Cobbold Gorge Village

🏞️ Cobbold Gorge Village — Forsayth QLD

PAID CAMP

🚩 Description & Location

Set in the remote Gulf Savannah region, Cobbold Gorge Village is the gateway to the famous Cobbold Gorge tours. The property provides a resort-style base with powered and unpowered camping, modern facilities, and a range of guided experiences. The nearest town, Forsayth, is around 43 km away along a partly unsealed road.

🪶 History

Built as part of the tourism development surrounding Cobbold Gorge, the village has grown from a station-based accommodation setup to a fully fledged holiday destination. The surrounding area holds deep Indigenous cultural history as well as European pastoral heritage.

🚻 Facilities and Amenities

• ⚡ Powered and unpowered sites

• 🚿 Amenities with hot showers and toilets

• 💧 Potable water available on site

• ♻️ Dump point on site

• 🏊 Swimming pool

• 🍳 Camp kitchen and BBQ areas

• 🛒 Licensed bar and bistro

• 🐾 Pets allowed on campsites (conditions apply)

• 🛍️ Small shop for essentials and souvenirs

• 🚮 Waste bins

🚗 Vehicle Access

🛣️ Sealed road to Georgetown or Forsayth, then maintained unsealed road to the village. Accessible to caravans, camper trailers, and motorhomes. Road conditions can vary in the wet season.

🏕️ Stay Information (as at August 2025):

• 📅 Booking: essential during peak season and for gorge tours

• 🏛️ Managing body: Cobbold Gorge Tours & Accommodation

• ⛺ Site types: powered and unpowered camping, plus cabins

• 🐕 Pet policy: pets allowed on campsites only, not in accommodation

• 🚪 Gate/access: reception check-in during business hours

• ☎️ Phone: +61 7 4062 5470

• 📧 Email: info@cobboldgorge.com.au

• 🌐 Web: cobboldgorge.com.au

💲 User Price Reviews

• “Powered site was $45 a night” (Aug 2025)

• “Paid $40 for unpowered camping” (Aug 2025)

• “We stayed in May — $42/night powered” (May 2025)

• “Unpowered site cost $38 back in March” (Mar 2025)(Seasonal variations in rates may apply)NOTE: These are user submitted prices, confirm with camp operator.

📝 Reviews Summary

✅ Positives:

• 🏞️ Access to Cobbold Gorge tours and activities

• 💧 Potable water and dump point on site

• 🏊 Pool and bar for relaxing after tours

• 🐾 Pet friendly on campsites

• 🧼 Modern, well-kept amenities

⚠️ Cautions:

• 💵 Rates higher than most remote camps

• 🌧️ Road access affected in wet season

• 📶 Limited mobile reception (Telstra only in spots)

🍻 Nearby Pubs & Clubs

• 🍺 Goldfields Hotel, Forsayth (~43 km) — country pub

• 🍴 Georgetown pubs (~85 km) — meals and drinks

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• 🏞️ Robertson River Camp — basic bush camping along river

• 🌳 Forsayth Campground — powered/unpowered near town services

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• 🏞️ Cobbold Gorge guided boat and walking tours

• 🪨 Agate Creek Fossicking Area

• 🌿 Undara Volcanic National Park (longer day trip)

🛒 Nearest Supplies

• 🛍️ Limited supplies on site

• ⛽ Fuel and groceries in Forsayth (~43 km)

🚨 Breakdown & Emergency Info

• 📻 UHF CB: Road Channel = 40 | Emergency = 5

• ⛽ Fuel: on site and in Forsayth

• 🏥 Medical: clinic in Georgetown (~85 km)

• 📶 Mobile signal: limited, Telstra best chance

• ⚠️ Always check road conditions in wet season

🔚 Final Note

Cobbold Gorge Village combines outback remoteness with modern comfort, making it one of the standout bases in the Gulf Savannah. Plan ahead for bookings, especially if you’re keen on the gorge tours.