Mount Cook National Park Tropical North Queensland

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Things to do

    Camping and accommodation

    Camping

    There is no camping in Mount Cook National Park.

    Other accommodation

    There is a range of accommodation at Cooktown including motels, hotels and caravan parks. For more information see the tourism information links below.

    Walking

    Mungurru lookout walking track

    Grade 3

    Distance: 1.8km return
    Time: allow 45 min
    Details: The first section of trail from the carpark to Mungurru lookout climbs steadily up the lower slopes of Mount Cook, winding through open woodland. Mungurru lookout provides spectacular views over Cooktown and beyond.

    Waymbuurr lookout walking track

    Grade 5

    Distance: 1.6km return
    Time: allow 2hr 15min return to Mungurru lookout
    Details: this is a difficult walk with minimal directional markers, loose slippery surfaces and several very steep sections. A reasonable level of fitness and navigational skills are required. Waymbuurr lookout provides amazing views of the reef, coastline and the summit of Mount Cook. The trail ends at the ridge line east of the 431m summit. The walk returns along the same trail.

    Viewing wildlife

    The park is home to amethystine pythons (Morelia amethestina) and northern quolls (Dasyurus hallucatus). Pied imperial-pigeons (Ducula bicolour) and buff-breasted paradise-kingfishers (Tanysiptera sylvia) visit in the summer months.

    Relax and enjoy nature in this undeveloped park. Visitors can hear and see a great array of plants and animals because of the diverse habitats. Remember to take your binoculars.

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