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Situated on the fringes of the city center, these 150-year-old-plus gardens feature gorgeous indigenous specimens, such as flame trees, Moreton Bay figs and spotted gums. Visitors can also spy a number of curiosities, like explorer Captain James Cook’s cottage (shipped over from England in 1934) and the Fairies Tree, the stump of a 300-year ...
Free City Circle tram – disembark at Spring Street, Treasury Gardens stop. Tram routes 48 or 75 – disembark at Wellington Parade, adjacent to Fitzroy Gardens. Train – disembark at Parliament or Jolimont Stations. Opening hour: Gardens are open 24/7. Visitor Centre – Open daily from 9am to 5pm, Closed Christmas Day.
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🎟 Entry Fees: Free. 🏞 Known For: Cook's Cottage, Conservatory, Sinclair's Cottage, Model Tudor Village, Fairy Tree, and a myriad of beautifully landscaped gardens. 📍 Distances: Approximately 2 km from Melbourne CBD, 23 km from Melbourne Airport, and 2.5 km from Flinders Street Railway Station.
- The Rotunda
- River God Fountain
- Cooks’ Cottage
Officially known as the Temple of the Winds, this rotunda was erected in 1873. It’s a fine example of the sculptural and architectural elements popular in 19th century gardens. To this day, the tall rotunda is a good gardens meeting spot, and a handy shelter from sun or rain.
Did you know Melbourne’s oldest surviving public artwork is in the Fitzroy Gardens? Originally unveiled in the south-east corner in 1862, this fountain was created by leading sculptor of the day, Charles Summers. Topped by a bearded river god carrying a giant clam shell, it was put in storage in 1960. Nearly 40 years later, the restored fountain re...
Step back in time at Cooks’ Cottage, built in 1755 by the parents of Captain James Cook. Originally located in Yorkshire, England, it was brought to Melbourne in 1934 and rebuilt brick-by-brick. Consider taking a 30 minute guided tour of this little oddity, including the cottage garden. Cooks’ Cottage tickets are available at the visitor centre.
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Sibley Gardens is available for all your dining and events: Meetings and events- Sibley’s has three private rooms to suit your needs. Our Club Room holds up to 14 guests. The Oak Room can accommodate up to 30 and our Main Dining Room will seat up to 60 guests. We have a screen available for AV presentations at no charge.
A quick walk from Fitzroy Gardens, this heritage-listed garden was set aside as a public reserve in 1851. Wander the tree-shaded paths, featuring contrasting evergreen foliage of conifers, palms, and Moreton Bay figs against a background of deciduous elms, oaks, and poplars.
