Brisbane to Winton road trip: Distance, driving time & attractions
Brisbane to Winton drive: Roma and Charleville
Roma, meanwhile is on the cusp of the outback. The best things to do in Roma include visiting the Big Rig, a tribute to Australia’s oil and gas industry, which was founded here in 1900. You can also watch the mayhem of the 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.
You can branch off the Warrego Highway onto the Landsborough Highway heading north before Charleville. But Charleville has several tempting attractions, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre, the Charleville Cosmos Centre and the secret World War II base.
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.
Click through to the next section: Landsborough Highway attractions.