Title: Lakeland Travel Guide: Best of Lakeland, Queensland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Lakeland](https://expedia.co.uk/Lakeland-Hotels.d3000435646.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Lakeland](https://expedia.co.uk/Lakeland-Holiday-Rentals.d3000435646.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Lakeland Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lakeland.d3000435646.Car-Hire-Guide)[Lakeland Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Lakeland.d3000435646.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lakeland Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Throwback to May, 2014 when stopped at the Palmer River in northern Queensland. The Palmer River lies almost directly west and inland to Cape Tribulation. The river flooded in the aftermath of a severe cyclone in late March. Water flowed over the bridge and debris was visible the bridge and along the river banks. One can stay overnight at the Palmer River Roadhouse and there is a range of accomodation available to suit most travellers. An interesting place to stop for an hour or longer!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435646/aad55507-241f-4a3a-b5fd-c8f28f6c2aba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Throwback to May, 2014 when stopped at the Palmer River in northern Queensland. The Palmer River lies almost directly west and inland to Cape Tribulation. The river flooded in the aftermath of a severe cyclone in late March. Water flowed over the bridge and debris was visible the bridge and along the river banks. One can stay overnight at the Palmer River Roadhouse and there is a range of accomodation available to suit most travellers. An interesting place to stop for an hour or longer!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435646/aad55507-241f-4a3a-b5fd-c8f28f6c2aba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Eclipse 2012 Celebration. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435646/c9b5be5e-662d-4209-9c79-a9dfda9a469f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Australian bush.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435646/bc33d261-d3d5-4237-bd30-58ca3a4f903f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#WeekendGetaway - slowing down as one does! Australian #roadtrip.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435646/b03ede3a-4805-40be-8f1d-dc78624ba1af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lakeland Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000435646) - Top hotels in Lakeland - Top Holiday Rentals in Lakeland ![Private Cabins - Stay Close to the River Of Gold at Palmerville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94840000/94831200/94831195/600b73e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Private Cabins - Stay Close to the River Of Gold at Palmerville Palmer QLD Stay at this cabin in Lakeland. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=94831195&PinnedHotelID=94831195&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000435646) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=94831195&PinnedHotelID=94831195&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000435646) ![Sovereign Resort Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2653300/2653225/be204f14_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sovereign Resort Hotel 128 Charlotte Street Cooktown QLD Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £83 14 Mar - 15 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Cooktown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cooktown History Centre and Eliabeth Guzsely Gallery ... 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No Wifi in the room had to ask twice for the password Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=114232218&PinnedHotelID=114232218&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000435646) [See all 22 properties in Lakeland](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000435646) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Private Cabins - Stay Close to the River Of Gold at Palmerville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94840000/94831200/94831195/600b73e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Private Cabins - Stay Close to the River Of Gold at Palmerville Palmer QLD Stay at this cabin in Lakeland. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lakeland-Hotels-Private-Cabins-Stay-Close-To-The-River-Of-Gold-At-Palmerville.h94831195.Hotel-Information) ![Kath's Cottage - Your Haven Away From Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116780000/116774200/116774152/ec8798fa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kath's Cottage - Your Haven Away From Home Cooktown QLD Stay at this cottage in Cooktown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions James Cook Museum and Cooktown History Centre are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) Although there was an issue with the electronic door lock, our host Karen went over and above to get us settled in. The cottage is tastefully decorated, has all mod cons, super comfy bed and is spotlessly clean, very centrally located and easy to find.Would highly recommend to anyone wishing to stay ... Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cooktown-Hotels-Kaths-Cottage-Your-Haven-Away-From-Home.h116774152.Hotel-Information) ![Coral Sea Allure - Your Home Away From Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89270000/89266000/89265903/7df62a56_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Coral Sea Allure - Your Home Away From Home Cooktown QLD Stay at this villa in Cooktown. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Grassy Hill Lookout and Cook's Landing Tourist ... 9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews) Advertised as luxury accom no coffee supplied let alone a plunger or coffee machine. Bed pillows all very hard. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Lakeland hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000435646&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[12 Feb - 13 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000435646&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000435646&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14)[13 Feb - 14 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000435646&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000435646&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000435646&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000435646&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000435646&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Springvale Station Nature Refuge Explore the great outdoors at Springvale Station Nature Refuge, a lovely green space in Lakeland. 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