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Description

Originally designed for the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880, the Exhibition buildings and the surrounding Carlton Gardens are now World Heritage listed.

Features include: the elaborate Hochgurtel fountain and the circular French Fountain; plantings in honour of the Dalai Lama; avenues of mature trees and flower beds; two ornamental lakes created for the 1880 exhibition; the Melbourne Museum and the Lie of the Land sculptural installation at its entrance; the Royal Exhibition Building; the Carlton Gardens Tennis Courts; a children's playground; and the Moreton Bay Fig trees where local aboriginals have traditionally met and socialised.

At a glance


Map of Carlton Gardens (PDF 3MB)
Melway Ref: 2B H11
Facilities: toilet, playground.



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Location

Carlton Gardens North
1-111 Carlton Street
Carlton VIC 3053
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Contact Details

Phone: 9658 9658
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/parks


How to get there

Public Transport Victoria



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