Parliament Gardens is an iconic landmark located in the heart of Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD).
This tranquil oasis comprises 4.5 hectares of lush greenery and inviting landscapes suitable for both visitors and locals alike.
The Parliament House Gardens boasts a wide array of flora, both native and exotic Victorian-era plants. You can stroll along the winding pathways and wide sweeping lawns while admiring the blooms of over 200 species of plants.
Join us for a free tour of these historic gardens to learn more about their evolution from Victorian-era roots to a modern Australian landscape.
Garden tours are available every second Friday, starting at 2:00 pm and running for approximately 90 minutes.
The tour is conducted outdoors, so please ensure you wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, and bring hats or umbrellas depending on the weather.
Tours commence from the Vestibule, located inside the main building entrance on Spring Street. Accessing the Parliament House Gardens is possible by public transport or private means.
Anyone wishing to visit Parliament House, attend an event or watch the proceedings of the two houses in the public galleries, including taking part in a tour or using catering facilities, must provide their name and address and present one of the following identification documents:
Driver's licence, learner's permit, proof of age card, passport, Australian birth certificate, or Australian citizenship certificate.
Visitors to Parliament House are required to pass through a security checkpoint before entering the building. This involves a walk-through scanner and baggage