Cooktown Discovery Quest
Various CooktownA clue-based hunt around Cooktown open to everyone. Do it at your own pace in your own time, as it is not a race. Entry forms available from 11 June […]
Village Markets
Festival Village Lions Park, Charlotte Street, CooktownVisit the array of art and craft stalls, food stalls, workshops and colourful entertainment at the Festival Village.
Tall Ship Sailing
Endeavour River CooktownExperience sailing on a tall ship, the Derwent Hunter and learn about the First Nations maritime heritage of the local region. Explore the Endeavour River mouth as Captain Cook would […]
Beauty Rich & Rare
Nature's Powerhouse CooktownIlluminating the natural beauty of Australia through digital animation. Beauty Rich and Rare is a 20 minute submersive digital experience which follows Captain James Cook’s 1768 voyage to Tahiti, New Zealand, […]
Open Garden Tours
Various CooktownVarious locations across Cooktown. For the gardening enthusiasts or those that just appreciate a beautiful garden, why not visit one of the region's open gardens. View some amazing tropical gardens and speak with the local garden owners.
Endeavour Connections and Cook Family Tree Exhibitions
Cooktown History Centre 121 Charlotte Street, CooktownRun by the Cooktown & District Historical Society, the Cooktown History Centre offers a unique insight into the intriguing history of the area with stories, photos, interactive displays, murals and oral histories. The Endeavour Connections and Cook Family Tree exhibitions have been curated especially for the Cooktown & Cape York Expo.
Fun Fair
Anzac Park 97 Charlotte Street, CooktownJoin the carnival atmosphere. Rides will include Dodgem Cars, Rock Wall, Storm Rider, Rocking Pirate Ship, Double Lane Inflatable Slide, Jumping Castles and the Laughing Clowns.
Live Entertainment
Lions Park, Cooktown CooktownFeaturing local Cooktown talent.
Nguumbar Nhaama Exhibition
Bluewater Marquee Webber Esplanade, CooktownPop up art gallery showcasing Cape York and Torres Strait Island Regional Artists.
Official Opening
Festival Village Lions Park, Charlotte Street, CooktownOfficial opening of Cooktown & Cape York Expo 2021.
Reconciliation Re-enactment Commemoration
Reconciliation Rocks Precinct 2 Furneaux Street, CooktownOn this exact site in 1770, Australia's first recorded act of reconciliation occurred between Lt. James Cook and a local Guugu Yimithirr 'little old man'. Join us for a live re-enactment of this momentous occasion as we officially open the upgraded Reconciliation Rocks precinct and impressive public artwork.
