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Why did the First Fleet go to Botany Bay?

April 26, 2017botany bay fleet

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Why did the First Fleet go to Botany Bay?

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The First Fleet first went to Botany Bay as that was where James Cook first landed on Australian soil. Cook and the ship’s main botanist, Sir Joseph Banks, recommended Botany Bay as suitable for settlement. However, it was soon discovered that Botany Bay would not meet the needs of the new colony, due to lack of fresh water, a safe harbour, suitable timber or good soil. That is why the Fleet moved further north to Port Jackson.