Central Park Conservatory
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The Central Park Conservatory is of historical significance as one of the oldest and largest extant public conservatories in Victoria. Only two other public conservatories comparable to that at Central Park exist in the state: the Rosalind Park conservatory at Bendigo, constructed in 1897, (with extensive alterations undertaken in 1978); and the conservatory in the Fitzroy gardens, which was constructed in 1930. Several other public conservatories have been demolished, making the Central Park Conservatory now a rare example of this kind of structure.
The Central Park conservatory today displays interesting and rare orchids on the wings, managed and maintained by the Orchid Club. The middle of the conservatory displays general indoor plants.
What's On
A member of council and a member of the Orchid Club will demonstrate and discuss orchids including very rare varieties. Presenters will also discuss the history and prominent features of the building.
Image: (1) East-facing door of the Conservatory from 2008. Photo: Victoria Heritage Database.
Important Details
Tour/event summary information
Saturday 26 July
Tours run 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm + 4pm
Running for 30 minutes in groups of 10
Bookings
Bookings required—$7 booking fee applies
First release tickets: 12pm Wednesday 2 July
Second release tickets: 10am Saturday 5 July
Meeting Point
Best access is from Kingston Street, Malvern East, which has ample free parking available. Enter through the park gate opposite 15 Kingston Street. Walk approximately 100 metres in a south-easterly direction towards the middle of the park, where you will find the conservatory.
Accessibility
Partially wheelchair accessible
Access to the conservatory will be via a graveled path.
