About Cape York

Cape York has it all – rugged national parks, pristine waterways, and secluded beaches. Mixed with history and culture it is a destination worth the time.

With 1200 km of roads connecting Cairns to Cape York. Visit places like Cooktown, the Lockhart River, Weipa, Chilli Beach, remote campsites, and vast cattle stations. Swim in crystal-clear waters at Jardine National Park or visit the extensive wetlands of the Rinurru (Lakefield) National Park. See termite mounds and carnivorous plants. Stand at the top of Australia.

The area is rich in culture, with a mix of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and traditions.

Visit the Laura Dance festival with more than 500 artists and 20 communities in the region attend this biennial Aboriginal performing arts festival

Visit Cooktown, a small coastal town 330 km north of Cairns. For a slice of history, Cape York Tours visit the site of Captain James Cook’s first interactions with Indigenous people. After 48 days here Cook had records of native fauna and the Aboriginal language. 

Tours to Cape York visit locations such as Wenlock River where you will find the richest diversity of freshwater fish in Australia. An anglers’ paradise with 48 know species, barramundi, saratoga some rare rainbow fish, fimbriate gudgeon, Buffon’s River garfish, and freshwater sawfish. You do need to be alert in the Cape for both freshwater and saltwater crocs. Only swim in areas that are known to be croc-free.

The best time to visit Cape York is June through to October. The school holidays are busier but there is plenty of room for everyone. Approximately 60000 people visit ‘The Tip of Australia’ every year.