Yorkeys Knob, Cairns Australia - 4K Footage

Yorkeys Knob is situated within the ancestral territory of the Djabugay (Tjapukai) Aboriginal community.
The name "Yorkeys Knob" can be attributed to George Lawson, a fisherman who hailed from Yorkshire and made his home in Cairns. The moniker "Yorkey" combined with the term "Knob" refers to the distinctive geography of the area.
On the 10th of June 1886, a concerning incident unfolded when Yorkey Lawson reported the disappearance of a couple who had ventured from Green Island to explore the wreck of the Upolu, with intentions of returning the same day. Despite Lawson's efforts to locate them, no trace, not even an accident, could be found. The search for the missing couple eventually involved dispatching a pilot cutter.
Yorkey Lawson established a homestead adjacent to the Mount Buchan estate, close to what we now recognize as Yorkeys Knob. During the fishing off-season, he and his sons attempted farming activities, cultivating pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and paddy melons, albeit with limited success. The local wildlife, including bandicoots, pigs, and crocodiles, proved formidable challenges. Additionally, Lawson relied on the nearby mangroves to supply the firewood and water essential for his beche-de-mer smoking station on Green Island.
Yorkey's Knob State School commenced its educational journey. Initially, it occupied a location at the intersection of Wattle Street and Cunningham Street. However, in 1980, the school underwent a relocation to its present site. The former school grounds were generously allocated to the Musgrave Shire Council (now Cairns Regional Council) and transformed into a community center, officially known as Old School Park. The SES took up residence in the former schoolhouse, while the former teacher's dwelling served as a caretaker's abode. Furthermore, a new community center was constructed on the previous site of the school's tennis courts. The management of the park and its amenities remained under the purview of the Yorkeys Knob Activities Group until August 2021, when the Cairns Regional Council assumed control.
Yorkeys Knob offers a range of convenient amenities, including a supermarket, post office, bottleshop, bakery, and various other shops. On the beachfront, near the primary swimming area, you can find a newsagent and a small store.
The Half Moon Bay Marina, spanning 3.8 hectares (9.4 acres), serves as a notable featur. Within this marina is the Yorkeys Knob Boating Club. Additionally, a public boat ramp is available at the marina , managed by the Cairns Regional Council.
Yorkeys Knob boasts three restaurants, with one located at the Half Moon Bay marina. This particular restaurant offers an over-the-water deck, providing picturesque views of Half Moon Bay, Double Island, and Haycock Island (also known as Scout's Hat due to its distinctive shape).