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Mount Cook Hiking Trail
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An exhilarating walk requiring a good level of fitness which provides fantastic views over the Great Barrier Reef
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Kitesurfing near Cooktown
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One of the kite surfing community’s best kept secrets is starting to spread and the Cooktown region is now gaining a reputation as one of the southern hemisphere’s premier kite surfing hot spots.
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Cooktown School of Art Society Inc/Elizabeth Guzsely Gallery
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The Cooktown School of Art Society Elizabeth Guzsely Gallery displays and sells original art works from the Cooktown area.
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Cooktown PCYC Events Centre
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The Cooktown PCYC Events Centre was officially opened in July 2011 and offers a unique conference, sports and entertainment venue in Tropical North Queensland.
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Cooktown Railway
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Hailed as Australia's most unusual railway, the creation of the Cooktown to Laura Railway, was a direct result of the discovery of gold in the Palmer River.
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Beaches
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Cooktown and the Cape York Peninsula are fringed by long deserted beaches which are ideal for a great day out by the sea.
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Home Rule Falls
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The moderate, 2.6 kilometre return walk through rainforest to Home Rule Falls takes 35 to 45 minutes each way.
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Cooktown Swimming Pool
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The Cooktown swimming pool is located on Charles Street next to the state school.
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Cooktown Golf Links
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Cooktown Golf Links is a public 9-hole course with dual tees situated 5 kilometres south of Cooktown on Quarantine Bay Road. Visitors are always welcome.
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Waterfalls
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There are several scenic waterfalls in the Cooktown vicinity which make lovely picnic and day trip destinations. Several offer safe swimming in idyllic swimming holes but always check the latest information from local sources before swimming.
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The Tip of Australia
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After a long drive up through Cape York Peninsula you will be feeling the excitement as you near the northernmost point of mainland Australia, about 32 km from Bamaga.
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Tropical Boating Adventures
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Tropical Boating Adventures specialises in blue water sport fishing across the top of the Cape York Peninsula.
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Cherry Tree Bay
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A beautiful secluded beach, accessible by walking track from the Cooktown botanic gardens.
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Exchange Hotel, Coen
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The Exchange Hotel is located in the main street of Coen. The hotel serves drinks and counter meals and there is an outside seating area and a pool table and jukebox inside.
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Iron Range Cabins
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Iron Range Cabins are the only tourist accommodation at Lockhart River, located at Lockhart River airfield.
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Federal Hotel
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The historic Federal Hotel is the only original hotel building on Thursday Island, and offers spectacular views to Horn and Prince of Wales Islands.
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Portland House
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Portland House is a unique self contained eco beach cottage offering comfortable accommodation for up to 8 people.
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Lotus Bird Lodge, near Musgrave
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10 spacious comfortable pole style local hardwood timber cabins each is fully en suite and has it's own verandah overlooking a natural billabong.
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Lizard Island
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Lizard Island is secluded from the rest of the world, located right on the Great Barrier Reef with 24 powdery-white beaches and 40 luxurious suites.
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Seisia Holiday Park
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Seisia Holiday Park offers a range of accommodation and camping options.
