Live Entertainment
Festival Village Lions Park, Charlotte Street, CooktownThe Expo opens with a fabulous concert by local Warrigan Band, Nigh Shift and a little surprise from Mau Power!!
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 […]
Glass Fusing Workshop
CCAA Art Space 97 Charlotte Street, CooktownLearn the art of glass fusing and create your own fused glass bowl and hanging ornament. Items can be collected the following day.
Ngutha-Ngutha Indigenous Precinct
Ngutha Ngutha Indigenous Precinct 57 Adelaide Street, CooktownNgutha-Ngutha Indigenous Showcase takes us on a journey into the traditional cultural heritage and daily life of Australia’s First People in our region.
Nguumbar Nhaama Exhibition
Bluewater Marquee Webber Esplanade, CooktownPop up art gallery showcasing Cape York and Torres Strait Island Regional Artists.
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.
History of the Chinese & Gold Rush presentation
James Cook Museum 50 Helen Street, CooktownJoin an experienced National Trust guide as they tell the historic stories of the Chinese and gold rush era that helped shaped Cooktown.
