Melbourne Treasury & Fitzroy Gardens Walking Tour

Experience the beauty, history, and tranquility of Melbourne with our self-guided Treasury & Fitzroy Gardens walking tour. Ideal for families, this gentle stroll takes you through lush lawns, past stunning floral displays, and introduces you to the park's iconic monuments and memorials, like Cook's Cottage, the Model Tudor Village, the Conservatory and Fairies Tree.
Immerse yourself in a unique blend of history and adventure as you navigate through the gardens and solve intriguing challenges with clues along the way - that's exactly what you can expect from this self-guided digital walking tour in English.

So grab your phone, download the Questo app, and get ready for an exciting adventure. The tour can be taken on any day or time - so you can change your plans as many times as you wish.

Meeting Point

31 Spring St

31 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

The tour starts in the Treasury Gardens at the The Robert Burns Memorial.

What's included:

• Self-guided tour available in English
• Links to use on your smart phone
• No entry fee to attractions like the Model Tudor Village, the Conservatory and Fairies Tree

Not included:

• Entry to Cook's Cottage

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 minute and 2 hours, 10 minutes

Cooks' Cottage

Fitzroy Gardens, Wellington Parade, Melbourne, 3002, Victoria

When exploring Melbourne, a visit to the historic landmark Cooks' Cottage is an absolute must. Situated in the picturesque heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens, this charming attraction holds immense significance. Constructed in 1755, Cooks' Cottage proudly stands as Australia's oldest building, captivating the hearts of countless tourists in Melbourne.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Model Tudor Village

230 Wellington Parade, Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne, 3002, Victoria

Nestled in the heart of the charming Fitzroy Gardens, you'll find a delightful Model Tudor village. This enchanting gift, a testament to remarkable generosity and goodwill, was bestowed from one country to another. Entry is free.

20 minutes

The Conservatory

230 Wellington Parade, Melbourne, 3002, Victoria

The building, designed in the timeless Spanish mission style, was inaugurated in March 1930. Admission is free. Within the Conservatory, visitors can marvel at captivating indoor floral displays, which are refreshed five times a year. From November to February, vibrant hydrangeas and fuchsias bloom. From February to April, begonias and gloxinias take center stage. Tropical plants and poinsettias grace the space from April to July, while cinerarias and cyclamens enchant from July to September. Finally, from September to November, the Conservatory showcases the beauty of schizanthus and calceolaria.

20 minutes

Fitzroy Gardens

230-298 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

The Fitzroy Gardens span across 26 hectares and are situated on the south eastern edge of Melbourne's central business district in East Melbourne.  
Visit iconic locations in this self-guided tour: Cook's Cottage, The Conservatory, Model Tudor Village, Scar Tree, Sinclair's Cottage, The Dolphin Fountain, Fairies Tree, The River God Fountain and the People's Path.

1 hour