Government House News
Government House news is published here to keep you up to date on activities relating to Government House Tasmania.
Lunch on the Lawns - Friday 20 December 2024
Government House
Everyone is invited to bring a picnic and enjoy Lunch on the Lawns on Friday 20 December from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Come and spend a Friday afternoon enjoying the beauty and tranquility of the Government House gardens, overlooking Hobart’s CBD and waterfront.
Best Wishes for the Festive Season
Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, Governor of Tasmania and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers AO would like to wish everyone the very best for the festive season.
Join our State Rooms Tour: 12 December 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 6 December 2024
Government House
Everyone is invited to Lunch on the Lawns at Government House on 6 December 2024. Bring a picnic and spend a Friday afternoon enjoying the beauty and tranquility of the Government House gardens.
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.
