Roma's Easter in the Country Program

Discover Carnarvon Ranges – Tour by Boobook Explore

Pick Up Points: Roma Accommodation/Motels where nominated when booking.

Time: 6.45am for 7.00am departure to approx 6pm

Cost: Bookings Required.  Prices: Adult $295, Child $255 (8-14 yrs), Family $845 (2 Adults & 2 children), Senior $280

With local ecologically qualified and highly experienced tour guides, discover secluded gorges, amazing rock formations, unique Aboriginal rock art, Australian wildlife, rare plants and fabulous views. Learn about our pioneering history and see first-hand how nature and farming coexist in this rugged, yet beautiful landscape. With exclusive access to a large privately-owned cattle station nestled in the Carnarvon Ranges this day tour is a great introduction to the Queensland’s Outback and natural environments.

Min Number Pax: 2

Max Number Pax: 9

Bookings: +61 7 46222646 or email: sales@boobookexplore.com.au or book online HERE

Roma Butter Factory

Venue: 18-20 Station Street, Roma

Time: 7am to 11:00am

Cost: Gold Coin Donation

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.

Moorelands Bush Nursery

Venue: Moorelands Bush Nursery, Dargal Road, Roma.

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

Time: Nursery open 8:00am to 2:00pm.  Cafe open from 8:00am to 12noon.

Cost: Free.  Refreshments and nursery items available for purchase.

Enjoy a drive in the country this Easter and visit beautiful Moorelands Bush Nursery.  There is a wonderful garden to browse and lots of plants, pots and ornaments for sale. The Café serves delicious homemade treats and is a great place for breakfast.

Deadly Way Cultural Show

Venue: Yarning Circle, Bungil Street, Roma

Time: Easter Monday – 8:30am & 10:30am sessions

Approx 1 hour duration.  Bookings essential.  Tour capacity capped at 25 people.

Be welcomed to the traditional lands of the Mandandanji people with a smoking ceremony along with traditional dance and paint. Hear the history of the area while taking a short walk to discover the use of bush foods and plants, as well as an artefact/tools display and demonstration.

Afterwards, check out various products for sale including artwork, didgeridoos, clapsticks, boomerangs, books and more!

Cost: $25 for Adults, $5 for Youth (under 16yrs old).  

Bookings:  Bookings essential.  Visit www.deadlyway.com.au or email  lane_deadlyway@outlook.com.au

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

Venue: The Big Rig, 2 Riggers Rd, Roma

Time: 9am to 4:30pm daily

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.

Learn about the trials and tribulations that our pioneers endured whilst trying to strike it rich with Roma oil, and how their lessons have led to a multi-billion industry today.

Immerse yourself in the pioneering stories, climb the magnificent 40m tower, meander along the tree walk through the ancient river red gums, stand beneath the rigs and gain an understanding of hope, ingenuity and mateship that shaped the Australian oil, gas and energy industry.

Up the Creek Garage Museum

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.

Time: 9am – 4pm

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.

Gin tasting with Western Queensland Spirits

Venue: Western Queensland Spirit Distillery, Roma

Sessions: Please note sessions are limited to 150 adults.
Saturday :
10am- 1pm
1pm – 4pm (Live Music)
4pm – 7pm (Live Music)

Sunday :
10am- 1pm
1pm – 4pm (Live Music)
4pm – 7pm (Live Music)

Monday :
10am- 1pm
1pm – 4pm

Cost: $20 per adult, Children under 18 yrs free.  Tickets will include tasting of three products on a tasting paddle.  Bookings Essential. Purchase your tickets HERE.

How do western botanicals including bush lemon, desert lime, salt bush and lemon myrtle sound for your gin and tonic? The Outback gin has a drier style, a hint of spice and a citrus finish. It’s our unique take on a classic London dry. Garnish with a slice of lime and pair with a gentle tonic and you’re ready to sit back and relax in the splendour of the bush location.

Easter Art Show

Venue: Walk of Art, Hawthorne Street, Roma Qld 4455

Cost: Gold Coin Donation

Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Gin tasting with Western Queensland Spirits

Venue: Western Queensland Spirit Distillery, Roma

Sessions: Please note sessions are limited to 150 adults.
Saturday :
10am- 1pm
1pm – 4pm (Live Music)
4pm – 7pm (Live Music)

Sunday :
10am- 1pm
1pm – 4pm (Live Music)
4pm – 7pm (Live Music)

Monday :
10am- 1pm
1pm – 4pm

Cost: $20 per adult, Children under 18 yrs free.  Tickets will include tasting of three products on a tasting paddle.  Bookings Essential.  Purchase your tickets HERE.

How do western botanicals including bush lemon, desert lime, salt bush and lemon myrtle sound for your gin and tonic? The Outback gin has a drier style, a hint of spice and a citrus finish. It’s our unique take on a classic London dry. Garnish with a slice of lime and pair with a gentle tonic and you’re ready to sit back and relax in the splendour of the bush location.

The Big Rig Night Show Sunset Experience

Venue: The Big Rig, 2 Riggers Rd, Roma

Time: 5:30pm daily

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.

Ignite your interest in sabotage, drama and intrigue through the eyes of a “Roma Rigger” guide, with a glass of Outback port and an original short history film under the stars in our outdoor theatre. 

The events that occurred in Roma threatened to destroy the Australian oil and gas industry before it even began, join us as we share the gritty details and salute Australia’s riggers, past and present.