Cooktown travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cooktown
With a population of 2,340, Cooktown is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cooktown to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Cooktown
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cooktown in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 22 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 380 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Cooktown, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Cooktown
Plane
When flying to Cooktown, you’ll arrive at Cooktown (CTN), which is located 8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Cooktown is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 170 km from Cooktown. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Cairns.
Airlines serving Cooktown
Where to stay in popular areas of Cooktown
Most booked hotels in Cooktown
Hiring a car in Cooktown
Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Cooktown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.44 and $28.58.