Visiting the Cottage
Location:
Cnr. Birdwood Avenue & Dallas Brooks Drive, Melbourne (near the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine).
Melway map ref. 2L A1.
Open: The Cottage is closed until further notice
Sunday 11am - 4pm (first and third of the month) October to May;
Australia Day, 26 January, and some
special event days
except...
For information phone 03 9592 5616, or email ltc@latrobesociety.org.au
Admission: $5, Concession $4, Families $12
La Trobe Society, Friends of La Trobe’s Cottage & National Trust members free.
Booked tours: Cancelled
Cottage and Government House:
Discover Melbourne’s rich heritage in the grand State Rooms of Government House and in the simple yet elegant La Trobe’s Cottage.
Tours are available all year by appointment on Mondays and Thursdays, subject to the availability of Government House. Maximum of 30 people. The tours start at the Government House Gatehouse, Government House Drive, at 10.am (arrival by 9:45am).
A group tour of La Trobe’s Cottage only may also be arranged,
Monday to Friday.
Garden tours
| Tour | Adult | Concession | Child/School Group |
| Both properties | $18 | $13 | $10 |
| Government House only | $15 | $12 | $5 |
| La Trobe’s Cottage only | $15 | $12 | $5 |
For booking, contact the National Trust: email bookings@nattrust.com.au, or phone (03) 9656 9889.
Note: As Government House is a working residence, tours may need to be rescheduled or cancelled. Full Names and Photo ID are required for entry.
Events:
For visits to special events see Events
School Visits:
For school visits see Education
Venue Hire:
Explore the Cottage in 3
dimensions
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Getting there:
From the City: take any tram along St Kilda Road (except Route 1) to Park Street, Stop 20 and walk across the park.
Alternatively, take Tram No. 58 from William Street/Kings Way to Wells/Park Street, Stop 119, and walk across the park.
From South Yarra Station: take Tram No. 58 to Wells/Park Street, Stop 119, and walk across the park.
Note also 605 bus service to Birdwood Avenue. Link
La Trobe’s Cottage is located on the corner of Birdwood Avenue & Dallas Brooks Drive. This is close to the Shrine and Royal Botanic Gardens.Parking in neighbouring streets is free on Sundays.
