Places and Drives - The Northern Tropics - Mount Cook
Follow in Capt. James Cook's footsteps and climb
Mt Cook overlooking the Endeavour River. The 4km (2.5 mile) walking
track takes about 1.5 hrs to reach the top, passing through diverse
vegetation communities. If you'd prefer a shorter walk, there is
a lookout with views over Cooktown about 40 minutes' walk from the
trail head. For group walks with an Aboriginal guide, contact the
Gungarde Community Centre on (07) 4069-5412.
How to get there
The track starts at the base of Mount Cook, 4 km (2.5 miles) from
Cooktown past the high school (ask a local for directions) or phone
QPWS Cooktown on (07) 4069-5777.
