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Cooks' Cottage
Attraction
 
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Address
Fitzroy Gardens
Wellington Pde
East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone
03 9419 4677
0438651065
Fax
03 9416 0479
Email
cookscottage@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Web
http://www.cookscottage.com.au

Eight reasons why you must visit Cooks' Cottage:

1. Discover Melbourne’s rich history and how Cooks’ Cottage came to be one of the city’s great landmarks

2.  Walk in the footsteps of Captain Cook’s family through their two-storey cottage

3. Learn all about Captain James Cook’s life and voyages.

4. Experience what life was like in the 18th Century as you tour the historical cottage, its fascinating traditional English garden and the Discovery Centre.

5. Listen to sound recordings that create the atmosphere of a family meal at the Cook residence as well as the long awaited homecoming of their son, Captain James Cook.

6. Become a member of an eighteenth century family by posing for the perfect photo opportunity at our photo board.

7. Purchase a Captain Cook memento or send a postcard back home via our postal service with a special Cooks’ Cottage stamp.

8. Stroll through a classic English cottage garden and learn about uses for herbs and plants in the good old days.

 
Opening Hours
Open Daily
9:00am 5:00pm
Closed Christmas Day
Attraction Pricing information
Type Valid
From		 Valid
To		 Price
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($AUD)		 GST
Inc.?
Adult 1/4/09 31/3/10 $4.50 Yes
Full paying adult

Child 1/4/09 31/3/10 $2.20 Yes
Full paying child (5 - 15 Years)

YHA/Student/Pensioner/Senior 1/4/09 31/3/10 $2.70 Yes
Concession rates for card holders only

Family 1/4/09 31/3/10 $12.00 Yes
Family consists of 2 adults and 4 children aged between 5 - 15 years.

Please note that a group discount is also available for 10 people or more. Watch out for special vouchers or coupons (in various tourism magazines) which provide you with discounted entry into Cooks' Cottage.

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Activities
  • Animal Viewing
  • Birdwatching
  • Guided Walks
  • Lessons/Tutorials
  • Self-Guided
  • Shopping
Property Facilities
Access With Assistance for the Disabled  
Catering  Include as part of group packages
Child Activities/Child Minding  Visit Cooks' Cottage during the school holidays to take part in our school holiday programs.
Coach Parking  
First aid equipment  
Guide  Guided tours are available upon request.
Interactive Centre  Visit the stables at Cooks' Cottage to see Captain Cooks' voyages on our interactive map.
Public Toilet  Male and Female toilets located in Fitzroy Gardens near coach parking.
Shaded Area  
Memberships
  • Inbound Tour Operators Association
  • Tourism Alliance Victoria
Cancellation / Booking Policy
Cooks' Cottage does take bookings for large groups (more than 10 individuals). For school group, international or local tour group bookings please call 03 9419 5766. Cooks' Cottage does not have a cancellation fee. Further information is available on request.