Hotels in Cooktown, Queensland
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Cooktown Hotel (The Top Pub)
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The Sovereign Resort Hotel
The Sovereign Resort Hotel, Cooktown
West Coast Hotel
Information on Cooktown, QLD
Aerial of Cooktown
Tropical North Queensland
Photo: Courtesy of Tourism Queensland
Cooktown is a historically significant town in Tropical North Queensland, located about one quarter of the way between Cairns and the tip of Australia. This pristine frontier town draws 25,000 visitors annually with its rich combination of Captain James Cook's 1770 landing history, Aboriginal culture, isolated coastlines, and rugged Australian scenery.
The town offers visitors an authentic outback experience featuring heritage buildings, museums, scenic lookouts, and access to pristine beaches. Modern amenities include the waterfront area with children's splash pad, fishing platforms, and BBQ facilities.
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Travel options
Cooktown is accessible by daily flights from Cairns via Hinterland Aviation, with charter flights also available. By road, visitors should allow 5+ hours driving from Cairns, with serious 4WD drivers able to attempt the challenging CREB Track (conditions permitting).
The road distance from Cairns is approximately 205 miles. Most visitors arrive via the sealed Mulligan Highway, though some sections require careful planning for vehicle insurance coverage on unsealed roads.
- Helenvale (26km)