MISSION STATEMENT.

The Roma Turf Club aims to conduct quality thoroughbred racing events in the Roma district which will not only provide a high standard of sport, entertainment and benefits to the local community but will improve and promote country racing to a broader audience.

Roma is situated approximatley 550km west of Brisbane and is the hub of the Maranoa region.  The Carnarvon ranges rise in the distance to the north and the rivers feeding into the Murray Darling Basin all begin their journeys here.

The Roma Turf Club holds seven races a year, with the "Roma Cup" being the feature of the racing calendar.

Bassett Park Race Track is located on the northern edge of town, approximatley 4km from the town centre. The sand race track is surrounded by beautiful grounds. All amenities are provided at the racetrack from bar and food, air-conditioned Members Bar and oncourse TAB and Eftpos.

There is plenty of green space for the kids to run around or spread out a picnic rug under the shady gums trackside.

THE JOURNEY

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

The road will take you over the Great Dividing Range onto the Western Downs and through the small farming communities that dot the track to Roma.

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

For accommodation for the Roma Cup click here