Government House is a popular city centre attraction alongside the iconic Royal Botanic Gardens. Its strategic location provides visitors with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour in the distance.
Add in the charm of this building, and it is easy to see why this is one of Sydney’s most iconic attractions.
Government House Sydney, Tours, Address, Opening Hours & History, NSW
This building is renowned for its stunning Gothic architecture, with some of the key exterior features, including intricate decorations and patterns, lancet windows, and hood mouldings. The interior is just as elaborate as the exterior, with one of the most outstanding features inside the house being the hand-painted stencil ceilings with exquisite designs—indeed, the perfect backdrop for all the collectibles on display.
A tour around Government House allows visitors to view the different collections, including, but not limited to, creative portraits, elaborate art, unique pieces of furniture, and memorabilia relevant to the administrative post. It is interesting to note that many of these collectibles were sourced from New South Wales and, therefore, have a rich significance in the state’s heritage.
Government House hosts many events and occasionally welcomes royal visitors. For this reason, visitors must note that the house and gardens may occasionally remain closed to cater to the numerous regal functions. Closure dates are published regularly on the official website, so it’s worth checking out before your visit.
Access around the gardens at Government House is on bitumen and firm sandstone paths. A portable ramp is provided for wheelchair access up to the two wide steps into the foyer.
Guided tours are conducted on most Fridays, Saturdays and Saturdays (inclusive of public holidays – except for Good Friday and Christmas Day). Tickets for the 45-minute tour of the Government House are available at the Gate House.
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