The end of the line.

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.

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.

See and do

• 1 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. (updated Mar 2025)

Eat, drink and sleep

• 1 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. (updated Mar 2025)
• 2 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. (updated Mar 2025)

Go next

Routes via Forsayth and Cobbold Gorge

END ←	W  Savannahlander  NE	→ Einasleigh → Mount Surprise → Cairns
Georgetown ←	N Forsayth Road S	→ END