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Cape York Peninsula
Fishing & Boating | Guided Tours & Cruises
Cape York Custom Sportfishing
Fully guided Cape York fishing trips from Seisia, operating since 1978
Cape York Peninsula
4WD Adventures | Fishing & Boating | Guided Tours & Cruises | History & Culture | Indigenous Culture & Heritage | Island & Reef Experiences
Cape York Adventures
4WD, island, cultural and fishing tours across Cape York and Torres Strait
Cape York Peninsula
Fishing & Boating | Guided Tours & Cruises
Cape York Peninsula Fishing
Unwind with a tailored fishing charter across Cape York’s blue waters
Elim Beach | Hope Vale
Aboriginal Tours | Guided Tours & Cruises | History & Culture | Indigenous Culture & Heritage
Guurrbi Tours
Award-winning rock art tours with Elder Willie Gordon near Cooktown
Elim Beach | Hope Vale
Aboriginal Tours | Guided Tours & Cruises | History & Culture | Indigenous Culture & Heritage
Maaramaka Walkabout Tours
Hear Aboriginal stories and learn about rainforest flora, fauna and culture
Cooktown | Elim Beach | Hope Vale
Beaches, Waterfalls & Swimming Holes | Guided Tours & Cruises
Kitesurfing near Cooktown
World-class winds, deserted beaches and stunning backdrops near Cooktown
Elim Beach | Hope Vale
Beaches, Waterfalls & Swimming Holes | National Parks & Walking Trails
Elim Beach Walks
Explore Elim’s Coloured Sands on an easy 600m return beach walk
Cape York Peninsula | Cooktown | Lakefield
4WD Adventures | Fishing & Boating | Indigenous Culture & Heritage | National Parks & Walking Trails | Wildlife & Birdwatching
Cape Melville National Park
Remote coastline, granite boulders and sandstone escarpments
Cape York Peninsula
4WD Adventures | Indigenous Culture & Heritage | Island & Reef Experiences | National Parks & Walking Trails | Wildlife & Birdwatching
Flinders Group National Park
Seven remote islands with Aboriginal sites and nationally significant rock art
Cape York Peninsula
4WD Adventures | Indigenous Culture & Heritage | National Parks & Walking Trails | Wildlife & Birdwatching
Iron Range National Park – Kutini-Payamu (Iron Range) National Park (CYPAL)
Remote Cape York park with tropical rainforest, beaches and rich wildlife
Cape York Peninsula
4WD Adventures | Beaches, Waterfalls & Swimming Holes | Fishing & Boating | National Parks & Walking Trails | Wildlife & Birdwatching
Jardine River National Park and Heathlands Resources Reserve
Cape York wilderness with waterfalls, remote beaches and 4WD access
Cape York Peninsula | Cooktown | Lakefield | Laura
4WD Adventures | Fishing & Boating | Indigenous Culture & Heritage | National Parks & Walking Trails | Wildlife & Birdwatching
Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park
Vast Cape York wetlands with waterbirds, crocodiles and barramundi
Cape York Peninsula | Cooktown
4WD Adventures | Beaches, Waterfalls & Swimming Holes | Fishing & Boating | History & Culture | Indigenous Culture & Heritage | Island & Reef Experiences | National Parks & Walking Trails | Wildlife & Birdwatching
Lizard Island
Six islands in the Great Barrier Reef, with beaches, trails and snorkelling
Archer River | Cape York Peninsula
4WD Adventures | National Parks & Walking Trails | Wildlife & Birdwatching
Mungkan Kandju National Park
A wilderness of woodlands, swamps and rainforest, rich in Aboriginal culture
Cape York Peninsula | Cooktown
4WD Adventures | Island & Reef Experiences | Wildlife & Birdwatching
Great Barrier Reef
Explore vibrant coral reefs, tropical fish and pristine waters near Cooktown
Cape York Peninsula
4WD Adventures | National Parks & Walking Trails | Scenic Drives & Lookouts | Wildlife & Birdwatching
The Tip of Australia
Reach mainland Australia's northernmost point with Torres Strait views
Cape York Peninsula | Cooktown | Elim Beach | Hope Vale | Rainforest Coast
4WD Adventures | Beaches, Waterfalls & Swimming Holes | Wildlife & Birdwatching
Waterfalls
Scenic Cooktown waterfalls offer picnics, swimming holes and day trips
Cape York Peninsula
4WD Adventures | Scenic Drives & Lookouts | Wildlife & Birdwatching
Suggested Cape York Self-Drive Itinerary
Plan a 4WD adventure from Cairns to the Tip of Cape York via scenic routes
Cape York Peninsula | Cooktown | Lakefield | Laura
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
Cooktown | Elim Beach | Hope Vale
Aboriginal Tours | Beaches, Waterfalls & Swimming Holes | Fishing & Boating | History & Museums | National Parks & Walking Trails | Scenic Drives & Lookouts | Wildlife & Birdwatching
Cooktown Highlights Itinerary
Plan three nights for history, Aboriginal tours, fishing and Cape York
Cape York Peninsula
History & Culture | History & Museums | Indigenous Culture & Heritage
Lockhart River Arts Centre
Contemporary Aboriginal art inspired by Lockhart River’s culture and coast
Cape York Peninsula | Cooktown | Laura
History & Culture | History & Museums | Indigenous Culture & Heritage
Museums and Galleries
Explore Cooktown’s heritage buildings, museums, galleries and local art
Cape York Peninsula | Cooktown | Elim Beach | Hope Vale | Weipa
4WD Adventures | Beaches, Waterfalls & Swimming Holes | Fishing & Boating | Island & Reef Experiences | National Parks & Walking Trails | Scenic Drives & Lookouts | Wildlife & Birdwatching
Beaches
Explore deserted beaches, reef snorkelling, fishing and spectacular views
Archer River | Cape York Peninsula | Cooktown | Lakefield | Portland Roads | Rainforest Coast
4WD Adventures | National Parks & Walking Trails | Wildlife & Birdwatching
Bird Life
Explore 321 bird species, including 18 found only on Cape York, year-round
Cape York Peninsula
4WD Adventures | Fishing & Boating | Guided Tours & Cruises | Island & Reef Experiences | Scenic Drives & Lookouts | Wildlife & Birdwatching
Coastal Rotors
Scenic helicopter flights, heli fishing and island transfers from Horn Island
Elim Beach | Hope Vale
History & Culture | History & Museums | Indigenous Culture & Heritage
Hope Vale Arts and Cultural Centre
Explore Guugu Yimithirr culture through weaving, bush dyes and art
Lakefield | Laura
History & Culture | History & Museums | Indigenous Culture & Heritage
Quinkan Cultural Centre, Laura
Explore Quinkan rock art, local heritage and Aboriginal arts in Laura
Cape York Peninsula
History & Culture | Indigenous Culture & Heritage
Aboriginal culture – Cape York Peninsula
Discover diverse Aboriginal cultures, languages and art across Cape York
Cape York Peninsula | Lakefield | Laura
4WD Adventures | History & Culture | Wildlife & Birdwatching
Gateway to Cape York
Pause for Cape York displays, BBQs, photo opportunities and sculptures
Cape York Peninsula
Aboriginal Tours | History & Culture | Indigenous Culture & Heritage
Wik and Kugu Arts Centre, Aurukun
Explore authentic Indigenous sculpture and fibre art in remote Aurukun
Cooktown | Lakefield | Laura
History & Culture | Indigenous Culture & Heritage
Cooktown Railway
Gold rush railway from Cooktown to Laura, operating from 1885 to 1961
Cooktown | Lakefield | Laura
History & Culture | Indigenous Culture & Heritage
The Gold Rush
The 1873 Palmer River gold rush transformed Cooktown into a boomtown
Lakefield | Laura
4WD Adventures | History & Culture | Indigenous Culture & Heritage
Palmer River Goldfields
Remote goldfields reserve 280km northwest of Cairns, via rough tracks
Lakefield | Laura
Aboriginal Tours | Guided Tours & Cruises | History & Culture | Indigenous Culture & Heritage
Quinkan Galleries
Explore UNESCO-listed Quinkan rock art with local Indigenous guides
Lakefield | Laura
Aboriginal Tours | History & Culture | Indigenous Culture & Heritage
Jarramali Rock Art Tours
Explore Quinkan Rock Art with Kuku-Yalanji traditional owners near Laura
Cape York Peninsula | Portland Roads
4WD Adventures | Fishing & Boating | Guided Tours & Cruises | National Parks & Walking Trails
Cape York Experience
Guided Cape York adventures with dirt bikes, fishing charters and more
Cape York Peninsula
Fishing & Boating
Fishing in Cape York
Fish three distinct Cape York regions for barramundi, tuna and trevally
Cape York Peninsula | Cooktown | Hope Vale | Lakefield | Laura | Rainforest Coast
Fishing & Boating
Fishing in Cooktown
Explore reef, estuary, beach and rainforest fishing near Cooktown
Cape York Peninsula | Cooktown | Elim Beach | Hope Vale | Lakefield | Laura | Rainforest Coast
4WD Adventures | Fishing & Boating | Wildlife & Birdwatching
Fishing near Hope Vale
Fish Cape Bedford reefs and wrecks, or explore the McIvor River
Cape York Peninsula | Cooktown | Lakefield | Laura
4WD Adventures | Fishing & Boating | Wildlife & Birdwatching
Fishing near Laura
Remote Cape York waters offer wild barra, jacks and superb mud crabbing
Cape York Peninsula | Weipa
Fishing & Boating
Fishing in Weipa
Fish Weipa’s Embley, Mission and Pine rivers for barramundi and more
Cape York Peninsula | Cooktown | Hope Vale | Lakefield | 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
Elim Beach | Hope Vale
Aboriginal Tours | History & Culture | Indigenous Culture & Heritage
Aboriginal Culture – Hope Vale & Elim Beach
Explore Guugu Yimithirr country, ancient rock art and local culture