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  1. Jun 30, 2015 · A wintery weekend walk in the Fitzroy Gardens in Melbourne was full of little surprises. First was the Spanish-style conservatory gardens, blissfully humid to keep the tropical plants and this transplanted Queenslander happy, right beside Captain Cook’s cottage, moved here from England.

    • 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.

  2. Apr 8, 2017 · Twelve stunning gardens close to the Melbourne CBD. Take your daily exercise in one of the city's best gardens.

  3. 🧳 Things To Do: Explore Cook's Cottage, Visit the Conservatory, Enjoy a picnic, Walk around the gardens, Visit the Model Tudor Village, See the Fairy Tree, Photography. 🍔 Nearby Eateries: Plenty of cafes and restaurants in the vicinity of the gardens. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible paths throughout the gardens.

  4. Victoria. Melbourne. Things to do in Melbourne. Fitzroy Gardens. 1,649 reviews. #11 of 825 things to do in Melbourne. Points of Interest & LandmarksParksGardens. Open now. 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM. Write a review. About. Fitzroy Gardens is one of Melbournes most historic and beautiful Gardens.

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  6. 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.

  7. Victoria. Melbourne. Things to Do in Melbourne. Fitzroy Gardens. 1,649 reviews. #12 of 827 things to do in Melbourne. Points of Interest & LandmarksParksGardens. Open now. 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM. Write a review. About. Fitzroy Gardens is one of Melbournes most historic and beautiful Gardens.

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