James Cook never settled in Australia. He was sent to explore whether there really was a great southern continent, but he never settled in Australia.
James Cook explored the east coast of the continent of Australia, naming it New South Wales, in 1770.
James Cook spent several months exploring both New Zealand and Australia. He circumnavigated, and charted both main islands of New Zealand, and he charted the eastern coast of Australia.
although captain cook didnt explore Australia and New Zeland he brought territorial knowledge and information of what was there. B-)
James Cook (not yet a captain) explored New Zealand in 1769, just prior to his arrival in Australia.
James Cook was 41 when he first reached Australia.
Captain James Cook is the famous explorer from Whitby. He lived there whilst training as an apprentice ship builder. Cook sailed from Whitby when he discovered Australia.
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James Cook was the first to chart the east coast of Australia.
James Cook charted the east coast of Australia.
James Cook charted much of Australia's eastern coastline in 1770.
He got it from the kings.