What's On in and around Cooktown

Did you know that Cooktown has been named one of Australia's Top 100 Towns by Australian Traveller magazine? (Our appearance at #44 disgusted some visitors who thought we should be in the Top 10, or even the Top 5, so you'll have to come and judge for yourselves!) Read what the judges say.... - and Guurrbi's Aboriginal tours get a mention too. 

Also worth a read: "Take me to the Waters" - A feature on Cooktown and Guurrbi in The Weekend Australian magazine (Feb 2010); "Cooktown & The First Reconciliation" and "Cooktown - the small town whose history changed the world"

What's New in Cooktown

In the Footsteps of Captain Cook - Walking Trail

Feel the history as you walk around Cooktown! New interpretive signage now allows visitors to follow in the footsteps of Lt (later Captain) James Cook. Historically significant sites such as the HMB Endeavour's landing place, shipwreck site, careening place, Reconciliation Rocks, and viewpoints on Grassy Hill, display signs with quotes from Cook's and Parkinson's journals.

Forthcoming Events 2013 

2-3 August 2013 - Cooktown & District Country Show

Affectionately known as 'The Ag Show' this is a great get-together for locals and visitors alike, with displays, competitions, arts and craft, produce, livestock, the Animal Nursery, food and refreshments, market stalls, and entertainment for the whole family. For more information (07) 4069 5444.

31 August 2013 - Bloomfield Agricultural Show

Take a trip down to the rainforest and meet the locals at the Tin Shed in Ayton for the Bloomfield Agricultural Show. All day markets with produce, plants, homemade foods, arts and crafts, and lots for the kids to do. Food and refreshment available.

 

23 September 2013 - Cardiac Challenge

This annual fundraising bicycle ride from Cairns to Cooktown raised over $300,000 in 2012 for the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation, and every year attracts more and more riders of all ages. Their arrival into Cooktown is always a major event, and it's well worth being there to see around 300 cyclists come down the main street of Cooktown to a warm reception on the banks of the Endeavour River.  More...   

27-29 September 2013 - Wallaby Creek Festival

A three-day festival of music and arts in the beautiful rainforest setting of Home Rule near Rossville, with great musicians, artists, workshops, market stalls and children's activities. More...

9 November 2013 - Cooktown Race Day 

Join the locals for their fabulous annual race meeting in Cooktown - a highlight in the region's social calendar. It's always a stunning day out with great food and refreshments, music, entertainment, Fashions on the Field, and great racing too. 

For more local information

Welcome to Cooktown!
Take a walk around historic Cooktown in this Picture Gallery of images and stories of our beautiful town and region.

Cooktown & Cape York Visitor Guide
To read more about Cooktown and the surrounding region, what to do, what to see, where to go, where to stay, look out for our 2012-13 Visitor Guide, or read it online. 
 

How to get to Cooktown

Cooktown & Cape York website 

www.guurrbitours.com