Due to the fact taht the city got its name from the explorer James Cook, who went ashore here in 1770, a corresponding monument was erected at this place. The visual appearence of the monument is not particularly exciting or fancy, nevertheless, it still encourages you to take a closer look at the history of this region. More exciting than the monument is the short‘Butterfly Walk’ that begins here.

Dave

February 4, 2022

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On May 23, 1770, on the spot where the town now sits, Captain James Cook and the crew of the HMS Endeavour dropped anchor and came ashore onto a small …

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1. Lieutenant James Cook Monument Cairn – Boardwalk 1770 loop from Seventeen Seventy-Round Hill Fish Habitat Area

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Lieutenant James Cook Monument Cairn

1. Lieutenant James Cook Monument Cairn – Boardwalk 1770 loop from Seventeen Seventy-Round Hill Fish Habitat Area

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