Address:

Dallas Brooks Drive (near Birdwood Avenue)

Suburb:

South Yarra

Postcode:

3141

Phone:

(03) 9656 9800

Email Address:

info@nattrust.com.au

Opening Hours:

Open in conjunction with Government House Tours - Mondays and Wednesdays: bookings essential on 9656 9800 and subject to availability

Details:

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 1840 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 is legacy. The National Trust celebrated his achievements in 2006 with the Year of La Trobe.

The La Trobe Society promotes recognition and understanding of the achievements of Charles Joseph La Trobe, Victoria's first Lieutenant-Governor.

Would you like to join the volunteer team that presents the property to the public? Volunteers are always welcome at all Trust properties. More details.