Roma's Easter in the Country Program

Lost World Carnarvon’s (Wallaroo) One 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 6 April 2026.

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

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

Time: 8am 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.

Hot Cross Forge – 2 Hour Blacksmithing Workshops – with The Farmer’s Forge

Workshop Times:
8:00am to 10:00am – Marshmallow Roasting Fork
11am to 1pm – Cheese Knife
2pm to 4pm – BBQ Steak Turner

Venue:  42 Tiffin Street Roma

Cost: $165pp

Bookings Essential:  Limited spaces available.  Click to book for these workshops or others HERE

Details:

Join us for a unique hands-on experience for your 2026 Easter weekend!

In these 2-hour hands-on workshops, you’ll fire up the forge, hammer hot steel, and craft your very own Cheese Knife, BBQ Steak Tuner and Marshmallow Roasting Fork ready for everyday use!

Guided by an experienced blacksmith, you’ll learn the fundamentals of traditional metalworking techniques while creating a beautiful, handcrafted tool, perfect for your next backyard firepit or camping trip! 

No prior experience is necessary – this workshop is perfect for beginners and a great way to add some fun and creativity to your Easter weekend!

For more information contact: 

Email: gday@thefarmersforge.com.au

Phone: 0409 492 399

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.

Mount Abundance Historical Homestead

Time: 9am to 4:00pm

Venue: Mount Abundance – Drive 7km west on the Warrego Highway, Roma and follow the signs.

Cost (cash only): Pricing ranges from:
Adults $15
School age child $2

Explore the historical Mt Abundance Homestead and discover its significance in the establishment of the Town of Roma and take in the panoramic views that caused an early explorer to say: “I ascended an elevated north-eastern extremity of Mt Abundance and from it beheld the finest country I have even seen in a primeval state- a champagne region, spotted with wood, stretching as far as human vision or even telescope could reach.”

For more information : Helen 0428 223 183 for any enquiries.

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.

After Easter, the museum will be open from Monday – Thursday from 9am to 4pm and Friday – Saturday 9am to 3pm.  Closed Sunday.

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.

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).

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!

Easter Art Show – Hosted by the Maranoa Artists Inc.

Time 10:00am – 12:00pm

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.

Miniature Train Rides

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm

Venue: Big Rig Parklands, Riggers Road, Roma

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

Ride the “The Roma Express” – a miniature train that travels a picturesque 1.4 km circuit. For all ages.

Easter at Western Queensland Spirit

Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm

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

Cost:  Free entry. Registrations preferred: https://wqs.simpletix.com/

Celebrate Easter in the Country with us at Western Queensland Spirit. Bring the whole family with free entry & live music all weekend. Sip on our fan-favourite Hot Cross Rum cocktail, enjoy a lamb BBQ or graze on a much-loved Grazier’s Platter – all to the soundtrack of Maddy Thomas throughout the weekend.

Roma Bowls Club – Fantastic ‘n 50 Family Barefoot Bowling Day

Time: from 12 noon

Venue: Roma Bowls Club, Lovell Street Roma

Cost: $5 per person green fee – payable at the bar

Report to the Bowls club where bowlers will guide the day.  This is a great opportunity for families to enjoy a day out at the local bowlo.  There will be a free sausage sizzle at the end of the day to enjoy with a cool ale.  The club wishes to make you very welcome.

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.