Public events
Her Excellency and Dr Walters are pleased to welcome members of the public to Government House throughout the year. Details of upcoming public events are listed below.
Everyone is invited to pack a picnic and visit the beautiful Government House gardens on select Fridays during the warmer months. Free entry and no bookings required.
Vice-Regal events
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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Japanese Teachers' Network Tasmania
6:00pm - 7:00pm Tue 10 Nov 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting a Presentation of Student Awards for the 2026 Tasmanian Japanese Speech Contest.
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CPA Australia and Pacific Regional Conference
6:00pm - 7:00pm Wed 11 Nov 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting a Reception for the Closing Ceremony of the 41st CPA Australia and Pacific Regional Conference.
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2026 International Student Program
6:00pm - 7:00pm Mon 16 Nov 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting a Reception for the 2026 International Student Program
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Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania
2:00pm - 3:00pm Tue 17 Nov 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting an Afternoon Tea for the 50th Anniversary of Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania.
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The Royal Societies of Australia
6:00pm - 7:00pm Wed 18 Nov 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting a Reception for The Royal Societies of Australia.
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HITH Society of Australasia
6:00pm - 7:00pm Thu 19 Nov 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting a Reception for delegates attending the 2026 HITH Society of Australasia Annual Scientific Meeting.
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PanKind, The Australian Pancreatic Cancer Foundation
6:00pm - 7:00pm Mon 23 Nov 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting a Reception to mark World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2026.
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Tasmanian Funders Network
2:00pm - 3:00pm Tue 24 Nov 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting an Afternoon Tea to mark the Launch of the Tasmanian Funders Network.
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Audit Tasmania
6:00pm - 7:00pm Wed 25 Nov 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting a Reception to mark the Bicentennial of the role of Auditor-General.
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Meals on Wheels Tasmania
2:00pm - 3:00pm Thu 26 Nov 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting an Afternoon Tea for Meals on Wheels Tasmania.
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Awards
5:30pm - 6:30pm Fri 27 Nov 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting a Presentation of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Awards.
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Palliative Care Tasmania
2:00pm - 3:00pm Mon 30 Nov 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting an Afternoon Tea for Palliative Care Tasmania.
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Motor Neurone Disease
2:00pm - 3:00pm Wed 2 Dec 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting an Afternoon Tea for the 40th Anniversary of the Motor Neurone Disease Association of Tasmania.
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The District Nurses
2:00pm - 3:00pm Mon 14 Dec 2026
Her Excellency the Honourable Caroline Wells, Governor of Tasmania, and Dr Rob Walters RFD will be hosting an Afternoon Tea to mark the 130th Anniversary of The District Nurses.