Welcome to Endeavour No. 26H
21 Harthill Street, Edmonton QLD 4869
Freemasonry philosophy
Freemasonry opens the door to men of good character from all walks of life and from diverse religions. You’ll always find a friendly welcome – we’re ordinary men developing our potential, supporting each other and working for good in the community. Learn more
Character of our Lodge
Endeavour Lodge has a travelling warrant which means it can travel and is not limited to the Edmonton Masonic Centre. The Lodge travels to Cooktown, its birthplace, at least once a year to hold a meeting and remember the origins of the Lodge founded 141 year ago.
Lodge events
Endeavour Lodge is a positive and forward thinking Lodge, keen to involve and include the whole family within Freemasonry. We are a social lodge and encourage family participation in all events. Should you wish to find out more please contact the Lodge Secretary.
Our history
Freemasonry was brought to Australia by the first European settlers, indeed the botanist Joseph Banks from Cook's Endeavour was the first Freemason to set foot on Australia. Endeavour Lodge was founded in Cooktown in 1875 making it one of the oldest lodges in Queensland.
In 1988 Endeavour Lodge moved from Cooktown to Cairns. We now share the temple at Edmonton with other Lodges but annually conduct a visit to Cooktown to hold a Masonic meeting there, to embrace the wide geographic diversity of Freemasonry.
Lodge Meetings
Freemasons are a diverse group of men from all walks of life, from many religions and many backgrounds. Becoming a Freemason is a commitment to develop your own potential, to values that see all humankind as equal, and to helping others in our community.