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 …
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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 …
Is this the most family-friendly outback road trip from Brisbane?
Riddle us this: what’s approximately 450km long, passes through three major regions in Queensland and takes six hours to drive? Find your answer along the Warrego Highway, which runs between Brisbane and Roma (and extends all the way out to Charleville …
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 …
Best in the west: a guide to Roma region’s best eats and where to find them
Juicy steak that hangs off the edge of your plate, ice-cold beer dripping in condensation and a big, warm smile when you walk in the door; these are a few things to whet your appetite for what’s served up in the …
Christmas Races
An exciting race meet for the whole family! Finish the Roma 2024 racing calendar at the Christmas Race Day. 5 Race Program, activities for children including a special visit from the big man dressed in red (aka Santa).
Bamba Gii Festival
The Bamba Gii Festival is a one day celebration of the South West Queensland Indigenous Cultural Trail (SWQICT). Locals and visitors alike are invited to immerse themselves in our indigenous culture and meet our people, hear our stories and experience our …
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 …
7 things you wouldn’t expect to find in the Roma region
Type ‘Roma, Outback Queensland’ into Google image search and you can expect to see red dirt, country pubs and cattle … and then, more cattle. But typecasting the Roma region based on its most famous outputs does a disservice to the …
Art lovers guide to the Roma region
When you venture into Outback Queensland you can rest assured nature will spoil your senses with a medley of colour, shape and texture. But Mother Nature isn’t the only canvas you’ll find in Outback Queensland. For those who enjoy ambling their …