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The 2026 Cooktown Discovery Festival has wrapped up after a spectacular weekend of live music, community celebration, culture, creativity and good old-fashioned Cooktown hospitality, attracting record crowds from across the region and beyond. Across three...
Please be advised that the Cooktown Splash Park will be closed on Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 6:30am to 12:00pm for scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your understanding while these works take place.
Works associated with the Scenic Rim Walking Trail project, including the new path and access improvements at Finch Bay, are progressing through the final stages of delivery, with final inspections and project completion activities currently underway. As a result, the...
From local roads and community projects to childcare, the Cooktown Hospital redevelopment and more, there's plenty happening across Cook Shire. Join Mayor Robyn Holmes and CEO Brian Joiner at the Cooktown Discovery Festival for a relaxed on-stage conversation about...
The 2026 Cooktown Discovery Festival has wrapped up after a spectacular weekend of live music, community celebration, culture, creativity and good old-fashioned Cooktown hospitality, attracting record crowds from across the region and beyond. Across three...
Please be advised that the Cooktown Splash Park will be closed on Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 6:30am to 12:00pm for scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your understanding while these works take place.
Works associated with the Scenic Rim Walking Trail project, including the new path and access improvements at Finch Bay, are progressing through the final stages of delivery, with final inspections and project completion activities currently underway. As a result, the...
From local roads and community projects to childcare, the Cooktown Hospital redevelopment and more, there's plenty happening across Cook Shire. Join Mayor Robyn Holmes and CEO Brian Joiner at the Cooktown Discovery Festival for a relaxed on-stage conversation about...