Brisbane Open House Open Day - Saturday 13 July

Gather your friends and family and enjoy the history of Fernberg as one of Brisbane’s premier heritage homes and formal landscapes as part of the 2024 Brisbane Open House program.         

Situated in the suburb of Paddington, just a few minutes drive from the Brisbane CBD, the historic Government House Estate will be hosting an Open Day as part of the 2024 Brisbane Open House program.

This is a free event, however please do book ahead to secure your preferred tour times, with both House and Garden Tours available.

Access to the estate is via Gate B on Fernberg Road. Parking is available on Fernberg Road and surrounding streets.

Gates open at 11am and the Open Day concludes at 3pm.

Assistance is available for arrivals and departures. For those requiring mobility assistance, please contact Government House on (07) 3858 5700 or via email at tours@govhouse.qld.gov.au.

House and Garden tours will be conducted throughout the day, and those wishing to participate are required to register for their preferred time through this page.

House Tours

• Depart every 15 minutes, between 11.15am - 2.30pm, from the Lower House Lawn
• 45 minutes duration
• Wheelchair and pram accessible

Garden Tours

• Depart on the hour from Her Majesty The Queen's statue, at 11.15am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm and 2.15pm
• 45 minutes duration
• These tours involve extensive walking and demand a moderate level of fitness. Unfortunately these tours are not wheelchair accessible.
• Comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat are highly recommended.

Register Here