Singing Ship Monument

The Singing Ship Monument is a distinctive wind-activated sculpture located on a coastal headland at Emu Park in the Livingstone Shire, Queensland. Erected in 1970 to commemorate the bicentenary of Captain James Cook's 1770 voyage along the central Queensland coast, the monument features a stylized ship structure that produces musical tones when wind passes through its pipes. Set above Keppel Bay with panoramic ocean views, it is an iconic landmark of the Capricorn Coast.

Visitors can expect an open-air coastal headland site with a large white sculptural ship monument positioned on a paved viewing area overlooking Keppel Bay and the Keppel Islands. The structure contains organ-like pipes that create humming sounds when sea breezes pass through. The surrounding area includes landscaped grounds, pathways, seating, picnic areas and interpretive signage, with expansive views of the coastline, beach and ocean.

Erected in 1970 to mark the bicentenary of Captain James Cook's voyage in 1770, when Cook sailed along the central Queensland coast and named Keppel Bay and Keppel Isles. The monument was commissioned by the local community and designed by artist Peggy Westmoreland, and has since become a defining historical landmark for Emu Park and the Livingstone Shire.

The monument is an iconic cultural symbol of Emu Park and the Capricorn Coast, representing maritime heritage and community identity. It serves as a focal point for visitors and local gatherings and is integrated with the nearby foreshore parklands and ANZAC memorial precinct that reflect community commemoration.