10 Nature & Parks in Cook Shire That You Shouldn't Miss

June 19, 2021 Nobuko Falco

Discover the best top things to do in Cook Shire, Australia including Endeavour River National Park, Mount Webb National Park, Lizard Island National Park, Cod Hole, No Name Reef, Cedar Bay National Park, Trevethan Falls, Cooktown War Memorial, Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park, Cooktown Botanical Gardens.
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1. Endeavour River National Park

Endeavour Valley Road, Cooktown, Cook Shire, Queensland 4895 Australia +61 13 74 68 http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/endeavour-river/
Excellent
80%
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Endeavour River National Park

2. Mount Webb National Park

Wakooka Road, Cook Shire, Queensland Australia http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/managing/plans-strategies/statements/pdf/mount-webb.pdf
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Mount Webb National Park

3. Lizard Island National Park

Cook Shire, Lizard Island, Queensland 4892 Australia http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/lizard-island/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Lizard Island National Park

Reviewed By LiseyWal - Melbourne, Australia

A must visit if you are in the Great Barrier Reef. It’s absolutely stunning and picturesque and we cannot wait to return one day.

4. Cod Hole

Cook Shire, Lizard Island, Queensland Australia http://lizardisland.com.au
Excellent
69%
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19%
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

Cod Hole

Reviewed By wilhelmm-norway - Fornebu, Norway

We had two different dives at the Cod hole, first at Mooring 1 where we spent most of the time in the company of several Potato cods, and the next day at Mooring 2 where we went down Shark alley and observed several different sharks. Beautiful spot, both for fish, corals and underwate landscape! One of the best dives ever!

5. No Name Reef

Cook Shire, Lizard Island, Queensland Australia
Excellent
76%
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

No Name Reef

Reviewed By Ghofmann111 - Sandy, United States

Part of out outer reef tour took us here, the reef, fish and experience was amazing. Saw more and different fish than we have seen anywhere else, and we have visited some amazing places, this is number one. It’s a must do!

6. Cedar Bay National Park

40km South of Cooktown, Cooktown, Cook Shire, Queensland 4895 Australia http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/cedar-bay/index.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Cedar Bay National Park

7. Trevethan Falls

Mt Amos Road, Cooktown, Cook Shire, Queensland Australia
Excellent
79%
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Trevethan Falls

Reviewed By FoodSnobAU - Cairns, Australia

Truely spectacular waterfalls and refreshing swimming hole. Not easy to find, but well worth the effort! A great place to swim and cool off!

8. Cooktown War Memorial

Charlotte Street Anzac Park, Cooktown, Cook Shire, Queensland 4895 Australia
Excellent
38%
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54%
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Cooktown War Memorial

9. Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park

Laura, Cook Shire, Queensland 4871 Australia http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/rinyirru-lakefield/
Excellent
82%
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park

Reviewed By ChristineD632 - Sunshine Coast, Australia

What an amazing national park! We cut across from Musgrave Station and travelled through Rinyirra National Park to Cooktown. The road was one of the better roads (beats the Peninsula Development Road hands down), the wildlife was abundant and the almost free camping was unforgettable. You must buy a permit (can be done online) and will cost about $6.50 per head. Don't telephone to book if you're towing a caravan. We tried and we're put through to Head Office who clearly don't know their stuff as they declined our booking as the park was apparently unsuitable for caravans. This is incorrect so just book online and save yourself some pain. We stayed at the Hann River campground - site 13. A massive campsite right on the river with some shady trees. Crocodiles are abundant in the National Park so be sensible about being too close to the water. The drop toilet is at the entry to the Hann River campsite so bring your porta loo - it's a long walk if you don't. There are no other facilities and no internet or phone access which adds to the attraction of this place. Pack a book and a game of scrabble, enjoy the sunset, try your luck fishing or simply enjoy Mother Nature at her best.

10. Cooktown Botanical Gardens

Finch Bay Rd, Cooktown, Cook Shire, Queensland 4895 Australia http://www.cooktownandcapeyork.com/do/nature/plants/botanic_gardens
Excellent
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Cooktown Botanical Gardens

Reviewed By Handbag67

An oasis to wander around during the heat of the day. Very informative and well presented. Well worth a visit

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