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Government House is one of the finest examples of Gothic revival architecture in New South Wales.

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Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000

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Government House

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.

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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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Government House

Since 2013, this building once again serves its original purpose, being the residence of the Governor of NSW. One of the oldest buildings in Sydney, it is surrounded by vast gardens, open to visitors. You can take a free guided tour of the building, tickets can be purchased at the gatehouse.

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Entry to the House is by Guided Tour only. Tours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 am - 3 pm at 30 minute interval. Gardens: Daily: 10 am - 4 pm The house can be sometimes closed for events - check the official website.

Free entry, but all visitors are required to register with an ID. The free 45-minute tour of the State Rooms runs every half an hour.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_House,_Sydney

Official Website https://www.governor.nsw.gov.au/

Phone +61 2 92284111

Address Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia

Coordinates -33°51'35.732" N 151°12'54.206" E

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Government house in Sydney is a beautiful stately building surrounded by just over 12 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds adjoining the Royal Botanic Gardens . It sits just behind the Sydney Opera House overlooking Farm Cove on Sydney Harbour. With its gothic revival architecture and many turrets, it is more like a small castle than a house.

You can enjoy a free tour of this fascinating house and property between Friday and Sunday, but you must still obtain a ticket from the gatehouse for access which is only by guided tour

Construction of Government House in Sydney, which replaced the Old Government House in Parramatta, began in 1837. The architect, Edward Blore, was also very much involved in the design of Buckingham Palace in London. In 1845 the first resident, Governor George Gipps, moved in. Except for a period of time between 1996 and 2011 the house has always been the residence of the Governor or Governor-General. Beginning in 1996 the house was managed by the Historic Houses Trust. They continue to manage the property to this day carrying out a rigorous program of restoration and maintenance. In 2011, after much public protest, it was decided that the Governor should once again take up official residence in Government House as it was realized that it was actually costing more to maintain the property without the Governor residing there.

Government House hosts many functions throughout the year, including state functions, concerts, festivals, exhibitions and as many as 250 Vice Regal functions.

Nearby attractions include : Royal Botanic Gardens , Sydney Opera House , Customs House , Justice and Police Museum and the Museum of Sydney .

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Government House Hours: Opening hours may differ on holidays

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday: Closed
• Thursday: Closed
• Friday: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Sunday: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Address: Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Phone: (02) 9228 4111

Official Website: Government House

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By Train or Ferry: exit at Circular Quay Station and proceed west on Alfred Street then left on Albert Street and right on Macquarie Street. Enter the park by the horse and rider statue and follow the signs to Government House.

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Government House, New South Wales

Address Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Opening times Grounds are open daily from 10am to 4pm. House open Friday to Sunday from 10:30am to 3pm by guided tour only.

Entrance fee Free

Website Visit the Government House, New South Wales website

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Government House

Set within the Royal Botanic Gardens, this Gothic sandstone mansion (built 1837–43) is the official residence of the Governor of NSW. Its lovely loggia looks over a formal garden with the Opera House looming close by. The interior can only be accessed on a free guided tour; collect your ticket from the gatehouse. You'll need ID.

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Old Government House

A unesco world heritage site.

Old Government House is the oldest surviving public building in Australia – and one of the 11 Australian Convict Sites listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Register.

The building played a significant administrative role during the convict era. It was also the ‘country residence’ of the first ten Governors of New South Wales. 

Today, this elegant Georgian house in the heart of Parramatta Park is open to the public as a museum. It is managed by the National Trust of Australia (NSW). 

Use the Pitt Street entrance when visiting Old Government House.

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Old Government House is open to the public Thursday to Friday 10am - 4pm and Saturday to Sunday 11am - 4pm. You can be pre-purchase  via the Old Government House Eventbrite ticketing page  but walk ins are welcome. Group bookings and wedding photography are accepted.

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Immerse yourself in Australia’s rich colonial history at Old Government House, a World Heritage site in Parramatta. This historic gem, located on Burramatta Dharug Country within Parramatta Park, is Australia’s oldest surviving public building and one of 11 key sites telling the compelling story of convicts and their role in shaping the early colonial society.

Join one of our guided tours to explore the elegant Georgian architecture and discover rare colonial furniture, textiles, and homewares. Learn about the first ten Governors of New South Wales, including Governor Macquarie, whose vision influenced the development of modern Australia.

For those intrigued by the supernatural, our Ghost Tours offer a thrilling way to experience the house's eerie side. With convenient coach parking and drop-off, Old Government House is easily accessible for group visits. After your tour, enjoy a relaxing picnic in the picturesque suroundings of Parramatta Park, overlooking the tranquil Parramatta River.

This visit offers a unique opportunity to delve into Australia's convict past, experience its heritage firsthand, and connect with the stories that shaped early colonial life. Book your visit today and step back into history.

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The Gardens of Government House

Whilst the gate separating the Gardens of Government House from the Royal Botanic Gardens remains open most days of the year, few seem to venture inside. Once past this threshold, the grand residence of His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, the thirty-eighth governor of New South Wales, and his wife, Mrs. Linda Hurley stands tall, flanked by lush gardens and ancient fig trees.

Growing beside this grand sandstone estate is a giant Moreton Bay fig, planted soon after construction of the house was completed over 170 years ago. The fig tree mimics the turrets and crenelated battlements of the house with its own gothic architecture of giant buttress roots and cathedral-like canopy to match (and its own presiding family of possums!). Before these structures existed here, the grounds of Government House were home to the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. It was in this area the colony’s first governor, Captain Arthur Philip, witnessed a corroboree for the first time.

In 1792 Governor Philip set aside the land where Government House now stands “for the use of the Crown and as common lands for the inhabitants of Sydney.” The area stretched from Bennelong Point, through the present Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain to the lower ends of Macquarie and Philip street. The house itself was built between Governor Macquarie’s grand castellated stables (now the Conservatorium of Music) and his ‘neat handsome fort’ on the point, both designed by recently emancipated English architect, Francis Greenway. While this fort was being built, sandstone was quarried from the rocky escarpment of Bennelong Point, creating the Tarpeian Way. It is believed that some of this sandstone was also used in the construction of Government House.

Like so many other colonial estates, Government House was supported by kitchen gardens, orchards and grazing stock. By 1870, the kitchen garden had become part of the Royal Botanic Gardens and the detached farm became the site of Sydney University. Although the house no longer has livestock, the current Governor does keep bees – tending to four beehives in the picking gardens. Honey from these hives is derived from the nectar of a vast array of flowering plants found on the grounds.

The garden maintains a distinctly nineteenth-century character, drawing on Regency and Italianate styles, and featuring a collection of native and exotic plant species. Most changes to the garden were at the initiative of past governors and their wives, including Governor Denison’s two-acre ‘planetarium’ for ‘trees of commerce’, Governor Belmore’s five-acre vegetable garden and Lady Game’s much loved project, the ‘Spring Walk’. Some areas of the garden are true to their 1800s design, while others are more modern.

Thousands of visitors enjoy the Government House garden every year, both as public visitors and guests at functions ranging from garden parties for Royal visits, open days, award ceremonies and charity events. The garden is a crucial part of Government House – Chef Christine Ware regularly sources honey, herbs and flowers for food served at Government House functions. Florist Marjan Medhat has also been known to use flowers and natural ephemera from the grounds in her floral displays, alongside potted plants grown in the greenhouse.

A Government House Garden Guide

Entrance As you enter the front gates you will walk along the Carriage Drive, past the Parade Ground and sundial, finding yourself at the front entrance of the house. This is where tours of Government House begin. The large Ficus macrophylla (Moreton Bay gig) standing beside the House is actually the survivor of a pair which stood either side of the entrance.

Western Terrace To the western side of Government House you will find the oldest part of the garden, established when the house was being built (1836-1845). The evergreen trees planted here – many of them native species – were chosen to block out ‘disagreeable scenery’, but the large two-level terrace also functioned as a pleasure garden.

The original sandstone retaining walls, olive trees and ornamental shrubbery remain, and the layout of the Western Terrace was restored in 2000. Kookaburras can often be seen in the trees on this side, including the giant Magnolia grandifolora specimen at the northern end of the terrace, planted in the 1850s.

Eastern Terrace The design of the eastern terrace was laid out in 1869 and remains the main feature of the garden. Sitting on the house’s arcade, you can gaze across bisecting pathways lined with flowerbeds to a glittering view of Sydney harbour. Through Norfolk Island pines and local eucalypts you can see out to Fort Denison, Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, Garden Island and beyond. The Eastern Terrace is often used for outdoor receptions including Vice Regal events and comprises much of the views that guests enjoy from within the House.

Palm Grove To the north of the Eastern Terrace you will find the palm grove, established in the 1870s for the Countess of Belmore, wife of the 13th Governor of New South Wales.  Here, native and exotic palms including Lord Howe Island’s Kentia and Curly palms can be found.

Spring Walk Arriving in the 1930’s, Governor and Lady Game were both keen gardeners and it wasn’t long before Lady Game ‘set out to produce an outstanding array of trees, shrubs and planters’. She established her Spring Walk on the southern end of the Eastern Terrace, where she supplemented the surviving 19th century camellias with new plantings of modern varieties. Today, you can still walk among very old camellias including the pink flowering Cleopatra Rosea and the white flowering Camellia japonica ‘Welbankiana’ , some of which are over one-hundred years old.

The wife of Governor Game’s private secretary, writer Ethel Anderson, had this to say about Lady Game’s Garden:

“Under the grey green olives, late daffodils still star the grass. Watsonias, double cherries, magnolias, spireas, purple eupatoriums and primulas, set in a spring border among standard white wisterias foam, like a sea … Lady Game’s border – so lovey with pomegranites, baugainvilleas, cistus and Madonna lilies – keeps its date with beauty.”

The entrance stones to the Spring Walk are said to be convict made blocks from the first Government House built by Arthur Philip, now the site of the Museum of Sydney.

Ceremonial Plantings Many of the trees in the garden are ceremonial plantings, such as the large paperbark planted by Queen Elizabeth II on her first visit to Australia in 1954. Among the roses on the eastern terrace the Dame Marie Bashir Rose can be found (which was bred in her honour), as well as the Governor Macquarie rose she planted in 2009 as patron of the Rose Society of New South Wales. Dame Marie Bashir was just one of the many governors, past and present, with a passion for plants and their pollinators!

To learn more about the House and Garden of Government House Sydney, free tours run every half hour from 10:30-3:00 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Inside, visitors are guided through the State Rooms, bedecked with Australian red cedar, antiquities and fresh floral displays. Make sure you bring a form of photo ID to get a ticket at the entrance.

The grounds of Government House Sydney are open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, but keep in mind that both the Garden and tours of the House may be closed for Vice Regal functions. If you are planning to visit the House or Garden, check the website first.

Feature image from Dixon Galleries, State Library of New South Wales:  No.4 Government House and Fort Macquarie Sydney N.S.W. from the Botanical Gardens by G.E. Peacock, 1846.

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Exploring Sydney can be expensive, but being on a budget does not mean you have to miss out on the best things in Sydney. These free guided tours will help your money go a little further.

Every traveller knows that at some point on your holiday the money starts to run out. Finding free things to see and do on your trip is a bonus because it means you can save your $$$ for the really special things a city has on offer, like a Sydney Harbour Bridge climb or watching a performance at the Opera House.

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As one of the founders of Sydney Greeters, this organisation is very close to my heart. Part of the International Greeter Association, groups of locals around the world who love their hometowns so much that they offer free one-on-one tours of the city to visitors. These tours are called greets and are available seven days a week.

How does the greeter program work?

When you submit your booking, it will be shared (without your personal details) to volunteers who are available at the time of your request. Once someone accepts it, they will contact you directly to introduce themselves and propose an outing.

While there are many volunteers, it is not always possible to find a greeter for every guest, so it is important to give a few options for your availability. It’s best to book in advance – at least 3-4 weeks is best.

What happens on a greet?

Most greets will run for about 3-4 hours, although they can be longer if both parties agree. If you have a specific amount of time available, let your greeter know so they can plan around your schedule. 

Your greeter will meet you at your accommodation or another central location, and you will explore part of the city together, chatting and learning more about each other along the way. A greeter is not a tour guide. They know a lot about their city, but they are not trained or registered. Think of a greet more like two new friends meeting up. While the service is free, it is nice to offer to shout your greeter a drink or something to eat if you stop along the way as a way of thanks.

Check out the Facebook page to get an idea of what these experiences are like.

If you are an art lover, you will love the range of free tours offered by gallery guides and volunteers at the NSW Art Gallery.

One thing you don’t want to miss is the tour of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collection. These are offered at 11am every day.

Along with the general tours offered twice a day, there are weekly tours in Japanese, Korean, Mandarin and Cantonese.

The galleries access program also offers Auslan, Tactile and sensory tours, and tours for people living with dementia and their carers. See the full range of access tours here .

Visit the Art Gallery website for the current times and any special exhibition programs.

When: several tours are offered each day – 11am, 1pm, 3pm Where: Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road Woolloomooloo

Like many cities around the world, Sydney has a couple of free walking tour companies. The reduction in traveller numbers in 2020 has seen these tours drop from daily to a few days a week. As travellers return to Sydney, the number of tours on offer will increase.

I’m Free Walking Tours and offer a general Sydney sites tour daily at 10:30am. They also offer an evening tour of the Rocks, which is a fantastic way to learn about Sydney’s colonial history. They currently offer it Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday departing at 6pm from Cadmans Cottage. A second company, Free Tours Sydney, has a 10.30am walking tour daily. Both free tour companies require you to make a booking on their websites.

Like all free tours, these guides are not paid and work for tips, tip what you can afford and what you think the tour is worth. The average tip is $10 per person.

When: Daily at 10:30am. Evening tours of the Rocks at 6pm Where: Town Hall or Hyde Park or The Rocks

Visit the beautifully decorated house and gardens of the Governor-General.

 The house is occasionally closed for official functions. You can collect your tickets for the free guided tours tickets from the Gatehouse. You can walk through the gardens during the week if you don’t happen to be here on the weekend.

For security reasons, you will need to show a photo ID when you collect your free tickets from the Gatehouse. Check the website for further details .

When: Guided tours are offered every half hour between 10:30am & 3:00pm Where: Government House Sydney Macquarie Street near

If you have an interest in gardens and horticulture, you will enjoy joining one of the volunteer guides on a 90 minute guided walk of the Botanic Gardens.

You will learn about the history of the colony, the garden, and more. I really enjoy these tours and they are a lovely way to see the best part of the garden quickly.

If you are mobility impaired, there is also a little train you can ride around the garden on. Get more details about the free gardens tours and other paid options like the indigenous heritage tour on the Botanic Gardens tours page .

All tours and walks depart from Information Booth outside the Garden Shop at the Palm Grove Centre. Bookings are required.

When: Daily at 10.30am Where: Garden Shop Royal Botanic Gardens

Heritage Tour of the GPO at Martin Place

The General Post Office in Martin Place is one of the most beautiful public buildings in the city. Designed by James Barnet, a prolific and respected colonial architect it opened in 1874.

Discover the history of the building on a heritage tour offered by the buildings main occupant the Fullerton Hotel. Two public tours that run for ninety minutes are offered each week. There are also two private tours for in house guests. Find out more about how to book here .

Explore the Parliament with a free guided tour . Tour the Legislative Chambers, and three of the most historic rooms in NSW Parliament House.

Don’t miss the Fountain Court and High Tea (served every Friday in the Strangers’ Restaurant from 12 pm to 3 pm, with the last seating at 2 pm.

When: Mondays and Fridays at 1.30pm Where : Macquarie Street Sydney

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