Fitzroy Gardens is the largest park in the city centre and covers 26 hectares. Its size and beauty have contributed to Melbourne's nickname as the garden city.

Fitzroy Gardens is the second most visited park in Melbourne after the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.

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Established in 1848, the gardens are one of the oldest in Melbourne.

The appearance of the park dates back to the typical Victorian era. Walking paths are lined with mature elm trees set in wide grassy spaces. A small stream runs through the middle of the park.

What to see in the gardens?

Fitzroy Gardens are the perfect place to relax, not just on hot days. They are also beautiful in autumn (May and early June) when the leaves on the trees turn beautiful shades.

You can roam freely on the lawn - feel free to set up a picnic and enjoy a day out like the locals do.

Fitzroy Gardens

There are several interesting things to see in the gardens:

Conservatory - a small greenhouse building accessible free of charge
Cooks' Cottage - Captain James Cook's parents' house was originally built in 1755 in Yorkshire, England, but was dismantled and moved to Melbourne in 1934
Model Tudor Village - Discover a small model of a typical Kent village representing the period around 1940

Fitzroy Gardens

Hotels in the area

On the edges of the park, you'll find two great hotels with the ideal balance of tranquillity and proximity to the bustling centre, which is a 10-minute walk away.

How to get there

The Park is located in the eastern part of the city centre near the Parliament Buildings or St Patrick's Cathedral.

Nearest public transport stops:

Trams 48, 75 - Jolimont Rd/Wellington Pde (at the southern edge of the park)
Trams 12, 109 - Landsdowne St/Victoria Pde (at the northern edge of the park)
Red Line trains (Hurstbrigde Line and Mernda Line) - Jolimont/MCG (at the southern edge of the park)