An Evening with Karl S Williams
Nature's Powerhouse Cooktown, QLD, AustraliaJoin Karl S Williams for an intimate evening of folk and blues music on the verandah of Nature's Powerhouse. Canapes on arrival. BYO drinks. $55 per person.
Botanic Drawing Workshop
Nature's Powerhouse Cooktown, QLD, AustraliaJoin 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 all skill types. Age: 13+ $45 per person Book now - limited tickets available
Botanics River Cruise
Endeavour River Cooktown, QLD, AustraliaJoin the Australian Tropical Herbarium Director and Professor Darren Crayn for a guided tour onboard Riverbend Tours. Cruise down the Endeavour River and learn about the plant species and specimens collected by Banks and Solander on their visit to Cooktown in 1770. Tea, coffee and pastries included. Phone Nick to book your ticket - 0411 […]
Village Markets
Festival Village Lions Park, Charlotte Street, Cooktown, QLD, AustraliaVisit the array of art and craft stalls, food stalls, workshops and colourful entertainment at the Festival Village.
Reconciliation Re-enactment
Reconciliation Rocks Precinct 2 Furneaux Street, Cooktown, QLD, AustraliaOn 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.
Official Opening
Join Guugu-Yimithirr traditional owners, local Councillors and the Cooktown Re-enactment Association to officially open the 2024 Cooktown Discovery Festival.
Big Run for Little Athletics
Charlotte Street Charlotte Street, Cooktown, QLDCooktown 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 Top Pub. Goliath of Grassy Hill - 4km (7.00am start) Kids Dash - primary school aged children - 1km (8.30am start) Gulbuuy-gu (All together) - […]
Botanic Drawing Workshop
Nature's Powerhouse Cooktown, QLD, AustraliaJoin 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 all skill types. Age: 13+ $45 per person Book now - limited tickets available
Gold Delivery
Old Bank 120 Charlotte Street, Cooktown, QLD, AustraliaRelive Cooktown's history with the re-enactment of the story of the delivery of Gold to Cooktown from the Palmer River Goldfields.
Regional Street Parade
Charlotte Street Charlotte Street, Cooktown, QLDJoin in the colour and fun of the regional Charlotte Street parade festivities.
Cape York Automotive Muster
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 Rig Best Classic Car Best Souped-Up Rig/Car Meet at the corner of Charlotte Street and Walker Street, opposite the Top Pub at 11.30am to participate […]
Unfenced Asylum Challenge
West Coast Hotel 108 Charlotte Street, CooktownThe West Coast Hotel is proud to present the Unfenced Asylum Challenge! Teams of three (mixed) will compete in an obstacle course challenge on Charlotte Street from the West Coast Hotel. A selection of obstacles will need to be completed with the fastest team winning the cash prize! $30 per team. Maximum of 15 teams. […]