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Cooktown weather essentials

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May
79°F 26°C
66°F 18°C
4 in 11 cm
Jun
76°F 24°C
64°F 17°C
2 in 5 cm
Jul
76°F 24°C
61°F 16°C
1 in 3 cm
Aug
76°F 24°C
61°F 16°C
1 in 2 cm
Sep
79°F 26°C
64°F 17°C
1 in 3 cm
Oct
82°F 27°C
68°F 20°C
2 in 4 cm
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Guurrbi Tours
Ollie #1 of 6 attractions in Cooktown
5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Owner description: On these magical tours, Aboriginal Elder, Willie Gordon, takes guests to his ancestral rock art, high in the hills above Cooktown. Here he shares the...... more » Owner description: On these magical tours, Aboriginal Elder, Willie Gordon, takes guests to his ancestral rock art, high in the hills above Cooktown. Here he shares the meanings behind the art, explaining how the paintings speak of the essence of life and the lores of his people. With his great smile and infectious laugh, Willie gives an amazing insight into Aboriginal society and shows how we all have a spiritual connection to land, wherever we come from. « less
Attraction type  Tours
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Nature's Powerhouse
Ollie #2 of 6 attractions in Cooktown
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews

Nature's Powerhouse houses Cooktown's accredited Visitor Information Centre and is located in the wonderful Botanic Gardens - about 10 minutes stroll from the centre of town down... more »

Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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James Cook Historical Museum
Ollie #3 of 6 attractions in Cooktown
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Alkoomie Station
Ollie #4 of 6 attractions in Cooktown
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Farms
Distance  19.2 km from city centre
Grassy Hill
Ollie #5 of 6 attractions in Cooktown
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Lookouts; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Gone Fishing
Ollie #6 of 6 attractions in Cooktown
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Cooktown's premier fishing guide. Offering half, full day and extended river and reef fishing. Flick lures, live-bait and fly fish for all the great...... more » Owner description: Cooktown's premier fishing guide. Offering half, full day and extended river and reef fishing. Flick lures, live-bait and fly fish for all the great northern fish including barramundi, mangrove jack, GT's, queenies, coral trout and mackerel. Maximum of 5 anglers. Wildlife Tours - 2 hour interpretive tour, croc-spotting and birdwatching. Crocs guaranteed or money back. Kids welcome, beginners to advanced. « less
Attraction type  Tours
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