Roma, Rural town administrative center in Maranoa Region, Australia.
Description
Roma is a regional town in the Maranoa Region approximately 420 kilometers west of Brisbane, serving as a center for agriculture and cattle trading. The town features significant livestock markets and forms a transport hub along the Warrego Highway.
History
The settlement began in 1862 on Mount Abundance pastoral station and was named after Lady Diamantina Roma Bowen, wife of Queensland's governor. This colonial-era foundation became the basis for the region's development as a rural center.
Culture
Heroes Avenue displays over 100 bottle trees, each a memorial to a local soldier who died in World War I. This living tribute shapes how the community gathers to remember those who served.
Practical
The Romavilla Winery and Roma Saleyards are accessible to visitors and offer insights into local activities. Planning your visit around weekly livestock auctions or winery hours helps you experience what the town is known for.
Did you know?
The Romavilla Winery, founded in 1866, remains Queensland's oldest continuously operating wine producer and offers a window into the region's early winemaking heritage. This longevity reflects the town's enduring connection to viticulture amid its stronger cattle-farming identity.
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Romavilla Winery
1.5 km
Mount Abundance Homestead
11.3 km
Roma Courthouse
2.7 km
State Butchers Shop, Roma
2.7 km
Hunter's Emporium
2.7 km
Roma Government Complex
2.4 km
Roma War Memorial and Heroes Avenue
2.4 km
Hibernian Hall, Roma
2.8 km
Astor Theatre, Surat
72.2 km
Nostalgic Queen's Theatre
38.7 km
Warroo Shire Hall
72.2 km
Roma’s largest bottle tree
2.4 km
The Big Rig
2.7 km
Calico Cottage Heritage Complex
38.9 kmRoma Golf Club
4.6 kmSurat Golf Course
72.3 kmYuleba Golf and Bowling Club
57.9 kmPoint of Interest
80.4 kmKenniff Monument (main)
79.8 kmOld Injune Mine
78.7 kmOld Muckadilla Railway Station Building
41.2 kmRoma Performing Arts Centre
2.8 kmScenic viewpoint
3.4 kmMemorial
41.3 kmCobb and Co Wall
58.4 kmMonument
38.7 kmKenniff Monument
79.8 kmMemorial
41.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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