Roma's Easter in the Country Program

Lost World Carnarvons (Wallaroo) Day Tour by Boobook Explore

Time: 6:45am for 7:00am Roma departure.  Returning approx 6pm.  Pick up points Roma motels, Injune and Wallaroo Outback Retreat.

Location: Carnarvon Ranges

Cost: Bookings required.
Adults – $295 per person
Child – $205 (8-14yrs)
Family – $795 (2 Adults, 2 Children)
Senior – $280
Max Pax – 14
Minimum numbers apply

Inclusions: Wholesome morning tea and lunch

Booking in advance is essential

Experience a day you’ll never forget in an Australian wilderness that time forgot. This small-group tour travels from Roma by 4WD, air-conditioned mini-bus to the privately-owned Wallaroo cattle station covering nearly 300 square kilometres of bush, gorges, rivers and natural diversity deep in the Carnarvon Ranges. You’ll step back in time through millennia as we explore cycad groves, incredible sandstone formations and Indigenous rock art. On short walks from the mini-bus you’ll see wonders few eyes see. Our eco-guide will share fascinating insights and you’ll discover how this land has supported flora, fauna and humanity in harmony for centuries.

Bookings: Book online HERE
Use code Easter15 to receive a 15% discount on bookings made for 16 April 2025.

For further information please contact Boobook Explore by phone (07) 4622 2646 or email info@boobookexplore.com.au

Roma Bush Gardens – Casual hiking experience.

Venue: Roma Bush Gardens, Corner of Duke & Mayne Streets, Roma

Time:
7:00am – Nature and bush tucker walks – for the early starters
8:00am – Pancakes and billy tea
9:00am – Nature and bush tucker walks – for the early starters

Be guided on a morning nature walk to learn about the local environment and wildlife seen at the Roma Bush Gardens site. There will be billy tea and coffee served with bush tucker pancakes.

Click on the below map to find out how to get there.

Ecumenical Good Friday Service

Venue:  St Paul’s Anglican Church (Cnr Bungil & Arthur Streets Roma)

Time: 8am

Cost: Free

Maranoa Monster Fishing Competition

Time: Commences at 7am.  Presentations to be held at 1:00pm.

Venue: Neil Turner Weir – Mitchell – 50minutes drive west of Roma

Cost: Nomination fees – $10 per individual and per family for members.  $10 per person for non-members per individual.

See more of the Maranoa and come along and take part in the Maranoa Monster Fishing Competition.  

This competition is hosted by the Mitchell Fishing and Restocking Group at the Neil Turner Weir.

Neil Turner Weir is a small weir located on the northern side of the Mitchell township.  The weir holds back the waters of the Maranoa River. To the west on the banks of the river, is a fishing spot known as Fisherman’s Rest.  The weir was built in 1984 and is made of concrete and filled with sand.  

Ice-creams and drinks available.  You are welcome to bring your own picnic. Food is only a skip away by phoning the local servo for burgers and fish and chips.

Raffles will also be run on the day.  It should be a great day to enjoy the country atmosphere and the friendliness of the local community.

Prizes will be presented for each of the following categories:  Male, Female and Junior Boy and Junior Girl – so bring the whole family for a day out fishing.

Moorelands Bush Nursery

Venue: Moorelands Bush Nursery, Dargal Road, Roma.

Time: Nursery and cafe open 8:00am to 2:00pm.

How to get there:
Drive west along Miscamble St and then onto Dargal Road, following the signage.

Cost: Free.

Café will be open for a great breakfast and coffee/cake for morning tea.  Everything is home made. This is a beautiful place to meet with friends and enjoy the outdoors.

Enjoy the drive to Moorelands.  There is a wonderful garden to browse and lots of plants, pots and ornaments for sale.

Roma Butter Factory – Self-guided tours of the Roma Butter Factory Museum.

Time: 9am to 2:00pm

Venue: 18-20 Station Street, Roma

Cost: Adults – $5, Children under 14 free

For the history buffs take a visit to the Roma Butter Factory and learn about the history of the factory and how it contributed to the development of the town and Roma as a farming community in the early days.

Enjoy the self-guided tour and learn about the history of the factory and the dairying industry.

BBQ and smoko available for purchase.

Up the Creek Garage Museum

Time: 9am – 3pm

Venue: 14 George Street, Roma (just behind Shady’s Lagoon / 15 minute walk along the Adungadoo Pathway from The Big Rig / 10 minutes from the Post Office.)

Cost: $20 Single Adult, 17 and Under FREE.

From Cars in the Garden (commemorating the Aussie Car Industry) to incorporating over 800 pictures of road trips of Australia, USA and New Zealand.  A fabulous collage of photos that tell a million stories and a visit not to be missed when you are in town for Roma’s Easter In The Country.  This is a museum full of memories.

Incorporating a Aussie Holden Museum (with a difference).  Art and murals, get your kicks on Route 66 in a 1969 Mustang or travel the Warrego Hi-Way (old Hi-Way 54) in the Maranoa Travel 1966 XP Falcon ute.

Join in activities such as cornhole tossing and horseshoe pitching. Exciting Activities and fun for all ages.

You can even get your photo taken with the longhorns – Jack or Tex.

The Big Rig Tower & Tree Walk & Self-guided Tour of the Oil Patch

Time: 9am to 4:00pm daily

Venue: The Big Rig, 2 Riggers Rd, Roma

Cost: Pricing ranges from:
Adults $20
Concession $18
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $55
Child $15
Children under 5 yrs free.

Bookings essential.  Book online HERE or phone (07) 4624 0204.

Discover the challenges and hardships faced by our pioneers in their pursuit of wealth through Roma oil and understand how their experiences paved the way for today’s thriving multi-billion-dollar industry.

Engage with their narratives, ascend the impressive 40-meter tower, wander along the tree walk amid ancient river red gums, stand beneath the rigs, and grasp the essence of hope, ingenuity, and camaraderie that moulded the Australian oil, gas, and energy sector.

John Richardson Camel Rides

Venue: Big Rig Parklands, Roma

Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Cost: $10 per ride

Open Gardens at ‘Mooga’ and ‘Wataview’

The country gardens will open for visitor this Easter and both are situated just 15 minutes north of Roma and only 2 klms apart. “Mooga” is the home of Annette and Mark Huntley and “Wataview” is the home of jenny and Shane Ferry. (Annette and Jenny are sisters). Each garden is well established and both have been built around family living in mind. 

Mooga – the home of Mark and Annette Huntley

“Mooga” has multiple garden areas set amongst a large expanse of lawn that connects them all together while still allowing a view of the surrounding countryside.  Each garden has a little “something” of interest for both young and old.  A canteen will operate all day serving tea and coffee and delicious home cooked treats.  Lawn games and a children’s play area is available for use so come along for a look, to relax or play.

Venue: 34 Roma Taroom Road, Roma (see map below for directions)

Time: detailed as below across the Easter weekend
Friday 3 April 2026 – 9:30am to 4pm
Saturday 4 April 2026 – 11:00 am to 4pm
Sunday 5 April 2026 – 9:30am to 4pm
Monday 6 April 2026 – 9:30am to 1pm

Cost: $5 per adult.  Children are free.

Morning and afternoon tea available for purchase.

Wataview – the home of Shane and Jenny Ferry

“Wataview” is situated on the edge of a high ridge overlooking the Bungil Creek.  The garden has its own running Creek that gently runs into a fenced pond, making use of it’s sloping terrain.  There are “free flight” bird aviaries, garden that suroudn a large lawn, orchards and play areas for children.  Come an enjoy the panoramic views as you wander around the garden.  A canteen will operate selling sausages in bread, hot dogs, cold drinks and super doopers.

Venue: 1847 Carnarvon Highway, Roma (see map below for directions).

Time: detailed as below across the Easter weekend
Friday 3 April 2026 – 9:30am to 3pm
Saturday 4 April 2026 – 11am to 3pm
Sunday 5 April 2026 – 9:30am to 3pm
Monday 6 April 2026 – 9:30am to 1pm

Cost: $5 per adult.  Children are free.

Lunch of hot dogs and sausage sizzle available for purchase.

Proceeds from both gardens will be donated to the Cookery and Handicraft sections at the Roma Show.

Cash or EFTpos is available.

There will be a small plant stall (cash only).

Easter Art Show – Hosted by the Maranoa Artists Inc

Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Venue: Roma on Bungil Gallery and Walk of Art, 38-44 Hawthorne Street, Roma Qld 4455

Cost: Gold Coin Donation

Please contact Carol Curran on 0447114881 or Loretta Thomas on 0427 920040 for further information.

Deadly Way Aboriginal Cultural Tour

Time: -10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm –  Tour duration approx. 45mins – 1 hour

Location: Yarning Circle, Bungil St Roma QLD 4455

Cost: $25 for Adults, $5 for Youth (Under 16 Years old)

Bookings:  Bookings essential Tour capacity capped at 25 People.  Bookings can be made by email/phone to Deadly Way or Social Media Pages.

Email: lane_deadlyway@outlook.com.au or mobile 0457008380.

Be welcomed to the traditional lands of the Mandandanji people with a smoking ceremony by Traditional Owners. Hear the history of the area of pre & post-colonial times while taking a short walk to discover the uses of bush foods, plants and animals from the area. There is also a stall with various products for sale including artwork, didgeridoos, artefacts and more!

Roma Sings Bush Ballads and Bush Poetry – Live music and yarns (old country style)

Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm (approx.)

Venue: RSL Hall Quintin Street, Roma

Cost: Admission $15 per adult – tickets at the door

Enjoy contemporary bush music and stories about the bush at Roma’s Easter in the Country.

Lunch and refreshments available.

Special Guests include:

Dean Perrett – Traditional Country Singer and Songwriter and Golden Guitar Winner – Tamworth 2023
Jeff Brown – Bush Balladeer and Golden Guitar Winner.
Neil McCarther and Marco Gliori, Bush Poets

Miniature Train Rides

Time:  11:00am to 2:00pm

Venue: Big Rig Parklands, Riggers Road, Roma

Cost: $5 per person (3 years and under free and must be accompanied with an adult)

The train will finish operating before Bluey starts his performance.  Ride the “The Roma Express” – a miniature train that travels a picturesque 1.4 km circuit. For all ages.

Easter at Western Queensland Spirit – Good Friday Long Lunch 

Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Location: Western Queensland Spirits – 50 Bungeworgorai Land, Dargal Road, Roma

Cost: $85 per person. Limited to 70 seats. No allocated seating, arrive together to sit together or make new friends.

Bookings: Bookings essential. Book your tickets HERE.

Join us for a relaxed Good Friday Long Lunch featuring a seasonal antipasto to start, followed by shared mains of oven-baked tomato & olive barramundi, orange & paprika chicken, rosemary & sea salt potatoes and fresh seasonal salads, finishing on a sweet note with silky Lemoncello panna cotta – the perfect way to spend Good Friday.

Roma History Lodge

Time:  2:00pm to 5:00pm

Venue: 17 McDowall Street, Roma

Cost: Gold coin donation

Enjoy the themed display ‘Schools in the Maranoa’.

The lodge is also open for anyone wanting to check out their family history in the area.  Many books on local history also for sale.

An Eggcellent Afternoon with Bluey, Bingo and the Easter Bunny – sponsored by McDonalds

Time: From 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Venue: Big Rig Parklands, Riggers Rd, Roma

Cost: Free

Enjoy an afternoon of children’s entertainment and fun for the young at heart.

2:00pm – Join in the fun of the games – egg and spoon races, sack races and three-legged races. These will be in ages groups and on the terrace adjacent to the Miniature Train at the Big Rig Parklands.

3:00pm – CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT – Bluey and Bingo Live Interactive Experience at Easter in the Country!  Bluey and Bingo return to Roma’s Easter in the Country!  Come down, welcome them back and see Bluey and Bingo.  BLUEY TM and BLUEY character logos TM & © Ludo Studio Pty Ltd 2018

3:30pm – Easter Egg Giveaway. This will run in age groups again and under the supervision of parent and officials. Children will only get one or two small Easter eggs and sharing is strongly encouraged to ensure everyone gets to participate.  The Easter Bunny arrives to greet the children and there will be loads of photo opportunities.

4:15pm – In case you missed them – Bluey and Bingo return for another Live Interactive Experience!

Refreshments available and enjoy your time at Roma’s Big Rig Parklands.

If you want a seat you need to bring a chair or a blanket.

Roma International Motor Speedway

Time: Gates open at 3:00pm.  Cars on track from 4:30pm.

Venue: Roma International Speedway, 27 Two Mile Road, Roma.
(2klms east of Roma on the Warrego Highway – follow the signs).

Cost: $30 – Adults
$15 – 13 to 17yrs
Free – Children Under 12 accompanied by adult
$15 – Aged Pensioners with ID

Get your backside track side for an epic Easter Stampede weekend of racing! Don’t miss all the action. Classes Running is:

• SSA Production Sedans – sponsored by Reis Trucking and Brett Cheetham Timing Services
• SSA Street Stocks – sponsored by Toowoomba Steering and Suspension
• SSA Juniors – Top Stars and New Stars
• RSCC – Super Stockers – sponsored by Miles Tilt and Tow
• Super Stockers
• Nostalgias

Canteen operating on Good Friday and Easter Saturday. Bar operating on Easter Saturday only due to licencing restrictions.   Eftpos available.

This program is across Good Friday and Easter Saturday afternoon/evenings and includes qualifying, inverted heats, dash and features.

No dogs are allowed at this event.

Good Friday Gospel Music Concert

Time:  3:00pm to 5:00pm

Venue: Life Church, 146 Northern Road, Roma

Cost: Free entry

Roma Combined Churches extend a warm greeting to all residents and visitors joining with us in celebrating the 50^th anniversary of Roma’s Easter in the Country. All Roma churches will be holding services across this holiest of weekends after which our festival is named. Weekend church services start with the 8am Combined Good Friday service at St Paul’s Anglican Church.  Details of service times can be found on local church facebook and webpages.

Join us for an afternoon of great music!  Featuring Rock Star Punch, Tavis Hopes, Melody & Aaron.

Smokin’ Hot Easter BBQ Challenge – Sponsored by Shamrock Civil

Calling all competitors – this event is sanctioned by the Australian BBQ Alliance – It is a Championship Round)

Time:  4:00pm start – cooking window to commence at 7pm

Venue: Bassett Park, Northern Road, Roma

Competitor Entry Fee : $200 per team.  Nominations essential. 

Nominate by purchasing a competitor ticket HERE.  

Categories:
Chicken – any cut
Lamb – any cut
Pork Ribs
Brisket

EITC invites participants into this competition in beef heartland.  Book your flights and charge up your vehicles – all roads lead to Roma next Easter – watch this space. 

Total Prize Pool $6,000

Sunset Tower & Tree Walk

Venue: The Big Rig, 2 Riggers Rd, Roma

Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm daily

Cost: Pricing ranges from:
Adults $10
Concession $8
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $30
Child $7.50
Children under 5 yrs free.

Bookings essential.  Book online HERE or phone (07) 4624 0204.  Combination tickets available online.

Join us at The Big Rig for a new experience to take in the breathtaking beauty of the outback at The Big Rig in Roma, Queensland, with the Sunset Tower & Tree Walk. As the sun begins its descent, casting warm hues across the vast outback landscape, embark on an unforgettable journey that combines panoramic views from The Big Rig Tower with a tranquil stroll through the river red gums along the Tree Walk.

Lions Fish & Chip Van

Time: 5.00pm

Venue: Lion’s Park, situated on the corner of Powell and Watson Streets.

Cost: Free to attend.  Food available to purchase.

Plenty of swings for the kids and bring you chairs or picnic rugs to enjoy a night under the stars.

Menu includes:

• Fish and chips and potato scallops
• Donuts
• Soft drinks and Barista coffee and tea
• CWA will be selling sweets

Music will be supplied by the Bloke with the Beard and Maranoa Artists and will highlight the depth of talent in the Maranoa. Artists will engage the audience so bring your best singing voices for a great family night out.

Some renovations are being carried out at the park.  Parking is street parking.  

The Big Rig Express Night Show

Time: 6:00pm daily

Venue: The Big Rig, 2 Riggers Rd, Roma

Cost: Pricing ranges from:
Adults $10
Concession $8
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $30
Child $7.50
Children under 5 yrs free.

Bookings essential.  Book online HERE or phone (07) 4624 0204.  Combination tickets available online.

Immerse yourself in an exclusive 35-minute light and sound show beneath the stars at our open-air theatre. Explore the dramatic events that unfolded in Roma, presenting a formidable challenge to the emerging Australian oil and gas industry. Join us as we reveal the raw details and honour the resilience of Australia’s riggers, both from the past and the present.

Enjoy a complimentary Easter Egg while you watch the show.

MGA Xtreme Bulls Australia

Time: Gates open at 5:00pm for a 6pm start. 

Venue: Bassett Park – Roma Showgrounds Northern Road, Roma. Entry via McPhee Street

Cost: Adults (12 years and over) $25 each
Children (11 years and Under) Free – no tickets required. 

Buy your tickets HERE.

The Original Xtreme Sport is back in Roma!!

Xtreme Bulls are pleased to be heading back to Roma’s Easter in the Country weekend for another stop of the Xtreme Bulls Australia Tour.

This will be Roma’s seventh Xtreme Bulls event and one not to miss out on. Featuring Australia’s elite and up and coming Bull Riders taking on the Gill Bros Rodeo Company’s Xtreme Bulls!  Be sure to catch the action ringside and on the big screen replays.

The event is a classic, so sit back and relax at the alcohol free (due to legal requirements) family night –  one not to be missed!

A range Food vans on site. There is no licenced bar conducted in line with Licencing Commission requirements for Good Friday.

No dogs are allowed at this venue.

Can’t make it in person?  Register to view our LIVESTREAM HERE 

Or purchase our Weekend Super Ticket to attend the Xtreme Bulls, XXXX Pro Rodeo and Outback Music Under the Stars HERE.