• Parliament House of Victoria - Starting the walking tour on the steps of Victoria’s Parliament House provides an excellent introduction to the government in Australia and Victoria. Learn about the notable politicians, both celebrated and notorious, who have influenced this historic site. The building’s construction began in 1856 and remains unfinished. After Federation, it served as the Federal Commonwealth Parliament from 1901 to 1927, until Canberra was established. Architects Peter Kerr and John Knight were responsible for the original design and construction.

• Great Petition Sculpture - ‘Great Petition’ is a modern representation of the Monster Petition, which gathered over 30,000 signatures and was presented to Parliament in 1891 to demonstrate the strong support for women’s voting rights in Victoria. Women’s suffrage was eventually granted in 1908 with the Adult Suffrage Act. Discover the story of the designers and the history of women’s suffrage in Australia.

• Old Treasury Building - Now serving as a museum and wedding registry office, this impressive building showcases its architectural significance and the history of gold’s impact on Melbourne’s growth. The gold rush of the 1850s led to the need for gold vaults to store bullion from the Golden Triangle in Central Victoria, soon to be UNESCO listed for its gold history. The Old Treasury Building was constructed between 1858-62 in the grand Renaissance Revival style, designed by the talented architect JJ Clark at the young age of nineteen. Learn about JJ Clark and the fascinating history of this Treasury Building.

• Fitzroy Gardens - Discover the hidden gems within these magnificent heritage-listed gardens. As one of the major Victorian-era landscaped gardens in Australia, they contribute to Melbourne’s reputation as the garden city of Australia. The gardens feature an ornamental lake, a scarred tree, a visitor information centre and cafe, a conservatory, Cooks’ Cottage (a house where James Cook’s parents lived, brought from England in the 1930s), tree-lined avenues, a model Tudor village, a band pavilion, a rotunda, the “Fairies’ Tree”, fountains, and sculptures, including the Conservatory housing beautiful sculptures.

• St. Patrick’s Cathedral - Designed by Architect William Wardell, this cathedral showcases English Gothic architecture from the fourteenth century. Landscape Painter Sir Arthur Streeton remarked, “it rises up in the sky in the most inspiring position in Melbourne.” Known as the people’s cathedral, learn about the famous and infamous individuals who have walked its cobbled bluestone exterior and interior.

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Discover the captivating history, culture, art, and architecture of East Melbourne with a knowledgeable and welcoming local guide. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the heritage-listed gardens, offering an unforgettable urban nature experience. This tour is essential for anyone visiting Melbourne and the inner city, providing insight into the region’s identity, origins, and activities in this part of Australia.

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