Roma's Easter in the Country Program

Roma Saleyards Tour

Time 8:15 am for an 8:30am tour

Venue: The Val Harms Interactive Centre, Roma Saleyards, Warrego Highway

Cost: Free – No bookings required

No bookings are required, simply meet the tour guides at the Val Harms Roma Saleyards Interactive Centre at 8.15am for an 8.30am tour start.

The largest cattle selling centre in Australia, with over 400,000 cattle passing through a year. (There is no cattle sale on Easter Thursday)

Up the Creek Garage Museum

Time: 9am – 4pm

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.

Easter Art Show – Hosted by the Maranoa Artists Inc.

Time 10:00am – 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.

Sunset Tower & Tree Walk

Time: 5:00pm – 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.

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.

Outback Tucker Under the Stars – Sponsored by Cement Australia

Venue: Roma Saleyards, Warrego Highway, Roma

Time: 5:30pm for pre-dinner drinks and commencement at 6:30pm

Cost: Adults $80 (13 years and above), Children $20 (12 yrs and under)

Bookings: Bookings essential.  Book HERE.

Happy Birthday Easter in the Country – we are 50!  Let’s start the celebrations. Everyone is invited to the Opening Dinner, for Roma’s Easter in the Country at the Roma Saleyards.  This is a ticked event. The Roma Saleyards is the leading venue for cattle sales in the Southern Hemisphere and a great place to view the open skies.

Be quick to book now – do not miss out!

Licensed bar, live entertainment and EFTPOS available.

Matt Golinski will prepare a three course meal with the hero food of the night being BEEF, BEEF, BEEF.

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.