Flagstaff Gardens

Melbourne's first public gardens were established on the highest point of land in the city and hosted a signalling station that flagged the arrival of ships in the bay.

Also known to early settlers as Burial Hill, the gardens were a pioneer burial site until the establishment of the Melbourne Cemetery in 1853.

Today, Flagstaff Gardens feature picnic areas with barbecues, a playground, tennis, netball and volleyball courts and a walking path.

The gardens are a popular lunchtime oasis for city workers and are adjacent to the Queen Victoria Market.