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 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

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

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 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 Lure Shop in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia is your one stop source for all your fishing, hunting, boating and diving needs, open 7 days a week. They stock all major tackle brands and lures, have bait and ice, snorkelling and spearfishing equipment, bow hunting and archery supplies, as well as hunting dog supplies. The Lure Shop also offers local advice and does charter bookings, do marine electronics chandlery and have trailer parts, stock AC Delco Batteries and more, they are also suppliers to the commercial fleets, it's simply all here.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

Endeavour River Escape in Cooktown, Queensland, Australia welcomes you to come experience the natural beauty of their surrounds the Endeavour River and the Cooktown bush. They have grassed camping sites for caravans, buses, trailers and tents over 250 spectacular acres. Enjoy your own personal BBQ and campfire with wood provided, and the exclusive use of the boat ramp and rainforest split for easy access to the river, and you can go fishing, explore the mangroves and do some croc spotting. Endeavour River Escape also has native animals, bush walks, bird and butterfly watching and so much more, it's a wonderful escape in a beautiful bush setting for a peaceful and relaxing holiday, come experience something special here, they are also an environmentally friendly, certified working farm with everything running on solar power.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

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