Plan Your Stay
Your guide to where to stay, things to do & how to get here.
Where to stay in Cooktown
From beachfront camping to rainforest retreats, Cooktown offers a wide range of accommodation to suit every kind of traveller.
Whether you’re chasing adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both, you’ll find everything from caravan parks and campgrounds to boutique stays, motels, and remote escapes — all surrounded by the natural beauty of Cape York.
Where To Stay
Find the perfect place to stay, from camping to luxury retreats.
Things To Do
Discover outdoor adventures, culture, and unforgettable experiences.
Getting Here
Plan your journey to Cooktown by road, air, or guided tour.
Where to Stay
Whether you’re travelling by 4WD, planning a family getaway, or looking for a unique escape, you’ll find places to stay that connect you to the landscape, culture, and relaxed pace of Cape York.
Caravan & Camping
Stay close to nature with scenic campgrounds, caravan parks, and relaxed outdoor accommodation options.
Bloomfield Cabins & Camping
Cooktown Caravan Park
Cooktown Holiday Park
Hann River Roadhouse
Lions Den Hotel Caravan Park
Palmer River Roadhouse
Peninsula Caravan Park
Cooktown Orchid Travellers Park
Endeavour River Escape
Hotels, Motels & Apartments
Comfortable and convenient stays, from budget-friendly motels to well-appointed apartments and resorts.
Alamanda Inn
Bloomfield Beach House
Bloomfield Escape
Cooktown Endeavour View
Cooktown Harbour Views Luxury Apartments
Cooktown Motel
Lakeland Hotel
Laura Motel
Milkwood Lodge Cooktown
Mount Louis
Mungumby Lodge
The Peninsula Hotel
River of Gold Motel
The Seaview Motel
Sovereign Resort
Things to Do Around Cooktown
Take your time to explore the landscape, connect with local stories, and experience the relaxed lifestyle that makes this region so special.
Natural Wonderlands
- Great Barrier Reef tours
- Beaches and coastal lookouts
- Cooktown Botanic Gardens
- Waterfalls and rainforest walks
- Bird watching
Art & Culture
- Waalmbal Birri Cultural Centre
- Aboriginal rock art galleries
- Chinese Gold Rush history
- Local markets
- Art galleries and workshops
Fishing & Boating
- Freshwater river fishing
- Estuary and reef fishing
- Big game fishing charters
- Wildlife and river cruises
- Tall ship experiences
History
- Cooktown Museum
- Cooktown History Centre
- Heritage-listed buildings
- Historic Cemetery
- Grassy Hill Lookout & Lighthouse
Getting to Cooktown
Located north of Cairns, just travelling to Cooktown is an adventure all on its own. A breathtakingly beautiful and still relatively unspoilt region of the Cape York Peninsula. Daily scheduled flights are available from Cairns to Cooktown. The flight is stunning, with views of the beautiful Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. For people wanting to travel by road there are two main routes for getting to Cooktown from Cairns. The fully sealed inland route takes approximately four hours from Cairns. The stunning coastal route (four-wheel drive only) through the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest takes approximately four and a half hours and rewards you with magnificent scenery.
If you don’t wish to drive yourself, why not jump onboard one of the bus companies from Cairns to Cooktown:
