OPENING HOURS
Daily: 11 am - 2 pm
COSTS
Free
ACCESSIBILITY
Suitable for guests with sufficient mobility to climb two or three steps, but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.
Suitable for guests who depend on the use of a wheelchair in a seated position at all times.
Suitable for guests with high support needs who uses a hoist and always travel with a carer.
Suitable for guests with a hearing impairment, from mild hearing loss to profoundly deaf.
Captain James Cook Memorial
Lake Burley Griffin and Shore, Canberra City, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Ranked #87 of 216 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
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“Pretty speccy”
When you read the stats on the power of the pumps and the amount of water they move it is easy to be impressed!
A nice backdrop to the Constitutional Museum providing a special view.
Review by
llsaPortElliot
“dont make a special trip”
The jet of water is on the lake...don't go there just to see this! if you're anywhere near the lake whilst the jet is spraying that's a bonus. Ultimately it is just a jet of water.... it is nice to...
Review by
Kerryn72
“Spectacular, for the image and the meaning.”
Yes, just a fancy fountain with a really high pressure, but it does represent the memory of the time and the people who came before us, from Captain James Cook onwards.
Operates between 1100 and 1400...
Review by
Steve W
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