Traditional Owners are reclaiming historic Country where Captain James Cook once beached the damaged Endeavour, under a landmark hand back of lands .
More than 3000 hectares in and around Cooktown in far north Queensland will return to the Guugu Yimithirr people under an agreement recognising their long‑standing ties to the area.
During 48 days of repairs from June 1770, Cook and his crew camped on the lands and waters of the Bubu Gujin, the Wyamburr clan of the Guugu Yimithirr nation.
Under the deal, 2920 hectares of jointly managed Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land (CYPAL) will be owned by Bubu Nubuun Aboriginal Corporation.
The transfer covers parts of Endeavour River National Park, Endeavour River Resources Reserve, Mount Cook National Park, Keatings Lagoon Conservation Park, the Finch Bay headland and previously unallocated state land.
