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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Australia
- Victoria
- Melbourne
- Cooks' Cottage
Cooks' Cottage
This cottage was originally built in the village of Great Ayton
in Yorkshire, England, in 1755 by James and Grace Cook, the parents
of Captain James Cook. When the cottage was offered for sale in
1933 it was bought by a prominent Melbourne businessman, Sir
Russell Grimwade, for 800 British Pounds. He arranged for it to be
taken apart brick by brick and transported via ship and train to
Melbourne. In early 1934 the cottage was rebuilt on its present
site in Fitzroy Gardens, East Melbourne. Today it provides visitors
with the opportunity to glimpse what life was like in 18th century
England.
Information & Facts
Address
Fitzroy Gardens, Wellington Parade Street
Admission
A$4.50 (adults), A$2.20 (children). Concessions are
available
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.
Opening Times
Open daily from 9am to 5pm (last visitor admitted at
4.45pm)