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Lizard Island
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Located 93 km north of Cooktown and 27km from the coast these 6 islands are part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Public moorings are provided for private boats and there is an airstrip for small aircraft.
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Mount Cook National Park
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Rising to 431m Mount Cook provides a scenic backdrop to Cooktown.
The rainforest clad granite hill is known as Waymbuur by the Aboriginal Traditional Owners.
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Waterfalls
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There are several scenic waterfalls in the Cooktown vicinity which make lovely picnic and day trip destinations. Several offer safe swimming in idyllic swimming holes but always check the latest information from local sources before swimming.
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Beaches
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Cooktown and the Cape York Peninsula are fringed by long deserted beaches which are ideal for a great day out by the sea.
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Finch Bay
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Finch Bay is a spectacular beach, surrounded by mountains and only a 5 minute drive or half hour walk from the centre of town.
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Cherry Tree Bay
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A beautiful secluded beach, accessible by walking track from the Cooktown botanic gardens.
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Finch Bay
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Finch Bay, Cooktown
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Finch Bay
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Finch Bay, Cooktown
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Finch Bay
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View to Mount Cook from Finch Bay beach, Cooktown
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Quarantine Bay
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Quarantine Bay Beach near Cooktown
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