BIG RIG Traditional Cache
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A hundred years ago, on Roma's Hospital Hill, a drilling crew was boring for water when, suddenly, the unexpected happen: "Strewth, it's gas!" exclaimed a surprised driller as gas mud and water gushed out of the well.
With this event, quite by accident, Australia's oil and gas industry was born.
This is an easy cache with plenty of parking for your big rigs
Roma has always been a favorite stopping off point for visitors to the outback. When you visit the Big Rig, you'll want to stop longer!
The Big Rig celebrates the unique history of Australia's oil and gas industry, collecting together intriguing stories, photos, facts and objects, in a variety of fascinating multi-media exhibits.
The Big Rig takes visitors on an absorbing journey from Australia's first discovery of petroleum, through the boom and bust years of oil and gas exploration and onto today's multi-billion dollar industry.
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