This 1930s Spanish-mission-style greenhouse showcases vibrant floral displays that change five times a year.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Melbourne attractions

1. Cooks' Cottage

0.05 MILES

Built in 1755, this humble family cottage lays claim to being the oldest building in Australia, but that's sidestepping the fact that it was shipped from…

2. Fitzroy Gardens

0.12 MILES

The city drops away suddenly just east of Spring St, giving way to Melbourne’s beautiful backyard, Fitzroy Gardens. The park's stately avenues are lined…

3. Old Treasury Building

0.24 MILES

The fine neoclassical architecture of the Old Treasury Building (1862), designed by 19-year old JJ Clarke, is a telling mix of hubris and functionality…

4. St Patrick’s Cathedral

0.31 MILES

Designed by William Wardell, Melbourne's Catholic cathedral is among the world's finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture and the largest church…

5. Parliament House

0.34 MILES

The grand steps of Victoria’s parliament (1856) are often dotted with tulle-wearing brides smiling for the camera as well as placard-holding protesters…

6. Federation Bells

0.4 MILES

Created to celebrate the centenary of Australia’s federation in 2001, these 39 brass bells perch on the upper level of Birrarung Marr and ring out three…

7. Tolarno Galleries

0.4 MILES

Tolarno was an integral player in Melbourne’s most famous midcentury artistic marriage: that between Georges and Mirka Mora. The gallery was once…

8. Birrarung Marr

0.43 MILES

Multi-terraced Birrarung Marr is one of Melbourne’s most unique parks, featuring grassy knolls, river promenades, thoughtful planting of Indigenous flora…