Everything - Rainforest Coast

The Great Tropical Drive Discovery Trail

The Great Tropical Drive is a self-drive route that will take you from Cairns and Townsville to some amazing places in Tropical Australia. The Discovery Trail is a loop from Cooktown to Laura to Cooktown.

The Historic Lion's Den Hotel

The infamous Lion's Den Hotel was established in 1875 and is still going strong today.

The Lure Shop

Call into Cape York’s one stop fishing and boating shop for all the info on what’s biting.

The Normanby Woman

Mystery and intrigue surround the origins of the 'Normanby Woman'. Over the years, fact and fiction have mingled. Here is one rendition of the story.

The Old Bank, Cooktown

The 'Old Bank' building was originally built in 1891 as the Queensland National Bank and is typical of the Victorian era with magnificent red cedar counters.

The Story of Mungurru and Wahalumbaal birri

How Mungurru (the rock python) made the Wahalumbaal birri (the Endeavour River) from the book Aboriginal Tales from Queensland's Endeavour River by Tulo Gordon

The Tip of Australia

After a long drive up through Cape York Peninsula you will be feeling the excitement as you near the northernmost point of mainland Australia, about 32 km from Bamaga.

Torres Strait Heritage Tours

Torres Strait Heritage, based on Horn Island offers the award winning ‘In Their Steps’ small group experience combing the WW2 tour of Horn Island and the Torres Strait Heritage Museum.

Torres Strait Tours

Torres Strait Tours operates the most comprehensive and reliable water transport service in the Torres Strait.

Tropical Boating Adventures

Tropical Boating Adventures specialises in blue water sport fishing across the top of the Cape York Peninsula.

Vera Scarth-Johnson Gallery

The Vera Scarth-Johnson Art Gallery at Nature’s Powerhouse features the botanic works of artist Vera Scarth-Johnson (1912-1999).

Walker Family Tours

Walker Family Tours takes visitors to one of the most beautiful and pristine locations in the tropics - The Bloomfield Falls, a 40 metre waterfall surrounded by the world heritage-listed rainforests of the Daintree.

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.

Western Cape Eco Tours

Weipa Eco Cruise. Wildlife, local culture, history and more

Wik and Kugu Arts Centre, Aurukun

The Wik and Kugu Arts and Crafts Centre is located in Aurukun, a small, remote indigenous community situated on the north west tip of the Cape York Peninsula.

Wilderness Challenge

Wilderness Challenge is a leading four wheel drive safari operator based in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland. Celebrating 25 years in 2014 this family owned and operated company is a Master Operator with the prestigious Savannah Guides and carries Advanced EcoCertification – the highest level, on all of its products.

Your Trails Tours

Personalised luxury 4x4 charters for up to 6 guests. No timed-to-the-minute set itineraries: you choose how long to spend, where to go, what to see and experience.

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