James Cook Historical Museum is a nice place frequently visited by tourists who visit Cooktown. It contains historical pieces discovered by Captain James Cook. The main attraction among the collections is the Endeavour cannon. Quarantine Bay and Finch Bay are pleasant beaches in Cooktown. Swimming is the major activity carried down in these areas. A Botanical Garden and an impressive art gallery of Nature’s Power house could be visited on the way to Finch Bay. Lizard Island and the beautiful Great Barrier Reef Island could be easily reached from Cooktown. Tourists can stay at the National Park campground. The Lakefield National Park is a rich wild life sanctuary. A variety of wildlife could be seen in this park. Fishing tours, reef charters, game fishing, etc are the main activities carried out in Cooktown. The Visitor’s Information Centre, located at 101 Charlotte in Cooktown itself could provide more information regarding the tourist spots in Cooktown.
Richmond BridgeThe Richmond Bridge is a remembrance of the convict heritage of Tasmania. The construction of this bridge was over in 1825. It is the oldest known large stone arch...
Maritime MuseumThe themes of its galleries are maritime trade, the successful America's Cup yacht Australia II, fishing, the Swan River and the Indian Ocean. It has exhibits...
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