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Cooktown History Centre
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.
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Italian Restaurant2014-09-11
Located in Cooktown, Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia
The Italian Restaurant in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia offers a relaxed tropical atmosphere and fine Italian cuisine made from traditional Italian recipes, including real Italian pizzas, highly recommended and a must try. The have outdoor seating and a friendly waiter service, offer take out and delivery, welcome kids and cater to groups. Enjoy a wonderful meal in one of the best eating houses in the Cape, and dine on great pizzas, pastas and seafood Italian style. The Italian Restaurant looks forward to being of service, and treating you to sumptuous Italian meals, they also offer Chinese cuisine all under one roof, come enjoy.READ MORE
The Seaview Motel2014-09-08
Located in Cooktown, Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia
The Seaview Motel in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia offers waterfront accommodation with stunning views over the historic river Endeavour. There are 3 and 4 star rooms available as well as budget choices with Foxtel, air conditioning, colour TV, fridge, tea and coffee. Enjoy a tropical pool area with sparking swimming pool, and BBQ facilities, they also have beer, spirits and wine available on site, as well as coin operated laundry and ironing facilities. The Seaview Motel welcomes you to a wonderful stay with spectacular views, off-street and undercover parking as well as car washing areas, with great fishing opportunities right at your doorstep, come enjoy.READ MORE
Nature's Power House2014-09-08
Located in Cooktown, Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia
Nature's Power House is an interpretive centre in the Cooktown Botanic Gardens of Cooktown, Queensland, Australia offering a Visitor Information centre with gifts and an art gallery, also with displays of the fauna and flora. Their aim is to share the stunning natural heritage of the area with rest of the world, and outside of business hours, they offer their exhibition spaces up for functions and special events. Nature's Power House also have a cafe in a tropical garden setting with great lunches and beverages, and will cater your events for you, the gift shop has a number of fasciniating books, gifts and souvenirs, come for a wonderful visit.READ MORE
The Riverview Holiday House2014-09-10
Located in Cooktown, Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia
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
Alkoomie Station2014-09-10
Located in Cooktown, Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia
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
Your Trails Tours2014-09-09
Located in Cooktown, Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia
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
BIG4 Cooktown Holiday Park2014-09-10
Located in Cooktown, Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia
BIG4 Cooktown Holiday Park welcomes you to a fabulous stay in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia complete with 8 acres of award winning gardens and stunning surrounds. Accommodation options offer something for everyone, from choices of one and two bedroom fully self contained cabins, to motel style units, budget cabins and rooms, powered caravan and camping sites large enough for motorhomes and RV's. BIG4 Cooktown Holiday Park has a camp kitchen with gas barbecues, fridges, gas cooktop, microwaves, a large screen TV and undercover dining area, perfect for getting together. There's a swimming pool with large grassed area, free WIFI internet, an amenities block, car and boat wash bay, and fish cleaning area, come for an unforgettable stay.READ MORE
Birdhaven2014-09-11
Located in Cooktown, Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia
Birdhaven Overnight and Short Term Accommodation in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia is a self contained studio apartment with fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, TV with Austar and so much more. Set on two glorious acres of bushand with gum trees and native plants, it's a wonderful place from which to enjoy fascinating bird life. Birdhaven Overnight and Short Term Accommodation ensures a relaxing and comfortable stay in quiet tranquility, and the property has mango, citrus and avocado trees as well as a vegetable garden, and you are welcome to enjoy them. With an ideal location just a few minutes from town this home away from home property awaits you.READ MORE
Cooktown Tours2014-09-08
Located in Cooktown, Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia
Cooktown Tours offer you a real Cooktown experience with great guides and a door to door service from your town accommodation. Enjoy seeing the sites from an air conditioned, comfortable coaster, and discover the beauty of this town and the lesser known secrets with your local and knowledgeable guide. They offer a tour of the Black Mountains which includes tea and lunch, and this area of shiny black boulders is shrouded in mystery, visit historic sites and the Annan River Gorge, Botanical Gardens and more. Cooktown Tours also offer a historical town tour, where you learn about Captain James Cook and his crew, the birth of Cooktown, the first white settlement in Australia, the real history and so much more.READ MORE
Sovereign Resort Hotel2014-09-08
Located in Cooktown, Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia
The Sovereign Resort Hotel in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia welcomes you to resort style room accommodations with a 4-star rating and choices of deluxe rooms, and two bedrooms apartments as well, all air conditioned with queen size beds and there's a stunning pool. The Balcony Restaurant here offers exquisite a la carte dining in beautiful surrounds with an excellent selection of appetizers, mains, entrees and desserts, they also have a cafe bar serving beer, wine and food including great pub snacks. The Sovereign Resort Hotel welcomes you to come celebrate with them, or enjoy live music and fun at their events, they also have a tour desk and car hire with a fleet of luxury 4WD vehicles available, come enjoy the divine.READ MORE