Cooktown Vacation Guide

Cooktown Vacation Guide

POPULATION: 1 500 approx.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Cooktown - the gateway to the wilderness - was founded in 1873 as the port for the Palmer River Goldfields. This was more than a century after Captain James Cook spent 48 days in 1770 on the banks of the Endeavour River repairing his ship. Every June the town celebrates Cooktown's status as Australia's first, if brief, European settlement at a Discovery Festival which includes a colourful re-enactment of Cook's landing. A highlight of a visit to Cooktown is an extended tour of the James Cook Museum - built in 1888 as a convent school run by Irish nuns. The Museum documents Cook's voyages, Aboriginal and natural history, the gold rush days and their Chinese legacy. Walking tracks in the area allow for visitors to explore areas of beach, bush and mountains. Closer to town is Grassy Hill where one can share the same view as Captain Cook.

DISTANCE FROM BRISBANE (State Capital):
- 2,047km on North Coastal Road
- 2,137km via Peninsula Road

Cooktown Vacations and Tours

Book or Plan your Cooktown Vacation or Tour Here

Search hear for your Vacation, Tour or Cruise

Travel Books

Travel Accessories

Travel Clothes

Helpful Travel Links

Travelex Luxury Travel Insurance

CSA Luxury Travel Insurance

Travel Guard Insurance

Passports & Visas

Other Helpful Links

Travel Agent Jobs

Travel Agent Jobs & Career Opportunities

Full Service Cooktown Vacation Planner

Click here to start planning a great vacation, tour or cruise with our Virtuoso Travel Advisors. You may call us too, but we'd really appreciate it if you complete a vacation planner first so we can determine which destination specialist to introduce you to.Thank you very much! Call 1 800 330 8820 or 415 446 5252 to book your Cooktown vacation.

Worldwide Destinations, Tours and Vacation Guides
Africa	Asia	Australia	Canada
Caribbean	Central America	China	Europe
Fiji	Hawaii	Indian Ocean	India
Mexico	Middle East	New Zealand	Russia
South America	South Pacific	Tahiti Islands	United States

Luxury Cruises, Cruise Lines, Small Ship and River Cruises
Luxury Cruises	Cruise Destinations	River Cruises	Small Ship Cruises

Corporate Incentive Vacations, Tours, Cruises and Business Meetings
Corporate Groups	Incentive Travel	Business Meetings

5000 Specialty, Adventure, Experiential, Honeymoon and Family Vacations
Luxury Tours	Honeymoons	Family Vacations	Train Vacations
Specialty Vacations	Private Jet Vacations	Yachting Vacations	Wine Tour Vacations

Travelwizard Information
About Us	Advertising Info	Contact Us	Home

We accept credit cards:

During this time of price volatility in the Cooktown vacations, travel, tour and cruise industry, please be advised the pricing can fluctuate within the same day. All of our promotions are subject to change without notice. As a result, prices will not be guaranteed until booked.

Disclaimer: We've worked hard to make all the Cooktown vacations, cruise and travel packages information on this web site as accurate as possible, but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information.

Travel Agent Career Opportunities

State of California seller of travel License No: 2061139-40
We are on the Better Business Bureau Honor Roll.