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Let creativity grow at Cook Shire Libraries these school holidays
Get ready to plant some creativity, get crafty and let imaginations grow! Cook Shire Libraries are bringing a garden full of FREE school holiday fun to Cooktown, Lakeland and Bloomfield this September and October. Across both weeks of the school holidays, young...
What’s on these school holidays at the Cooktown Swimming Pool?
Make a splash these school holidays at the Cooktown Swimming Pool! Ready to swap the school routine for pool time? The Cooktown Swimming Pool is turning up the fun these September–October school holidays, with Splash N’ Play and weekday free introductory swim lessons...
Drama, creativity and confidence take centre stage these school holidays
Ready to take centre stage? Young performers can spend four action-packed days creating characters, trying new things, building confidence and discovering the magic of theatre with Box Jelly Theatre Co. these September school holidays. Back by popular demand, Box...
Movie Afternoons are back for the September school holidays!
Blankets, snacks, and a big-screen movie – what better way to spend a Friday afternoon these upcoming school holidays? There’s no better way to spend a school holiday Friday than kicking back with a movie, your favourite snacks and the people you love. So, grab your...
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Upcoming Events
25 Aug - 26 AugPractical Driving Tests at Cooktown QGAP August 2026
26 Aug @ 10:00 am - 11:30 amStorytime – First 5 Forever
26 Aug @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pmWomen’s Creative Recovery Workshops – Laura
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Animals & Pets
Pets and domestic animals can be much-loved members of your household but can also…
Environment and Health
Environmental Health encompasses all aspects of the built and natural environment that can impact human health…
Council Facilities
From workshops and classes, to private weddings and corporate functions.
Cemeteries
For funeral planning information, please contact us. You can view a map of the Cooktown Cemetery here.
Disaster Management
Queensland’s disaster management features groups at the State, District and Local level.
Waste Management
Kerbside Refuse Calendar, Recycling tips, Waster Transfer Stations and more.
Biosecurity
Biosecurity is a targeted effort to prevent, control and recover from the impacts of invasive plants and animals.
Libraries
Cook Shire Council have libraries in Cooktown, Bloomfield, Lakeland, and Coen.
Local Laws
Local Laws govern most of Council’s roles and responsibilities including parking, animal control, overgrown allotments and illegal camping.
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Cook Shire is the largest land area shire in Queensland. From the Bloomfield River in the south to just north of the Jardine River, it covers more than 100,000km2 and occupies 80 per cent of Cape York Peninsula.
Cook Shire is a vibrant area, from the main township of Cooktown to smaller outlying communities rich in indigenous history, agriculture, tourism and arts.