Getting to Cooktown is half the fun as both the coastal and inland roads provide glimpses of an Australia most people have never imagined. We recommend coming on the Inland Road and returning on the Coastal Road for the full experience.
Inland Road - The Inland drive on the Peninsula Developmental Road provides and introduction to the Great Australian Outback and a way of life which has remained unchanged for decades. The road is now completely sealed.
Cairns to Cooktown - 331km
Port Douglas to Cooktown - 265km
Coastal Road - The Coast Road takes you through the World Heritage Rainforests of Cedar Bay and Cape Tribulation/ Daintree. After the first 28km from Cooktown the road is unsealed for 80km to Cape Tribulation, and may be closed during the wet season.
Cooktown to Cairns - 250km
Cooktown to Port Douglas - 194km
Current Cape York Roads Status | RACQ Road Conditions Report
Battlecamp Road - This road gives you access to the Lakefield National Park and far north, including areas like Thursday Island and Weipa. The road is definitely 4WD only, so be prepared.
Please be careful on the roads driving to Cooktown.
Look out for cattle crossing - much of the road, although sealed, is unfenced.
