Endeavour River Escape

05/06/2026

The best towns in Queensland boast crystalline beaches, rich culture and effortlessly cool venues in spades.

04/06/2026

🚜🔭We're on the lookout for floats!

The Cooktown Discovery Festival Regional Street Parade is back, and registrations are now open.

This year's theme, Discover Our Culture, is your chance to celebrate the people, places, stories and traditions that make our region so special. Think colourful, creative, bold and fun!

Whether you're a school, community group, business, family or individual, everyone is invited to join the parade and compete for cash prizes. Secure your spot and be part of one of the festival's most vibrant and loved events.

📅 Saturday 20 June 2026
🕞 Parade starts at 3:30pm
🎭 Free to enter
🏆 Cash prizes to be won
⏰ Registrations close Monday 15 June at 12:00pm

For more information and how to register, visit the website:
https://www.cooktowndiscovery.com.au/

03/06/2026

Such magically beautiful weather and perfect evenings here are just a few pics of some of our happy campers tonight

03/06/2026

🎸🎤 Think you can steal the show? 🎤🎸

The Cooktown Post Office Busking Competition is back at the Cooktown Discovery Festival, bringing a full day of live music, street performances and great festival vibes to Charlotte Street on Saturday 20 June.

Whether you're an acoustic artist, solo performer, rising young musician or seasoned entertainer, this is your chance to perform in front of festival crowds, compete for cash prizes and win a spot in the official Discovery Festival program.

With people’s choice voting, the crowd gets to help decide who takes home the win.

🎶 Junior Category (12–17 years)
🎶 Open Category (18+ years)

Ready to take the stage? Register now and be part of one of the most exciting and interactive events of the festival weekend.

For more information and how to register, visit our website:
https://www.cooktowndiscovery.com.au/

03/06/2026

SPAGHETTI. SPEED. GLORY. 🍝

Think you’ve got what it takes to become Cooktown’s ultimate pasta champion?

The well-loved Spaghetti Eating Competition is BACK! Held at Seagrens Restaurant, this competition brings pure chaos, flying noodles, and serious bragging rights to the Cooktown Discovery Festival this June!

There’s just one catch…NO HANDS ALLOWED!

That’s right — competitors must tackle their spaghetti using mouth only, which means things are about to get very messy, very funny and wildly competitive.

Whether you’re competing or just coming to watch the carnage unfold, this is one of those iconic Cooktown Discovery Festival moments you do NOT want to miss. Expect laughs, cheers and pasta everywhere.

Round up your mates, stretch your stomach and get ready for the tastiest showdown of the weekend 🍝🔥

📅1PM Saturday 20 June 2026 at Seagren Restaurant

For the latest festival updates, visit our website:
https://www.cooktowndiscovery.com.au/

02/06/2026

🎆 SATURDAY NIGHT IS ABOUT TO GO OFF 🎆

Get ready for a huge night under the Cooktown sky for a spectacular fireworks display in celebration of the Cooktown Discovery Festival.

After a massive day of live music, markets, entertainment and festival fun, the night will explode with colour, lights and unforgettable moments as fireworks light up the waterfront. ✨

Bring the kids, grab your friends, find your perfect viewing spot and soak up the electric festival atmosphere as Cooktown shines brighter than ever.

📅 8.15PM Saturday 20 June, Festival Village, Lions Park

Trust us — you do NOT want to miss this one. 🌟

For the latest festival updates, visit our website:
https://www.cooktowndiscovery.com.au/

01/06/2026

Community members are invited to come together during National Reconciliation Week 2026 for Stories That Shaped Us — a community-led event and exhibition celebrating stories, memories, culture and connection across Cook Shire. Coordinated by Gungarde Community Centre in partnership with the Cookto...

27/01/2026

13/12/2025

What a fabulous way to end a wonderful season.
Thank you Johnny and Ali 💕It’s our absolute pleasure 🦋