La Trobe's Cottage
Highlights
- Explore the elegantly furnished interiors of La Trobe's Cottage, immersing yourself in Victoria's rich history.
- Wander through spacious grounds that showcase Melbourne’s oldest surviving building, connecting you to the city's origins.
- Join combined tours of La Trobe's Cottage and Government House for a captivating glimpse into pre-gold rush Melbourne.
- Discover artefacts from Victoria’s earliest settlement, offering a tangible link to the past in a serene setting.
La Trobe’s Cottage was the original home of Victoria’s first Lt. Governor, Charles Joseph La Trobe, from 1839 to 1854.
Described by a visitor in 1852 as ‘small but elegantly furnished and standing in spacious grounds’, La Trobe’s Cottage is now a vital part of Victoria’s history. The cottage was made from prefabricated materials brought from England to be the home of La Trobe, his wife Sophie and their children.
As Melbourne’s oldest surviving building, the restored cottage replicates the original prefabricated structure and contains items belonging to La Trobe along with artefacts from the earliest time of Victoria’s settlement.
Combined Tours of La Trobe’s Cottage and Government House are also available on select Mondays. The tours provide a tangible link between the pre-gold rush and the legendary Marvellous Melbourne eras, granting a fascinating insight into the city’s origins.
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Accreditations
- National Trust
- National Trust
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
Features
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Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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