Captain Cook Memorial Globe
Barrine Dr, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
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The Captain Cook Memorial Globe by Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra with a 4.5 rating across 21 reviews.
Practical details
Why it's worth checking out
The Captain Cook Memorial Globe sits on Barrine Drive in Parkes, by Lake Burley Griffin near central Canberra. With 21 reviews behind its 4.5 rating, it's a well-regarded landmark.
The appeal is a distinctive landmark in a lovely lakeside setting — the Captain Cook Memorial Globe, part of the lake's memorial features, a genuine highlight for a photo, a wander and a moment of history along the popular Lake Burley Griffin foreshore near the city's attractions. It's a lovely, free stop.
Landmarks and their lakeside surrounds have changing access and seasonal conditions, so check current details if you're planning around something specific. Otherwise it's a free spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and comfortable shoes, and make a day of the lake.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.5 from 21 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 67
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 41
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 0
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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