2024 Events
Warrma
Festival Village Lions Park, Charlotte Street, Cooktown, QLD, AustraliaLearn the Indigenous stories of Cooktown and Hope Vale through dance and story telling. You might even get the chance to shake a leg!
Fireworks River Cruise
Endeavour River Cooktown, QLD, AustraliaEnjoy a sunset river cruise whilst having front row seats to the spectacular fireworks display on the river. BYO Drinks. Gallo Cheese Platter included. Phone Nick to book your ticket - 0411 836 155
Paranormal Investigations Tour
Cooktown Museum 50 Helen Street, Cooktown, QLD, AustraliaAs the sun goes down, join experienced guide and paranormal investigator, Brett Scotney, as he attempts to find out who is around when all is quiet. Discover the haunted heritage of the James Cook Museum.
Fireworks
Festival Village Lions Park, Charlotte Street, Cooktown, QLD, AustraliaFireworks display set off over the Endeavour River.
Bellahdi Burlesque
Sovereign Resort Charlotte Street, Cooktown, Queensland, AustraliaEnjoy the magic and musical works of the Bellahdi Burlesque dancers at the Balcony Restaurant at the Sovereign Resort.
Hound Show
Dog Park Adelaide Street, Cooktown, Queensland, AustraliaPresented by the Cooktown Horse Sports Association. Categories include: Small Purebred Medium Purebred Large Purebred Working Dogs Cooktown Special Best Dressed Best in Show Nominations taken on the day. Dogs will not be required to complete an obstacle course, they will be judged on their presentation. All dogs must be kept on a lead.
Combined Church Service
Charlotte Street Charlotte Street, Cooktown, QLDJoin the Cooktown combined churches for a Sunday morning, open air church service. Held on the vacant land on the corner of Charlotte Street and Banks Street. For further information contact Pastor Morgan 0402 279 833
CWA Teahouse
Charlotte Street Charlotte Street, Cooktown, QLDJoin the Cooktown branch of the QCWA for a cuppa, a cake or a sandwich and support their fundraising efforts to give back to the local community. Visit the CWA Hall on the corner of Charlotte and Furneaux Street.
Captain Cook’s Landing Re-enactment
Bicentennial Park 156 Charlotte Street, Cooktown, QLD, AustraliaThe Cooktown Re-enactment Association has performed the re-enactment of the landing of Captain Cook as a visitor attraction since 1959.
Jumping Castles
Festival Village Lions Park, Charlotte Street, Cooktown, QLD, AustraliaFree bouncing fun for kids and adults with a jumping castle and inflatable bungee run.
Sunset River Cruise
Endeavour River Cooktown, QLD, AustraliaCruise the Endeavour River at sunset with expert commentary on the local Cooktown history and stories. BYO Drinks. Gallo Cheese Platter included. Phone Nick to book your ticket - 0411 836 155
Paranormal Investigations Tour
Cooktown Museum 50 Helen Street, Cooktown, QLD, AustraliaAs the sun goes down, join experienced guide and paranormal investigator, Brett Scotney, as he attempts to find out who is around when all is quiet. Discover the haunted heritage of the James Cook Museum.