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  1. Fitzroy Gardens is open to the public every day of the year, from 6 am to 9 pm in summer and from 7 am to 6 pm in winter. The park is free to enter and enjoy, except for some attractions that charge a nominal fee. The timings and entry fee for these attractions are as follows: Attraction Timings Entry Fee.

    • 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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  3. Fitzroy Gardens is one of Melbourne’s most historic and beautiful gardens and is a Capital City Open Space.

  4. The beautiful and historic Fitzroy Gardens is situated on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country and is the perfect antidote to too much time indoors. The open, 64-acre space was laid out in 1859, following traditional Victorian era design, and named after Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, Governor of NSW. If you’re looking for an iconic Melbourne garden ...

  5. 230-298 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, Victoria, 3002. Directions. Website. 03 9658 9658. Marvel at the tiny doorways of historic Captain Cook's Cottage, the carved Fairies Tree, the model Tudor Village, and myriad fountains and statues.

  6. HO883 [1] Fairies Tree in the Fitzroy Gardens. The Fitzroy Gardens are 26 hectares (64 acres) located on the southeastern edge of the Melbourne central business district in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The gardens are bounded by Clarendon Street, Albert Street, Lansdowne Street, and Wellington Parade with the Treasury Gardens across ...

  7. Melbourne may be known for its fickle weather - the city has been described as having four seasons in one day - but it can still be enjoyed all year round. Plan ahead with this information on temperature and rainfall. Summer (December – February) Melbourne warms up in summer with mean temperatures between 14 - 25.3°C (57.2 - 77.5°F).