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	Cobbold Gorge

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*Description*	A small narrow flooded gorge in remote central Qld - access into the gorge only through a commercial tour.
*Location*	18° 48′ CD" S . 143° 24′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Location description : ** km south of Georgetown QLD Prominent feature : Robertson River
*What's there*


*General comments*
	A privately run arrangement through the Cobbold Resort. Tours depart from the resort for 1/2 day trips to the gorge which includes a visit to an historic grave, crossing of the Robertson River, a walk up to the top .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Attractions*
	Very isolated and unspoiled bush. Electric motors are used on the cruise so the feeling is one of slow pace and serenity. The gorge is different to say Katherine and Lawn Hill etc because of its small scale (passengers in the punt can touch both wal.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Reflections on the water and in the mind. Unspoi.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	No access other than through the guided tour, you can&.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*LRC Recommendation*
	Your options are to drive in to the resort and take the 1/2 day tour to the gorge, in which case it's best to stay at the resort campground; or to take the full-day tour with a.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Access considerations*
	Access to the gorge is only via the tour bus.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Considerations for those with disabilities*
	No provision for the disabled. The walk up the sandstone .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Description of Camping / Accommodation facilities*
	No camping near the gorge. Cobbold Resor.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*WWWeb Links*
	Cobbold Resort website


*How do I get there*
	Drive in yourself to the Cobbold Resort and take the 1/2 day tour. Altern.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Contact details for further information.*
	Cobbold Gorge Tours, tel toll free 1800 669 922, MS 1699 Forsayth Q.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	22/10/2009 LRC Stewart Needham

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Document produced on 03-02-2010