May 21-22, Town of Seventeen Seventy, Queensland
Set on a picturesque peninsula surrounded by water and national parks, the peaceful Town of 1770 bursts into life every May for the Captain Cook 1770 Festival.
The celebrations mark the landing of Lt James Cook and a party from the Endeavour in May, 1770.
It was Cook's first landing place in Queensland, so 1770 is known as the birthplace of Queensland.
The festival includes a professional re-enactment of the landing, a street parade, an art exhibition, comedy, film, music, and competitions.
