This area offers you a fascinating day of local history, both Aboriginal and European as well as experiencing the landscape and animals of Gulf Savannah country.

Marvel at ancient Aboriginal rock-art at Laura, learn the fascinating history of the 1800’s gold rush era at Palmer River, the site of the biggest gold rush in Queensland’s history.

Visit the spot where Captain James Cook, the man who took possession of Australia in the name of England in 1770, stood to navigate his ship The Endeavour out of the labyrinth of coral forming The Great Barrier Reef.

Enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants now operating in the old colonial buildings in Cooktown, built in the middle of the Gold rush era, before spending some time in the marvellous James Cook Museum.