Captain Cook 1770 Festival
The CAPTAIN COOK 1770 FESTIVAL is an annual event commemorating the visit of the Endeavour and the landing of Lt. James Cook and his party on May 24 at the town of Seventeen Seventy, as it is now known. This was the first landing for Cook and his crew in Queensland.
The Festival won the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Zonal Tourism Awards for ‘Most Significant Event” was also inducted into the Tourism Hall of Fame for the Rockhampton, Gladstone and Bundaberg Tourism Regional Area.
Saturday is the main festival day with live entertainment throughout the day until 10.30pm. A special feature of the evening is a spectacular 20 minute fireworks display showering over the bay, sponsored by Ergon Energy.
While the festival concentrates on the fun aspect, the festival committee is cognisant of the fact that many Australians have no knowledge of the historical significance of Cook’s landing in Seventeen Seventy.
When? 26- 27 May, 2012
Where? Seventeen Seventy, Queensland - Gladstone - 1.5 hours - Bundaberg - 1.5 hours -Rockhampton - 2.5 hours - Hervey Bay - 3 hours- Brisbane - 6 hours- Airlie Beach - 7 hours
What? Parade. Art Show. Live Entertainemnt. Fireworks
Website? Captain Cook 1770 Festival
