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The Story of Mungurru and Wahalumbaal birri
How Mungurru (the rock python) made the Wahalumbaal birri (the Endeavour River) from the book Aboriginal Tales from Queensland's Endeavour River by Tulo Gordon
Located in What To Do / History & Culture
Grassy Hill - The Radar Station
Just as Captain Cook had found Grassy Hill such a natural vantage point, so the aspect proved a natural option for new communication and detection technologies as they were developed.
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Grassy Hill - The Lighthouse
Cooktown was established in 1873, but no beacon guided ships through the reef until the lighthouse was built in 1886. It was supplied by Chance Brothers Ltd, England, and for years was one of only four along the Queensland coast. Small lighthouses were staffed by a lone keeper who announced the arrival of ships by raising a flag. At midday a time ball was dropped from the signal staff.
Located in What To Do / History & Culture
Image JPEG image Walk to Carpark
Grassy Hill
Located in Where To Go / Cooktown / Grassy Hill Photos -- Rounded
Image JPEG image Walk to Carpark
Grassy Hill
Located in Where To Go / Cooktown / Grassy Hill Photos
Image JPEG image Mount Cook and Cooktown
Grassy Hill
Located in Where To Go / Cooktown / Grassy Hill Photos
Image JPEG image Mount Saunders
Grassy Hill
Located in Where To Go / Cooktown / Grassy Hill Photos
Image JPEG image Picnic View
Grassy Hill
Located in Where To Go / Cooktown / Grassy Hill Photos
Image JPEG image Endeavour River View
Grassy Hill
Located in Where To Go / Cooktown / Grassy Hill Photos -- Rounded
Image JPEG image Grassy Hill Picnic Spot
Grassy Hill
Located in Where To Go / Cooktown / Grassy Hill Photos -- Rounded