Everything - Cooktown

Aboriginal culture - Cape York Peninsula: Cape York Peninsula is noted for the strong, rich culture of the Aboriginal people and their Islander neighbours of the Torres Strait. Vibrant and diverse, this region offers opportunities to absorb and connect with the ancient rhythms of this ancient land and people.
Aboriginal Culture - Hope Vale & Elim Beach: Wanhtharra nyundu! Welcome to Guugu Yimithirr country! Hopevale (Dyuubi) and Elim Beach (Thiithaarr) are on Guugu Yimithirr country, a tribal nation which stretched from the River Annan, south of Cooktown, to Princess Charlotte Bay in the north.
Aboriginal Culture - Rainforest Coast: Yalada! Welcome to Yalanji country! The area around Rossville, Bloomfield, Ayton and Wujal Wujal is part of the Kuku Yalanji nation, which stretches south from the River Annan near Cooktown.
Aboriginal Culture Cooktown: Wanhtharra nyundu! Welcome to our country! Cooktown lies in Guugu Yimithirr country, a tribal nation which stretched from the River Annan, south of Cooktown, to Princess Charlotte Bay in the north. This is one of the Cape’s forty-one tribal nations, each having its distinct language, history, culture, bush foods and bush medicines.
Aboriginal Rock Art: Local Aboriginal history spans over 40,000 years with many stories and landmark events recorded in the extensive rock art galleries on outcrops and in caves throughout Cape York Peninsula.
Alkoomie Station Walks: Experience the serenity and natural beauty of Alkoomie, a large privately owned eco-tourist destination.
Annan Falls: Tucked away in the upper reaches of the Annan River this stunning waterfall is difficult to access but offers cyrstal clear waters, natural water slides and stunning view over the rainforest.
ANZAC Day: ANZAC Day remembrance
Art in the Park: In a world which is swamped by mass produced products, the hand-made object becomes a tool for individuality and self-expression. Cooktown Markets feature a variety of local artists’ hand-made works showcasing the talents of the region. If you visit an art stall, you get to meet and talk to the artist, hear the stories behind their works, and talk about their techniques. Markets are held every Saturday between 8am – 12pm on the waterfront.
Artist's Profiles: Profiles of some of the talented artists living in the Cook Shire region
Arts Links in Far North Queensland: Links to Arts and Cultural galleries and organisations in Far North Queensland
Australia Day: On Australia Day we come together as a community and a nation to reflect on what it means to be Australian and celebrate our rich and diverse culture.
Australia Day 2012: Australia Day Celebrations
Barefoot Belles: The Barefoot Belles are a Cooktown based band, who have just recorded their debut CD of original music utilizing their roots in punk, rock and blues.
Beaches: Cooktown and the Cape York Peninsula are fringed by long deserted beaches which are ideal for a great day out by the sea.
Bennetts Tree Kangaroo: Bennetts Tree Kangaroo (bennettianus Dendrolagus) is one of two species of tree kangaroo to be found in Australia. This reclusive kangaroo may be spotted in trees along the Shipton’s Flat Road and Mungumby Creek area.
Bird Life: With such a diverse range of habitats Cape York is an exciting and rewarding year-round birding destination.
Birdwatching in and near Cooktown: Cooktown is an ideal place for bird watching, because there are four main geographical regions that meet here, each with its own set of special birds – Wet Tropics rainforest, Cape York Peninsula forests, coastal wetlands and mangroves, and the drier woodlands of the Laura and Battlecamp escarpments. Then offshore we have the Great Barrier Reef and islands
Black Cockatoo Gallery: Showcasing the stunning wildlife art by world-renowned artist Ross Franzi, this beautiful gallery was inspired by the unique eco-system of the Bloomfield region.
Black Image: Black Image is a 6 piece indigenous band from Wujal Wujal, Hope Vale and Cooktown in Queensland Australia.