What was the first place on the Australian coast sighted by the Endeavours crew?
The first sighting of the Australian coast occurred on 19 April 1770 by Lieutenant Hicks. Captain Cook then named this Point Hicks (in Victoria). In 1843 the name was changed to Cape Everard and in 1970 the Victorian government renamed the promontory Point Hicks to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Cook’s landing in Australia. (Source: Australian Encyclopedia).
