Bloomfield Track back in business

Construction of a Temporary Rock Crossing allowing 4WD traffic only was completed Friday 20 May 2011 and will provide a solution to the crossing of the Bloomfield River until permanent construction of a causeway over the next few months. Intermittent 4WD Vehicle access across the river is subject to Tidal & Construction constraints so please check tide charts and plan your trip around that.

Cooktown is also one of the most picturesque towns in Queensland, sitting at the foot of Mt Cook and overlooking the magnificent Endeavour River.   The crystal creeks are full of fish, the birds are in abundance and you may even be lucky enough to spot the elusive Bennett’s Tree Kangaroo in its natural habitat.  With the Barramundi season open again, those with a passion for fishing will find Cooktown a wonderful place to ‘bag a barra’.

For the adventurous there are fishing trips up rivers, a chance of croc spotting or visit some original Aboriginal rock art sites.  There are even several local festivals held this June including the biennial Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival (17-19 June) and the Cooktown Discovery Festival (10-12 June).

Come and explore the beauty of Cooktown and surrounds, only 4 hrs from Cairns by car on the inland Mulligan Highway or 5.5 hours on the Bloomfield track. For more information www.cooktownandcapeyork.com or call the Visitor Information Centre 1800 174 895.  Media enquiries via Vanessa Gillen on 0412 318690.