Tourist Attractions Fitzroy

Cooks' Cottage

A historic colonial cottage in Melbourne's Fitzroy Gardens, rated 4.4 across more than 2,200 reviews.

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Why it's worth checking out

Cooks' Cottage sits within the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens on Wellington Parade in East Melbourne, just east of the CBD. A genuine piece of history, it's the actual 18th-century English cottage of the family of explorer Captain James Cook — dismantled, shipped from Yorkshire and rebuilt here in 1934 — making it one of Australia's oldest buildings and a fascinating heritage attraction set in gorgeous gardens.

The appeal is that combination of remarkable history and a beautiful setting: exploring the charming, authentically furnished cottage and its lovely English-style gardens offers a genuine window into the 18th century, all within the tranquil, much-loved Fitzroy Gardens. It's a unique, characterful attraction for history lovers and a delightful spot to wander.

With a 4.4 rating from more than 2,200 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved attraction. Opening hours, admission and any access arrangements vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — particularly to tour inside the cottage — while looking forward to exploring the history of Cooks' Cottage and the lovely Fitzroy Gardens.

Reviewed by Iyan B.