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Mitchell Qld Arrest Creek Monument

A local’s guide to Mitchell

Riddle us this: where can you go to see where Australia’s last known bushrangers were captured, sample the Darling Downs’ best lamington (as awarded at the annual Toowoomba Royal Baking Show) and soak in an outdoor spa filled with naturally heated …

Everything you need to know about Roma’s racing calendar

Wondering how you can experience the best of Queensland’s outback? We recommend rounding up the troops for a road trip to Roma coinciding with one of the region’s premier racing events. Whether you’ve got the kids in the back, your mates …

A local’s guide to the Roma region

Covering 58,830km2, or three and a half times the area size of Brisbane, one thing’s for certain – the Roma region is not short on space. With so much room to move, it pays to have a local’s guide to discovering …

5-day Brisbane to Carnarvon Gorge Family Road Trip

If ever there was a light at the end of an eight-and-a-half-hour-road trip tunnel, Carnarvon Gorge is it. This national park is defined by its sandstone cliffs, prehistoric cycads and over 2,000 examples of Aboriginal rock art, a combination that puts …

Everything you need to know about the Big Rig

The Big Rig in Roma is the spot to dig into Australia’s oil and gas industry, set against the sweeping, painterly landscape of country Queensland. Get ready to explore with this guide.  What is it? The Big Rig takes its name …

11 things to do in Mitchell, Outback Queensland

Follow the trail of notorious bushrangers, soak away stress in thermal springs and get to know Indigenous culture in Mitchell. This small Outback Queensland town, 90km west of Roma is full of heart and the locals love to share their community …