La Trobe's Cottage
Cnr Birdwood Avenue & Dallas Brooks Drive (near the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine), Melbourne. Ph: 9656 9800 for all general enquiries.

Open: 2pm - 4pm every Sunday (October to May), last Sunday (June to September), Australia Day, 26 January, and some school holidays and special event days - no bookings required.

Admission: Adults $5, Children and Concession $3, Family $10

Tours / Bookings:

Monday and Wednesday tours include a walking tour of Government House and La Trobe's Cottage.

Bookings essential on 8663 7260 or email bookings@nattrust.com.au.

Education / Schools:

Contact 8663 7260 to discover the different programs offered to primary and secondary levels and ESL, or email: bookings@nattrust.com.au.

Friends of La Trobe's Cottage Website

Visit the Friends of La Trobe's Cottage Website for more detailed information on events, tours, education and news.

History:

La Trobe's Cottage was the home of Charles Joseph La Trobe, Victoria's first Governor, and his wife Sophie

and their children from 1839 to 1854. He arrived as Superintendent of the Port Phillip district of New South Wales and became Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria in 1851.

The cottage has been relocated from its original site at Jolimont but contains many pieces which belonged to La Trobe and his family. Charles La Trobe was responsible for many of the key cultural aspects of Melbourne - its library, university, museum, hospital and extensive parklands but it was only in 2006 that a statue was erected to acknowledge his legacy.

The National Trust celebrated his achievements in 2006 with the Year of La Trobe. Associated groups:The C. J. La Trobe Society promotes recognition and understanding of the achievements of Charles Joseph La Trobe, Victoria's first Lieutenant-Governor.

The Friends of La Trobe’s Cottage

The Friends of La Trobe’s Cottage group comes under the umbrella of The C. J. La Trobe Society and works to support the National Trust in maintaining the cottage, developing the site, and running activities and events.

The active committee is currently involved in many projects. If you would like to join please contact the Chair, Helen Botham, 03 9583 1114.

Visit the Friends of La Trobe's Cottage Website for information on events, tours and news.

Re-enactment of La Trobes Arrival - Sunday 3 October 2010

La Trobe's arrival in Melbourne and his proclamation to the citizens of Melbourne will take place at La Trobe's Cottage on Sunday 3 October 2010 at 2pm. Governor La Trobe's party will be escorted by members of the NSW Corps militia, folk tunes by a folk band and lively characters in period costume as they salute the Raising of the Union Jack.

All Melburninans are welcome to come along and join the fun in this important historic anniversary.