River Cruise in Cooktown

Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 19:36
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Hi there, well only 4 weeks till our trip north.

We were told from some travellers that its worthwhile doing a river cruise in Cooktown and was wondering if any of you have done this and if you have any names of operators.

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Reply By: Motherhen - Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 22:46

Tuesday, Aug 21, 2007 at 22:46
There was one operator when we were there in 1999. We booked, went back at appointed time to find they'd over booked and only had room for 2 out of 3 of us. We said no. Looked like a nice cruise with a bit of history, in a small boat. We were only there for one day so another booking wasn't an option.
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Reply By: Gerhardp1 - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 10:25

Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 10:25
If the trip's worth doing, it would be the only thing worth doing in Cooktown, except maybe to drive right past....

Spent 3 days there last year and it was the windiest, most miserable 3 days of my life, I reckon :)

The pub opposite the caravan park ran out of food, and served microwaved leftovers at full price - it was awful.
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Follow Up By: disco1942 - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 14:35

Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 14:35
I think this is a very negative view. Just because one pub runs out of food and you struck bad weather and did not look around to find out what else was there.

The things we found interesting there were the atmosphere of a town that was different to anything else we have seen in QLD, the lookout from the hill and the history, the old run down garden and the way they are rejuvenating it, the Captain Cook Museum, Black Mountain. It is a good place to break your journey if you are touring the Bloomfield track.

We found it an interesting place to visit. If you did not then open your eyes or stay at home.

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Follow Up By: Member - johnathon W (WA) - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 14:44

Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 14:44
I spent a 2 weeks up there it was fantastic hired a boat and travelled up the river it was beautiful stayed 4 days up Cape Flattery only ones on the beach water was crystal clear beer in the pub was cold they had the RAAF reunion there at the RSL meet up with a few people from the ISA looked around at the history round the place it was fantastic great atmosphere all round great little water holes round the place man I do miss it sometimes no that I am in WA got to check out the rest of the state I guess what I am trying to say is you just have to pick the right time of year to go up there.

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Follow Up By: Kev. (Cairns) - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 19:21

Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 19:21
Every one knows to eat at the bowls club don't they ???

Better than the pub.
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Reply By: Cram - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 20:00

Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 20:00
Thanks for the comments everyone. We will be there early October and we are hoping for nice weather. Travelling up the Bloomfield with NRL Grandfinal night being spent at the Lions Den...

Then Cooktown for a look around we havent decided yet whether we stay in Cooktown or head to Endeavour Falls....of course the way I see it is that Cooktown is a great place to base yourself or stop over to explore all of the areas around it.

Oh, almost forgot will also be heading up to Hope Vale for a look at the Coloured Sands....
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Reply By: Muddies Doe(Trippn) - Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 23:14

Wednesday, Aug 22, 2007 at 23:14
Hi Cram

Did a river cruise in Cooktown back in 2002 and it was really quite good. The tour op made it interesting enough which I'm sure they work out with each trip what their paying customers want. The cruise went for a few hours with refreshments mid arvo. Sorry I can't remember the name of it as all that info is still packed away in storage.
Maybe you could ask the caravan park/motel/locals or another tourist who they would suggest? Remember, word of mouth will see you in the right direction.
Enjoy your cruise, if you decide to go on one.

Cya
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Reply By: Member - lyndon K (SA) - Saturday, Aug 25, 2007 at 14:10

Saturday, Aug 25, 2007 at 14:10
Hi
Cooktown is a great place!!!. Things to do
firstly enjoy the drive from Cairns, it is spectacular!
spend an hour or two at the cemetery
dirve(or walk if keen) up to the lookout on top of grassy hill
visit the captain cook museum, the one in the old convent building
have fish and chips at the wharf(coral trout is the way to go)
We own a block in the main street and hope to build a house there one day with views to the river, just hope it doesn't become to commercialised.
Enjoy!
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