Description:
At Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland, 4572.
The cairn is a rough stone on which the plaque is mounted.
A small children’s playground is nearby.
History:
The cairn was erected on 17th May 1970 by the Mooloolaba Alexandra Headland Progress Association, to commemorate the voyage of Captain James Cook, sailing past the headland in May 1770.
Inscription:
Front Inscription:
THIS CAIRN
IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF
CAPTAIN JAMES COOK
WHO SAILED PAST THIS HEADLAND ON HIS
VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY ON 17TH MAY. 1770
ERECTED BY
MOOLOOLABA ALEXANDRA HEADLAND
PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
BI-CENTENARY YEAR 1970
GPS Coordinates: -26.674722, 153.114722
References:
Endeavour Lines, page 4, vol.57, (Oct 2011)
Website: http://monumentaustralia.org.au/display/90368-captain-james-cook
Website: http://www.alexandraheadland.qld.au/about-alex/memorials/