Government House + La Trobe's Cottage - Combined Tours
Monday 2nd December 2024
Discover Melbourne's rich heritage in the grand State Rooms of Government House and the original home of Victoria's first Lt. Governor.
Join us on a guided tour of the grand State Rooms of Government House and get an unique insight into the constitutional, ceremonial, international and community engagement duties of the Governor.
Visitors will be guided through the State Apartments which includes the State Hall, State Drawing Room, State Dining Room and the Ball Room to learn about the history of the house and its relevance in today's society.
Then tour the original home of Victoria's first Lt. Governor, Charles Joseph La Trobe from 1839 to 1854, La Trobe's Cottage is Melbourne oldest surviving building.
Although described by a visitor in 1852 as "small but elegantly furnished and standing in spacious grounds," La Trobe's Cottage is now a vital part of Victoria's history. The cottage was made from prefabricated materials brought from England to be the home of La Trobe, his wife Sophie and their children. The cottage has been restored and today contains items from the earliest time of Victoria's settlement.
Government House La Trobe's Cottage
Guided Tours run on selected Mondays at Government House followed by La Trobe's Cottage
Note: Tours will be confirmed 4-7 days in advance and is subject to a minimum of 6 people, maximum 20 people.
Location:
Government House is located on Government House Drive between the Kings Domain and the Royal Botanic Gardens, south-east of the Melbourne CBD.
Please note: Google will sometimes direct you to a location on Dallas Brookes Drive - you cannot access the grounds from this point, so please ensure you enter 'Government House Drive' if using Google maps.
Train: The nearest train station is Flinders Street Railway Station. Walk or catch a tram 1.1km down St. Kilda Road.
Tram: St Kilda Road trams (except No.1 to South Melbourne). Arrive at tram stop 17 (Police Memorial stop). Walk 100m along St Kilda Rd to Government House Drive, then 100m up to the main gates of Government House.
Bus: Enter via Government House Drive and stop at the Gate House adjacent to the main gates. Security staff will register your arrival and provide instructions.
Parking is not available at Government House. If you drive, there is metered parking on Linlithgow and Birdwood Avenues.
La Trobe's Cottage is located at Dallas Brooks Drive Melbourne, VIC 3004.
❊ Official Tickets ❊
Book Online Here
❊ When ❊
Date: Monday 2nd December 2024
Times: 9:45 AM - 12:00 PM AEDT
❊ Where ❊
Government House View Venue
Government House Drive Melbourne Victoria 3004 Map
℅ Naarm
✆ Venue: +61 3 9655 4211 | Event: 03 8663 7260
✆ Venue: +61 3 9655 4211 | Event: 03 8663 7260
❊ Web Links ❊
→ Government House + La Trobe's Cottage - Combined Tours→ www.latrobesociety.org.au
→ www.nationaltrust.org.au
❊ Also See.. ❊
→ La Trobe's Cottage
Disclaimer: Check with the venue (web links) before making plans, travelling or buying tickets.
Accessibility: Contact the venue for accessibility information.
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