Cooktown

Cooktown is easily accessible from Cairns and guests may book a luxury four wheel drive tour and spend the day exploring the region and learning all about the history of the local Aboriginal people and the story of Captain Cook's arrival on the H.M. Endeavour.

Other options available for you to explore Cooktown is on scenic flight that incorporates a flight along the East Coast of Australia and offers you stunning views of the Great Barrier Reef, the Black Mountains and other stunning visuals of the area.

For the ultimate Cooktown tour combine a visit to this historical town with a Cooktown and Outback Adventure Safari tour that takes you to place that are only accessable in a four wheel drive and or only permitted to visit with a qualified tour operator and guide.  

Must See Places and Things To Do In Cooktown

• Botanic Gardens and the Visitor Information Centre
• Visit a Cooktown Pub or two or three
• James Cook Museum
• Grassy Hill Lookout
• Go on a crocodile spotting tour
• Go fishing
• Purchase local Aboriginal art work
• Visit the Cooktown History Centre
• Enjoy a sunset at William Daku Park
• Book an Aboriginal rock art tour
• Visit the local cemetary and learn about the pioneering families
• Enjoy some freshly caught seafood in the local restaurants and outlets   
• Take a scenic flight to the Tip of Cape York