The Big Rig
Uncover the unique history of how and where the Australian oil and gas industry originated.
The Roma Big Rig and Visitor Information provides professional visitor services and the Oil Patch and Night Show give you an insight into the history of the oil and gas industry in Australia. Open seven days a week, 9am-4pm, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
08/06/2026
If you need another reason to join us, thanks to Experience Outback Queensland, Australia, Beck's Chopping Board is offering FREE coffee until 8:30am for anyone who comes along for the live crosses!
We'll see you bright and early tomorrow morning 🌞
We’re going to be on The TODAY Show – and YOU could be, too! 🌞🎥
This Tuesday, 9 June, Channel 9’s Today Show will be broadcasting LIVE from The Big Rig!
Come down between 5:30am and 8:30am for your chance to be part of the action during one of the live weather crosses.
‼ UPDATE: We're having a big send-off at 8:30am! If you can only stay for a short time, make sure you're there then! ‼
(Plus, Beck's Chopping Board will be open to help you with the early morning start☕️)
📍 Where: The Big Rig, Roma
🕠 When: Tuesday, 9 June, 6:30am–8:30am
Join us to help us show off our amazing region to the rest of Australia!
07/06/2026
We’re going to be on The TODAY Show – and YOU could be, too! 🌞🎥
This Tuesday, 9 June, Channel 9’s Today Show will be broadcasting LIVE from The Big Rig!
Come down between 5:30am and 8:30am for your chance to be part of the action during one of the live weather crosses.
‼ UPDATE: We're having a big send-off at 8:30am! If you can only stay for a short time, make sure you're there then! ‼
(Plus, Beck's Chopping Board will be open to help you with the early morning start☕️)
📍 Where: The Big Rig, Roma
🕠 When: Tuesday, 9 June, 6:30am–8:30am
Join us to help us show off our amazing region to the rest of Australia!
01/06/2026
When online reviews are requested and encouraged everywhere, it is really nice to receive a few hand written notes of kindness in our Visitor Book. These are just a couple from last week ✍️📖
28/05/2026
We were thrilled to welcome Fun Over 50 Holidays to The Big Rig this week as part of the Backing the Outback initiative.
A great crowd joined The Big Rig Night Show on Wednesday and were lucky enough to experience mother nature’s own sound and light show with thunder and lightning circling throughout the evening, but thankfully the rain held off until after the Show.
These wonderful Outback journeys are travelling through Experience Outback Queensland, Australia , and it is terrific to see visitors enjoying the Roma, Charleville, Quilpie, Thargominda, Cunnamulla and St George regions.
Backing the Outback is a special purpose-led, non-profit recovery journey created to bring visitors, spending and confidence back to Outback Queensland and if you’d like to book your spot visit https://www.funover50holidays.com.au/our-tours/backing-the-outback
🌟 A day in the life of the Big Rig team! 🌟
Our team at the Big Rig is a fun and friendly bunch who love sharing the best of Queensland with locals and visitors alike.
Want to join us? (Being part of our videos isn’t in the job description… but it’s definitely part of the fun!)
Learn more about the position and apply here: https://maranoa.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/job/agQhlL/Visitor-Information-Centre-Officer?source=public
27/04/2026
Join the team at The Big Rig Roma!
We’re on the hunt for our next Roma Rigger – aka a superstar Visitor Information Officer based in Roma. You will help us to continue delivering top-notch service to the people that visit our great patch of South West Queensland.
If you're friendly, helpful, and love connecting with people from all over Australia (and the world!) then drop in and say hi, or apply now here: https://maranoa.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/job/agQhlL/Visitor-Information-Centre-Officer?source=public
If you are visiting for Roma's Easter in the Country 🐰 call into The Big Rig and check out our extensive Roma range of souvenirs 😊 We are also the Visitor Information Centre ℹ️ so can help with all your questions.
The Big Rig is open from 9am every day over Easter.
10/02/2026
🛣️✨ Looking for the perfect road trip souvenir or a gift for someone back home? We’ve got the cutest Aussie plush crew waiting for you at the Big Rig Roma!
From cuddly cows, and cheeky koalas to lambs, roos and baby emus - there’s something for everyone.
Perfect keepsakes to remember your stop in Roma!
📍 Available at the Big Rig Roma. Grab one (or a few!) to keep you company for the road.
06/02/2026
Heading to Roma? Stop by the Big Rig and grab one of our Big Rig or Outback Queensland stubby coolers – the perfect travel mate for a cold drink on a hot Queensland day! 🥤☀️
🎒 Lightweight, practical & great souvenirs - and just $10 each!
Available now at the Big Rig Roma Stock up before you hit the road! 🛣️
29/01/2026
🦉 Well, this was a hoot!
This little friend was spotted hanging out in the Oil Patch Museum today. Looks like even the wildlife know the best place in Roma to stop by! Come visit us and you might just spot a surprise visitor 👀
Can you guess what kind of owl this is? 🤔
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2 Riggers Road
Roma, QLD
4455
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 5pm |