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25.01.2022 Now that’s a king tide!

25.01.2022 Breaking records! And today we have woken up to fog

25.01.2022 Free concert! Yes please! Start planning your adventure to Cooktown for the Cooktown & Cape York Expo 2021 - 11-20 June. See you there!

23.01.2022 Thanks to the TODAY Show for visiting Cooktown this week and showing our beautiful part of the world to the rest of Australia - you're welcome back anytime

23.01.2022 Aaah....the sunset serenity....and the sounds of lorikeets!

23.01.2022 Here’s some inspiration to plan your holiday to Cooktown. This is only a sample of what there is to see and do! Why not grab your friends and family and come and check it out for yourself

22.01.2022 There's so many great camping spots to explore around Cooktown and you're going to need all the great camping gear for your trip. Why not drop into Camping Cape York + Marine & RV on Charlotte Street and pick up all your camping essentials including a large range of YETI products!

22.01.2022 Please note that from 1 November 2020, you will be required to make a booking if you wish to camp at Elim Beach Campground - Eddie's Camp. Please respect these new rules so that this spectacular campsite and coloured beach area can be enjoyed by all

21.01.2022 Very special part of the world in our own backyard! Explore with Culture Connect and Weekender. Stay tuned for when this episode goes to air on Channel 7

21.01.2022 A new detached reef has been discovered in the waters off Cape York Peninsula!

21.01.2022 All those adventure seekers wanting to tick off their bucket list in 2020 and travel to 'The Tip', will now be able to as of midday tomorrow. Happy holidays

20.01.2022 Sometimes you just need to get away from it all and challenge yourself....we know just the place - Explore Cooktown and Cape York! https://www.couriermail.com.au//ba126281d21f2165f24bd35a5d

20.01.2022 Father's Day is only a week away....does your Dad like to hunt, fish or camp? Cooktown is the perfect place to make your own adventure and The Lure Shop Tackleworld Cooktown is the perfect place to buy the best father's day gift your Dad will never forget!

19.01.2022 5.30pm Sunday on Channel 7 Weekender - check it out!

19.01.2022 Good news! The James Cook Museum is now open Tuesday - Saturday 9.30am - 3.30pm (closed on public holidays). Check out the history and culture of Cooktown including the James Cook story, Chinese gold mining history and the Indigenous stories of Waymburr

18.01.2022 We know we live in a special place and now it looks like everyone else knows about it too! Book your holidays now and start planning your next road trip or flight to explore the diverse history, adventure and culture that Cooktown has to offer!

18.01.2022 Today is your last chance to win a prize by voting in the RACQ 150 must do's in Queensland. Click on the link below and vote for your favourite photo or favourite thing to do in Queensland. There are some great photos from Cooktown and Cape York (in the Far North Queensland category) - we think they are definitely worth your vote! https://www.racq.com.au/mustdoqld

17.01.2022 For any visitors in town at the moment, please follow Cook Shire Council for the latest updates in regards to Tropical Cyclone Kimi that has formed off the coast of Cooktown

17.01.2022 Join the Cooktown Re-enactment Association live on their Facebook page this afternoon at 4pm to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the first recorded act of reconciliation which occurred here in Cooktown on 19th July 1770!

17.01.2022 The Grassy Hill to Cherry Tree Bay walking trail will be closed for repairs from 17 August. But don't worry, there's plenty of other trails to choose from around Cooktown. We'd love to know what's your favourite?

17.01.2022 The Bloomfield Track is now open and recommended for 4WD. Why not take a scenic drive through the Daintree National Park, onto Wujal Wjual, Queensland, Australia, stop for a drink or a meal at the Lions Den Hotel and finish in Cooktown for a few days! Please note the CREB track is still closed until late August.

17.01.2022 Anyone heading to the Tip in the coming months and would like to visit Thursday Island, please take note of the new Peddells ferry timetable

16.01.2022 Real love is back Farmer Wants A Wife - Australia are calling for their next crop of Aussie farmers and are keen to feature a farmer from Queensland - even better lets help them feature a farmer from the Cooktown and Cape York region! Criteria: Must be over 21, single and ready to meet the partner of your dreams. Farming must be part of your current income or lifestyle. ... Applications are now open so get in quick for this opportunity of a lifetime! Register online now www.farmerwantsawife.com.au

16.01.2022 YAHOO - finally we can start welcoming Queensland visitors to Cooktown from midday today - yippee!! All other states (except Victoria) will be able to travel here from 10 July. We look forward to seeing you all very soon.

16.01.2022 What makes summer great in Cooktown and Cape York? Share your images with Explore Tropical North Queensland by using the hashtag #summergreat and you could be paid $200 for your photo! We'd also love to hear your great Cooktown and Cape York summer moments by commenting below

16.01.2022 In Cairns this weekend? Come and say G'day to the team and pick up your Cooktown and Cape York visitor guide for some travel inspiration. Entry tickets must be pre-purchased online https://cairnsexpo.com.au/ ... See you there

15.01.2022 Have you got a great photo of Cooktown or Cape York that you'd like to enter into the RACQ 150 Must Do's in Queensland Competition? Entries are now open and there's some great prizes up for grabs! https://www.racq.com.au//queensland-road/enter-competition

15.01.2022 Looking for a unique Christmas gift idea? Check out the range of gifts at Kuku-Bulkaway Indigenous Art Gallery on Charlotte Street or shop online in the comfort of your own home!

15.01.2022 Halloween is coming.......don't be alarmed if you see some spooky and scary looking characters around Cooktown on Saturday night, especially at the River of Gold Motel - you've been warned!

15.01.2022 ARCHER POINT REJUVENATION Visitors and campers to Archer Point, please be aware of the changed rules for camping. Please respect the decision and this beautiful area, so it can be enjoyed by future generations

15.01.2022 Some fabulous local arts and crafts for sale at the Cooktown Creative Arts Association. Don't forget to check them out when you visit Cooktown. They are located in the old railway station on Charlotte Street

15.01.2022 The fishing weather gods have been kind to us this week! Check out the array of fish on the bite - get out there and get amongst it with one of our local fishing charters Cooktown barra charters

15.01.2022 Looking for some inspiration for a new camping spot? Check out the Queensland National Parks online Cape York Peninsula brochure.... https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/park-b/cape-york-journey-guide/

14.01.2022 In the finale to our 250 year commemoration since Cook's arrival at Waymburr (Cooktown) in 1770, a dedicated crew from the Cooktown Re-enactment Association said farewell to Cook on 4 August 2020. This fun and casual video captured the occasion.......make sure you watch it right to the end!!

14.01.2022 Good news for visitors to Cooktown - the James Cook Museum has extended its opening hours and are now operating four days a week

14.01.2022 Did you know that Nature's Powerhouse, Cooktown is the accredited Visitor Information Centre for Cooktown? This fabulous building is located in the Cooktown Botanic Gardens and also houses an art gallery, gift shop and cafe! Don't forget to call in and say hello.

14.01.2022 Australia Day fun at the Cooktown Rsl Memorial Club. Get your best dressed Aussie outfit on and get amongst it!

14.01.2022 Great Christmas deals from local business Beer N Bulldust. Purchase before 12 December to ensure Christmas delivery - go local first!

13.01.2022 Great fishing weather this weekend. Have you booked your fishing getaway to Cooktown yet? If not, here's some inspiration for you...... https://www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au//fishing-cairn/

13.01.2022 Jingle Bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.........to Lions Park on Monday 21st December for the Cooktown Community Christmas Carols presented by the Cooktown Community Church

13.01.2022 As we near the end of National NAIDOC week, we are excited to share Jarramali Rock Art Tours local story from the Magnificent Rock Art Gallery near Laura. A definite must do on your travels to Cooktown and Cape York - is is magnificent indeed!

12.01.2022 Oooh...this could be exciting...... The Reconciliation Rocks site in Cooktown is moving another step closer to being added to Australia's National Heritage list! https://nationaltrustqld.org.au//reconciliation-rocks-cook

12.01.2022 Please note, Friday 17 July is a public holiday in Cook Shire Council, for the annual show holiday. Please be aware that some businesses may be closed or operating on limited hours. This public holiday would normally coincide with the Cairns Show, however due to COVID19 there won't be a show in 2020, but you still get to enjoy a long weekend!

12.01.2022 Aussie, Aussie, Aussie - Oi, Oi, Oi!! Head along to the Top Pub Cooktown Hotel on Australia Day for a spit roast, mud crab races, pie eating competition and live music!

11.01.2022 Christmas lights are shining bright! Check out the local businesses and residents and share in the Christmas sparkle

11.01.2022 Please be careful while driving to Archer Point and obey traffic signage at the roadworks

11.01.2022 Tune in online with The Kitchen Sessions this Saturday from 7pm and check out local Cooktown talent Ella Hartwig and Barefoot Belles

11.01.2022 Cooktown markets are on today (and every Saturday) from 7am-12pm. Head down to Lions Park and check out the local arts, crafts, fruit, vegies, home cooked meals, hand made chocolates and other knick knacks. Buy and support local

11.01.2022 On tonight - grab your bike, decorate it and join the social bike ride to check out the Cooktown Christmas Lights

10.01.2022 Get those signs and smily faces ready for your time to shine on national TV tomorrow morning! If you can’t be there in person, tune into Channel 9 and plan your next adventure to Cooktown!

10.01.2022 The wet season might be on its way....... Hope you're starting to dry out up there Moreton Telegraph Station?!

10.01.2022 Book now and explore Cooktown and Cape York with Culture Connect tours

09.01.2022 Wow, only two weeks to go until the end of 2020! Party into the new year at the Lions Den Hotel with live music, great food and a shady camping area.

09.01.2022 A very big welcome to the 2020 Cardiac Challenge participants, crew and volunteers who will be arriving in town today after cycling the gruelling 330km from Cairns! Keep an eye out for them (and give them a cheer) between 12.00pm - 1.30pm as they cycle down Charlotte Street to finish their epic journey at the waterpark.... Please note, due to COVID19 restrictions, the group will be arriving in individual packs of 10-15 riders, not as one big group as per previous years.

09.01.2022 Want to run away with the circus? Or how about just being in the audience at Wonderland Spiegeltent at Visit Port Douglas & Daintree! Check out the website for tickets and event information.

09.01.2022 Cooktown Blue Water Club presents the All In Fishing Competition - get amongst the fish and win some great prizes https://www.facebook.com//a.129496621417/1313306379011877/

09.01.2022 Do you love birds? Do you love music? Do you love Cape York? Why not combine all your loves and come along to Where Song Began! ... Performances being held: Laura - 25 September Coen - 26 September Weipa - 27 September Cooktown - 3 October

08.01.2022 Mmmm....did someone say Sunday Roast (and schooner!) ? Drop into the Lions Den Hotel today and enjoy Sunday roast for lunch or dinner and you won't even have to worry about the washing up!

08.01.2022 Happy World Tourism Day! World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) World Tourism Day highlights the important role tourism plays in preserving and promoting culture and heritage all around the world. We love our special piece of paradise in Australia and the experiences we have on offer for visitors. Put Cooktown on your travel list in 2021 and come and explore the history, adventure and culture for yourself!

08.01.2022 Due to an investigation into damage to the Cape Flattery mining infrastructure, unfortunately public camping and access to Hope Vale Congress land is currently CLOSED until further notice. No camping will be allowed at Indian Head, Knob-Point, Jepsons Crossing, McIvor River mouth, Cape Bedford and Connie’s Beach. The Cape Flattery beach and Elim Beach (including Eddie's Camp) will remain open to the public. ... Please direct any enquiries to the Hope Vale Congress Brian Cobus 0467 670 316 Ivan Deemal 0419 730 463 [email protected]

08.01.2022 Who's on your nice list for a special Chrissy present this year? Buy local from Nature's Powerhouse, Cooktown with all gift lines and books at 25% off from 9am tomorrow!

07.01.2022 Planning a fishing trip during the school holidays? Don't forget to download the Eye on Reef App to help with all the zoning rules.

06.01.2022 The fish are on the bite....book your fishing charter now!

06.01.2022 Who wants to be on TV and wake up with Today? TODAY Show will be broadcasting their weather segment live from Cooktown on Monday 24 August from 5.30am - 9.00am. Show Australia what is great about Cooktown and bring your signs and smiling faces to join us William Daku Park at 6.00am, 8.00am and 8.30am. ... If you can't join us in Cooktown, don't forget to tune in on Channel 9. Please be aware that the Cooktown Re-enactment Association will fire their guns at 8am so keep your doggies safe and on a lead.

06.01.2022 Looking for something to do on Saturday? Why not take the scenic rainforest drive and head along to the Bloomfield markets? While there, you can also support the Bloomfield Bushfire Appeal fundraising day From 8am, Saturday 29 August at the Ayton library.

06.01.2022 Lions Park, Cooktown

05.01.2022 The Cooktown Races are on next Saturday 7th November. Please note that due to COVID19 restrictions, no tickets will be sold at the gate and you must be a pre registered member of the Cooktown Amateur Turf Club to be able to attend. Please contact the club direct if you wish to join up as a member [email protected]

05.01.2022 Some good news for Queenslanders....Cook Shire will be open to visitors from midday this Friday 3rd July.

04.01.2022 We’re on air today - 5.30pm Channel 7 Weekender - don’t miss it

04.01.2022 James Cook Museum is re-opening on Friday 17 July. Why not spend the show holiday long weekend exploring Cooktown?

02.01.2022 If you still haven’t decided how you’re spending your day tomorrow, here is another great local option from Lions Den Hotel - get the crazy Aussie dress ups out of the cupboard and put your (Covid safe) dancing shoes on!

01.01.2022 If you’re looking for some inspiration and ideas for travelling around Cooktown or travelling with kids, check out this video by AdventuringPals https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GBcD-iCaeqw&feature=youtu.be

01.01.2022 Australian Traveller has released it's 100 Ways to Holiday Here this Year and Cooktown and Cape York are featured at number 5, 54 & 55! Start planning your next big adventure now.....https://www.australiantraveller.com//find-all-100-ways-to/ PS - we are still currently closed for tourists due the COVID19 pandemic with restrictions in place for access to remote communities. However, watch this space from 10 July as the Queensland Government are due to make an announcement in regards to the easing of travel restrictions to remote communities.