King's Domain
The Alexandra Gardens,
Queen Victoria Gardens and King's
Domain run continuously from the banks of the Yarra
along St Kilda Road to the
Shrine and
beyond. They also border the Botanic
Gardens and Government House.
Linlithgow Monument
in the King's Domain, Melbourne
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The King's Domain had been used for many purposes before becoming
parkland in 1854. It has been progressively developed since that time with
the most striking feature being the re-routing of St Kilda Road to create an
artificial hill for the Shrine of Remembrance
making it a dominant view along the city's Swanston Street. A section of the
domain became a unique setting for
Government House, the home of Victoria's Governor. This area is open to
the public on a limited basis. In the 1950s an important addition was the
Sidney Myer Music Bowl which is home
to numbers of open air performances during the summer months. Also in the
Domain are the Pioneer Women's Garden. This was built in 1934 as a tribute
to the pioneer women of Victoria and it is adjoined by a sunken garden and
reflecting pool. The Domain is also home to
Governor La Trobe's Cottage -
the humble forerunner to the nearby Government House. Visible from St Kilda
Road is the Linlithgow Flower Bed with its changing plantings commemorating
particular organisations or events
- Various statues in The Domain
and connected gardens show people on horseback. How can you tell the
status of a person from a 19th century equestrian statue?
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Some forthcoming events at King's Domain:
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Mazda Opera in The Bowl
It’s a Saturday evening in summer. You’re sitting in a park with family
and friends, and a fabulous picnic dinner. The picture is complete when the
glorious live music from
Opera Australia
begins.
Hear our brightest stars, under the stars, sing opera's most famous arias
with the magnificent backing of
Orchestra Victoria.
Dress up — or not — it's your night to enjoy the power of the human voice
in the kind of communal, cultural celebration Melbourne loves best.
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Carols by Candlelight
An event that has become a popular part of the Melbourne calendar
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Australia Day Picnic & Historic Vehicles Display
The popular historic vehicle display, with more than 500 veteran and vintage vehicles, entertainment, free activities and food stalls.
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