Remote luxury beachfront retreat on the Bloomfield Track for six

Tranquil tropical stays and camping near the Bloomfield Track

Boutique rainforest retreat with bungalows, pool and private patios

Spacious 3-bedroom apartments in Cooktown CBD with harbour views

Award-winning tropical gardens, cabins, motel units and spacious powered sites

Quality cabins, caravan and camping sites beside tranquil Endeavour Falls

Tropical cabins in Cooktown overlooking the Endeavour River, with BBQs

Secluded bush camps beside the Endeavour River, with rainforest walks

Private orchard campsite near Cooktown, with powered/unpowered options

Camping, cabins and safari tents with riverside sites 28km from Cooktown

Cool, comfortable two-bedroom house with spectacular views near town

Rainforest pole cabins with verandahs, pool and BBQ near town

Relax in peaceful bushland while exploring Far North Queensland

Boutique wilderness retreat near Mangkal-Mangkalba National Park

5 ensuite, 4 self-contained and 16 single rooms, all air-conditioned

Adults-only country lodge on the Endeavour River with gardens and pool

Bushland camping, cabins and bunkhouses near Finch Bay, by Mt. Cook

Tropical pool, licensed restaurant, bar and function room in Cooktown

Shady bush camping beside Black Mountain National Park, near Cooktown

Three and four star waterfront units with ocean and Endeavour River views

AAA 4-star resort in Cooktown, near historic sights, shops, wharf and museum

On the road in from Cairns, tropical gardens, pool and free BBQ, with 15 rooms.

Exclusive caravan and camping park in shady bushland, 1km from town

Small central park with a pool, kitchen, shady powered and unpowered sites

Esplanade dining, bowls, games and friendly service in air-conditioned comfort

Public 9-hole links course with dual tees, 5km south of Cooktown

Enjoy three family-friendly cycle trails, heritage sights and coastal scenery

World-class winds, deserted beaches and stunning backdrops near Cooktown

Swimming pool on Charles Street next to the state school, open daily

The 390 metre Mulbabidgee walk was developed with local Gungarde

Strenuous 6km return hike with spectacular coastal and reef views

Pathways, rough tracks and trails span Cooktown, welcoming every fitness level.

Mysterious granite mountains, rich in Kuku Yalanji myths and legends

Remote coastline, granite boulders and sandstone escarpments

Remote coastal park south of Cooktown, with rainforest, beaches and wildlife

Two coral cays: mangrove-fringed West Hope and sandy East Hope Island

Vast Cape York wetlands with waterbirds, crocodiles and barramundi

Six islands in the Great Barrier Reef, with beaches, trails and snorkelling

A steep 2km trail climbs Waymbuur to a lookout with Great Barrier Reef views

One of Queensland's oldest regional botanic gardens, in a 62ha reserve

Explore vibrant coral reefs, tropical fish and pristine waters near Cooktown

Scenic Cooktown waterfalls offer picnics, swimming holes and day trips

Plan three nights for history, Aboriginal tours, fishing and Cape York

A classic 4WD route from Mossman to Cooktown via the renowned Bloomfield Track

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

A 5,330km self-reliant trail linking 18 national parks from Cooktown

Conference, sports and entertainment venue beneath majestic Mount Cook

Discover colourful public art, stories and music along Cooktown’s foreshore

Local art and crafts for sale, plus workshops, at the Old Railway Station

Explore Cooktown’s history in a restored convent, from Cook to gold rush

Explore Cooktown history through stories, photos, archives and research

Explore Cooktown’s heritage buildings, museums, galleries and local art

Explore Vera Scarth-Johnson’s botanic works and Banks Florilegium engravings

Heritage-listed 1891 bank with magnificent red cedar counters in Cooktown

View and buy original local art in oils, acrylics, pastels and more

Explore four habitats and 150 bird species on Cooktown day trips

Secluded beach with clean sand and palms, reached by walking tracks

Mountain-framed beach with giant rocks, a river mouth and garden trails

Explore deserted beaches, reef snorkelling, fishing and spectacular views

Explore 321 bird species, including 18 found only on Cape York, year-round

Endeavour's ordeal, repairs, first contact and reconciliation in Cooktown

Explore diverse historic graves, cultural stories and gold rush mysteries

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

The 1873 Palmer River gold rush transformed Cooktown into a boomtown

Built in 1886, Grassy Hill lighthouse guided ships through Cooktown's reef

A tragic 1881 escape from Lizard Island ended in thirst and loss

An Aboriginal tale of how Mungurru shaped the Endeavour River

Mystery surrounds the fair-skinned woman captured near Byerstown in 1887

On these rocks, eleven Guugu Yimithirr men and James Cook restored peace.

Learn bush medicines, foods and Kuku Nyungkul culture with Mooks

Grassy Hill’s vantage point hosted ship-to-shore radio and wartime radar

Explore fresh produce, crafts and local conversation at three community markets

Cruise ancient mangroves and rainforest to spot wildlife and crocs

Explore reef, estuary, beach and rainforest fishing near Cooktown

Fish Cape Bedford reefs and wrecks, or explore the McIvor River

Remote Cape York waters offer wild barra, jacks and superb mud crabbing

Snorkel spectacular coral gardens and see tropical marine life from Cooktown.

Explore ancient rock art galleries and guided Aboriginal cultural tours

Explore Guugu Yimithirr history, art and culture through local experiences

Cooktown's history spans Cook's 1770 landing and the Palmer River Gold Rush

Breakfast for in-house guests 7 days a week at Annan’s Restaurant

Open nightly from 6pm, with family meals, specials, bar and big-screen TV

Ground-floor Cafe Bar serving lunch and dinner daily, plus cakes

Feed the fish from the terrace, with breakfasts, light meals and more

Cooktown's only bakery on Charlotte Street, with fresh breads, cakes and coffee

Centrally located on Charlotte Street, a local favourite for burgers.

Enjoy local fish and chips on the wharf, with fresh catches available.

Traditional Thai food with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options

Historic pub meals 7 days a week, with all-day pizza and local seafood

Al fresco dining overlooking Cooktown Botanic Gardens, with local produce

Riverside café and patisserie serving coffee, pastries, cakes and lunch

127 Charlotte Street, next to the Bowls Club, with meals and live music

Local produce and seafood, with beautiful Endeavour River and Mt Saunders views