Captain James Cook Memorial
This memorial comprises a water jet and a nearby terrestrial globe commemorating the bicentenary of Captain Cook's landing on the east coast of Australia in 1770. The bronze globe uses meridians of longitude and parallels of latitude to form an open-cage map of the world, with land masses depicted in copper. Lines on the globe illustrate Captain Cook's voyages.
The jet and globe were both refurbished in 2017. The jet operates from 11 am - 2 pm daily and reaches a height of 114 metres.
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Viewing the Captain Cook Memorial Jet from the RG Menzies Walk. -
Couple cycling past Captain Cook Memorial Jet -
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Captain Cook Memorial Jet
DETAILS
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.
Location
Captain James Cook Memorial
Lake Burley Griffin and Shore, Canberra City, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #90 of 215 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
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“Disappointment”
Travelled to Canberra and waited till 12:30 to see the water jet before we drove back to Melbourne.
Water jet wasn’t on. It was ANZAC day so not sure if it was because of that.
JessieL1380
“Not working, nothing, zilch, not even a dribble”
I visited a couple of times and it wasn't working. A bit of an anti climax if you are wondering what I think.
Oscarsmith7
“Central fountain in the lake”
The jet in the middle of Lake Burley Griffin is instantly recognizable and made for a nice panoramic photo with the backdrop of mountains and the city. It added that extra zing to the walk around the...
SerendipityIndia
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