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Roma's celebration of the oil and gas industry stands a commanding 40 metres tall! The Bigger Big Rig project added this impressive observation tower beside a vintage 1929 steam-powered drilling rig at the heart of Queensland's energy heritage. Visitors can climb to the top for panoramic outback views and stroll along a scenic 100-metre treewalk beside Bungil Creek. Roma was the birthplace of Australia's first major onshore oil discovery in 1900 and later became the centre of natural gas exploration. This Big Thing celebrates the region's pivotal role in Australian energy development and provides families with an interactive roadside attraction perfect for any Queensland road trip. The Big Rig stands as a monument to the pioneering spirit of Roma's resource industry and offers unforgettable views across the western Queensland landscape.
Fun Fact
Roma was the site of Australia's first commercial oil strike on 27 December 1900! This historic discovery transformed Queensland's economy and established the region as an energy powerhouse that continues today.
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