Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park (CYPAL)
Journey through golden sandstone hills and sweeping grasslands, boat along scenic coastal estuaries and vast river systems, and delight in [more…]
Journey through golden sandstone hills and sweeping grasslands, boat along scenic coastal estuaries and vast river systems, and delight in [more…]
Rising 431 metres above the surrounding landscape, rugged Mount Cook is the scenic backdrop to Cooktown. Lieutenant Phillip Parker King [more…]
Rugged yet beautiful, Cape Melville National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land) features the rocky headlands of Cape Melville, impressive [more…]
Little Annan Gorge is a gorge and swimming hole on the Anna River near Cooktown. It is safe to swim [more…]
To acknowledge the significance of the first known European contact with the Aboriginal people of the area, Cook Shire Council [more…]
This monument was erected in 1886 by the residents of Cooktown honouring Mrs Mary Watson. Mary, her infant son and [more…]
Recruitment for WWI in the Cooktown region drew men from the tin mining industries around Rossville and Shiptons Flat to [more…]
Famous for its rock art, Quinkan Country contains a large and dramatic body of prehistoric rock paintings. These galleries have [more…]
Wujal Wujal is the local Kuku-Yalanji clan name meaning ‘many falls’, highlighting the many sacred waterfalls in their landscape. This [more…]
Visitors come from all over Australia to enjoy the excellent fishing at Pormpuraaw, on the west coast of Queensland. Situated [more…]
Lockhart River was originally an Anglican Mission, relocated from ‘Old Site’ south of Cape Direction, to its present location on [more…]
The Wik and Kugu Arts and Crafts Centre is located in Aurukun – a small, remote Indigenous community on the [more…]
This walking track will take you through a picturesque experience of tropical landscapes and ecosystems. Starting from a coastal terrain, [more…]
An imposing mountain range of massive granite boulders is home to unique wildlife and rich in Aboriginal culture. At the [more…]
Immerse yourself in an authentic Aboriginal cultural experience like no other. Through hidden rock art, unravel the ancient stories of [more…]
Lizard Island, Australia’s northernmost island resort on the Great Barrier Reef, is truly secluded from the rest of the world [more…]
The Cardiac Challenge is a three-day camping and recreational cycle ride in the September school holidays.
Cape York’s premier and most exciting fishing competition and fun for all the family!
Discover what true connection to country feels like at a 20,000-year-old Aboriginal rock art gallery with Jarramali Rock Art Tours. Fly in via a scenic helicopter or jump in a 4WD with a Traditional Owner guide for the full overnight experience.
Cultural dance groups, cultural food and local arts/craft stalls with traditional carving workshops, art exhibitions, history walks and local tours.