Captain Cook Monument

Step in Cook’s Footprints

A cairn commemorates the first landing of the “Endeavour” in Queensland at Bustard Bay.

Visit the historic site where Lieutenant James Cook and his crew first set foot in Queensland on 24 May 1770. The monument marks the spot near Round Hill Head, where Cook’s crew carved the date on a tree, connecting you to a pivotal moment in Australia’s exploration history. Take in the coastal views and reflect on the voyage that changed the course of a nation.