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A digitally composited graphic featuring a friendly, cartoonish red dragon character holding a treasure map standing on a paved park pathway.
19 Sep – 4 Oct

Fitzroy Gardens Wonder and Whimsy

  • Family and kids
  • Activity

Discover, create and explore at Fitzroy Gardens.

Looking for a fun, screen-free adventure these school holidays? Grab a map and set off on a whimsical treasure trail through the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens.

Young explorers follow clues, navigate their way around the gardens and stop at special locations to solve questions, uncover secrets and discover whimsical surprises along the way. Perfect for curious kids and adventurous families, Wonder and Whimsy turns a visit to the gardens into an exciting outdoor adventure full of discovery, imagination and fun.

Best of all, every child who completes the trail receives a special prize at the finish.

This activity is suitable for primary school-aged children, but adult assistance is necessary.

Price includes admission to Cooks' Cottage, and accompanying adults receive a reduced admission price.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 19 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sun 20 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Mon 21 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Tue 22 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Wed 23 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Thu 24 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Fri 25 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sat 26 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sun 27 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Mon 28 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Tue 29 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Wed 30 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Thu 1 Oct
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Fri 2 Oct
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sat 3 Oct
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sun 4 Oct
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm

Location

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Fitzroy Gardens
Wellington Parade
East Melbourne 3002

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $4.50
Children $8.20

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9658 7204
  • Visit website for Fitzroy Gardens Wonder and Whimsy

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Companion card accepted
  • Service animals
  • Additional accessible features Contact for more information

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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