The Lions Den Hotel outside Cooktown, Queensland, Australia is set on seven tropical acres and was built in 1875 on the banks of the Little Annan River. Come for the best camping in Cooktown with powered and unpowered sites on spacious, grassed tropical sites ideal for caravans, buses and camper trailers, they also have safari lodges for true tree house adventures in African inspired safari tents, and the Dongas are comfortable, air conditioned and equipped with fridge, bedding and more. The Lions Den Hotel also offers delicious home cooked meals, seven days a week and an everyday pizza menu, great breakfasts and more enjoyed on the deck and icy beers in the iconic pub. There's a children's playground, natural swimming holes, gorges, helicopter joy rides and more, and they welcome groups, stop by the on-line store for great merchandise too, and they stock essentials like fuel, gas and ice.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 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

The James Cook Museum in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia is dedicated to the history of Cooktown and is housed in a spectacular 19th century convent building. By promoting the natural, Indigenous and cultural heritage of their state, this community organisation welcomes you to enjoy a fascinating visit learning about the history of Cooktown from James Cooks landing in 1770 to the recent past. Exhibits at the James Cook Museum include the original anchor from his ship Endeavour, Palm River gold rush items, early residents personal items and so much more. Come for a walk back in time, to the culture and national heritage of yesteryear, not to be missed.READ MORE

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

Peninsula Caravan Park in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia is situated in a grove of paperbark trees at the base of Mt. Cook adjacent to the National Park, and visitors here enjoy a natural beauty surrounded by paper barks and abundant wildlife. Accommodation options include grassy, powered camping sites for motorhomes and caravans and tents in the native bush or staying in a self contained timber cabin with air conditioning, fans and microwaves, they also have bunkhouses available. Peninsula Caravan Park has a swimming pool, children's play area and disabled amenities and is the closest park to the beach at Finch Bay, they also have laundry and drying facilities and are the perfect base for exploring the area and Cape York, come for an unforgettable stay.READ MORE

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

Seagrens Hotel in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia welcomes you to a wonderful stay in a heritage two storey building from the late 19th century, and this charming hotel offers 7 wonderful rooms at an affordable price. All rooms come with WIFI, flat screen TV, a mini fridge, kettle, tea and coffee and are found upstairs or at ground level which are set amongst the peaceful tropical garden. Seagrens also has an upstairs balcony with small kitchenette, fresh bread and milk and breakfast spreads for guests as well as comfortable tables and chairs, they also have a private and beautifully restored function room with handcrafted tables, plus they have a bar and restaurant, it's all here for a magical stay close to everything.READ MORE

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

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