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Snapshot

Opening Hours

Opening Hours

Weekdays 9am-4pm
Session Times

Session Times

As arranged
Session Duration

Session Duration

60 minutes
Facilitated Program

Facilitated Program

Fully facilitated
Group Size

Group Size

Minimum: 10 Maximum: 100
entry fees

Entry Fees

Free entry

Government House

 

Government House sits on Lake Burley Griffin.

As it is a heritage listed building, various historic parts of the property must be maintained for future generations.


This is where the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia lives and carries out ceremonial, constitutional and community duties, along with receiving official visitors.

Thousands of schoolchildren come from all over Australia to walk through the beautiful gardens, see the Government House mob of kangaroos and walk through the house.

Tours of the house and gardens are conducted by Government House staff.

Information presented contributes to a further understanding of what it means to be an Australian citizen, how governments work, and the special role of the Governor-General. Government House is open weekdays, with session times 9 am – 4 pm.

Bookings are required. Please note changes to tours may be made at short notice due to changes in the Governor-General’s program.