Georgetown to Cobbold Gorge.

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Member - John G13

I am heading that way in October, does anyone have recent experience of the road coanditions. The plan is to tow our off road van in if the road is okay. Also any comments on the Gorge would be appreciated.

John G13

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Reply By: heldus - Wednesday, Aug 03, 2011 at 05:23

Wednesday, Aug 03, 2011 at 05:23

John G13,

if you contact the helpful guys from Cobbold Gorge than get you a first hand info.

http://www.cobboldgorge.com.au/contact-form-for-cobbold-gorge.html

Cheers
Helga

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Follow Up By: Member - sassenach.girl (QLD) - Wednesday, Aug 03, 2011 at 07:39

Wednesday, Aug 03, 2011 at 07:39

We are heading that way June next year, driving from the Undara Lava Tubes to Cobbold Gorge. Had made contact with the folks at Cobbold Gorge and as along as its not rained recently, towing a van in is fine. 2WD is also fine.

Sass.

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Reply By: andoland - Wednesday, Aug 03, 2011 at 07:32

Wednesday, Aug 03, 2011 at 07:32

My parents just towed their 18 ft van over this road this week with no problems.

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Reply By: i'machocoholic - Wednesday, Aug 03, 2011 at 08:14

Wednesday, Aug 03, 2011 at 08:14

We went that way about a week ago. The first five kilometres from Georgetown were very corrugated and then ok from there. Just take it easy. You can always stay at Forsayth and day trip it to the gorge if you like. We found the tour ok, gorge was good but the tour guide so so.

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Reply By: Member - John G13 - Wednesday, Aug 17, 2011 at 10:04

Wednesday, Aug 17, 2011 at 10:04

Thanks for the information, I will make contact with the Cobbold Gorge crew.

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Reply By: Member - Kevin S (QLD) - Wednesday, Aug 17, 2011 at 17:48

Wednesday, Aug 17, 2011 at 17:48

John. With an off road van you will have no problems. It is just another gravel country road that sometimes is rough and sometimes recently graded. In fact the kind of road the off road vans were made for.
The gorge is unique and not to be missed. Really no point in staying at Forsythe. Once you have got that far you may well be over the worst of the road. Depends on the grader schedule. The visitor facilities at Cobbold Gorge are good. Meals were good value and well prepared last year.
Don't miss the Info centre in Georgetown. Very knowledgeable people and a great mineral display (charge applies).
Kevin