Location

Cooktown is located 3 ½ hours drive north of Cairns on the east coast of Cape York Peninsula.

Cooktown is approximately 25 nautical miles from the Outer Barrier Reef.

Getting to Cooktown

Cooktown is accessible by road or air. There are daily bus and air services to and from Cooktown.

Access by the coast

Travel from Port Douglas, through Daintree, Cape Tribulation. Cross the Bloomfield River. 4WD only, 235km, about 5 hours. Note: This road may be closed at various times during the wet season.

Access by the centre

An easier drive and scenic in a different way. Through valleys and hills looking over historical mining country to distant escarpments. 320kms, about 3 ½ hours. 4WD is not necessary.

Access by air

Take the fantastic flight up the coast with views over rainforest and reef. Daily flights operate between Cairns and Cooktown. Flying time is 35 minutes. Private charters are available.