Cherry Tree Bay

Cherry Tree Bay Cooktown Trail is a 6.0-kilometer out-and-back trail located near Cooktown, Queensland.

It is generally considered an easy route, taking an average of 1 h 53 min to complete. Beginning from the Cooktown Botanic Gardens, Cherry Tree Bay Cooktown Trail takes you on an easy track to Finch Bay Beach and then continues through coastal shrubs north to Cherry Tree Bay. The trail is great for hiking, walking, and bird watching. On the trail, you'll be able to enjoy the scenic views of the ocean and forests. Once you've arrived at Cherry Tree Bay, a small and idyllic beach awaits you as a prime picnic area. There are plenty of boulders along the edges of the beach to explore before returning to the Botanic Gardens. During this period, the weather is mild, and the trail is easier to navigate. Do note that mobile reception is lost on the track, so it is essential to be careful and watch out for snakes during the hike.

Cherry Tree Bay Cooktown Trail is easily accessible from the Cooktown Botanic Gardens. While the Cherry Tree Bay Cooktown Trail is generally considered an easy route, it can be challenging due to steep inclines and declines, rocky stairs, loose and slippery leaf litter, and rocky conditions. Therefore, it would be more appropriate to categor