Join Guugu-Yimithirr traditional owners, local Councillors and the Cooktown Re-enactment Association to officially open the 2024 Cooktown Discovery Festival.

Start the Discovery Festival off with a bang - literally!! Join the marines as they fire their muskets to officially open the event.

Cooktown Little Athletics are hosting a fun run for the whole family. Saturday 15 June 2024 from 7am, starting on the corner of Charlotte Street and Walker Street, opposite the […]

Join a guided scenic bush walk from Grassy Hill to the Cooktown Botanic Gardens via Cherry Tree Bay and learn about the botanical species that captured the imagination of Banks and Solander back in 1770. Lead by Professor Darren Crayn, Queensland Herbarium.

Presented by the Cooktown Horse Sports Association. Categories for Junior and Adults (18+) Led and Ridden Categories Thoroughbred Off the Track Registered Quarter Horse Other Breeds Best in Show

Join fine artist Louise Saunders (OAM) for a botanic drawing and painting workshop where you will learn how to draw a fern and an orchid. All materials supplied. Suitable for […]

Join 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 […]

Relive Cooktown's history with the re-enactment of the story of the delivery of Gold to Cooktown from the Palmer River Goldfields.

Join in the colour and fun of the regional Charlotte Street parade festivities.

Yuku Baja Muliku presents the Cape York Automotive Muster! Categories: People's Choice - Best in Show Best Flex Best Motorcycle Best Ladies Rig Roughest Rig Best Classic 4 x 4 […]

Join the team from the Cooktown Museum as they tell the story and history of the significance of the events that occurred at Reconciliation Rocks. Presentation is included in the […]

Based on Captain Cook's seven week stay on the Banks of the Endeavour River.