Heritage and Homesteads: 5-Day Tour Through Roma and Maranoa Shire | 5-9 May, 2025

Heritage and Homesteads: 5-Day Tour Through Roma and Maranoa Shire | 5-9 May, 2025 

Enjoy the Roma Heritage Tour, where the warmth of local hospitality, charming streets, and the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside can be explored. With the region's rich history, we will rediscover the people, places and events that helped shape Australia’s cultural heritage.

Join a memorable 5-day journey through Roma and the Maranoa Shire, where the essence of Queensland’s outback comes to life.

Tour Highlights:

• Big Rig Night Experience: Learn about Roma’s fascinating oil and gas history under the stars with a captivating sound and light show, bringing the region's pioneering spirit to life.
• Roma Saleyards Tour: Explore the largest cattle-selling facility in the Southern Hemisphere, gaining unique insights into Australia’s livestock industry with expert guides.
• Cobb & Co Changing Station: Visit Surat’s historic museum showcasing a replica Cobb & Co coach, local artworks, and a freshwater aquarium, offering a glimpse into the region's past.
• Heritage-listed Mt Abundance Homestead: Discover the history of this historic homestead, including the first post office in Roma, while enjoying a guided tour and morning tea on the veranda.

• 4 nights motel accommodation


• 4 motel cooked breakfasts


• 4 motel two course dinners


• 3 included lunches – see below


• Night Show at Roma Big Rig


• Roma Saleyard Tour


• Guided town tour of Roma


• Guided tour of St Pauls Anglican Church


• Lunch at Roma Big Rig


• Entry to Oil Patch Roma Big Rig


• Guide to join coach for Stuart, Yuleba, and Wallumbilla touring


• Visit and morning tea at Cobb & Co Changing Station


• Visit to Calico Cottage Heritage Complex


• Packed lunch (day 3)


• Guided tour & morning tea at Mt Abundance Homestead


• Visit and afternoon tea at Muckadilla Whistle Stop & Native Bush Garden


• Guided town tour of Amby


• Lunch at Dalby Leagues Club