View of the Globe & Jet in the background

View of the Globe & Jet in the background

View of the Globe & Jet with paved level lead-in pathways

View of the Globe & Jet with paved level lead-in pathways

Captain Cook Memorial Globe
Captain Cook Memorial Globe

    Museums & Galleries · Barrine Dr, Parkes ACT 2600, AustraliaCaptain Cook Memorial Globe

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    About this place

    The Captain Cook Memorial Globe is an accessible Terrestrial Globe around 3 metres in diameter & shows the three routes of Cook's voyages, which are described on the surrounding handrail. Meridians of longitude & parallels of latitude form this open-cage globe, with landmasses depicted in beaten bas-relief copper. There are paved level pathways around the Memorial & along the waters edge with a large grassed area behind.

    The Captain Cook Memorial Jet is also located here in the Central Basin of Lake Burley Griffin, directly in front of the National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point. The Jet sends water to a maximum height of 152 metres, pumping it from,& returning it to, the lake. The exit velocity of water leaving the nozzle is 260 kilometres an hour. Jet operates daily from 11am to 2pm. It is often turned on or coloured for special occasions & the best location from which to take photographs is the National Capital Exhibition at Regatta Point.

    Accessible toilets can be found at the Regatta Point Building, accessible parking along Barrine Drive.

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