Explore Cooktown and Cape York Peninsula
Welcome to historic Cooktown, and the remote, unspoilt beauty of Cape York Peninsula.
Top Things to do in Cooktown
- Breathtaking views from Grassy Hill
Be awestruck by sunset at Grassy Hill lookout
Go back in time at the James Cook Museum
Catch a fish at sea, the river or the wharf
Enjoy an authentic family holiday
Experience a spiritual Aboriginal rock art tour
See a crocodile in the wild
Stroll through the Botanic Gardens
Be blown away by the kitesurfing
Getting Here ...
- Black Mountain
Get up to date road conditions info here
Tow a caravan on the sealed Mulligan Highway
Experience the beauty of the 4WD Bloomfield Track
Enjoy direct scenic flights from Cairns
Hop on an inland or coastal bus
Cruise along the stunning coastline
Take a thrilling scenic helicopter flight
Ride a motorbike to The Tip of Australia
Discover our Region with Tourism Trails Brochures
- Throw a line from Cooktown wharf
Aboriginal Tours Trails
Arts and Crafts Trails
Birdwatching Trails
Fishing Trails
History Trails
Walking Trails
Cycling Trails
Cape York - Savour the Remote Wilderness
- Pascoe River
Drive the traditional Old Telegraph Track
Follow The Great Tropical Drive to Cooktown
Is this the greatest 4WD adventure in Australia?
Experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
You've made it! Stand at the Tip of Australia
Chill out at Chili Beach in Iron Range N.P.
Make the trip of a lifetime to Cape York
Rainforest Coast - See Unique and Fascinating Nature
- Bloomfield waterfalls
Find breathtaking waterfalls in the rainforest
Take intriguing Aboriginal tours at Bloomfield Falls
Walk through the rainforest on a nocturnal tour
Look for endemic birdlife in stunning surrounds
Be inspired at Ross Franzi's boutique art gallery
Enjoy a cold drink at the historic Lion's Den Hotel
Wallaby Creek - the Best Little Festival in Australia
Hope Vale and Elim Beach - Experience Aboriginal Culture
- Cape Bedford
Meet the artists at Hope Vale Arts and Cultural Centre
Take a tour to ancestral rock art sites with Willie Gordon
Walk to the mesmerising Coloured Sands
Enjoy spectacular fishing at Cape Bedford
Go camping on the beach at Elim camp ground
Laura and Lakeland - Connect with Culture Ancient and Living
- Giant Horse Gallery
Wonder at the famous Quinkan rock art galleries
Visit the incredible Quinkan and Regional Cultural Centre
Enjoy country hospitality at the Laura Races and Rodeo
Immerse yourself in history at Jowalbinna
Savour the wilderness of Lakefield N.P.
Is this Australia's ultimate adventure fishing spot?
2011 Travel Planner
January 26 - Australia Day Celebrations and community awards ceremony at 10 a.m. in Cooktown Events Centre.
Family events at The Top Pub and Sovereign Resort Hotel
Sept 30-Oct 14 2012 - Ross Franzi Art Master Classes at Mungumby Lodge - see full programme
Are You Adventurous by Nature?
- Guurrbi tours adventure
Cooktown and Cape York epitomise the new Tourism Queensland brand for Tropical North Queensland of Adventurous by Nature. See some Adventurous photos here
Have you been to Cooktown and Cape York? Please link your holiday DVD clips showing us why the region is Adventurous by Nature to our YouTube site.
Congratulations to Wade Mackinnon who won our Adventurous by Nature DVD category and Carl Roberts who won the slowmation category in the recent YouTube competition.
See our YouTube channel to see all entries
See our Photo Galleries of Beautiful Cape York
A selection of photo galleries throughout Cooktown and Cape York Peninsula
2011 Characters of the Cape Photo Exhibition photo gallery
Cooktown and Cape York Media Centre
See our Media Kit pages for downloadable 2011 Media Kit and downloadable stock photos, and suggested travel features
View the Cooktown and Cape York You Tube Channel for inspirational film clips of the region
Join our social network at the Cooktown Tropical North Queensland page on Facebook and the MyCooktown page on Twitter
Read the Cooktown and Cape York blog
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