The **Captain Cook Memorial Globe** is a prominent feature within **Commonwealth Park** in Canberra. It was unveiled in 1970 to commemorate the bicentenary of Captain James Cook’s first Pacific voyage, during which he charted the east coast of Australia. The memorial includes a large, three-dimensional globe sculpture that represents Cook’s voyages around the world.
The globe is made of stainless steel and depicts the routes of Captain Cook’s expeditions from 1768 to 1779, including his landing at Botany Bay in 1770. Nearby, the **Captain Cook Memorial Jet**, an accompanying feature, shoots a tall plume of water into the air from the middle of **Lake Burley Griffin**.
This memorial is part of a broader tribute to Cook’s contributions to exploration and navigation and is an iconic spot for visitors interested in Australia’s history and its European discovery narratives.
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