Fitzroy Gardens
Fitzroy Gardens
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Fitzroy Gardens is one of Melbourne’s most historic and beautiful Gardens. Originally set aside as a reserve in 1848, the layout follows a classic Victorian–era design, featuring pathways lined with magnificent Elm trees, and a variety of flowers, ornamental shrubs and trees which together with extensive lawns create a diverse and layered landscape. Points of interest include the magnificent floral displays in the Spanish mission style Conservatory. Cooks Cottage, a scarred tree, the Fairies’ Tree and model tudor village, sculptures, fountains and a stormwater cleaning and re-use system. The Fitzroy Gardens visitor centre provides tourism information and entry tickets to Cooks Cottage. A free guided walking tour departs from the visitor centre every Saturday at 10am. Refreshments are available from KereKere cafe at the visitor centre.
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christoskontas 🇬🇷
Thessaloniki, Greece6,356 contributions
Dec 2019
Thanks to the foresight of the founders, large sections of the inner city have been reserved as parkland, creating green havens amid the steel and concrete. In Fitzroy gardens tourists, families, shoppers and CBD workers take time out to lunch or enjoy a colorful walk. Conservatory, dolphin fountain, fairy tree and Cooks family house are some points of interest. Football is not permitted. A nice relaxing green park in the center of Melbourne.
Written 8 March 2020
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wanderlust22
Melbourne, Australia3 contributions
Dec 2019
Fitzroy Gardens is a beautiful park in the Melbourne CBD. Tree lined paths, benches to sit and have a rest. They have fantastic flowers stretching along the paths. Captain cooks cottage is worth a visit when strolling through the gardens and there is a lovely cafe close by to sip a nice cup of coffee or even pre order a picnic and sit under a tree and enjoy the atmosphere.
Written 3 February 2020
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions
Apr 2021
We had the opportunity to visit the Fitzroy Gardens again recently and enjoyed the experience immensely. The park covers quite a large area, it is close to the Central Business District and very easy to get to. It is free to enter and enjoy the delights inside. Some of the highlights include the Model Tudor Village, the Conservatory (which unfortunately was closed for renovations on the day we visited), the Fairies Tree, the Pavillion, Cook's Cottage, the Diana and the Hounds sculpture and Fountain and many others. This is a place to go and relax and find some peace and quiet.
Written 25 April 2021
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jeffryb
Keysborough, Australia366 contributions
Aug 2020
Fitzroy Gardens is the pride of the Garden State. It's one of the finest remaining Victorian era landscaped gardens in Australia. The Fitzroy Gardens are within easy walking distances of the Melbourne CBD. The gardens adjoin Treasury Gardens. The garden is large -- 26 hectares (64 acres) and host many features that will occupy visitors for several hours. Melburnians love the Conservatory, a glass house with colourful plants that flower year-round. Captain Cook's Cottage was transported to Melbourne in the 1930s. It's quaint but interesting. For the younger ones, the Fairy Tree and the miniature Tudor Villiage are attactive. The avenues of matue European trees and flower beds are likely to please visitors.with an eye for a floral spectacle.
Written 15 August 2020
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ITRT
Virginia44,656 contributions
Dec 2022
Fitzroy Gardens has tree-lined pathways, shrubs, and other interesting things such as Captain Cooks’ Cottage, a model Tudor Village, a conservatorium, a playground, and several statues. Captain Cooks’ cottage was dismantled and shipped in 253 packing crates in 1934 from Yorkshire, England to Melbourne. We visited in December and the flowers in the conservatory were, in a word, stunning. The vibrant colors and bloom varieties gave no indication it was winter. The carvings on the Fairies Trees are of Australian animals and birds. Gifted by the residents of Lambeth England, the 28 model buildings represent a typical Tudor village. If you visit, I am sure you will agree it’s a great place to walk, jog, relax, enjoy a picnic, or simply enjoy nature.
Written 4 March 2023
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Stephen J
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia883 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
We visited the Conservatory today as part of our walk through the gardens. Our daughter was married in the Conservatory in 2000 so it brought back many memories.
The floral displays inside this delightful are wonderful and the temperate environment a welcome relief from the chilly winds outside.
Entry is free and this really is a must visit attraction. I have posted some photos which show how delightful it is.
The immaculate upkeep of the grounds and the Conservatory is a credit to the city.
The floral displays inside this delightful are wonderful and the temperate environment a welcome relief from the chilly winds outside.
Entry is free and this really is a must visit attraction. I have posted some photos which show how delightful it is.
The immaculate upkeep of the grounds and the Conservatory is a credit to the city.
Written 6 May 2022
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BigWorldDreaming
Melbourne, Australia60 contributions
Nov 2022
Public parks in cities are always a welcome respite from the grime and noise of a City and Fitzroy Gardens make for a lovely escape. It is a tranquil place to sit and look at the trees or simply take a stroll. There are information signs dotted throughout the park providing some background to the development of the gardens. Captain Cook's cottage is also here (it was actually his parent's house) and a cafe as well as a Conservatory that houses some interesting plants.There is an aboriginal scar tree that is a sobering reminder us what has been lost since white settlement. The Gardens are a lovely diversion and well worth a visit.
Written 24 November 2022
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Gags
85 contributions
Nov 2022 • Business
Beautiful garden in the heart of the city, great waterbodies, flower and mature trees, great for morning walk, MCG stadium is 2 minute walk
Originally set aside as a reserve in 1848, the gardens were named after Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, Governor of NSW. The gardens were laid out in 1859 and were developed as a garden under the supervision of Deputy Surveyor-General Clement Hodgkinson, with the assistance of gardener James Sinclair.
The layout follows a classic Victorian era design, featuring pathways lined with magnificent elm trees, known to be some of the best grown in Victoria. There are a variety of flowers and ornamental shrubs and trees, which together with extensive lawns creates a diverse and layered landscape.
The watercourse that runs through the centre of the gardens is an ephemeral tributary of the Yarra River, Birrarung. The Scarred Tree in the south-east section of the gardens is associated with the pre-colonial use of the area by Aboriginal peoples and it is registered on the Aboriginal Heritage Register. The tree was a redgum, one of a number of remnant redgum found in the gardens.
The gardens contain several buildings and structures which are of architectural significance in their own right, including the Band Pavilion (1864), Sinclair's Cottage (1866) and the Rotunda (1873).
Originally set aside as a reserve in 1848, the gardens were named after Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, Governor of NSW. The gardens were laid out in 1859 and were developed as a garden under the supervision of Deputy Surveyor-General Clement Hodgkinson, with the assistance of gardener James Sinclair.
The layout follows a classic Victorian era design, featuring pathways lined with magnificent elm trees, known to be some of the best grown in Victoria. There are a variety of flowers and ornamental shrubs and trees, which together with extensive lawns creates a diverse and layered landscape.
The watercourse that runs through the centre of the gardens is an ephemeral tributary of the Yarra River, Birrarung. The Scarred Tree in the south-east section of the gardens is associated with the pre-colonial use of the area by Aboriginal peoples and it is registered on the Aboriginal Heritage Register. The tree was a redgum, one of a number of remnant redgum found in the gardens.
The gardens contain several buildings and structures which are of architectural significance in their own right, including the Band Pavilion (1864), Sinclair's Cottage (1866) and the Rotunda (1873).
Written 21 January 2023
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deepseadiverandpilot
Melbourne, Australia18 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
These gardens are a hidden treasure, peaceful and serene, beuatifully maintained a credit to the gardeners.
The fairy tree has magical qualities and it requires a number of visits to fully understand, if you believe in fairies, this a centre piece of their world here. It has, had some welcome additions over the years but not to much. Close to the City but miles away in peace and quiet to cleanse your soul.
The fairy tree has magical qualities and it requires a number of visits to fully understand, if you believe in fairies, this a centre piece of their world here. It has, had some welcome additions over the years but not to much. Close to the City but miles away in peace and quiet to cleanse your soul.
Written 10 February 2024
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WayfarersAll
Australia68 contributions
Jan 2022
The Fitzroy Gardens in Melbourne are close to the CBD and are a lush break from the city. Lots of beautiful flowers and well maintained. A good break for an hour or so and good for a picnic.
However be aware of the danger of bikes. The gardens are on a slope. There are signs banning bikes. The ban is not enforced. On a number of visits in January 2022 we had fast moving bikes race past on the walking paths. So watch out.
However be aware of the danger of bikes. The gardens are on a slope. There are signs banning bikes. The ban is not enforced. On a number of visits in January 2022 we had fast moving bikes race past on the walking paths. So watch out.
Written 31 January 2022
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Mitch J
Sunbury, Australia
Where is the best place to park when attending Fitzroy gardens? is there any free parking near by?
Written 2 November 2020
There is no free parking in the area near Fitzroy Gardens and it is usually difficult to get a park.The best place is the west side of Clarendon Street as this is for two hours and generally there are spots vacant
Written 2 November 2020
Fransiska
Jakarta, Indonesia
Hi..what is the closing time of this park? If Im coming on early July (winter), is the park still ok to visit? And when starting to dark (around 6pm onward), is the enough light there to walk around n take some picture ? Thx
Written 6 May 2017
The park is open all day, every day.
Written 13 May 2017
Hi what are the chances of seeing autumn colours in early May?:)
Written 17 April 2017
Autumn has already started. All the leaves are falling already...
Written 25 April 2017
Hi there! Are the trees turning into fall colors already?Thank you!
Written 27 March 2017
Joy! Foliage has just started to change ... soon will be a lot more to be seen
Written 6 April 2017
Entry to the park is free, as is entry to the conservatory, entry to Cooks cottage - Adult $6.20, kids 5-15 $3.20, concession $4.50, family $17.00. I think this includes other related activities related to the cottage & that era, but we gave it a miss..
Written 3 October 2015
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