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27th Governor of Queensland Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM

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Government House Tours

Go behind-the-scenes at Government House and explore rooms including the State Dining Room, Drawing Room, Investiture Room, and Billiard Room.

You will also learn about the history of the House and the Constitutional, Ceremonial, and Community roles of the Governor.

Please complete the Tour Request Form to request a free guided tour for your school or community group.

Note: This tour involves walking, comfortable shoes are recommended! These tours are also wheelchair accessible. 

Filming/photography: Government House staff reserve the right to film and/or photograph tours and events within the grounds of the Fernberg Estate and do so regularly for official social media accounts and for educational purposes. All care is taken to do so in a respectful manner and avoid clear identification of individuals, especially children. If you do not wish to be featured on Government House social media, please advise your tour guide or the staff member involved. 

House Tours are available on request on Tuesday and Wednesday - 10:30am-12.00pm and 2:00pm–3:30pm

The Tuesday 2:00pm timeslot is not available on the first Tuesday of each month.

Government House Garden Tours

Come and explore the 14 hectares of heritage-listed gardens at Government House, including the formal landscape zone, historical Cedar tree, Bick and Bailey Corridor, Rose Rockeries, and the native Australian bushland.

This tour involves extensive outdoor walking, including up and down steep hills. Comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat are highly recommended.

Please complete the Tour Request Form to request a free guided tour for your school or community group.

Unfortunately, these tours are not wheelchair accessible.

Filming/photography: Government House staff reserve the right to film and/or photograph tours and events within the grounds of the Fernberg Estate and do so regularly for official social media accounts and for educational purposes. All care is taken to do so in a respectful manner and avoid clear identification of individuals, especially children. If you do not wish to be featured on Government House social media, please advise your tour guide or the staff member involved. 

Garden Tours are available on request on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons between May and September - 2:00pm–3:30pm

The Tuesday 2:00pm timeslot is not available on the first Tuesday of each month.

FAQs

  • The Governor should be addressed as 'Your Excellency' and will endeavour to greet each visiting group, schedule permitting. 

  • All volunteer guides are registered Blue Card holders.

  • Yes, please advise staff prior to your visit if there are members of your group who have walking difficulties or if wheelchair access is required.

  • Limited parking is available on-site for private vehicles and buses.

  • Please ensure bookings are made directly by the organiser. Government House will not accept bookings from bus company representatives.