Fishing and Boating
Fishing from the Cooktown wharf
Cooktown Highlights Itinerary
Cooktown is the perfect base to start or end your Cape York adventure. With its rich history, must-do Aboriginal tours, world-class fishing, and loads to see …
Endeavour River Cruises
Boat cruises on the Endeavour River explore ancient mangrove systems and magnificent rainforest habitat. Guests experience native wildlife and fauna in its …
Fishing in Cooktown
Cooktown is unique for its close proximity to a myriad of angling environments. You can fish the outer reef for its legendary black marlin; the inner reef for …
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Nature, Adventure, Discovery
Mount Cook
Beaches
Cooktown and the Cape York Peninsula are fringed by long deserted beaches which are ideal for a great day out by the sea.
Birdwatching in and near Cooktown
Cooktown is an ideal place for bird watching, because there are four main geographical regions that meet here, each with its own set of special birds – Wet …
Black Mountain National Park, (Kalkajaka N.P.)
The mysterious Black Mountains are steeped in myths and legends, and are a special story place for the Kuku Yalanji people.
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History and Culture
Endeavour Ship
Aboriginal Culture Cooktown
Wanhtharra nyundu! Welcome to our country! Cooktown lies in Guugu Yimithirr country, a tribal nation which stretched from the River Annan, south of Cooktown, …
Captain James Cook
With a rich history starting with Captain James Cooks’ landing here in 1770, to the Palmer River Gold Rush a hundred years later, Cooktown is one of …
Cook’s Landing - Fast Facts
It is little known that when the Endeavour struck the reef, 23 hours passed before she was floated off, everyone on board took their turn at manning the pumps, …
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Bush Walks
Bush Walks
Alkoomie Station Walks
Experience the serenity and natural beauty of Alkoomie, a large privately owned eco-tourist destination.
Cooktown Highlights Itinerary
Cooktown is the perfect base to start or end your Cape York adventure. With its rich history, must-do Aboriginal tours, world-class fishing, and loads to see …
Endeavour River Escape Walking Trails
If you enjoy butterflies, birds and native wildlife the rainforest walks along the Endeavour River or Cameron Creek will delight you.
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Arts, Crafts and Produce
Cooktown Crafts
Art in the Park
In a world which is swamped by mass produced products, the hand-made object becomes a tool for individuality and self-expression. Cooktown Markets feature a …
Artist’s Profiles
Profiles of some of the talented artists living in the Cook Shire region
Barefoot Belles
The Barefoot Belles are a Cooktown based band, who have just recorded their debut CD of original music utilizing their roots in punk, rock and blues.
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Museums and Galleries
Endeavour Cannon
Cooktown Creative Arts Association
Located at the Old Cooktown Railway Station in Charlotte Street (opposite the West Coast Hotel) the Cooktown Creative Arts Association is a show case for local …
Cooktown Highlights Itinerary
Cooktown is the perfect base to start or end your Cape York adventure. With its rich history, must-do Aboriginal tours, world-class fishing, and loads to see …
Cooktown History Centre
Housed in the oldest building in Charlotte Street, the former post and telegraph office, this is your one stop spot for everything related to Cooktown history.
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Sports
Golf Course
Cooktown Bowls Club
Cooktown Lawn Bowls Club is located on the esplanade and features Saturday afternoon and Wedensday night social bowls where anyone is welcome. There is also a …
Cooktown Community Swimming Pool
The Cooktown community swimming pool is located on Charles Street next to the school.
Cooktown Golf Links
Cooktown Golf Links is a public 9-hole course with dual tees situated 5 kilometres south of Cooktown on Quarantine Bay Road. Visitors are always welcome.
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