⭐​What readers are saying
“A historically significant book series by Australia’s most acclaimed Cobb & Co. author, an essential read for history enthusiasts.” — John Osborne OAM, Toowoomba, Queensland

Ride the tracks that built modern Australia ...

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​Print books
​Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The Great Northern Road (Tenterfield to Warwick)
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The Western Run (Brisbane, Toowoomba, Roma & Charleville)
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The New South Wales Headquarters (In & Around Bathurst)
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - Back to the Beginning (Victoria & the Goldfields)
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The Roaring Days! (Amusing Anecdotes & Tales of Grit and Graft)
​Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - Cobb's Coach Drivers
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - Jimmy the Whip
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - Jimmy the Whip (Discover & Learn Edition)

​This book brims with tales of adventure, resilience, and the pioneering spirit that shaped a nation. Cobb and Co. embodies a romance as old as Queensland itself—the rhythmic trot, trot, clicketty-clack of iron-shod wheels and hooves echoing through history, carrying the dreams and destinies of those who travelled its dusty roads ... read more

​"Rain, hail, or shine—mud, dust, or flood—it was all the same to Cobb's drivers." Whether riding with wild, quiet, or barely tamed horses, the journey was never predictable. Feel the dewy breath of early morning, the anticipation of townsfolk gathering as the coach arrived, its wheels rattling over rugged tracks. But beyond the thrill lay moments of sheer terror—the chaos of bolting horses, the heart-stopping sensation of being pitched clean out of the coach, or the battle against pitiless sleet slicing like a thousand sharp-edged knives, cold, wet, and unforgiving ... read more

​Danger lurked along the way​--broken king-bolts, runaway horses, and shadowy figures stepping from the bush with the chilling cry of ‘Bail up!’ Was a Cobb and Co. coach truly involved in the infamous Escort Robbery? What really happened during the death of bushranger Hall? ... read more

Published in both print and eBook formats

Through this restless surge toward prosperity, Cobb and Co. thundered across the landscape, their iconic coaches rattling over rugged tracks, carrying settlers, mail, and the whispers of adventure. From the thriving streets of ‘Melbourne the Marvellous’ to the desolate roads beyond, Cobb and Co. was more than transportation—it was a lifeline, a legend, an unstoppable force ... read more

​Published in both print and eBook formats

​Immerse yourself in an array of amusing anecdotes and unforgettable tales that embody the grit & graft of the age. Let the romance and poetic charm of those times sweep you away, breathing life into the spirit and stories of a bygone era ... read more

​Published in print, audio and eBook formats

​With over 800 drivers identified across Australia, this book ensures that the legacy of Cobb and Co. doesn't fade into forgotten history. Recognised for its historical significance, the ‘Along the tracks of Cobb and Co.’ Book Series preserves an era of unyielding determination, fearless driving, and the enduring power of the postal service that bound a nation together ... read more

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Buy set of six Cobb and Co. books

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​Step into the heart of Australia with ‘Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. – Jimmy the Whip’ ... a vibrant, fast-paced, and family-friendly tale that brings Australian history to life. Set against the backdrop of the gold rush and the legendary journeys of Cobb & Co., this engaging story follows gold seekers chasing their dreams, travellers braving the dusty challenges of coach life, and curious wildlife encountered along the tracks ... read more

Published in print and audio formats

 





This special edition of ‘Jimmy the Whip’ combines engaging storytelling with curriculum-aligned learning. Set during the gold rush and the times of Cobb and Co., the book introduces readers to real historical figures and events through vivid poetic narrative and illustrations.

‘Jimmy the Whip’ is more than just a story ... it's a journey through Australia's heart and history, promoting the idea that Grit + Graft = Resilience and Success! ... read more 
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​Audiobooks ... find out more
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The Roaring Days! (Amusing Anecdotes & Tales of Grit and Graft)
Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - Jimmy the Whip
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About Hazel Johnson

​Centenary Presentation: Celebrating Cobb & Co.
Author Hazel Johnson delivered a compelling presentation during the Surat–Yuleba Cobb & Co. Festival, held from 16 to 26 August 2024. The event commemorated 100 years since the final horse-drawn coach journey operated by the world-renowned firm Cobb & Co., which ran from Surat to Yuleba.

The presentation was honoured by the presence of Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland; Professor Nimmo; and other distinguished guests.

​Now available in both print and eBook formats:
Along the Tracks of Cobb and Co. – The Roaring Days!

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Professor Nimmo, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland, and Hazel Johnson, at the Presentation by author Hazel Johnson, Cobb & Co Changing Station, Surat, 23 August 2024.

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​Left to right - Dr Jim Thompson PSM (Queensland Museum Network CEO), Cr Geoff McDonald (Toowoomba Regional Council, Deputy Mayor), Mrs Hazel Johnson (Author), Mr John Osborne OAM (Volunteer Guide at Cobb+Co Museum, Toowoomba). Photo courtesy of John Elliott, photographer/writer.

Official Book Launch​
​Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - Cobb's Coach Drivers
1 December 2022

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 Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cobb and Co. stage coaches travelled.
We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and,
​extend our deep respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Public Group - 'Cobb and Co.'

Thank you for your support in uncovering, preserving, and sharing a vital chapter of Australia’s story.