Grassy Hill Lookout
Cooktown, Queensland
Lookout above Cooktown with wide views over the Endeavour River mouth, the town and the reef beyond, beside an old lighthouse. James Cook climbed here in 1770 to look for a way out through the reef.
- Nearest town
- Cooktown, Queensland
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- -15.4615, 145.2552
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–May and October–November. Hot in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Grassy Hill Lookout?
Grassy Hill Lookout is in Cooktown, Queensland, at GPS -15.4615, 145.2552.
Which road trips pass Grassy Hill Lookout?
Grassy Hill Lookout is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cairns to Cooktown via the Daintree.
What is there to see near Grassy Hill Lookout?
Places worth a stop nearby: James Cook Museum, Cooktown (1 km), Black Mountain (Kalkajaka) (24 km), Lions Den Hotel (32 km) and Bloomfield Falls, Wujal Wujal (51 km).
When is the best time to visit Grassy Hill Lookout?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–May and October–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)