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Fitzroy Gardens

Scarred Tree, Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria

Spend a lazy afternoon strolling down winding pathways past towering trees and manicured lawns in the historic Fitzroy Gardens.

Echoes of the past
Named after Sir Charles Augustus Fitzroy, Governor of New South Wales and Governor-General of the Australian Colonies from 1851 to 1855, the gardens were set aside as a reserve in 1848 and eventually placed on the Victorian Heritage Register in 1999.

Visit the Scarred Tree, an ancient relic of the Wurundjeri people, the original inhabitants of Melbourne. Get a glimpse of Victoria's colonial history at Cook's Cottage, which was transported from the Yorkshire village where Captain James Cook, one of the first Europeans to chart Australia's coast, was born.

Art and flora
Enjoy changing floral displays in the 80 year-old conservatory, see the fairy tree carved by writer Ola Cohn, a model Tudor village, Sinclair's Cottage, as well as an array of statues, fountains and structures.

Address
Wellington Parade and Albert Street, East Melbourne

How to get there
Tram number 48 or 75 along Flinders Street to stop 14A.
Melway map reference 2G B5

Opening hours
Cook's Cottage: daily 9am–5pm, conservatory: daily 7am–5pm

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Accessibility
Access is gained from Lansdowne Street, Clarendon Street, and Wellington Parade, with best access from the crossover at the intersection of Lansdowne Street and Wellington Parade. Two, two hour dedicated parking spaces are provided in Lansdowne Street and an accessible unisex toilet is available.
The Pavilion Restaurant is located up a driveway where a short grade leads to an outdoor seating area. There is a small step into the restaurant. Access into the conservatorium is flat at the rear.
Access to Captain Cooks Cottage is through a ticket office and into the small, narrow entry. A motorised wheelchair may have difficulty.

Further Links
Visit the Fitzroy Gardens website