Cooktown

The run into Cooktown was easy on the very good Mulligan Highway; the only trouble was a small chip in the windscreen from a passing tip truck. We checked into the Cooktown Caravan Park and proceeded to catch up on some washing while awaiting the arrival of our friends Brian & Petra. Once the chores were done we ventured into town to seek out a venue for dinner for tomorrow night, we wanted something special because we would be celebrating our 43^rd wedding anniversary. A booking was made at the Pier restaurant for a balcony table overlooking the Endeavour River. A little looking around and some souvenir shopping filled in the rest of the afternoon. It was nice to see the great improvements made at the Grassy Hill lookout since our last visit. It is also quite significant to think that when you are there you are standing on the exact spot Captain Cook stood in 1770 while trying to look for a way for his ship through the reef.

Trevethan Falls

Sue & Petra enjoying Trevethan Creek

Thanks to the good information from the very friendly and helpful owners of the caravan park the next morning the four of us ventured out to Quarantine bay and then on to Trevethan Falls. This spot, accessible only by 4WD, is pretty much known only to the locals and is definitely not in any of the tourist brochures. After an enjoyable couple of hours viewing the falls and swimming in the crystal clear creek it was time to return to town to stock up on provisions for our next morning departure for Cape York. We then dressed ourselves up a little for our anniversary night out, the sunset the views; the restaurant and the company were first class and made our night very special.

Endeavour River Sunset

Anniversary Celebrations