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The history is just the beginning...
Remember!
Saltwater Crocodiles inhabit our
waterways so be ‘Croc Wise’!
Fantastic marlin fishing
cooktown
Marlin Fishing
The
Black Marlin
season runs from September
until December with regular
‘Granders’
caught
by boats that converge in Cooktown from all
over the world.
Smaller marlin and
sailfish
can be caught for
most of the year
depending on the weather.
South-easterly trade winds exist during winter
months but are interspersed with superb ‘dry
season’ weather and minimal breeze.
The famous
‘Lizard Island Tournament’
runs in
October on what has to be one of the toughest
grounds known.
Great Barrier Reef
The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is yours
to experience from Cooktown –
Australia’s
closest mainland port to the Great Barrier
Reef
. Covering an area bigger than the United
Kingdom, Holland and Switzerland combined,
the Great Barrier Reef is the
largest World
Heritage Area in the world
.
Local operators offer
boat trips
which
combine
fishing and snorkelling
among some
of the Reef’s most spectacular
coral gardens
and diverse marine life
. From children to
experienced snorkellers, a day on the Great
Barrier Reef is simply unforgettable.
fishing and boating
Boats at Webber Esplanade, Cooktown