Cooktown Motels

Accommodation Facilities

Accommodation Features:

• Air-conditioning
• Color TV
• Toaster
• Tea/coffee making facilities
• Bar Fridge
• Direct dial phones
• Balcony or Patio with Table & Chairs
• Ensuite

Sea View Motel Facilities

The Sea View Motel has the ultimate prime position of all Cooktown accommodation and holiday houses and is located on the Endeavour River bank capturing beautiful scenic views of Endeavour River and surrounding landscapes. Great fishing on the river and the reef is right at your doorstep and Cooktown is known as the gateway to the pristine Lakefield National Park and Cape York Peninsula which are both famously known for their great fishing and diverse eco-systems.

There are several accommodation types at Sea View Motel in Cooktown. There are 3 two bedroom townhouses and 30 motel rooms. The townhouses and motel rooms are three star. All rooms have air-conditioning, all linen provided, colour TVs, tea and coffee facilities, bar fridges and telephones. Please note, rates are based on 1-2 guests. Additional rates apply for additional guests.

The Motel has its own private salt-water swimming pool; barbeque area where you can grill some locally caught Mackerel or Barramundi, and guest laundering facilities.

The management at Seaview Motel provide a hospitable and friendly service which is indicated by the amount of return visitors they receive each year. Seaview Motel is both comfortable and affordable and is a great place to stay while travelling up the coast or to base yourself while on an exploration or fishing holiday around Australia. Seaview Motel Cooktown Australia is child friendly so make sure to bring the little ones along (or not).

Location:

Cooktown is located nearly four hours North of Cairns City by road. For some real action and adventure travel on the four wheel drive road through the Daintree Rainforest and past Cape Tribulation until you reach Cooktown. Then on your return you can choose to take the comfortable Highway one tablelands route which is a new fully sealed road (via Mareeba).

Getting to Cooktown:
Inland Road - The Inland drive on the Mulligan Highway, which is completely sealed, provides an introduction to the great Australian outback and a way of life which has remained unchanged for decades. Cairns to Cooktown 331kms, Port Douglas to Cooktown 265kms.

Coast Road - (4WD vehicles only) The Coast Road takes you through the World Heritage Rainforests of Cedar Bay and Cape Tribulation. After Cape Tribulation the road is road is unsealed (80kms) and may be closed during the Wet Season. Cairns to Cooktown 250kims, Port Douglas to Cooktown 194kms.

Things to do in Cooktown

The diverse range of activities and sights in Cooktown give visitors of all ages things to see and do. Visit lovely scenery and learn more about the fascinating heritage of Cooktown. Stroll through the township of Cooktown and come across historical buildings still in immaculate condition. The Elizabeth Guzsely Gallery showcases art from local Aboriginal artists and next to the art gallery is Cooktown’s RSL Club which was built back in 1885 and is the former council hall.

The Cooktown bowls club is where locals and visitors can enjoy a friendly game of bowls and a small market is held in this area on Saturday mornings. The Jacky Jack store which was built in 1886 is across the street and is a former general store and living quarters which played a key role in trade between New Guinea and Cooktown. Monuments such as the old town well and the Captain Cook statue and cannon will provoke feelings of impact and awareness. Bicentennial Park which is located in the heart of Cooktown is the setting for the annual re-enactment of Captain Cooks landing. Visit the spot where Captain Cook beached the HM Bark Endeavour that is marked with a granite rock with a plaque and inscription. The Cooktown post office, which was built in 1876 was the original home of the post and telegraph office and the rebuilt Sovereign Hotel sits across the street from Cooktown’s post office. There are plenty more historical sights in Cooktown and walking the streets of this pioneer town conveys triumphant tales of the past combined with optimistic prospects for the future.

Just outside of Cooktown there are plenty of lovely bays featuring powdery white sands and expansive views of the Coral Sea. Visit Finch Bay, Cherry Tree Bay and Quarantine Bay or check out some other great attractions just outside the town such as the Botanical Gardens, the cemetery and the Cooktown Golf Club.

Stunning displays of natural beauty surround Cooktown. Barrett’s Lagoon is a bird lover’s paradise and is an elegant freshwater lagoon spotted with lily pads and hidden amongst dense tropical rainforest; here you can see Australia’s only member of the stork family, the Jabiru bird. The Hopevale Aboriginal community just north of Cooktown is decorated with unique sand dune landscapes and is rich with Aboriginal rock art and culture.

Black Mountain National Park is west of Cooktown and is an eerie sight to behold. These mysterious rocks which appear black in color have a tendency to spontaneously combust when rain water hits the warmed up surface; there are many reportings of people, cattle and horses going missing while exploring these mystifying mountains.

Four wheel driving enthusiasts can venture out on the Bloomfield track and CREBB Track, tackling famous Australian terrain while enjoying stunning views all around.

The waters off the coast of Cooktown are a fisherman’s paradise. Catch fish such as Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Large and Small Mouth Nannygai and Trevally which are some of the best eating fish in the world! The legendary elusive Black Marlin calls the ribbon reef off Cooktown’s coast home and the fishing tour operators in Cooktown can accommodate for various fishing trips and a range of group numbers. You don’t need to venture on a boat for some great fishing either, from Cooktown’s wharf you are able to catch Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Jack and Barramundi simply by throwing a line into the sea. Fishing in the rivers and estuaries of Cooktown is also popular.

History of Cooktown

Discovered by Captain James Cook in 1770, Cooktown remains Australia’s most significant historical township. After Captain Cook landed in hot water- so to speak- running his ship aground on coral reefs in Cape Tribulation he sought shelter on the beaches of Cooktown. Captain Cook spent 48 days in Cooktown while repairing his ship, The HM Bark Endeavour. At The James Cook Museum in Cooktown you can take a glimpse at one of the most amazing trust museums open to the public. The museum houses a fascinating collection of Captain Cook’s memorabilia, documents and records and also showcases collections pertaining back to the regions maritime, mining, indigenous and Chinese history.

One hundred years after the discovery of Cooktown by Captain Cook, the town became a gold mining community because of the rich gold deposits frequently found in the Palmer River. Cooktown was the site of Australia’s largest gold rush and the small town prospered significantly before being virtually wiped out by two large cyclones and the economic depression.

Cooktown is again coming to life after its abrupt devastation boasting a pristine environment, world class game fishing, stunning coral reef, picturesque scenery and rich Aboriginal culture. Cooktown’s old charm is sure to impress and you will feel as if you have stepped back in time while visiting this Frontier Town.