The Governor and Dr Walters host many Vice-Regal events at Government House. These are held for government, community, charitable and patronage organisations and to mark special occasions of significance for not-for-profit groups or for delegates attending conferences in the State.
Receptions, morning or afternoon teas, luncheons, dinners and presentation ceremonies are hosted in the State Rooms of Government House which include the Ballroom, Drawing Room, Dining Room and Conservatory.
Attendance at these events is by invitation only. If you have received an invitation to an event, please select the relevant event below to book your ticket.
Upcoming Vice-Regal events at Government House
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Tasmanian Rhodes Scholar
4:00pm - 5:00pm Fri 2 Oct 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting an Afternoon Tea for the Official Announcement of the 2027 Tasmanian Rhodes Scholar.
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National Youth Science Forum
10:30am - 11:30am Mon 5 Oct 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting a Morning Tea for the 2027 National Youth Science Forum.
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Tasmanian Volunteering Awards
2:00pm - 3:00pm Wed 7 Oct 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting an Afternoon Tea to acknowledge the winners of the 2026 Tasmanian Volunteering Awards.
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Fulbright Australia
6:00pm - 7:00pm Tue 13 Oct 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting a Reception to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Fulbright Australia.
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Antarctic Season 2026-27
6:00pm - 7:00pm Wed 14 Oct 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting a Reception to mark the Opening of the Antarctic Season 2026-27.
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Florence Nightingale Grants and Awards
2:00pm - 3:00pm Thu 15 Oct 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting an Afternoon Tea for a Presentation of the Florence Nightingale Grants and Awards.
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New Horizons Tasmania
2:00pm - 3:00pm Fri 16 Oct 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting an Afternoon Tea for the New Horizons Champions NextGen Leadership Program.
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World Polio Day
6:00pm - 7:00pm Mon 26 Oct 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting a Reception to mark World Polio Day.
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Pathways to Politics for Women Program
6:00pm - 7:00pm Tue 27 Oct 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting a Reception to acknowledge the Graduates of the 2026 Pathways to Politics for Women Program.
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The Story Island Project
6:00pm - 7:00pm Thu 29 Oct 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting a Reception to mark the 10th Anniversary of The Story Island Project.
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Churchill Fellowship Awards
5:00pm - 6:00pm Fri 30 Oct 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting a Presentation of the Churchill Fellowship Awards.
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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
6:00pm - 7:00pm Tue 3 Nov 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting a Reception for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.