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Fitzroy Gardens Winter Wander: Cottage Detective Quest
Entertain the kids these holidays on a quest to find Kylie Kangaroo's missing hat.
Starting off at Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre, kids can collect their activity booklet and head to Cooks' Cottage. Once there, they'll meet eight of Kylie's animal friends on their search for the missing hat. After answering all the questions, they can head back to the visitor centre to collect a prize.
Suitable for primary school-aged children, but adult assistance is necessary. Price includes admission to Cooks' Cottage; accompanying adults receive a reduced entry fee.
Hours ![](/assets/svgs/calendar-month-outline-aaec312ac2fa5195c00973c8dbe4d76931ada4372a9bb73ec0fd47db70b94316.svg)
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Wed 3 Jul |
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Thu 4 Jul |
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Fri 5 Jul |
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Sat 6 Jul |
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Sun 7 Jul |
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Mon 8 Jul |
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Tue 9 Jul |
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Wed 10 Jul |
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Thu 11 Jul |
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Fri 12 Jul |
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Sat 13 Jul |
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Sun 14 Jul |
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Location ![](/assets/svgs/map-marker-e154aa4b60c7ebd6121ea65178e65efe247de60236881ef99325c5025683c556.svg)
Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre
Wellington Parade
East Melbourne 3002
Price and bookings
Adult / general $3.90 |
Children $7.70 |
Booking not required
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