1890 Map of New South Wales railways, showing coach and other routes from the various stations. ​Source: Courtesy State Library of New South Wales

1863 Map of Queensland, Australia. ​Source: Engraved & printed for Pugh’s Book Almanac by Thomas Ham & Co., Courtesy Trove

1880 Map of Queensland. Source: Pugh's Queensland almanac, directory and law calendar. 1862-1866, Theophilus P. Pugh, Courtesy Trove

Circa 1920 Map of Cobb and Co. route from Longreach to Jundah. Source: Courtesy State Library Queensland

ca. 1875 Abercrombie House, Bathurst New South Wales. Source: Christopher Morgan, Abercrombie House

​Supporting local tourism ... along the tracks of Cobb and Co.

​Places to visit:

Gold-Era Corner Store & Museum, Ghost Tours, Old Post & Telegraph Office, The Long Tunnel and Extended Mine Tour ...  Walhalla, Vic

• Walhalla "This small Gippsland town was established  during the Gold-rushes of the mid 1800s and has boomed and busted in spectacular fashion. Today, Walhalla provides its visitors with a beautiful  living snapshot of the Victorian Gold Era. It offers an authentic visitor experience, representing the juxtaposition between the natural and built environment. The area is rich in natural attractions and Walhalla provides a base from which visitors can explore the region. Every year, over 100,000 people visit Walhalla, with a growing interest from international and interstate visitors."​

The Gold Museum, Sovereign Hill, Ballarat NSW

• The Gold Museum has transformed to two centres of deep learning and research that include the nationally significant Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades and Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections. The Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections will build on Sovereign Hill’s rich collections and provide visitors with greater accessibility to the culturally significant collection. The Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections sits side by side the Rare Trades Centre providing an opportunity to connect contemporary practice with the richness of the entire museum collection. 

Abercrombie House, Bathurst, NSW

• Visit a Historic Home "An Australian heritage treasure in Bathurst, NSW ... One of the top three tourist attractions of Bathurst ... Home of the Morgan Family for half a century ... See gardens, paths and outbuildings ... Explore the reception rooms, grand staircase, ballroom, first floor bedrooms and corridors ..." featured in Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The New South Wales Headquarters ​(Book 3: In & Around Bathurst) 

​Bathurst, NSW

• The Bathurst District Historical Society Museum, Archives and Bookshop are located in the East Wing of the heritage listed Bathurst Courthouse, designed by Colonial Architect James Barnett.  The Courthouse building is in the middle of the CBD of Bathurst and is just one of the many heritage listed buildings in the town.
  The Society is dedicated to preserving, displaying and telling the story of the rich history and heritage of Bathurst and the surrounding area, and is the premier historical museum in the Central West of NSW. 
• "Museums Bathurst - a diverse group of local Museums operated by Bathurst Regional Council ...  ... Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, National Motor Racing Museum, Bathurst Rail Museum ... Step into the home of former Prime Minister Ben Chifley and his wife, Elizabeth ... Chifley Home and Education Centre is a 1940s time capsule ..."

Guglong, NSW 

• Holtermann Museum "Viewing of Holtermann Collection Photographs" ... over 500 photographs of the local area ...
• Gulgong Pioneers Museum "the most significant items in our collection are our buildings. We have three original relocated buildings, and an original in situ streetscape. These buildings capture the essence of the early history in Gulgong in a far stronger way than any of our articles. Of our articles, we have key collections of machinery, textiles, printing equipment and photographs. Our other features include multi media presentations, local history information and volunteer activity..."

Uralla, NSW

• "McCrossin's Mill Museum Built in 1870, McCrossin’s Mill is a lovingly restored three storey flour mill which now houses a multi-award winning Museum, Gallery and Function Centre. Many locals once believed the 'Old Mill' to be haunted. Now it is hauntingly beautiful."

Glenn Innes, NSW

• ​History House Museum and Research Centre—​Land of the Beardies "It is thought that the origin of the term ‘Land of the Beardies’ comes from the book on the history of Glen Innes, The Land of ‘The Beardies’: Being The History of the Glen Innes District, published in 1922 by Ernest Christian Sommerlad CBE, then editor of the Glen Innes Examiner newspaper (a copy is on display in the museum hallway)...."

Tenterfield, NSW

• ​School of Arts Cinema & Museum "The Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts is a must see for visitors to Tenterfield, and offers a fresh and exciting approach to Australian history, culture and environment, with a focus on Federation."
• Thunderbolt's Hideout "Fred Ward, better known as Captain Thunderbolt, was the longest roaming bushranger in Australia’s history. He was very familiar with the Tenterfield region, using it as both a hideout and hunting ground for his hold-ups. The many caves and bushy hideouts across New England were some of Thunderbolt’s favourites, and the one near Tenterfield is one of the easiest to access ..."

Liston, NSW

• Cobb and Co. Coach & Collectables Museum Liston is located on The Great Northern Road, the Cobb and Co. route that joined Sydney to Brisbane in the 1800s. Horse change stations in the district included Tenterfield, Boonoo Boonoo, Wilson’s Downfall, Maryland and Warwick. In the heart of Liston, N.S.W., is the small Cobb and Co. Coach & Collectables Museum featured in Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The Great Northern Road ​(Book 1: Tenterfield to Warwick)

Stanthorpe, Qld

• Stanthorpe Heritage Museum "The Award winning Stanthorpe Heritage Museum has two collections of national significance and one of state significance. Subjects include pastoral, tin mining, orcharding, military, Aboriginal, Italian, Red Cross, medical, ‘Make-do’ and social history. The Shepherd’s Hut (1842), Gaol (1876), School Residence (1894) Ardmore House (1920) Heath House (1940) Council Chambers (1914), Telecom building are incorporated into the complex ..."

Warwick, Qld

• The Warwick Museum "We have a collection of old buildings which show the variety of furniture, clothing, implements etc. which illustrate how people lived in the past. Outdoors, the old threshing machines, ploughs, carts and wagons give a picture of life at that time and show the ingenuity and strength these early pioneers demonstrated to make this settlement successful. The main building of the museum is 'Pringle Cottage’ circa 1870. It was built by John McCullock, a stone mason from Scotland. He also built several other sandstone buildings of significant heritage value in Warwick: The Abbey of the Roses which was the Convent of Mercy, the Town Hall, the Uniting Church and the Church of England ... " ​

Glengallan, Qld

• Glengallon Homestead and Heritage Centre "Restored from ruin in 2001, the iconic Glengallan House emerges from the ruins of the 1867 sandstone mansion as a unique heritage experience. Re-live the Glengallan story from squattocracy to farmer settlement through an innovative interpretation that allows the place to tell its own story. Open 10 am to 4 pm Wednesday to Sunday, Glengallan is an exceptional venue for day-trippers, tour groups, school visits, reunions, weddings, workshops, seminars, markets and rallies; available for garden weddings and professional photography ..."

Toowoomba, Qld

• Cobb+Co Museum Cobb+Co Museum is part of the Queensland Museum Network and is home to the National Carriage Collection. Open 9:30am to 4pm daily  27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba, Qld 

          Phone (07) 4659 4900

• The Cobb & Co Tourist Drive is a scenic route between between Ipswich and Toowoomba via the Lockyer Valley.

Murphy's Creek, Qld

• Jessie's Cottage Local History Museum We preserve important artefacts and community history. Normal visiting days, Saturday & Sunday mornings 10am to 12pm.

​Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum, Qld

• "This was the first of such heritage villages in Queensland. The museum features a unique collection of machinery and old wares from our early pioneers. Displays include restored wagons, a fully furnished 110 year old year school. Other displays include an authentic police station with restraints display, Vintage Linn Tractor-C 1928 (Restored and operational). Located at Pioneer Street, Laidley Qld."

Roma, Qld

• The Big Rig—​Oil and Gas Museum, featured in Along the tracks of Cobb and Co. - The Western Run ​(Book 3: Brisbane, Toowoomba, Roma & Charleville). Roma was a horse change station along the western run of Cobb and Co., from Brisbane to the Queensland outback. Other change stations included Drayton, Toowoomba, Dalby, Condamine, Yuelba, Surat and Charleville. Today in Roma, Qld, you will find The Big Rig—Australia’s Living History of Oil and Gas Exploration. Located at The Big Rig is the ‘Lenroy’ old slab hut that once stood on Clark’s Creek, ‘Lenroy’, Hodgson Qld. 

Surat, Qld

• Cobb & Co Changing Station Steeped in history with links to Cobb & Co and the ‘boom time’ of the wool growing industry, Surat is an ideal destination for anyone wishing to reconnect with history of the pioneering spirit of life on the land. The Cobb & Co Changing Station – original site of the Cobb & Co Store and drop-off point for coach travellers and goods, houses a museum depicting lifestyles of yesteryear, is home to a 14-seater Cobb & Co coach and houses an amazing 25,000 litre freshwater aquarium, social history museum and regional art gallery.

Charleville, Qld

• Charleville Historic House  There aren’t too many buildings in Charleville that can boast a history as long and colour as the Charleville Historic House Museum. Dating back to 1887 the building was purpose built as Charleville’s first national bank, before it went onto become a private boarding house until the 1970’s when it was purchased by the Charleville and District Historical Society. It then became the museum it is today. Filled to the brim with treasures of yesteryear, some dating back as far as the 1800’s, you’ll be surprised at what you’ll find and it’s well worth your time to take a look.
  Many of the original features of the bank still remain which include marble fireplaces and the vault. The display is completed with a large early day machinery display in the grounds including a life size replica Cobb & Co Coach, Rail Ambulance and Steam Engine. Located at 89 Alfred Street, Charleville Qld 4470. 

Longreach, Qld

• The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame "The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre is Australia’s premier outback heritage institution. Since its opening in 1988, the Hall of Fame has played host to over one million interstate and international visitors – providing each one with a spectacular outback experience. Situated in Queensland’s central western town of Longreach, the museum, stunningly constructed from timber, stone and corrugated iron, is truly reminiscent of the outback. With its unique design, the Hall of Fame stands comfortably amongst the rugged yet vibrant rural landscape ..."

Gold-Era Corner Store & Museum.
Main Road, Walhalla. 3825.
Telephone 5165 6250email: walhallamuseum@activ8.net.com.au

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