The Traveller's Table: Burdekin Falls Dam To Cobbold Gorge

Seeking some R & R and a place we truly could do nothing we decided to navigate inland to Burdekin Falls Dam. We didn’t arrive until after dark and got a beautiful surprise by our surroundings when we woke in the morning. An amazing stretch of water, the dam wall below us gushing over, a simple and peaceful camping ground managed by sunwater and even a well kept pool to cool down! So what did we do for a whole day you ask?? With no phone service we explored the dam, went for a bushwalk and had a swim.. or two! The most unproductive day in a long time... oh what a feeling!

It wasn’t long though and we were on the road again. This time travelling through Charters Towers for some supplies and north to Cobbold Gorge. Wow, wow & wow. There is just something to be said about good old country hospitality, you just feel so at home no matter how long you’ve been there. That’s how the Terry family and their staff made us feel anyway. Mrs Terry informed us that for their honeymoon they returned to Robin Hood Station, where the gorge is located, and started creating a business plan to start the Cobbold Gorge tourist destination. What a great job they have done! Some pics below for you.

We chose to go on our first tour at Cobbold Gorge, tagging along with our guide Graham we learnt alot about local history, bush tucker and of course the gorge. We ventured into the gorge as far as we could in a purpose built solar powered boat, the scenery amazing, the silence unforgettable.

The facilities at Cobbold Gorge camping ground were unexpected. A neat and modern amenities block, grassy quiet powered sites, a pool, a great dam to kayak on and of course a fantastic bar and kitchen. I feel as though I owe alot the Terry family already, for sharing their story with us and making me even more determined to find our dream farm and create an amazing place for people to visit.