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ABOUT Roma
There’s more than meets the eye in Roma – Come and visit and let them reveal the treasures of the Roma region.
Just a half-day drive from Brisbane, Roma is nestled in the heart of the Maranoa region of Southwest Queensland and is uniquely positioned as where Country meets the Outback’.
Surrounded by sweeping plains and boundless skies, Roma gives you a taste of the Outback – along with the charm and character of country life. With rich natural and social history, Roma is home to the iconic Roma Saleyards, Australia’s largest cattle-selling facility, The Big Rig, and family-favourite Easter in the Country Festival.
Places to stay near Roma
Roma Explorers Inn
2 kmWelcome to Roma Explorers Inn, the ideal resort style destination in outback Roma, Queensland.
MoreRoma 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 kmPull up and unwind on the banks of the Balonne River at Fisherman’s Park, the gateway to the charming township of Surat.
MoreMaree’s Farmstay
82 kmMaree’s Farmstay is an Airbnb Farmstay on a Brahman cattle station situated right beside Mount Moffatt Carnarvon National Park.
MorePossum Park Campground, Injune
83 kmPossum Park is an affordable and well-equipped camping site features toilets, hot showers, and both powered and unpowered site options to suit your camping style.
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 […]
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
1 km
No trip to Roma is complete without a selfie with Roma’s Largest Bottle Tree!
Roma’s Largest Bottle Tree
1 km
The Lenroy Slab Hut stands as testament to the history and resilience of bush life in the late 19th – early 20th centuries.
Lenroy Slab Hut
2 km
Ignite your interest in sabotage, drama, and intrigue through the eyes of a Roma Rigger guide with the Big Rig Night Show.
The Big Rig Night Show
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
2 km
This striking mural containing 17 local elements is interpreted by means of an audio and moving light presentation.
Three-Dimensional Mural
2 km
Discover a world of creativity and inspiration at the Roma on Bungil Gallery and the Walk of Art Gallery.
Roma on Bungil Art Gallery and the Walk of Art
2 km
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
3 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.
MoreDirranbandi Outback Tours
232 kmSee for yourself on a guided tour of the famous Cubbie Station.
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.
MoreOutback Grave Keeper Tour
254 kmJoin the mysterious Grave Keeper as he unlocks the secrets of the outback.
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 the breeding facilities are making a massive difference at saving them from extinction.
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