Set in classic Victorian-era design and located on the southeastern edge of the Melbourne Central Business District in East Melbourne, Fitzroy Gardens serves as a leafy oasis proffering a beautiful and tranquil window to the city’s lush green flora and fauna amid tall buildings and skyscrapers since 1860. It is one of the best places in Melbourne to laze around, read a book or simply steal a few moments of silence.

A walk through its neatly manicured avenues meandering beneath dense masses of foliage bring you to the historically significant Captain Cooks Cottage, and other attractions like the Fairies tree, Tudors village, a conservatory, rotunda and many other mesmeric statues and fountains.

A certain sense of peace swirls in the environs which makes it a great place of inspiration for artists and poets. The garden is huge and spreads itself in an area of 64 acres, so you can easily indulge a few hours soaking in the breath of fresh air, reflecting on the mystical silences and exploring the page turning history.