Cooktown Botanic Gardens established in 1878 in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia welcomes you to come explore 62 glorious hectares of native Australian plants and international plants with a threatened plant program in place, and they have walking trails. They have special collections of many species, a wetlands, an Aroid Garden, Timber Trees section, flower garden, Bush Tucker garden and so much more, come for a fascinating visit of beauty. Cooktown Botanic Gardens also exchange seed and plants with other gardens and provide seeds and plants to research institutions, they also have indoor exhibition space available for events and celebrations, come for a magical visit, complete with Nature's Power House an environmental Interpretive Centre, with displays of paintings and wildlife exhibitions.READ MORE

Restaurant 1770 in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner for a casual dining experience with views overlooking the majestic Endeavour River. Enjoy a waterfront dining experience as you watch the fisherman on the wharf, here you enjoy an excellent meal with views to match. Restaurant 1770 specialises in seafood and meals are rounded off with mouthwatering home made desserts and seriously good coffee. They are wheelchair accessible, so come for a contemporary dining experience right on the banks of the river, they are also good for groups and parties, have outdoor seating and are fully licensed.READ MORE

Alkoomie Station is a cattle station and luxury mountain retreat just 30 minutes from the town of Cooktown, Queensland, Australia and offers a real Aussie experience. The road to the homestead is 4WD only and you can bring yours, or staff will fetch you in Cooktown, and once here there are breathtaking views that never end across the Endeavour River valley right to the ocean. Alkoomie Station offers accommodation in the two storey homestead for 8-12 guests or you can camp out in the furnished, self contained, all weather tents. Come work alongside the cattle dogs and assist the the cattle round up, learn and watch as you go, it's a fascinating experience, they also have horse riding, a 4-hole golf course, bush walks, barbecue dinners at the campfire and so much more, come stay in paradise, or as they call it, heaven on earth.READ MORE

The Riverview Holiday House in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia offers premier holiday rental on the banks of the beautiful Endeavour River, and this two bedroomed self contained house comfortably sleeps up to 6 people. There's also a sofa bed in the living room which comes with TV and DVD player, and there's a sun deck with BBQ facilities for enjoying quiet time, fabulous river views and breathtaking sunsets. The Riverview Holiday House is your ideal lock up and go, home away from home close the restaurants, shops the wharf, excellent activities including fishing, crabbing and more in this historic town, and they have plenty of space for your car and boat on-site, come for the perfect stay, you'll be back.READ MORE

The Cooktown History Centre in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia welcomes you to visit them for everything about the history of the area and is run by the Cooktown and District Historical Society. Housed in a historical building in Charlotte Street circa 1875, it was then the town's first post and telegraph office, and now has photos, interactive displays, murals and oral histories for a fascinating insight into the past. The Cooktown History Centre brings you Cooktown through the years with an exhibition bringing to life the historical railway, early roads, cyclones and other disasters, the people of the time including early families and indigenous people, a visit is a must.READ MORE

The Hilltop Farm outside Cooktown, Queensland, Australia offers environmentally friendly accommodation with choices of a self contained twin share cabin, or twin share safari tent, as well as private powered campsites for caravans, camper trailers and tents. This is a real eco retreat with innovative organic farming systems using permaculture principles, and guests staying here have exclusive use of the facilities, and they can provide self service breakfasts and fresh organic produce. The Hilltop Farm has farm activities for children, croc free swimming in their dam, fireplaces and BBQ's, hot showers, free washing and solar drier facilities and so much more, plus you can purchase fresh organic fruit and veggies from the farm, come for a memorable stay surrounded by spectacular landscapes and tranquility.READ MORE

Adventure North offers Cooktown tours in Far North Queensland, Australia, from Cairns and Port Douglas, with 4WD tours available to one of Australia's great last frontiers. This trip is for adventure lovers who enjoy history, botany, the outback, the rainforest and so much more, and they go to Cooktown via Cape Tribulation through the heart of the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park, returning via the Mulligan Highway on the inland road. Adventure North has friendly and professional driver guides, and a variety of Cooktown tours are available including package tours, they also have Bama Way Aboriginal tours for learning about the regions rich in Aboriginal culture.READ MORE

Your Trails Tours in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia offers personalised 4x4 tours for small groups with an experienced host, and they will take you off the beaten track for a wonderful experience of tropical north Queensland. They offer day trips and extended tours, and you can experience the world heritage rainforest and sandy beaches, Aboriginal spirituality and culture, get up close with spectacular native wildlife. Also discover the art scene and meet the artists, enjoy farms visits and gourmet adventures and so much more. Your Trails Tours assist with accommodation and special meals, organise activities including visits to the Great Barrier Reef, outback or tropical rainforest, and are happy to design personalised trips around your special interests.READ MORE

The River of Gold Motel in the heart of Cooktown, Queensland, Australia boasts a beautiful salt water tropical pool, a fully licensed restaurant and bar, and purpose built function room. Comfortable air conditioned rooms are available in self contained units and there's a disabled unit available, they also have off street parking for vehicles and trailers and a self serviced laundry. The River of Gold Motel function room is ideal for seminars and conferences with a seating capacity up to 50 people with a comprehensive catering service. Enjoy relaxing in this quality location where your day starts with a continental buffet breakfast, and hot breakfasts are available from the menu, they also offer packed lunches and excellent dining in the restaurant, and there are sports channels, movies and broadband internet services available, come enjoy.READ MORE

The Cooktown Caravan Park offers a natural bushland setting exclusively for caravans, motorhomes and camping in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia. They are the newest park in town, and provide shady sites over 5 acres at the foot of Mt. Cook with a variety of wildlife sharing the space. They have a disabled bathroom and wheelchair access in the amenities bock houses, and there are laundry facilities, a refrigerator, dish washing tub and more for guests use, they also have BBQ campfire facilities with chopped firewood. The Cooktown Caravan Park is your perfect base for exploring the historical buildings, museums, waterfalls, restaurants and beautiful bays, and activities include fishing, crabbing and more, come for a wonderful stay in beautiful surrounds.READ MORE