Cooks' Cottage
Address: Fitzroy Gardens, Wellington Pde, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002
Phone: 03 9419 4677 | Fax: 03 9416 0479
Email: cookscottage@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Web: cookscottage.com.au
Overview
Eight reasons why you must visit Cooks' Cottage:
Discover Melbourne's rich history and how Cooks' Cottage came to be one of the city's great landmarks
Walk in the footsteps of Captain Cook's family through their two-storey cottage
Learn all about Captain James Cook's life and voyages
Experience what life was like in the 18th Century as you tour the historical cottage, its fascinating traditional English garden and the Discovery Centre
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
Become a member of an eighteenth century family by posing for the perfect photo opportunity at our photo board
Purchase a Captain Cook memento or send a postcard back home via the postal service with a special Cooks' Cottage stamp
Stroll through a classic English cottage garden and learn about uses for herbs and plants in the 18th century
Price & booking
Cost
| Type | Valid from | Valid to | Entry cost($) |
|---|
Family Two adults and two children | 01/07/11 | 30/06/12 | $13.50 |
Concession Upon presenting student or seniors card | 01/07/11 | 30/06/12 | $3.00 |
Child Under 15 years | 01/07/11 | 30/06/12 | $2.50 |
Adult | 01/07/11 | 30/06/12 | $5.00 |
Cancellation and booking policy
Groups of eight individuals or more can make a booking to visit Cooks' Cottage or undertake a tour. Booking forms for tour companies or school groups can be found on the website. A cancellation fee applies for groups cancelling within 24 hours of arrival.
More info
Local directions
Tram: 75 (Flinders Street) or 48 (Collins Street). Stop 9 on Wellington Parade.
Train: Parliament or Jolimont Stations.
City Circle Tram: Treasury Gardens stop.
Facilities
- Child Activities
- Coach Parking
- Access With Assistance for the Disabled
- First aid equipment
- Guide
- Interactive Centre
- Non Smoking Establishment
- Public Toilet
- Shaded Area
Activities
- Art and Craft
- Birdwatching
- Lessons/Tutorials
- Shopping
- Animal Viewing
- Guided Walks
Opening hours
Closed Christmas Day
Open Daily
9:00am
-5:00pm
(last entry 4:45pm)
Memberships
- Cultural Tourism Industry Group
- Tourism Alliance Victoria
Disabled access
With assistance