The La Perouse Monument, located in La Perouse, NSW, commemorates French explorer Jean-François de Galaup, Comte de La Pérouse, who arrived in Botany Bay in 1788. Erected in 1828, the monument features a Doric column topped with a brass astrolabe, symbolizing La Pérouse's navigational achievements. The site also includes the grave of Père Receveur, a member of the expedition who died there. Nearby, the La Perouse Museum offers exhibits detailing the expedition and the area's history.
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