Gulf Savannah Visitor Guide

Australia’s Adventure Drive - www.savannahway.com.au 23 Enterprise SAVANNAH GUIDES Etheridge Shire Agate Creek Camping Ground Via Forsayth Q Enjoy Open Bush Camping with Showers and Toilets Potable Water Un-Powered Sites only E: oldrobinhood@skymesh.com.au Ph: (07) 40625355 Hosts: David & Dot Terry Cobbold Gorge Cobbold Gorge, about 90km from Georgetown, is rich in beauty and history. The Gorge was formed through sedimentation of the Hampstead Sandstone 134 million years ago, followed by compression and large scale faulting. Torrential wet seasons spilled torrents of water through the narrow ravines carving out deep gorges, leaving permanent waterholes overlooked by spectacular cliffs. Tours of Cobbold Gorge leave from Cobbold Village. As Cobbold Gorge forms part of a working cattle property, access to the gorge is by guided tour only. Bookings are essential. Cobbold Gorge Tours Phone: (07) 4062 5470 Email: enquiries@cobboldgorge.com.au www.cobboldgorge.com.au Ensuite Cabins, Pet-Friendly Camping and Caravan Sites, Infinity Swimming Pool, Licensed Bar and Bistro, Camp Kitchen, Self-Guided Bushwalks, Bike Tracks, Birdwatching, Canoeing from Village, Tours of Cobbold Gorge, Nearby Fossicking at Agate Creek. Agate Creek This designated fossicking area is nestled in the hills 85km south of Forsayth. Some of the best specimens of agate have been found here, with exceptional quality and a range of rich colours, including Thunder Eggs as well as Quartz, Citrine and Amethyst Crystal. Check road conditions on the way at the Goldfields Hotel in Forsayth. Agate Creek Camping Ground 70km South from Forsayth, Amenities, No Power Phone: (07) 4062 5355 Gold Prospecting Check out the following for Gold Prospecting: Flat Creek – Ph: (07) 4062 5304 Long Gully – Ph: (07) 4062 5314 Dells Hole – Ph: (07) 4062 5534 Western Creek – Ph: (07) 4062 5591 See Page 12 for information on Fossicking Licences Gilberton Outback Retreat It’s a scenic drive from Forsayth to Gilberton Outback Retreat. This is a favourite spot for gold detecting and camping, and also the site of the luxurious Gilberton Outback Retreat, a single, private cabin overlooking the Gilbert River bed. Soak in the rich local history and expansive views with the French family. Gilberton Outback Retreat Phone: (07) 4062 5329 Email: gilberton@bigpond.com www.gilbertonoutbackretreat.com Five Star Outback Accommodation Experience Oaks Rush Outback Resort Camping and lake near the old Kidston Gold mine. Phone: (07) 4062 4100 To the Kennedy / Hann Highway Check your map and ask the locals about the road from Einasleigh to the Lynd Junction via Carpentaria Downs.