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History & Culture

4WD Adventures | History & Culture | Indigenous Culture & Heritage | National Parks & Walking Trails | Scenic Drives & Lookouts | Wildlife & Birdwatching

The Great Tropical Drive Discovery Trail

2-day Cooktown–Laura loop through Lakefield National Park and Quinkan country

History & Culture | History & Museums | Indigenous Culture & Heritage

Quinkan Cultural Centre, Laura

Explore Quinkan rock art, local heritage and Aboriginal arts in Laura

History & Culture | Indigenous Culture & Heritage

Cooktown Railway

Gold rush railway from Cooktown to Laura, operating from 1885 to 1961

History & Culture | Indigenous Culture & Heritage

The Gold Rush

The 1873 Palmer River gold rush transformed Cooktown into a boomtown

4WD Adventures | History & Culture | Indigenous Culture & Heritage

Palmer River Goldfields

Remote goldfields reserve 280km northwest of Cairns, via rough tracks

Aboriginal Tours | Guided Tours & Cruises | History & Culture | Indigenous Culture & Heritage

Quinkan Galleries

Explore UNESCO-listed Quinkan rock art with local Indigenous guides

4WD Adventures | History & Culture | Wildlife & Birdwatching

Gateway to Cape York

Pause for Cape York displays, BBQs, photo opportunities and sculptures

Aboriginal Tours | History & Culture | Indigenous Culture & Heritage

Jarramali Rock Art Tours

Explore Quinkan Rock Art with Kuku-Yalanji traditional owners near Laura

Aboriginal Tours | Guided Tours & Cruises | History & Culture | History & Museums | Indigenous Culture & Heritage

Aboriginal Rock Art

Explore ancient rock art galleries and guided Aboriginal cultural tours