Government House News
Government House news is published here to keep you up to date on activities relating to Government House Tasmania.
Join our State Rooms Tour: 28 November 2024
Government House
A guided tour of the Government House State Rooms will allow you to experience the grandeur of this Victorian country house constructed in neo-Gothic style. Fine silverware, crystal chandeliers, heritage European and early colonial and imported furniture and amazing art works are just some of the attractions of this tour.
Lunch on the Lawns - Friday 18 October 2024
From noon until 2:00 pm on Friday 18 October 2024, the Red Border Lawn of Government House Tasmania, between the Main Gate and the House, will be open to members of the public.
Bring your lunch or a picnic and enjoy the beautiful gardens of Government House.
This is a free event. Bookings are not required.
Please note: no parking on site; no pets; no alcohol permitted.
Lunch on the Lawn - Friday 5 April 2024
Government House
From noon until 2:00 pm on Friday 5 April 2024, the Red Border Lawn of Government House Tasmania, between the Main Gate and the House, will be open to members of the public.
Bring your lunch or a picnic, listen to members of the Australian Army Band Tasmania play, and enjoy the beautiful gardens of Government House.
This is a free event. Bookings are not required.
Please note: no parking on site; no pets; no alcohol permitted.
Lunch on the Lawn - Friday 1 March 2024
From noon until 2:00 pm on Friday 1 March 2024, the Red Border Lawn of Government House Tasmania, between the Main Gate and the House, will be open to members of the public.
Bring your lunch or a picnic, spread a rug and enjoy the beautiful gardens of Government House.
This is a free event. Bookings are not required.
Please note: no parking on site; no pets; no alcohol permitted.
Lunch on the Lawn - Friday 9 February 2024
From noon until 2:00 pm on Friday 9 February 2024, the Red Border Lawn of Government House Tasmania, between the Main Gate and the House, will be open to members of the public.
Bring your lunch or a picnic, spread a rug and enjoy the beautiful gardens of Government House.
This is a free event. Bookings are not required.
Lunch on the Lawn - Friday 19 January 2024
From noon until 2:00 pm on Friday 19 January 2024, the Red Border Lawn of Government House Tasmania, between the Main Gate and the House, will be open to members of the public.
Bring your lunch or a picnic, spread a rug and enjoy the beautiful gardens of Government House.
King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark
Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen
Her Excellency the Governor joins all Tasmanians to congratulate King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark on their accession to the Throne following the abdication of Queen Margrethe II.
Books are available at Government House for those who would like to leave a congratulatory message. Between 8 am and 4 pm daily from Monday 15 to Friday 19 January, access will be facilitated by the Government House Security Team to individuals who identify themselves using the intercom at the main gate.
Season's Greetings
Best wishes for the 2023 Festive Season and the New Year from Her Excellency, the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, Governor of Tasmania, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers AO.
Lunch on the Lawn - Friday 22 December 2023
From noon until 2:00 pm on Friday 22 December 2023, the Red Border Lawn of Government House Tasmania, between the Main Gate and the House, will be open to members of the public.
Bring your lunch or a picnic, spread a rug and enjoy the beautiful gardens of Government House.
This is a free event. Bookings are not required.
Government House - Traditional shortbreads
Government House
This recipe is for our signature Government House shortbread.
It is sweet, melt in the mouth and traditional.
It came to Government House via the Executive Chef and Community Engagement Facilitator - Ainstie Wagner when she first started in 1987.
It has been so continually popular that it has not been off the morning and afternoon tea menus since then.
The recipe has a soft warm buttery and pure vanilla flavour.
