No. James Cook was an explorer. After he charted Australia's east coast, he returned to England, after which he undertook further explorations. Cook never migrated to Australia. He died nine years before the first colony was established.
James Cook was 41 when he first reached Australia.
James Cook was the first to chart the east coast of Australia.
James Cook charted the east coast of Australia.
James Cook charted the eastern coast of Australia from April to August 1770.
James Cook charted much of Australia's eastern coastline in 1770.
James Cook first sighted the eastern coast of Australia in April 1770.
James Cook first saw the kangaroo in Australia, noting it as a gangurru.
James Cook was neither the first person to discover nor settle Australia.
James Cook, who was not yet a Captain but a Lieutenant, travelled to Australia in the HM Bark Endeavour.
James Cook was born in yorkshire. See related links.
James Cook was in command of HMS Bark Endeavour when he sailed to Australia.
Captain James Cook conquered australia.