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.