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River God Fountain
- 4.672 reviews
- Free
- Open now
Historic fountain with sculpture surrounded by ferns in Fitzroy Gardens, East Melbourne.
Quick answers
River God Fountain in short
When is River God Fountain open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit River God Fountain?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is River God Fountain indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is River God Fountain good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does River God Fountain cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book River God Fountain?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at River God Fountain?
About 15 minutes.
Where is River God Fountain?
Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002.
Is River God Fountain wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 10:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Too dark for it.
Go tomorrow at 9 am instead.
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
11°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 12km/h
- 11pm
10° - 12am10°
- 1am9°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open nowsundayOpen 24 hours
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 River God Fountain
- 2 Fluffy Torpedo · 11 min
- 3 Cutler · 12 min
- 4 Imperial Hotel · 12 min
- 5 The European · 12 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 15 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 72 reviews
Known for
- Fountain
- Sculpture
- Ferns
What people say
- People like:
- Peaceful, relaxing fountain among greenery
Around Jolimont
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Fluffy TorpedoSweets · 11 min walk
CutlerModern Australian · 12 min walk
Good nowImperial HotelPub · 12 min walk
The EuropeanEuropean · 12 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time