FamxplorCooktown
What to expect
Cooktown is a town in Tropical North Queensland with a rich history and heritage, attracting 25,000 visitors each year. The town has a lot to offer, including the Cooktown Botanic Garden, which is Queensland's oldest regional botanic garden, and the Cooktown Museum, which showcases the town's history, including the story of Captain James Cook and the local Guugu Yimithirr peoples. Visitors can also enjoy sunset at Grassy Hill, take a sunset cruise on the Endeavour River, and go fishing in the town's waters. The surrounding Cape York Peninsula is known for its natural beauty, with lush tropical rainforests, vast stretches of savannah country, and stunning sunrises and sunsets. The area offers a range of accommodation options, including caravan parks, campgrounds, and hotels, making it a great destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts
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Activities: We drove up to Cooktown and spent the night there. It's a remote Australian town on a beautiful river, with its own unique quirks. We saw the historic significance of the town and enjoyed the beautiful scenery
Highlights: The kids loved the groper (grouper fish) feeding at the jetty and we enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of the town ✨