This leafy suburb is home to ³Ô¹ÏÍø icons like the MCG and Fitzroy Gardens. Roam through stunning green spaces then discover unique museums, cute hidden wine bars and more.

Best East ³Ô¹ÏÍø events

Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
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Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure

A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.

Tour the Old Treasury Building Museum
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Tour the Old Treasury Building Museum

Discover early ³Ô¹ÏÍø, through architecture, art and artefacts, in an iconic gold rush building.

Songbirds
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Songbirds

Come along to East ³Ô¹ÏÍø Library on Thursdays for Songbirds: songs, rhymes and stories.

Gin-dulgent High Tea
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Gin-dulgent High Tea

Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other with bottomless sparkling.

Making Modern ³Ô¹ÏÍø
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Making Modern ³Ô¹ÏÍø

This free exhibition examines the tumultuous twentieth century in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

East ³Ô¹ÏÍø Walking Tours
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East ³Ô¹ÏÍø Walking Tours

Take a guided walking tour of East ³Ô¹ÏÍø to discover secrets and hear untold stories.

Yarra: Stories of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's River
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Yarra: Stories of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's River

Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.

Cheese and Wine Matching with Chef or Sommelier
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Cheese and Wine Matching with Chef or Sommelier

Explore seven artisan cheeses and learn how to match them to back-vintage wines.

The History of Printed Textiles

The History of Printed Textiles

Join Janet O'Dell for a lecture on the origins and challenges of printed textiles in Europe.

The History of Quilting in Australia

The History of Quilting in Australia

Join Janet O'Dell for a lecture on the tradition of patchwork and quilting in Australia.

Boxing Day Test Summer Fest

Boxing Day Test Summer Fest

The energy spills beyond the boundary as the Boxing Day Festival returns to Yarra Park.

Summer Sketching with Alissa Duke

Summer Sketching with Alissa Duke

Learn to sketch on location in the historic exhibition house of Fairhall.

East ³Ô¹ÏÍø attractions

³Ô¹ÏÍø Cricket Ground (MCG)

³Ô¹ÏÍø Cricket Ground (MCG)

The largest stadium in the southern hemisphere and arguably Australia's sporting mecca.

Fitzroy Gardens

Fitzroy Gardens

These historic gardens are home to the famous Cooks' Cottage.

The Johnston Collection

The Johnston Collection

View beautiful objects arranged in a house-museum setting unfettered by ropes or barriers.

Treasury Gardens

Treasury Gardens

A tranquil green edge to ³Ô¹ÏÍø's government buildings precinct.

Parliament Gardens Reserve

Parliament Gardens Reserve

This small triangular park is a pleasant respite at the Spring Street end of town.

Fire Services Museum of Victoria

Fire Services Museum of Victoria

Australia's largest collection of fire-fighting memorabilia.

Powlett Reserve Tennis Centre

Powlett Reserve Tennis Centre

A public tennis facility with five synthetic courts and a pro shop.

Lanson Place Parliament Gardens

Lanson Place Parliament Gardens

The ultimate ³Ô¹ÏÍø retreat for your next leisure or business stay.

Yarra Park

Yarra Park

Public parkland surrounding Australia's sporting mecca, the MCG.

St Patrick's Cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral

This historic Catholic cathedral is the largest Gothic Revival building in Victoria.

Cooks' Cottage

Cooks' Cottage

Come and explore Cooks' Cottage and learn about its English origins and relocation to ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

The Conservatory

The Conservatory

An indoor world of floral beauty with displays that change five times each year.

MCG Tours

MCG Tours

Take a guided tour of the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Cricket Ground.

German Lutheran Trinity Church

German Lutheran Trinity Church

Heritage-listed Lutheran Trinity Church dates from 1853, with the present structure built in 1874.

Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre

Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre

A place of inspiration and vitality, that promotes the spirit and charism of Saint Mary MacKillop.

Parliament House

Parliament House

Meeting place of the Victorian Parliament and one of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best known landmarks.

College of Surgeons Museum

College of Surgeons Museum

An exhibition of surgical objects and memorabilia.

East ³Ô¹ÏÍø Library

East ³Ô¹ÏÍø Library

Australia's most ecologically sustainable public library.

Where to eat and drink in East ³Ô¹ÏÍø

KereKere Green

KereKere Green

Cute little cafe with a community focus in the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens.

Everything But Gin Distillery

Everything But Gin Distillery

A boutique distillery offering blending sessions and tours.

Roccella

Roccella

An all-day dining Italian restaurant located across from the Fitzroy Gardens.

Life's Too Short Bar

Life's Too Short Bar

A romantic back-vintage wine and cocktail bar with chef-prepared all-day dining.

The Tippler & Co

The Tippler & Co

A neighborhood gem offering an independent range of tipples and a sustainable focused share menu.

Grocery Bar East ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Grocery Bar East ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Great coffee and sandwiches to eat in or take away.

Hanashi

Hanashi

Offering authentic Japanese food in an izakaya style.

Route 66 Bar and Grill

Route 66 Bar and Grill

An iconic American Bar and Grill with a touch of Southern hospitality.

Strangers Corridor

Strangers Corridor

A sophisticated restaurant inside Parliament House, serving seasonal lunch and high tea.

Tadka Hut Indian Restaurant

Tadka Hut Indian Restaurant

Family-friendly restaurant serving authentic dishes from all over India.

Geppetto Trattoria

Geppetto Trattoria

An East ³Ô¹ÏÍø institution serving classic home-style Italian cooking since 1981.

Square and Compass

Square and Compass

Healthy and filling staple dishes for breakfast and lunch.

Laurent Boulangerie Patisserie

Laurent Boulangerie Patisserie

A French artisan style bakery, offering breads, cakes and pastries.

The Cliveden Bar & Dining

The Cliveden Bar & Dining

Located at the Pullman on the Park and offering casual dining and a bar.

George Street Cafe

George Street Cafe

Simple breakfast and lunch dishes in a spot that has been serving food since 1867.

East ³Ô¹ÏÍø General Store

East ³Ô¹ÏÍø General Store

A licensed grocer selling a full range of groceries, fresh produce and liquor.