Loading…
Cooktown Skippycoin ICG

Cooktown

Queensland

COOKTOWN.QLD.GUIDE

Community, Business and Visitor Town Portal

Cooktown Travel and Flights

Flights and Travel into Cooktown

Cooktown is a charming town located in the Far North Queensland region of Australia. Follow the step-by-step guide below to travel to Cooktown.


By Air

The nearest airport to Cooktown is Cairns Airport, which is well-connected with major Australian cities. You can book a domestic flight to Cairns and then proceed to Cooktown:

  1. Book a flight to Cairns Airport from your departure location.
  2. Upon arrival at Cairns Airport, head to the car rental or taxi service available at the airport.
  3. Drive approximately 320 kilometers north from Cairns to Cooktown. The journey takes approximately 4-5 hours.

By Road

If you prefer to travel by road, you can drive to Cooktown from various locations within Queensland or nearby areas:

  • If you are starting from Cairns, drive north along the Captain Cook Highway and continue on the Mulligan Highway until you reach Cooktown. The distance between Cairns and Cooktown is approximately 320 kilometers.
  • If you are traveling from Townsville, drive north along the Bruce Highway, then take the Mulligan Highway towards Cooktown. The approximate distance between Townsville and Cooktown is around 750 kilometers.
  • If you are coming from Brisbane, it is a long drive of approximately 1,760 kilometers. Take the Bruce Highway all the way to Cairns, and then follow the route mentioned above from Cairns to Cooktown.

By Sea

Cooktown has a port that can be accessed if you are traveling by sea:

  1. You can take a cruise ship or ferry that offers a route to Cooktown port from other coastal regions of Australia.
  2. Upon arrival at Cooktown port, you can disembark and explore the town.

Remember to check the latest travel advisories and road conditions before your journey to ensure a smooth trip. Enjoy your visit to Cooktown!

How to get Sale and Discount Flights for Cooktown locals and Queensland visitors

Through an agreement we have between our trusted travel network partner Kayak and www.cooktown.qld.guide we are delighted to offer you Heavily Discounted Flights and Car Hire. Here you can use the same services most Travel Agents use without the price markup. Enjoy :-) Simply Visit..

Cheap Flights to Cooktown
OR
Cheap Hire Cars in Cooktown

Bookmark these above special yellow links!

Please like our Page

Cooktown from the River thanks to John Benwell