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Notable river spot · Queensland, Queensland

Forsyth Island

Forsyth Island is a river spot in Queensland, Queensland.

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Forsyth Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Forsyth Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Forsyth Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -16.83044, 139.11736. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Forsyth Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Forsyth Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Forsyth Island?

    Nearby: Pains Island (river spot, 9 km), Pains Island (river spot, 10 km), Andrew Island (river spot, 10 km), Bayley Island (river spot, 12 km), Bayley Island (river spot, 12 km), Denham Island (river spot, 18 km).

    Is Forsyth Island worth visiting?

    Forsyth Island is listed as a notable river spot in Queensland on Spotwander.