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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 and do, you should plan for a minimum of three nights - and many visitors find themselves staying much longer.

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.

Cooktown Museum

The Cooktown Museum is a must do attraction where every visitor can enjoy a stroll through history in the beautifully restored Sisters of Mercy convent school building.

Cooktown PCYC Events Centre

The Cooktown PCYC Events Centre was officially opened in July 2011 and offers a unique conference, sports and entertainment venue in Tropical North Queensland.

Cooktown Railway

Hailed as Australia's most unusual railway, the creation of the Cooktown to Laura Railway, was a direct result of the discovery of gold in the Palmer River.

Cooktown Reef Charters

Cooktown Reef Charters is a locally owned and operated business that specialises in reef fishing charters in the fertile waters around Cooktown on board the 42 foot vessel ‘Hurricane’.

Cooktown School of Art Society Inc/Elizabeth Guzsely Gallery

The Cooktown School of Art Society Elizabeth Guzsely Gallery displays and sells original art works from the Cooktown area.

Cooktown Swimming Pool

The Cooktown swimming pool is located on Charles Street next to the state school.

Cooktown Tours

Don't just see Cooktown, get the full experience.

Coral Princess Cruises

Let multi award-winning Coral Princess Cruises introduce you to all the hidden jewels of the Great Barrier Reef.

Country Road Coachlines

Inland and Coastal bus services between Cairns and Cooktown. Depart Cairns at Bay 16 at the Pier.

Cycling in Cooktown

The stunning natural scenery around Cooktown can be enjoyed by the whole family on a choice of cycle trails.

D'Arcy of Daintree

Daintree Rainforest 4WD adventure tours around Cape Trib and Up The Bloomfield Track to Wujal Wujal and to Cooktown.

Daintree 4WD Tours

Mike D’Arcy of Daintree 4WD Tours operates personalised tours from Cape Trib or Cow Bay to Cooktown for a minimum of two adults

Daintree Air Services

Walk on the top of Australia. The Cape York Day Tour is the longest scenic flight in the world.

Discovery Tours

Discovery Tours Australia operates small group personalised tours from Cairns and Port Douglas

Elim Beach Walks

The stunning beach at Elim is home to the famous Coloured Sands, and a popular spot for Hope Vale people, many of whom have a shack here and visit at weekends to go fishing.

Endeavour River

Boat cruises on the Endeavour River explore ancient mangrove systems and magnificent rainforest habitat. Guests experience native wildlife and fauna in its natural form and learn about this amazing eco-system and the part it plays in supporting its neighbour the Great Barrier Reef.

Fairdinkum Motorbike Tours

Fair Dinkum Bike Tours is the premier motorcycle tour adventure company based in Cairns. Owned and operated by a Cairns local for 35 years David Williams will be able to take to areas and private property access that is not available to others. We offer the best that there is to see on our short and extended motorcycle tours to Cape York.

Finch Bay

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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