Melbourne Historic Buildings

Captain Cook's Cottage
This historic cottage is the only 18th century building in Melbourne and is located in the Fitzroy Gardens in East Melbourne, close to the CBD. It was built in 1755 in Yorkshire, England and transported to Australia in 1933. Although called Captain Cook's Cottage it was built and owned by his parents. Fitzroy Gardens, Landsdowne Street, East Melbourne (03 9419 4677). Tram 48 or 75 from Flinders Street station, stop 9.

Como Historic House and Garden
Como house is an historic mansion with antique furniture and tells the story of the early Melbourne aristocracy. Corner of Williams Road and Lechdale Avenue, South Yarra. Take tram 8, stop 34.

City Museum at Old Treasury
City Museum (also known as the Gold Treasury Museum) is in the Old Treasury Building, a most impressive edifice, generally regarded as one of the finest public buildings in Australia. It was built in 1862, having been designed by a nineteen-year-old architect. It was used as government offices until 1992, and then reopened as a museum in 1994. There are three permanent exhibitions here, entitled Built on Gold, Making Melbourne and Growing Up in the Old Treasury. Old Treasury Building, Spring Street, Melbourne (03 9651 2233). City Circle Tram to Old Treasury Building or tram 31,42,109 and 112 along Collins Street. Admission charges apply

Eureka
View Melbourne from the highest point in the Southern Hemisphere at the 88th Floor of the Eureak tower on the banks of the Yarrra river. Eureka Skydeck 88, Riverside Quay, Southbank (03 9693 8888)

Federation Square
Its unique, modern design and its size (covers an entire city block) makes Federation Square Melbourne's newest, major cultural, arts and tourism venue. The Ian Potter Centre, NGV Australia has the world's largest collection of Australian art. Federation Square also houses the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Champions Australian Racing Museum and Hall of Fame, National Design Centre, Melbourne Visitor Centre, Restaurants, Cafes and Bars, as well as hosting many events and festivals. Corner of Swanston and Flinders Streets, Melbourne (03 9655 1900). City Circle Tram

Flinders Street Station
Flinders Street Station is an iconic Melbourne landmark, it is the oldest city station in Australia, being built in 1854. The row of clocks at the entrance to Flinders Street Station is a well-used meeting point, which coined a famous Melbourne saying "I'll meet you under the clocks". Flinders Street Station is the busiest suburban railway station in the Southern Hemisphere. Corner of Flinders and Swanston Street, Melbourne. City Circle Tram

Latrobe’s Cottage

Old Melbourne Gaol
Most famous for its holding and hanging of Australia's most infamous bushranger Ned Kelly. The Melbourne Gaol was built in 1858 and in its 90 years of operation it was the scene of 135 hangings. The scaffold on which Kelly was hanged survives, as does his original death mask. There is a collection of other death masks too. It became a Museum in 1972. After dark spooky night tours available. Russell Street, Melbourne (03 9663 7228). City Circle Tram, stop 7.

Melbourne Exhibition Centre
The Exhibition Centre is Australia's largest, with 30,000 square metres of space available. 2 Clarendon Street, Southbank

Melbourne Town Hall
Built in 1870, the Melbourne Town Hall represents the glory days of Victoria's Gold boom. It has hosted hundreds of famous functions over many years, and houses the Town Hall Grand Organ, the largest grand organ in the Southern Hemisphere.The building is topped by Prince Alfred's Tower which includes the huge tower clock. It has ten function rooms and is a popular venue for the famous annual Melbourne Comedy Festival. Swanston Street, Melbourne (03 9658 9779) City Circle Tram

Parliament House
Parliament House is built of granite from the Grampians. The Legislative Chambers were constructed in a mere ten months, built in 1856 and ready in time for the first sitting of the Victorian Parliament. This building was used by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia while Melbourne was acting as the capital of Australia (1900-27). State Government sessions can be viewed in the public gallery, sitting times do vary. During non sitting periods upper house and lower house chambers are open to the public. Spring Street, Melbourne (03 9651 8568). City Circle Tram

Royal Exhibition Building
Originally constructed for the Great Exhibition of 1880, this was the home of the Victorian Parliament from 1901 until 1927. The Royal Exhibition Building was also the site of the opening of the first session of the Commonwealth Parliament, on 9th May 1901. The Royal Exhibition Buildings and it's surrounds, the Carlton Gardens received a World Heritage Listing in 2004. Victoria Parade, Carton and Nicholson Streets, Carton (13 11 02). City Circle Tram to Victoria Street or tram 86 or 96.

Rippon Lea Estate
Rippon Lea is a large Victorian suburban estate with gardens about 8km from Melbourne. Built by Sir Frederick Thomas Sargood between 1863 and 1903 with numerous rooms and landscaped gardens. 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick (03 9523 6095)

Sandridge Bridge
The Sandridge rail bridge is now a pedestrian and cycle path across the Yarra. This historic bridge was well used by the early migrants and to celebrate the bridge has glass panels recording details of immigrant arrivals and indigenous peoples. The Sandridge bridge also has interactive touch panels with immigration data and stories of the Sandridge bridge.

St Patrick's Cathedral
A gothic Catholic Cathedral built between 1858 and 1940. Cathedral Place (03 9662 2233)

St Paul's Cathedral
Anglican St Paul's Cathedral was built between 1889 and 1892. Building started in 1880 and the cathedral was consecrated in 1891. It was the final masterpiece of English architect William Butterfield. Corner of Swanston and Flinders Streets.

The Old G.P.O.
A majestic building dating from 1867 which, unfortunately, was gutted by fire in September 2001 and is used as the G.P.O. no longer. It has now been restored for use as shops, restaurants and offices. Corner of Elizabeth and Bourke Streets.

Werribee Park
Features include an 1870s Italianate Mansion, formal gardens. Victoria State Rose Garden and farm buildings. (13 1963)

Shrine of Remembrance