Nature's Powerhouse

Nature’s Powerhouse is an innovative building located in the beautiful, heritage listed Cooktown Botanic Gardens and includes the Cooktown Visitor Information Centre, Vera Scarth-Johnson Gallery, an exhibition space, retail shop and a Cafe. 

The Vera Scarth-Johnson Gallery displays the only collection of original botanical illustrations of flora from the region. Many plants can be found in the adjoining Botanic Gardens.

Nature’s Powerhouse also hosts a wide range of community events and activities including concerts, corporate functions, weddings, parties,  nature presentations, educational programs and walking trails in the Botanic Gardens.

Opening Hours

Monday - Sunday: 8.30am - 4.00pm  

Walker Street, Cooktown

For further information, please contact Nature's Powerhouse on (07) 4069 6004 or email