2012 Solar Eclipse Tropical North Queensland

Don’t miss the spectacular natural phenomenon of the total solar eclipse over Far North Queensland in the morning of November 14, 2012.

The shadow path of the eclipse will start in Northern Territory before passing over the Gulf of Carpentaria and Cape York Peninsula.

The duration of totality will increase the closer to the centre of the shadow path you are. Cook Shire will offer some of the longest periods of totality with Palmer River Roadhouse, Lakeland and Laura all offering between 1-2 minutes of totality from 06.37 and 06.39 a.m.

Eclipse Downunder promises to be the largest single event to celebrate the Eclipse with a festival near the Palmer River.

A Solar Eclipse is an incredible experience and 2012 provides the perfect opportunity to combine this unique event with a visit to the spectacular surroundings of Cooktown, Cape York Peninsula and Tropical North Queensland.

Early bookings are essential for all accommodation and tours in the region.

Download the 2012 Total Solar Eclipse fact sheet from the Astronomical Association of Queensland

Planning to hold an event or host campsites over the Eclipse?
Download the Cook Shire Council Eclipse business guidelines here