStop 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.
MoreHEMMING PLACE AT MUNGALLALA
126 kmThis is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Our property is located in Mungallala, a small country town 1.5 hours west from Roma. This site is the perfect place in Mungallala to camp in peace and quiet off the main highway and walking distance from […]
MoreKenniff’s Gang Bush Camp
130 kmThis is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering.
This Pet Friendly campground is situated on
MoreWallaroo Outback Retreat
140 kmSet within towering eucalypts on 72,000 acres in the Carnarvon Ranges, Wallaroo Outback Retreat can accomodate upto 16 Guests in eight elegantly appointed glamping tents.
MoreAbbieglassie
144 kmThis is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. “Abbieglassie” is 110km south of MItchell in Mulga country with some box flats and pretty waterholes on the Wallum Creek. We have 30,216ha and run cattle and some sheep. There is plenty of bird life.Camping is on […]
MoreThings to see and do near Roma
Operating the museum for five years in Roma, displaying fine motor cars ranging from Minis, Mustangs, Chevs and corvettes .
Up The Creek Garage Museum
1 km
Following the peaceful waters of Bungil Creek, this 1.7 kilometre shared concrete paved pathway is ideal for walkers, joggers and cyclists.
Adungadoo Pathway
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No trip to Roma is complete without a selfie with the Big Bottle Tree!
Roma’s Biggest Bottle Tree
1 km
Experience the history of the search and discovery of oil and gas in Roma. Settle back and relax under the outback skies.
The Big Rig – The Night Show Sunset Experience
2 km
Join them at The Big Rig in Roma to discover the unique history of how and where the Australian oil and gas industry originated.
The Big Rig Tower & Tree Walk and Oil Patch Museum
2 km
A self-guided tour of the Oil Patch Museum, stand beneath the rigs and gain an understanding of the the Australian oil, gas and energy industry.
A Day and Night at The Big Rig
2 km
The Roma Butter Factory Museum invites you to step back in time to explore the unique old building.
Roma Butter Factory Museum
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This striking mural containing 17 local elements is interpreted by means of an audio and moving light presentation.
Three Dimensional Mural
2 km
Be inspired by the exhibitions on display in the Roma on Bungil Gallery and the Walk of Art Gallery.
Roma on Bungil Art Gallery and the Walk of Art
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While at Roma why not try these Tours
Boobook Explore
2 kmFind inspirational small-group experiences revealing the unique landscapes, ecology and history of the southwest Outback Queensland region, including Carnarvon Gorge National Park.
MoreRoma Saleyards Val Harms Interactive Centre
2 kmThe Roma Saleyards are the largest cattle selling facility in the southern hemisphere, seeing over 400,000 cattle a year.
MoreSt George Heritage Tour
166 kmDiscover the stories and legends of St George, including a visit to the Anchorage Homestead with a fully guided tour including morning tea.
MoreCotton Farm and Vineyard Tour
166 kmDon’t miss out on experiencing the Cotton Farm and Winery Tour held from May to September.
MoreSandytown River Cruises
167 kmSandytown River Cruises offers visitors an opportunity to experience the beautiful Balonne River, a small but important part of Queensland’s inland river system.
MoreRiversands Vineyards Tours
168 kmRiversands Vineyards in conjunction with the St George Explore Centre run a combined cotton farm & vineyard tour from April to September.
MoreNullawokka First Nations Tours
209 kmNullawokka First Nations Tours is based in Bollon, south west Queensland. The company is owned and operated by Bill Speedy.
MoreWWII Secret Tag-A-Long Tour – Charleville
254 kmDiscover why over 3500 United States Army Air Force personnel were stationed in Charleville during World War II.
MoreCharleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’
255 kmDiscover stars, WWII secrets and bilbies for starters on Charleville’s ‘Magnificent 7’ day tour in Outback Queensland. Morning tea, lunch and transfers included.
MoreCharleville Bilby Experience
255 kmSee bilbies in their nocturnal house and learn how our breeding facilities are making a massive difference at saving them from extinction.
MoreOutback Date Farms
256 kmOutback Date Farms is an Australian, family run enterprise based in Charleville, Queensland. We grow delicious eating dates. The farm is environmentally friendly, utilising recycled
MoreTravel West Outback Tours
258 kmTravel West operate Four Wheel Drive Motel Accommodated Tag Along Tours to Birdsville, Innamincka and the Corner Country.
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