Forsayth and Cobbold Gorge
Forsayth is known for two things: one, it's the western terminus of the Savannahlander, a slow but scenic railway through Far North Queensland's Savannah region; two, for Cobbold Gorge, a very picturesque gorge about 45 km southwest of the town.
Understand
Get in
By car
Forsayth is a 40-km diversion of Gulf Developmental Road (Highway 1) from Georgetown, heading west from Cairns via sealed roads. Cobbold Gorge is another further 45 km southwest via unsealed roads from Forsayth – it is usually only doable during the dry season.
By train
It is the terminus of the Savannahlander train from Cairns on a weekly basis.
Get around
See and do
- 🌍 Cobbold Gorge, Cobb Road. Queensland's youngest gorge, with multiple tours and other activities such as stand-up paddleboarding, walks on the glass bridge or helicopter rides available. Day trips are available, but tours at the gorge are pricey. You cannot visit the gorge self-guided, however.
Buy
Eat, drink and sleep
- 🌍 Cobbold Gorge, Cobb Rd, ☏ +61 7 4062 5470, toll-free: 1800 669 922, enquiries@cobboldgorge.com.au. Resort accommodation and the only place to stay next to Cobbold Gorge.
- 🌍 Goldfield's Hotel & Finnigans Rest, cnr First and Fourth Sts, ☏ +61 7 4062 5374, finnigansrest@gmail.com. The only accommodation in Forsayth and that does include a pub. Unfortunately, the nature of the town does mean they have a monopoly over food and accommodation, but the rooms are clean and the food is rather good.
Connect
Go next
| END ← | W Savannahlander NE | → Einasleigh → Mount Surprise → Cairns |
| Georgetown ← | N Forsayth Road S | → END |