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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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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
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
The James Cook Museum2014-09-08
Located in Cooktown, Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia
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
Cooktown History Centre2014-09-09
Located in Cooktown, Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia
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 Park2014-09-10
Located in Cooktown, Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia
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
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 Alamanda Inn2014-09-09
Located in Cooktown, Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia
The Alamanda Inn Cooktown, Queensland, Australia is set in beautiful tropical gardens with swimming pool and BBQ area. Excellent accommodation choices for couples, families and individuals include 5 self contained en-suite studio units with air con, kitchenette, TV and fridge, or 5 motel rooms with air con, TV, fridge and showers, as well as 5 guest house rooms with shared facilities, TV, air con, fridge and more. The Alamanda Inn is situated on 2 acres with plenty of parking for boats and cars, and they have a guest kitchen and laundry, come enjoy a wonderful stay in a spectacular location in one of the most historic places in Australia, they look forward to looking after you, memories await.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
The Lions Den Hotel2014-09-10
Located in Cooktown, Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia
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 River of Gold Motel2014-09-09
Located in Cooktown, Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia
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