Captain James Cook Memorial
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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.
Due to current health advice on social distancing, please contact the business for the most up to date information regarding opening times and services.
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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 #86 of 221 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
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“Canberra landmark!”
The Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet is a Canberra landmark. It is a great sight and can be seen from a number of spots at some distance. We have seen it on many occasions when visiting Canberra...
Dimitris L
“Amazing to see”
Spent 5 days in Canberra and the water jet is visible from many locations. Not sure how often the jet is on as it wasn’t working everytime we went past, but we stopped on a couple of occasions just...
Niccers16
“Shoot For The Stars”
This looks beautiful in the lake and makes a lovely setting. It certainly powers up to a great height but even though it does this, it is not something I would go purposely to see. If you are going...
Xanerin
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