Description
A visit to the historic landmark Cooks' Cottage, situated in the beautiful heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens, is a must when exploring Melbourne.
Built in 1755, Cooks' Cottage is the oldest building in Australia and a popular Melbourne tourist attraction.
Originally located in Yorkshire, England, and built by the parents of Captain James Cook, the cottage was brought to Melbourne by Sir Russell Grimwade in 1934. Astonishingly, each brick was individually numbered, packed into barrels and then shipped to Australia.
Combining modern interpretations of Captain Cook's adventures, centuries-old antiques, a delightful English cottage garden and volunteers dressed in 18th century costumes, Cooks' Cottage is a fascinating step back in time.
Entry to the cottage includes a comprehensive fact sheet for a self-guided tour. Available in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Thai, Indonesian, Japanese, German, French and Korean.
School tours and group visits/tours are available. Seasonal school holiday programs and special events are also held throughout the year.
Tickets and souvenirs can be purchased from the Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre, just 100 metres away.
Location
Fitzroy Gardens
Wellington Parade
East Melbourne VIC 3002
Contact details
Phone: 9658 9658
[email protected]
melbourne.vic.gov.au/cookscottage
Opening hours
Mon: 9am – 5pmTue: 9am – 5pmWed: 9am – 5pmThu: 9am – 5pmFri: 9am – 5pmSat: 9am – 5pmSun: 9am – 5pm
* Closed Christmas Day
* Last entry at 4.45pm
General entry:
Adults $6.50
Concession $5
Children (5 - 15 years) $3.50
Family (2 adults, 2 children) $18
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Payment method accepted
All payment types
How to get there
Public Transport Victoria