La Trobe's Cottage

Dallas Brooks Drive (opposite Royal Botanic Gardens Herbarium off Birdwood Avenue), Melbourne Ph: 5981 2866

Open: 2pm - 4pm Sunday (October to May) & Monday and Wednesday group tours of Government house & La Trobe's Cottage. Bookings essential on 8663 7260

Admission:

Adults $4, Children & Concession $3, Family $10

History:

La Trobe's Cottage was Victoria's first Government House. It was home to Charles Joseph La Trobe, 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 is only in 2006 that a statue has been erected to acknowledge his legacy. The National Trust celebrated his achievements in 2006 with the Year of La Trobe.

Associated groups:

The 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 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.

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Tours / Bookings:

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

Bookings are essential on 8663 7260.

Education / Schools:

Contact 9656 9822 to discover programs offered to primary & secondary levels and ESL.

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