- Captain
James Cook first landed in Cooktown in 1770 as his
ship (HM Bark Endeavour) was badly damaged and
in need or repairs. Since
that day, history was in the making.
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- Coming alive in
the Palmer River Gold Rush days of 1890 Cooktown had a
population of 35000. Today the population is approximately
1400 due to the evacuation during World War II.
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- This
quiet little place is becoming a very popular tourist
destination. There
is quite a lot to see and do here. Visit the botanical
Gardens or take a river cruise, dive/snorkel or scenic
flight. Go fishing with a charter service or hire a boat.
Not to mention the Grassy Hill Lookout and the Historical
Museum.
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