Captain James Cook Sighting Print Page

The cairn was erected to commemorate 200 years since the sighting of the point by Captain James Cook in 1770.  A direction finder has been placed on the top of the cairn. 

Location

Address:	Hilltop Street, Crackneck Lookout, Wyrrabalong National Park, Bateau Bay, 2261
State:	NSW
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -33.394031 Long: 151.482949 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Monument
Monument Theme:	Landscape
Sub-Theme:	Exploration
Actual Event Start Date:
Approx. Event Start Date:	1770
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:	1970
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:	Thursday 7th May, 1970
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Source: MA