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Cooktown Tourist Information: FREECALL 1800 174 895
September
WALLABY CREEK FESTIVAL
When:
28-30 September, 2012
Where:
Home Rule / Rossville
A three day festival celebrating music and the
arts in the Far North Queensland rainforest.
The festival, coupled with crocodile-free
swimming in the crystal clear waters of the
Wallaby Creek provides an ideal September
holiday destination for families.
CARDIAC CHALLENGE
When:
29 September–1 October 2012
Where:
Cairns-Cooktown
The annual charity bike ride from Cairns to
Cooktown raising funds for FNQ Hospital
Foundation.
October
PADDY BASSANI MEMORIAL
BULLRIDE AND BARREL RACE
When:
6 October, 2012
Where:
Cooktown
COOKTOWN HOG HUNT
When:
TBC in October
Where:
Cooktown
CROCODILE TROPHY
When:
20-28 October, 2012
Where:
Cooktown
The world’s longest, hardest mountain bike
adventure finishes in Cooktown.
November
COOKTOWN RACES
When:
November TBC
Where:
Cooktown
The Cooktown Races are one of the most
popular events on the region’s social calendar.
Events for the non equine competitors,
including the highly competitive Fashions on
the Field, take place between horse races and
provide great entertainment for all.
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
When:
7-21 November, 2012,
14 November – Total Solar Eclipse
Where:
Palmer River region
To celebrate, a fortnight of events and
activities are planned, from Solar Shows
to music festivals there is something for
everybody to help enjoy this wonderful time to
be in Tropical North Queensland. More details
at:
Markets
COOKTOWN MARKETS
When:
Every Saturday
Where:
Lion’s Park
ROSSVILLE MARKETS
When:
Every second Saturday
Where:
Rossville
BLOOMFIELD MARKETS
When:
Final Saturday of the month
Where:
Ayton, at the library
total solar eclipse
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