Christmas Island was discovered by Captain James Cook on Christmas Eve (24 December) 1777.

They were discovered on 14th of January by Captain James Cook and named for Cook's midshipman Thomas Willis, the crew member who first sighted them.

These islands were discovered by Captain James Cook in 1775.

Palmerston was discovered by Captain Cook in 1774, but he did not land on the island until 13 April 1777.

The island was discovered by Westerners by Captain James Cook in 1774 on his second voyage to New Zealand.

Clerke Rocks were discovered by Captain James Cook in 1775.

They were discovered by Captain James Cook in 1770.

The coastal regions of Queensland were first discovered by Captain James Cook on 17 May 1770.

Norfolk Island was first discovered by Captain James Cook on October 10, 1774.

Europeans began to colonize the west coast of Canada after it was "discovered" by Captain Cook.