| Nature's PowerHouse Located in the heritage-listed Cooktown Botanic Gardens. Up-to-date visitor information. Tourist Information Centre -Volunteers Needed- Tel: +61 07 4069 6004 Info Line: 1800 174 895 Email: info@cook.qld.gov.au www.naturespowerhouse.com.au | | Welcome to t he official web site for Cooktown and the Cook Shire region, Cape York Peninsula, Far North Queensland, Australia.... Incredible mountain views, cascading waterfalls, majestic rivers, pristine beaches, and great fishing! Just some of the attractions of this area. Cook Shire offers plenty of resources for residents and visitors alike. There is plenty to do and see here. Explore our web site and discover this exciting region for yourself. From The Australian Traveller 100 Best Towns in Australia Cooktown was voted No. 44 Healthy QLD Awards 2009 QUEENSLAND’S HEALTHIEST COMMUNITY – COOKTOWN Cooktown won the Far North Queensland regional final and will now progress to the State Finals in August 2009 | Latest News and Upcoming Events: Cook Shire Council 2009 Events Calendar 24th October - Bloomfield Agriculture Show Day 23rd - 25th October - Physical Culture Workshop for Instructors 26th October - Croc Trophy Bike Race arrives in Cooktown 25th October - Physical Culture Come Try-it-Day 2pm-6pm Shire Hall 11th November - Cooktown Library Children's Activity Day 14th November - Q150 Community BBQ and the Opening of the Power Magazine 23rd November - Preparing for Cyclones - Public information session - more information over the coming weeks. | | Picture Gallery | You can view or download the 2008 - 2009 Cooktown Visitor Guide Part 1 and Part 2 . This is a PDF file and you will need Adobe Acrobat to view the file. As a local business or community group, please help us to help you by letting us know if your information is listed and up to date. See the Contact Us page for contact information. |