How did the Europeans find their way to Australia?

Answer 1

Europeans first reached Australia in the early 17th century, with the Dutch being the first to make contact, notably through explorers like Willem Janszoon in 1606. They primarily sought new trade routes and territories. Later, in 1770, British explorer Captain James Cook charted the eastern coast, claiming it for Britain. This led to increased European interest and eventual colonization, starting with the First Fleet arriving in 1788.