Cobb & Co Festival

Australia is now the world’s largest exporter of gas and The Big Rig tells the story of when oil and gas first flowed in this nation. Learn about the industry pioneers and see how technology and machinery has developed over the past 100 years to carve the way for today’s multi-billion dollar industry. Choose from 3 different experiences at times to suit your travels If you wish to purchase two experiences please contact The Big Rig directly for a 15% discount off your admission.

The Cobb & Co Festival is a moving event so if you want to keep up, pack your swag and register for FREE camping for Friday 23rd August (Waroo Sporting Complex Surat - 27°09'46.3"S 149°04'21.9"E) and Saturday 24th August (Wallabella - 26°50'41.2"S 149°17'28.5"E). All camping sites are unpowered and have access to basic amenities.  You are of course welcome to stay anywhere in the Maranoa and travel each day to catch up with the Festival. http://www.mymaranoa.org.au/visitors/travel/travel-tips

Don't go hungry, pre-purchase your meals and ensure a hearty feed. Options to pre-purchase all meals along the Cobb & Co Way re-enactment ride between Surat and Yuleba individually or as a traveller's pack. Hearty country meals will be available to warm your belly Friday and Saturday night.

Be a passenger on the on the historic Cobb and Co Coach around the town of Yuleba at the end of the re-enactment drive. Coach departs from Yuleba Golf/Bowls Club.

Be a passenger on the historic Cobb & Co Coach as it re-enacts the last coach trip between Surat and Yuleba. Choose from 1 of 7 legs of the route which average 10 km sections of the Cobb & Co Way route.

Registering participation in Cobb & Co Festival for horse riders, horse drawn vehicles and experienced walkers who will be taking part in the re-enactment along the 76km Cobb & Co Way between Surat and Yuleba.

Tania Kernaghan Concert including Chris Pritchard support act.

The Truth Behind the Legend – presentation by ‘Wild Ride’ author Sam Everingham Cobb & Co The Qantas of Its Day As a part of Surat-Yuleba’s Cobb & Co festival this month, Sam will bring to life this Australian icon. Supported by over 100 images, Sam’s talk The Truth Behind the Legend is on Friday 23 August at 2pm in the Cobb & Co Changing Station at Surat. Sam is the author of the best-seller history Wild Ride – The Rise & Fall of Cobb & Co (2007). Books will be available.

Be a passenger on the on the historic Cobb & Co Coach around the town of Surat as it warms up for the re-enactment drive. Coach will depart from Surat Riverside Park.

Come and hear stories about local legend Harry Thompson aka Steve Hart and enjoy a hearty home cooked meal. Spend an afternoon reliving our rich history and participate in some of the activities from a by gone era.

Guided Roma Saleyard Tour Roma Saleyards are the largest cattle selling facility in the southern hemisphere, seeing over 400,000 cattle a year. Auctions happen every Tuesday and Thursday morning, and are an incredible sight to see! Tours are available on sale days free of charge. Meet at the Bull Ring area at 8.15am for an 8.30am tour commencement. Tours are held on Tuesdays and Thursday https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/tours/roma-saleyards-visitor-tours/

Cobb & Co Ball at Yuleba. Accommodation options see (My Maranoa Link) Free camping for caravans at Judd's Lagoon, Cobb & Co Park. Unpowered sites, toilets only.

Bushrangers, Bullocks and Long Table Dinner Cobb & Co Festival Opening Event in the street at Yuleba 3.00pm – Free Bullock Wagon and Carriage Rides 5.00pm - Drama in the Street with Bushrangers 5.30pm – Long Table Dinner Accommodation options see (My Maranoa Link) Free camping for caravans at Judd's Lagoon, Cobb & Co Park. Unpowered sites, toilets only.