The Maranoa offers visitors a diverse range of experiences from tranquil natural environments including beautiful riverside parklands, interpretive displays which celebrate the history of the region and local attractions that provide insight into the lifestyle and culture of the region.
The Big Rig Oil Patch and Night Show Sunset Experience, Roma
Let our guides tell you the stories that bring history alive and learn about the true grit pioneers that shaped the remarkable history of Australia's oil and gas industry on a guided Oil Patch tour.
Join us on a sunset tour to the EMSCO Rig and enjoy some 'really' good regional Port whilst hearing the stories of yesteryear. As the sun sets relax under the outback skies for the sound and light journey to learn of the entertaining trials and triumphs of early industry men and women in Roma.
Roma Saleyards Tours
Join a guided tour of the largest cattle selling centre in the Australia on Tuesday & Thursday where local graziers teach you all about the local cattle industry and watch live as auctioneers demonstrate their fast-paced skills. Up to 14,000 head of cattle can be sold through the complex in one day (Sales operate every Tuesday and fortnightly on Thursday)
St Paul’s Anglican Church Tour, Roma
St Paul’s Anglican Church houses an inspiring display of over fifty LED light and stained glass windows, dating from as far back as 1876.
Surat Cobb & Co Changing Station and Surat on Balonne Art Gallery
The Cobb & Co Changing Station Museum is home to regularly changing displays, each providing a wonderful insight into the history and lifestyle of Surat.
Cobb & Co Way, Surat – Yuleba
Experience the history of an Australian icon - the Cobb & Co Coach Service, with a journey following the route taken by the last Cobb & Co Coach Service in Australia.
Calico Cottage Heritage Complex, Wallumbilla
Volunteers greet visitors and ‘put the kettle on’ as their guests peruse the local crafts available for purchase at Calico Cottage and experience the Wallumbilla Heritage Complex.
The Great Artesian Spa, Mitchell
Open 7 days (excluding Public Holidays) With both warm and cool water pools, visitors love to relax and rejuvenate in the mineralised water from the Great Artesian Basin.
Carnarvon and Expedition (Lonesome) National Parks, Injune
Carnarvon Gorge is located an easy 150 kilometre journey from Injune and is world renowned for its stunning walks through some of the most impressive sandstone escarpments.
Maranoa Regional Events
Don’t miss the many Maranoa must visit events such as Easter in the Country, Roma Races and many more.
Group bookings can be made with Group Link, Tel: 1800-631 491, email: tours@grouplink.com.au or for more information and to plan your visit to the Maranoa, please contact the tourism team at Maranoa Regional Council.
| Toll free or local call phone | 1300 007 662 |
| tourism@maranoa.qld.gov.au |