Tuesday, June 18

Landscape and Legacy in Roma (1-day tour)

Name: Landscape and Legacy in Roma (1-day tour)
Start: 2024-06-18T07:45:00+1000
End: 2024-06-18T16:30:00+1000
Location: Boobook Explore

Explore Roma's landscape, history, and ecology on a small group tour, uncovering the legacy of agriculture and early exploration.

By Boobook Explore

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Tuesday, June 18 · 7:45am - 4:30pm AEST

Location

Boobook Explore

15 Quintin Street Roma, QLD 4455 Australia

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Agenda

7:45 AM

Pick up from Accommodation in Roma.

8:00 AM

Roma

As we welcome you to Roma you’ll discover some of our hidden secrets that only the locals know about. Hear our history as we view Walkabout Park and the Mandandanji display, travel to Lake Neverfill ...

9:00 AM

Roma's famous saleyards

Hear and see about a couple of our industries including the Roma’s Gas Fired Power Station and the Coal Seam Gas Industry before we disembark at the Roma Cattle Sale Yards. Tuesday is sale day so be ...

11:00 AM

Head to Massey Downs

ack on the bus we’ll spend a little time taking an extra trip down memory lane, as we pass some of the earlier buildings and private places of notable interest, while adding in a fun story or two bef...

12:00 PM

Massey Downs for lunch

As we enter “Massey Downs” get to know the history and stories behind the people who take care of the land, while learning about life in the country along with the crops, cattle, native vegetation an...

1:30 PM

Mount Abundance

On our way up to the top of Mt Abundance we’ll take a little time out for a short easy walk to get up close and personal with one of the many enormous Narrow-leaved Bottle Trees growing in their natu...

2:00 PM

From the top of Mount Abundance

On top of the mountain we’ll seek out another famous bottle tree described and sketched by one of our first Explorers, Sir Thomas Mitchell, in his journal. With short walks we’ll check out superb vie...

3:30 PM

Returning to the low lands

After a relaxing stroll exploring the top of Mount Abundance it’s time to descend back down to the low lands where (if we didn’t do this on the way up) we’ll call into the sprawling and welcoming hom...

4:30 PM

Return to Roma

We’re back in Roma where we drop you back to your accommodation for you to relax, unwind and ponder the day’s activities, sites and learnings.

About this event

Delve into the rich tapestry of Roma's landscape, history, and ecology on a small group tour that offers a revealing perspective on this quintessential Australian outback town. Traverse prime agricultural land once recognised by early explorers, including Mount Abundance, where Mitchell and Leichhardt left their marks on history. Led by Boobook Explore's eco-guide, explore homestead gardens, spot native fauna, and gain insight into the ongoing interplay between humankind and nature. From the bustling Roma saleyards to serene nature spots teeming with wildlife, this tour promises an immersive experience, preserving the legacy of the region's past while celebrating its thriving present.

Frequently asked questions

I have some dietary restrictions. Do you provide options?

Yes we do. We’ll send you a form requesting your dietaries and provide you with options in advance for your lunch. We give you time and you’re welcome to purchase your own morning tea at the Roma Sale Yards, while mixing in with the cattlemen and their agents.

Is there a lot of walking and climbing up steep slopes?

This tour is easy paced and suits most ages and fitness levels. Mt Abundance is a natural landscape, so expect uneven ground with sometimes loose gravel and other times rocky areas. Good balance is recommended.

Can I go to Mt Abundance on my own?

The entire mountain is under private property, so you can’t travel there independently. Plus you would miss out on all the great commentary and background information if travelling alone.

Will there be snakes?

Snakes are only out and about in the warmer months. They tend to hear us coming and move away. We don’t try to catch any snakes on tour, taking joy in letting them continue on their merry way.

Will there be toilets?

Toilets are available at the Roma Sale Yards (our morning tea spot). There is a small cabin (built by the owners) with a flushing toilet on the top of Mt Abundance that is also available for use.

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