Brisbane to Darwin road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time
Brisbane to Darwin road trip: Roma and Charleville
The edge of the outback is met in major country town Roma. Top things to do in Roma include learning about the Aussie oil and gas industry at the Big Rig and watching seemingly chaotic cattle auctions at the Roma Saleyards.
Where to stay in Roma, Queensland
- Accommodation in Roma, Queensland, costs from $80 a night.
- The Best Western Bungil Creek is the best bet for business travellers. The Mandalay Motel has the best central location.
- For best overall quality, the winner is arguably the Roma Explorers Inn. And the Roma Motel hits the sweet spot of convenient location, good value for money and a pool.
In Morven, the Warrego Highway meets the Landsborough Highway. The quickest route turns at that junction, but it’s worth continuing west for a short distance to Charleville. Things to do in Charleville include the secret World War II base, the Charleville Cosmos Centre and the Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre.
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.
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