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Captain James Cook Memorial

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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 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.
  • Water Jet and Bronze Globe
    Captain Cook Memorial
  • Family viewing Captain Cook Memorial Jet from the RG Menzies Walk in Canberra.
    Viewing the Captain Cook Memorial Jet from the RG Menzies Walk.
  • Couple cycling past Captain Cook Memorial Jet in Canberra
    Couple cycling past Captain Cook Memorial Jet
  • Bronze Globe of Voyages
    Captain Cook Memorial
  • Captain Cook Memorial Jet from Regatta Point
    Captain Cook Memorial Jet

DETAILS

PHONE

02 6272 2902

EMAIL

[email protected]

WEBSITE

nationalcapital.gov.au

OPENING HOURS

Daily: 11 am - 2 pm

COSTS

Free

SOCIAL

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

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Reviews

TripAdvisor traveller rating

BASED ON 56 REVIEWS

Ranked #87 of 216 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor

© TripAdvisor 2018

“Pretty speccy”

Reviewed on 10/10/2018

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.

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Review by

llsaPortElliot

“dont make a special trip”

Reviewed on 27/09/2018

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...

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Review by

Kerryn72

“Spectacular, for the image and the meaning.”

Reviewed on 18/08/2018

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...

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Review by

Steve W

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