La Trobe's Cottage

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Description

La Trobe's Cottage was the home of Victoria's first Governor. Brought to Port Phillip by Superintendent (later Lieutenant-Governor) Charles Joseph La Trobe in 1839, the fascinating prefabricated cottage was originally located on a 12.5 acre estate across the river at Jolimont. It now lies nestled on a rise near the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine.

Take a tour of the Cottage and learn about the life of Victoria's first Governor and his family.

Location

La Trobe's Cottage
corner Birdwood Avenue and Dallas Brooks Drive
Melbourne VIC 3004
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Contact Details

Phone: 9656 9800
info@nattrust.com.au
nationaltrust.org.au/vic/la-trobes-cottage

Opening hours

Sunday: 2pm - 4pm

* Every Sunday 2pm - 4pm (October to April)

* Australia Day 26 January, Labour Day (2nd Monday in March) and some special event days

* Group bookings Monday to Friday (in conjunction with a visit to Government House on Monday & Thursday).

* Non accessible for wheelchairs