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Government House with flag flying from turret, long stretch of lawn and trees in the foreground.

Until 12 Dec

Government House Community Tour

Take a guided tour through the State Apartments to learn about the history of Government House and its contemporary role.

The tours are led by a senior member of the Government House staff and provide a unique insight into the constitutional, ceremonial, international and community engagement duties of the Governor.

Built between 1872 and 1876, Government House is one of the finest examples of 19th-century residential architecture.

Date	Times
Fri 25 Jul	10:00am - 11:30am
Fri 8 Aug	10:00am - 11:30am
Fri 29 Aug	10:00am - 11:30am
Fri 12 Sep	10:00am - 11:30am
Fri 10 Oct	10:00am - 11:30am
Fri 31 Oct	10:00am - 11:30am
Fri 14 Nov	10:00am - 11:30am
Fri 28 Nov	10:00am - 11:30am
Fri 12 Dec	10:00am - 11:30am

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