Free guided tours of Government House - March 2021

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Thank you for booking your free tour of Government House. Please print ticket/s or download them in the EventBrite App prior to arrival. Contact Government House on (07) 3858 5700 or email tours@govhouse.qld.gov.au.

Free guided tours of Government House - March 2021

Government House, also known as Fernberg, is Queensland's premier heritage home and the working residence of the Queensland Governor.

By Government House, Queensland

Date and time

Wed, 3 Mar 2021 10:30 AM - Wed, 31 Mar 2021 3:30 PM AEST

Location

Government House

168 Fernberg Road Paddington, QLD 4064 Australia

About this event

Government House, also known as Fernberg, is Queensland's premier heritage home and the working residence of the Queensland Governor.

Take a guided tour of the House, including the stately Dining Room, Drawing Room, Investiture Room and Small Sitting Room, and enjoy the extensive art collection on display, including works on loan from the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art and the Royal Collection Trust.

From the original villa built for German-born merchant Johann Heussler in 1865 to today’s contemporary Government House, the story of Fernberg is inextricably linked to the history and people of Queensland.

Entry is via 168 Fernberg Road, Paddington (Gate B). Gates open 15 minutes prior to commencement with pedestrian access only, there is no onsite parking. Limited disability parking is available by pre-arrangement. Adults are required to produce photo ID on arrival.

Free guided tours take place every Wednesday and Thursday in March 2021 at 10:30am and 2pm. Tours take about 90 minutes.

COVID-19

Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, entry to Government House is subject to all visitors following the protocols outlined in the Health Safety Protocols at Government House. Visitors who are unwilling to comply with these protocols will be unable to enter the Government House Estate.

Please print ticket/s or download them in the EventBrite App prior to arrival.

The tour includes about 50 stairs. If you have mobility issues, please phone (07) 3858 5700 before booking. Limited photography is permitted upon staff direction. No backpacks or large handbags are to be taken into the House.

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