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.
“Very interesting visit”
Reviewed 2mos 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...
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Reviewed 9mos ago by AndyJohn74This water jet is located within Lake Burley Griffin, just south of the National Capital Exhibition. Dedicated in 1970, it was designed to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Captain James Cooks...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Water feature commemorates great explorer”
Reviewed 1yr ago by 619jeffryThis water jet is a Canberra landmark. It resembles the water jet in Lake Geneva in Switzerland, from which it was derived, after many diplomatic high-level negotiations. The water jet is a Canberra...
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- 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.