Nature's Powerhouse, Cooktown

07/09/2026

NEW EXHIBITION - Shane Gibson Art Dhuga

🎨 Opening Night - Friday 11 September, 5.30pm
🎨 All welcome - come and meet the artist!

27/07/2026

Closed Tuesday 28 July, due to staff shortages.
We apologise for any inconvenience.

30/06/2026

NEW OPENING HOURS
Effective 1 July 2026

Cafe closes at 1.45pm

02/06/2026

Join us this Saturday night for the opening of the Colours of the Cape exhibition by local artists Symone Welsh and Tjuana Gibson.

6pm, free entry

✨ YOU’RE INVITED ✨
Join us for the official opening night of Colours of the Cape — an art exhibition celebrating the beauty, wildlife, landscapes, and spirit of Cape York through original artworks by local artists Symone Welsh & Tjuana Gibson. 🎨🌿
📍 Nature’s PowerHouse, Cooktown
📅 Saturday, 6 June 2026
🕕 6:00PM – 8:00PM
🎟 FREE ENTRY
Come along for an evening of art, storytelling, and community. Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee & nibblies, plus a complimentary champagne/moscato on arrival. 🥂
Featuring a vibrant collection of original artworks inspired by the tropics, oceans, rainforest, wildlife, and culture of Far North Queensland.
Bring a friend and celebrate the Colours of the Cape with us — we can’t wait to share this special night with you all. ✨

28/05/2026

Fresh from the oven. They just getting better!

14/05/2026

Don’t forget to register your team for our Trivia Night next Friday, 22 May!

TRIVIA AT NATURE'S POWERHOUSE | BOTANIC GARDENS WEEK 2026

Think you know your plants, local trivia and random facts? 🌱

Gather your team of six and put your knowledge to the test at Trivia Night during Botanic Gardens Week.

BYO drinks, cold platter provided.

📅 Friday 22 May 2026
Bookings essential: https://www.trybooking.com/DLTKI

For more Botanic Garden Events visit:
www.cook.qld.gov.au/council-venues/cooktown-botanic-gardens/bgweek26/

02/04/2026

EASTER TRADING HOURS

🐣 Closed Good Friday and Easter Monday
🐰 Open Saturday and Sunday 8.30am - 4.00pm

EASTER COUNCIL HOURS 2026

Several Council venues and facilities will have changed hours over the Easter Long Weekend.

Examples include:
• Nature’s Powerhouse – closed Good Friday and Easter Monday, open Saturday and Sunday
• Cooktown Events Centre – closed from Good Friday until Tuesday 7 April
(24-hour gym access remains available)

Visit the Council website for the complete list of closures and hours.
www.cook.qld.gov.au/2026/03/11/easter-long-weekend-operating-hours-2/

For urgent Council issues, phone 4082 0500.

26/03/2026

Beautiful coffee. Thursday is Cinnamon Scroll day at Natures Powerhouse .Fresh from the oven. Completely made from scratch. Available today until sold out. Can't think of anywhere I'd rather be on my day off!

19/03/2026

WE'RE OPEN!

Treat yourself to breakfast, coffee, cake or lunch.
Cafe open until 1.45pm.

New Easter gift lines also available, including these super cute, fluffy bunnies! 🐰