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Australia · Queensland

Best beaches in Cooktown

2 ranked beaches in Cooktown, Queensland

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Cooktown

  1. 1

    Cedar Bay Beach

    A remote beach near Cooktown, offering visitors the chance for solitude and stunning views

    7.0
  2. 2

    Cooktown Beach

    A historical beach with ties to Cook’s exploration of the Australian coast and local indigenous culture

    7.0

What makes Cooktown's beaches stand out?

Cooktown sits in Queensland, Australia and is home to 2 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Cooktown or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.