Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne

The Alexandra Gardens are located on the south bank of the Yarra River, opposite Federation Square and the Melbourne Central Business District, in Victoria, Australia. The Gardens are bounded by the Yarra River to the north, Princes and Swan street bridges, with Queen Victoria Gardens and Kings Domain across Alexandra Avenue to the south. The gardens are part of the Domain parklands which stretch to the Royal Botanic Gardens and were first laid out in 1901, under the direction of Carlo Catani, Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department. The Alexandra Gardens were named in honour of Alexandra of Denmark, in the year her reign as Queen Consort of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Empress consort of India began. The Alexandra Gardens are listed on the Victorian Heritage Register due to their historical and archaeological significance.

Alexandra Gardens
Boathouses in Alexandra Gardens from across the Yarra River.
TypePublic Park
LocationMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Coordinates37.82037°S 144.971938°E / -37.82037; 144.971938
Area5.2 ha (13 acres)
Opened1901 (1901)
StatusOpen
PathsSealed
TerrainFlat, Riverbank
WaterYarra River, Historic Boatsheds
VegetationAustralian Native, Lawns, Non-native traditional gardens
Connecting transportFlinders Street station
Tram routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72
LandmarksYarra River
FacilitiesBarbecues, Toilets, Shelters, Drinking Fountains, Bicycle hire, Seating
Victorian Heritage Register
Official nameDomain Parklands
TypeState Registered Place
DesignatedJuly 25, 2013
Reference no.H2304
Heritage Overlay numberHO398
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