Captain James Cook Memorial
Overview
The Captain James Cook Memorial is on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin - and in the lake!
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 water jet reaches a height of 114 metres. 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 unless under maintenance.
“An amazing fountain”
Reviewed 4mos ago by Iain MThis water jet near the visitor centre can be seen shooting a 147 metre high stream of water, from many vantage points around Canberra. On a windy day, you can feel the spray of water fro m the s...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“No water jetting from the fountain.”
Reviewed 11mos ago by Dan LOur guide pointed out the location of the fountain in Lake Burley Griffin, but all was calm, and we had to move on to our stop having waited some ten minutes to see the fountain in operation. Timed...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Very interesting visit”
Reviewed 1yr ago by Amanda NWe got a very warm welcome when we visited with my sons assistance dog. The people around the house were very knowledgeable about the house and Captain Cook. Is was a very interesting and informative...
Read the full review on TripAdvisorFacilities
- Lawn / Gardens
- Picnic Area
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.