Roma to Longreach, QLD: Distance, driving time & road trip stops
Roma to Longreach road trip: Barcaldine attractions
Barcaldine has plenty of history, and the 1891s Shearers’ Strike that led to the formation of the Australian Labor party began here. The Australian Workers’ Heritage Centre is the top attraction.
It’s another 108km from Barcaldine to Longreach, and that leg of the drive is best tackled in one stint.
Once at your destination, top Longreach attractions include the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre, plus the Qantas Founders Museum. You can also go on a Longreach river cruise along the Thomson River.
Longreach accommodation picks
Longreach offers a surprisingly interesting range of accommodation. The options particularly worthy of consideration are…
- For central location and a pool: Abajaz Motor Inn or Longreach Motor Inn.
- For luxury glamping: Mitchell Grass Retreat.
- For charm and character: Saltbush Retreat.
More Longreach driving times
Longreach to Barcaldine: Distance 108km, driving time 1h19m.
Longreach to Brisbane: Distance 1,179km, driving time 12h41m.
Longreach to Charleville: Distance 515km, driving time 5h25m.
Longreach to Cloncurry: Distance 527km, driving time 5h39m.
Longreach to Emerald: Distance 417km, driving time 4h20m.
Longreach to Mount Isa: Distance 647km, driving time 7h. (More driving times to Mount Isa)
Longreach to Winton: Distance 179km, driving time 1h51m. (More driving times to Winton)