Captain Cook Landing Site
Free Activity
Tongatapu, Tonga
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Description
The Captain Cook Landing Site, located near the village of Mu'a on the edge of the Fanga’utu Lagoon in Tonga, is a historical landmark commemorating the 1777 landing of the renowned British explorer Captain James Cook. A plaque marks the spot where a banyan tree once stood, under which Cook is said to have rested. This site also gained attention when Queen Elizabeth II visited in 1970, further cementing its historical significance.
Highlights
- Historic 1777 landing site of Captain Cook
- Commemorative plaque on-site
- Visited by Queen Elizabeth II in 1970
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Captain Cook Landing Site | © tongapocketguide.com
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Taufa’ahau Road, Mu’a, Tongatapu
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