Brisbane to Charleville road trip: Distance, time & best stops
Brisbane to Charleville drive: Roma, Mitchell and Morven
Roma is where the country scenery starts transitioning to pure outback. Here, the Big Rig pays tribute to Australia’s oil and gas industry. Go at night for an impressive sound and light show.
You can also visit the Roma Saleyards, the biggest cattle sale site in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s important business for the cattle trade, but a bizarre spectacle for visitors. Other options include taking a tour of the Carnarvon Ranges with Boobook Ecotours.
On the way to Charleville, you can go for a dip at the Great Artesian Spa in Mitchell or tackle one of the bushwalks in Tregole National Park near Morven.
Once at your destination, the best things to do in Charleville include touring the secret World War II air base and stargazing at the Charleville Cosmos Centre and. Other Charleville attractions include the Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre and Charleville Historic House.
The best accommodation in Charleville
Of the Charleville accommodation options, these are the best bets…
- For heritage and personality: Hotel Corones.
- For best value: Charleville Waltzing Matilda Inn.
- For central location: Rocks Motel.
- For gardens and pool: Mulga Country Motel Inn.
There is also a Brisbane to Charleville train, if you fancy going by rail instead.
More Queensland travel
Drive from Ipswich to Goondiwindi along the Cunningham Highway.
Stop for photos at the Rex Lookout on the Palm Cove to Port Douglas drive.
Indulge at the Mungalli Creek Dairy in the Atherton Tableland.
How long is the Clermont to Charters Towers leg of the Emerald to Charters Towers drive?