Rainforest Coast - Nature, Adventure and Discovery
Bennetts Tree Kangaroo
Bennetts Tree Kangaroo (bennettianus Dendrolagus) is one of two species of tree kangaroo to be found in Australia. This reclusive kangaroo may be spotted in trees along the Shipton’s Flat Road and Mungumby Creek area.
Cedar Bay National Park
Located 40km south of Cooktown, this remote and beautiful coastal national park features rugged tropical rainforest hinterland and sea-sculpted headlands, fringed with expansive sandy beaches.
Rossville Retreat Indigenous Tours
Join local Kuku Nyungkul elder and traditional owner of the country around Rossville Retreat, Harold Tayley, well known as Mooks for an immersive Indigenous tour on country.
The Great Tropical Drive Daintree Explorer Trail
This is a classic 4WD driving experience from Mossman to Cooktown including the renowned Bloomfield Track
Waterfalls
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.
