About Roma

Renowned as the ‘Energy of the West’ Roma is located in south-west Queensland approximately 5.5 hours west of the state’s capital, Brisbane. With a population of 8000 residents Roma is a prominent farming region and home to some of Australia’s most pioneering ‘bushies’.

Getting to Roma

Half the fun of the weekend at the Picnics is getting to Roma. With planes, trains and automobiles departing Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney and other regions frequently - travel to Roma is easy.

If you are traveling by car from Brisbane be sure to take in the scenic surrounds of rich farmland as you pass through the Darling Downs and across the Great Dividing Range.

BY ROAD:
Visit www.driveqld.com.au
Visit www.racq.com.au for Queensland road touring information which includes road conditions
Ph: 131 905 (24hours)

Approximately 5.5 hours drive west of Brisbane.

BY COACH:
Greyhound Coaches
Brisbane – Charleville/Longreach (via Warrego Highway linking Chinchilla, Miles and Roma)
From Sydney travel to Toowoomba and connect with services on Gore Highway to Goondiwindi or Warrego Highway to Roma.
Ph: 131 499
Web: www.mccaffertys.com.au

BY RAIL:
Traveltrain Holidays operate The Westlander rail service between Brisbane and Charleville, stopping in Roma.
Ph: 1800 627 655
Web: www.traveltrain.com.au

BY AIR:
Fly QantasLink between Brisbane and Roma.
Ph: 13 13 13 Web: www.qantas.com

Approximately 1.5 hour flight.

COACH CHARTER:
In the Path of Cobb & Co. Surat Ph: 07 4626 5314
Tara Coaches and BP Tara Ph: 07 4665 3944

Getting around

Once you arrive in Roma whether it be by plane, train or automobile your transport needs are taken care of. Complementary buses traveling from all hotels and motels to the race course and back again run throughout the duration of the day and night.

While you're there

The Roma Turf Club conducts race meetings throughout the year, including Easter In The Country Race Meet and the Roma Cup in November.
Web: www.romaturfclub.org.au