Cook Statue, Historic marble statue in Victoria Square, Christchurch, New Zealand.
The white marble monument carved from a 12-ton block stands at the southeastern corner of Victoria Square, facing the Avon River.
William Trethewey sculpted this memorial in 1932 with funding from Matthew Barnett to commemorate Captain James Cook's three voyages to New Zealand.
The statue includes inscribed plaques detailing Cook's journeys and features text about his role as a Pacific Ocean navigator and explorer.
Visitors can access the monument throughout the year and read the informative plaques that explain the historical context of Cook's expeditions.
The statue remained intact during the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, demonstrating the durability of its construction and installation methods.
GPS coordinates: -43.52803,172.63559
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:59
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