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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

Sunset at Grassy Hill
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

Get in the saddle on horse or bike trails

Getting Here ...

Black Mountain
Black Mountain

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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

Cooktown Wharf fishing
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 Crossing
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 Falls
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
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
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?

Rock art tours
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

For all media enquiries contact vanessagillenpr@gmail.com

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VISITOR GUIDE

2010 Visitor Guide

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