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Palmer River Goldfields

This remote reserve is located 280 kilometres north-west of Cairns with access via the Whites Creek turnoff from the Peninsula Developmental Road, to Granite and Cannibal creeks, then north to cross the Palmer River at Dog Leg Creek Junction south-east of Maytown - about three hours drive west of the Palmer River Roadhouse.

Peddells Thursday Island Tours

For the ultimate way to top off your Cape York experience take Peddells passenger ferry from Seisa Jetty and cruise to the Port of Pearls, Thursday Island.

Public Art in Cooktown

A stroll around the centre of Cooktown leads you to several public art works

Quinkan Cultural Centre, Laura

Owned and operated by the local community, the Quinkan Centre showcases all aspects of Quinkan country including its Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage and the natural environment and ranks among Queensland's finest cultural centres.

Quinkan Galleries

Famous for its remarkable rock art, Quinkan Country is home to one of the world's most significant collections of prehistoric rock paintings. These extraordinary galleries are believed to be between 15,000 and 30,000 years old and are recognised on the Australian Heritage Estate. UNESCO has also listed Quinkan Country among the top ten rock art sites in the world.

Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park

Rinyirru (Lakefield) is Queensland’s second largest National Park and the largest park in Cape York at 537,000 ha. Spectacular wetlands and extensive river systems attract a great diversity of waterbirds while estuarine and freshwater crocodiles bask along the river banks and barramundi wait in the shallows.

Roko Pearls

Roko Pearls is a family owned pearl farm located on Roko Island, 25 minutes by boat from Seisia.

Rossville Retreat Indigenous Tours

Join local Kuku Nyungkul elder and traditional owner of the country around Rossville Retreat, Harold Tayley, well known as Mooks for an immersive Indigenous tour on country.

Scenic Rim Walking Trail

The "Scenic Rim Walking Trail" consists of a mixture of pathways, rough tracks and trails, and is uniquely able to cater for every level of fitness.

Skytrans

Skytrans pride themselves in providing professional aviation services to some of the most remote parts of Australia.

Strathburn Cattle Station

Strathburn Cattle Station for decades has had a big reputation among pig hunters as an extraordinary wilderness experience.

Suggested Cape York Self-Drive Itinerary

Whichever way you choose to drive, the trip up Cape York will be an unforgettable adventure to mainland Australia's northernmost point. Below is a suggested itinerary .....

Tagalong Tours of Australia

Tagalong Tours of Australia offers you the chance to realise your dream of exploring the spectacular diversity of Cape York, in the company of similar minded travellers, whilst enjoying the comfort and convenience of your own 4WD vehicle.

The Bama Way - Aboriginal Journeys in Cape York

The Bama Way is an Aboriginal journey through S.E. Cape York - a journey along story-lines through coastal mangroves, rich rainforest and hilltop Savannah.

The Gold Rush

Little happened after Cooks initial landing until William Hann set out on his overland journey of exploration in 1872. The discovery of payable alluvial gold deposits at the Palmer river in 1873 by James Venture Mulligan, sparked a huge gold rush, drawing prospectors not only from Australia, but also from around the world.

The Great Tropical Drive Daintree Explorer Trail

This is a classic 4WD driving experience from Mossman to Cooktown including the renowned Bloomfield Track

The Great Tropical Drive Discovery Trail

The Great Tropical Drive is a self-drive route that will take you from Cairns and Townsville to some amazing places in Tropical Australia. The Discovery Trail is a loop from Cooktown to Laura to Cooktown.

The Historic Lion's Den Hotel

The infamous Lion's Den Hotel was established in 1875 and is still going strong today.

The Lure Shop

Call into Cape York’s one stop fishing and boating shop for all the info on what’s biting.

The Normanby Woman

Mystery and intrigue surround the origins of the 'Normanby Woman'. Over the years, fact and fiction have mingled. Here is one rendition of the story.

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