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The Big Rig, Roma

Roma, Queensland

Oddities

An oil and gas museum with a tall drilling rig and oil patch displays, celebrating Roma’s role in Australia’s petroleum story; gas was first found near the town in 1900. A useful roadside break on the Warrego Highway.

Nearest town
Roma, Queensland
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
-26.5686, 148.7915

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and November–December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Where is The Big Rig, Roma?

The Big Rig, Roma is in Roma, Queensland, at GPS -26.5686, 148.7915.

Which road trips pass The Big Rig, Roma?

The Big Rig, Roma is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Outback Queensland: Roma to Winton.

What is there to see near The Big Rig, Roma?

Places worth a stop nearby: Moss Garden, Carnarvon Gorge (178 km), The Amphitheatre, Carnarvon Gorge (179 km) and Art Gallery, Carnarvon Gorge (180 km).

When is the best time to visit The Big Rig, Roma?

The most pleasant months are usually April–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and November–December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)