Itineraries · Melbourne

Fitzroy, between the park and the pool

Walk · Melbourne. 3 km on foot, ~3 h, 3 stops.

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Fitzroy, between the park and the pool
Duration
3 km on foot, ~3 h (≈ 2 h 13 min: moving and stop time only)
Who it suits
Everyone
Transport
walk
Start
Edinburgh Gardens
Finish
Rose Street
Pace
relaxed pace
Best time
Saturday afternoon
Budget per adult
free, the pool if you want a swimPrices as of: July 2026; transport and zoo prices October 2026

Getting there

Tram along Brunswick Street to Fitzroy. A full-fare bank card works.

Stops in order

The text version of the route: stops, time at each and the legs between them. Times are estimates, without queues, traffic or swims.

  1. 1. Edinburgh Gardens~40 min at the stop

    The main park of Fitzroy North. Lawns, the old circus ground and the people who live on the next streets.

    Worth knowing: The gardens honour Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, after the 1868 attempt on his life in Sydney. The rotunda went up in 1925 as a war memorial, and the oval was Fitzroy Football Club's home from 1883.

    Tip: Bring food before you go in. The park is for lying on the grass, not for finding lunch.

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    ↓ walk · 8 min · 0.4 km

  2. 2. Fitzroy Swimming Pool~40 min at the stop

    The outdoor pool the neighbourhood uses in summer. The lawn matters as much as the lap lane.

    Worth knowing: The heritage-listed AQUA PROFONDA (Danger Deep Water) sign over the deep end became famous through Helen Garner's 1977 novel Monkey Grip, whose characters spend hot summer days here.

    Tip: Check the season on the council page. If the gate is shut, the park at the entrance is still the walk.

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    ↓ walk · 15 min · 1.1 km

  3. 3. Rose Street~30 min at the stop

    Warehouses and small studios in the back of Fitzroy. The street life here is quieter than the main shopping strip.

    Tip: On Saturday some doors are open. Step into the ones that invite you, and stay out of the residential lanes.

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Before you go

  • Route times are estimates: walking, driving and a sensible pause at each stop. Add queues, traffic and swims yourself.
  • Prices, timetables and trail status change. Check the venue's official site and the state transport app before you go.
  • On beaches, swim only between the red and yellow flags. Use sun protection even when it is cloudy.