Roma to Longreach, QLD: Distance, driving time & road trip stops
Roma to Longreach road trip via Charleville
Going via Charleville adds an extra 50 minutes on to the journey, but it is arguably the most appealing place to spend the night on the route.
The best things to do in Charleville include visiting the secret World War II air base, learning about outback medicine at the Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre and stargazing at the Charleville Cosmos 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.
After the Roma to Charleville leg of the journey, the Mitchell Highway joins the Landsborough Highway just south of Augathella.
Attractions in Augathella include the Kenniff Tree, which is surrounded by tales of bushrangers, and the giant mural on the water tower.
Augathella accommodation options include the Augathella Palms Motel or Augathella Motel and Caravan Park. The latter is, handily, next to the pub.
Click through to the next section: Augathella to Barcaldine.