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Panoramic view looking from Grassy Hill north to Indian Head, Cooktown, North Queensland, Australia
Panoramic view looking from Grassy Hill north to Indian Head, Cooktown, North Queensland, Australia

Discover Cooktown, Australia

Aboriginal Culture. Botanical Gardens.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Cooktown

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Iconic Fruit Bat falls on the Old telegraph track, Cape york, Queensland. Iconic Fruit Bat Falls
Lighthouse at cooktown, cape york queensland Chase the sunset up Grassy Hill to the historic Lighthouse.
Mount Milman looking from Grassy Hill, Cooktown, North Queensland, Australia Experience the island from above on a Helicopter Tour.
Isabella Falls near Hope Vale, Queensland Plunge into a waterfall adventure at Isabella Falls.
Cooktown Orchid Cooktown Orchid

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

Great Barrier Reef, Queensland Australia, aerial view, wonder of the world, marine ecosystem, environment conservation, holiday vacation tourist tourism destination

Famous For

The Great Barrier Reef, the largest living thing on Earth, is the closest to the mainland at this port. Easily accessible for snorkelling and many other excursions.

Grilled Barramundi with a side of salad, served on a white round plate with knife and fork.

Exquisite Flavours

Be sure to try Cooktown's fresh-off-the-boat seafood, especially the mud crabs and barramundi. Don't miss the local mangoes and bananas, a tropical delight.

COOKTOWN, QLD - JULY 23 2023:Captain Cook Statue in Cooktown Queensland, Australia the only place in Australia other than Botany Bay where Cook`s party came ashore during the momentous 1770 voyage.

Fun Facts

The port’s name comes from Captain James Cook, a European explorer that ran aground on nearby reefs off the coast, making it the first true colonial settlement on Australian soil.

Port Name & Location

Port of Cooktown - Australia

Ship will DOCK at this port.

Language

After English, the most commonly spoken language is Guugu Yimithirr, their native language.

Time Zone

Australian Eastern Standard (AES)
UTC/GMT+10

Currency & Shopping

The local currency is the Australian Dollar ($).

Featured Cooktown Itineraries

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