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Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

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About this place Fitzroy Gardens

Fitzroy Gardens, on the eastern edge of the CBD in East Melbourne, is Melbourne's most established gay beat, the Australian term for an outdoor cruising spot. Activity has long centred on the denser plantings and paths away from the main lawns, mostly after dark. It is a public park used by families and tourists by day, so discretion is expected. Same-sex activity is legal in Victoria, decriminalised in 1981, and Melbourne is a safe city, but as with any beat, use common sense, respect other park users and stay aware of your surroundings.

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Gay Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Day venue Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Year-round Outdoor Park Active nighttime Anonymous / discreet

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Adventure Diva
Aug 2026
★★★★★

This expansive central park is great for walking, viewing the garden beds, manicured lawns, and seeing the park's majestic 100+ year old trees.

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hbhakh
Aug 2026
★★★★★

We had a brief visit to these gardens while touring Melbourne. They are very nice and well maintained. There's a conservatory as well as Capt. Cook's house on the grounds. These are well worth the visit.

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readingteach627
Aug 2026
★★★★★

We really enjoyed walking around this garden in Melbourne. We especially liked the Cook Cottage and the Conservatory. Wish we had more time to spend here. There is also a lovely gift shop.

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NICHOLAS T
Aug 2026
★★★★★

This is a lovely free to access park a short distance from the CBD. There are playgrounds and lots of shaded areas to enjoy with the gleaming towers in the backdrop.

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Shannon
Aug 2026
★★★★★

The best city garden in my opinion, as there's quite a lot to see apart from doing picnics, from Cooks Cottage to the Conservatory amongst tree carvings and fountains. For a central park however there's a lack of toilet facilities, even treasury gardens across the road has a decent public toilet. There's only one cafe with limited food items in the park. worth a visit

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Wingecarribee
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Whether walking through or taking some time to look at the attractions this is a nice open green space in the city with ornamental garden beds, lawns, ponds, statues and groves of trees. Especially enjoyed the beautiful flower display in The Conservatory (the display at the time I visited featured the colourful and unusual Schizanthus (Butterfly Flower) from South America). Also handy to drop in at the helpful Visitor Centre (info on the gardens, Melbourne and further afield). Colourful spring annuals lined avenues. Tulips were out.

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Nesh Khalifa
Aug 2026
★★★★★

is a nice park in Melbourne. Lots of trees, flowers, and paths to walk. You can see the Fairies’ Tree, a small Tudor village, and a little cottage. Good place to relax or have a picnic.

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Mag
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Lovely gardens. They are quite big, with lots of picnic spots and plants and flowers from around the country. The Conservatory is small but nice to visit.

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Lenny H
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Pretty garden with lots of interesting features, such as ponds, water fountains and sculptures. Not too big, so can easily be explored within an hour.

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Mobile44685244061
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Easy to enjoy, free tram to explore all special places in the CBD, abundant produce, accessible arts, vibrant parks, foodie-heaven.

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RyanYang
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Pleasant weather Pleasant park

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David Musgrove
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Always a pleasure to walk through these gardens and the conservatory. Too early for daffodils yet, but still well manicured.

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Aprilia de Jesus
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Beautiful garden! I love the conservatory so much! A must for walk, a run, and a picnic.

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Hazame Surathin
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Nice park! Very serene and relaxing! Lots of trees.

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Emerson Lamond
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Not enough moss

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Jason Condon
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Fitzroy Gardens is beautiful. Take a walk around find yourself a spot and enjoy the view, lots of space for a picnic. Flowers and ponds, old tall trees. Captain Cooks cottage worh a visit. Peaceful and relaxing while the city is working hard. Enjoy 👌

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Turlough Guerin
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Absolutely beautiful place in Melbourne you must visit if you’re coming into Melbourne city

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Hans Jacobs
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Nice park

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Hartoto Hendarto
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Get some fresh air

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Last updated on 14 October 2026

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