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James Cook did not actually leave for Australia: his first mission was to observe the transit of Venus from Tahiti. He was then to sail west and report on any new lands he came across. It was on this journey that he came across the east coast of Australia.
On this, James Cook's first voyage, he departed England in August 1768.
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How old was James Cook when he landed on Australia?
James Cook was 41 when he first reached Australia.
What side of Australia did Captain James cook discover?
James Cook charted the east coast of Australia.
What coast of Australia did James Cook discover?
James Cook was the first to chart the east coast of Australia.
When did James Cook explore Australia?
James Cook charted the eastern coast of Australia from April to August 1770.
When did James Cook map Australia's coastline?
James Cook charted much of Australia's eastern coastline in 1770.
When did James Cook first sight Australia?
James Cook first sighted the eastern coast of Australia in April 1770.
The name of the animal James Cook saw in Australia?
James Cook first saw the kangaroo in Australia, noting it as a gangurru.
Was James Cook the first to settle Australia?
James Cook was neither the first person to discover nor settle Australia.
Did James Cook leave a new government?
No. As an explorer, James Cook had little influence on any government in any country. And contrary to popular belief, he did not establish settlement in Australia, so had no influence on the government there.
What ship did James Cook travel on to come to Australia?
James Cook, who was not yet a Captain but a Lieutenant, travelled to Australia in the HM Bark Endeavour.
What is an fact about James Cook?
James Cook was born in yorkshire. See related links.
How did Captain Cook get to Australia?
James Cook was in command of HMS Bark Endeavour when he sailed to Australia.
