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The garden and house at Cooks Cottage in the Fitzroy Gardens with a cartoon image of a young  girl drawn over the top.
20 Sep – 5 Oct

Follow Your Nose: Aromatic Adventure

  • Family and kids
  • Activity

Step into a world of scents with Follow Your Nose: Aromatic Adventure!

This fun, hands-on holiday activity takes kids on a journey through the gardens. After collecting an activity booklet, kids follow a map to discover the wonders of spices, the power of plants, and the secrets of the sea trade. Packed with curiosity, learning, and sensory fun, it’s the perfect adventure for budding explorers.

Once completed, return to the visitor centre to collect a prize.

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

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

Hours

Date Times
Sat 20 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sun 21 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Mon 22 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Tue 23 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Wed 24 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Thu 25 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Fri 26 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sat 27 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sun 28 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Mon 29 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Tue 30 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Wed 1 Oct
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Thu 2 Oct
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Fri 3 Oct
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sat 4 Oct
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sun 5 Oct
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm

Location

Visitor Centre
Fitzroy Gardens
Wellington Parade
East Melbourne 3002

Open in maps location for Fitzroy Gardens

Price and bookings

Adult / general $4
Children $7.90

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9658 7204
  • Visit website for Follow Your Nose: Aromatic Adventure

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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