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The Great Tropical Drive Discovery Trail
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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.
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Endeavour River
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Boat cruises on the Endeavour River explore ancient mangrove systems and magnificent rainforest habitat.
Guests experience native wildlife and fauna in its natural form and learn about this amazing eco-system and the part it plays in supporting its neighbour the Great Barrier Reef.
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Fishing in Weipa
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Weipa is situated on a point surrounded by two huge estuaries, the Embley River to the south and Mission River to the north. Also to the north is another large river system – the Pine.
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Lizard Island
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Located 93 km north of Cooktown and 27km from the coast these 6 islands are part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Public moorings are provided for private boats and there is an airstrip for small aircraft.
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Cedar Bay National Park
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Located 40km south of Cooktown, this remote and beautiful coastal national park features rugged tropical rainforest hinterland and sea-sculpted headlands, fringed with expansive sandy beaches.
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Lakeland Coffee Shop and Store
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Conveniently located on the Lakeland Downs Junction of the Mulligan Highway is the Lakeland Coffee Shop and Store which is a favourite rest stop en route to Cooktown or Laura.
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Palmer River Goldfields
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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.
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NorthWest Australian Safaris
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Imagine the thrill of standing at Australia’s northernmost point, viewing incredible landscapes, learning about amazing and unique plants and wildlife or reliving some of the fascinating history of this very special area.
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Maaramaka Walkabout Tours
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Learn from one of the world's most ancient civilisations as they take you walkabout through the country of their ancestors.
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Bloomfield Falls Walk
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The walk to picturesque Wujal Wujal (or Bloomfield) Falls is a short stroll down a rocky path to a viewing point for the falls. The falls are especially spectacular after the wet season. Swimming is not advised due to the possibility of crocodiles in the Bloomfield River below the falls and Aboriginal cultural concerns
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Black Mountain National Park, (Kalkajaka N.P.)
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The mysterious Black Mountains are steeped in myths and legends, and are a special story place for the Kuku Yalanji people.
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Aboriginal Culture - Rainforest Coast
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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.
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Aboriginal Culture - Hope Vale & Elim Beach
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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.
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Torres Strait Tours
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Torres Strait Tours operates the most comprehensive and reliable water transport service in the Torres Strait.
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Roko Pearls
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Roko Pearls is a family owned pearl farm located on Roko Island, 25 minutes by boat from Seisia.
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Iron Range National Park - Kutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park (CYPAL)
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This remote coastal park in northern Cape York Peninsula protects the largest area of lowland tropical rainforest in Australia. Rainforest and heath shrouded hills provide the backdrop to long sweeping beaches, mangrove forests and rocky outcrops.
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Aboriginal culture - Cape York Peninsula
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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.
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Vera Scarth-Johnson Gallery
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The Vera Scarth-Johnson Art Gallery at Nature’s Powerhouse features the botanic works of artist Vera Scarth-Johnson (1912-1999).
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The Old Bank, Cooktown
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The 'Old Bank' building was originally built in 1891 as the Queensland National Bank and is typical of the Victorian era with magnificent red cedar counters.
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Public Art in Cooktown
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A stroll around the centre of Cooktown leads you to several public art works
