Government House News
Lunch on the Lawns - Friday 20 March 2026
Government House
Everyone is invited to enjoy the final Lunch on the Lawns for the season at Government House on Friday 20 March from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Pack a picnic and relax in the beautiful gardens while enjoying music from the Australian Army Band Tasmania.
His Majesty The King's 2026 Commonwealth Day Message
Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration observed across the 56 member countries of the Commonwealth which takes place on the second Monday in March each year. His Majesty King Charles III has released a message to all Commonwealth nations to mark Commonwealth Day 2026.
International Women's Day Luncheon 2026
On Friday 6 March 2026, Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, Governor of Tasmania, hosted an International Women’s Day fundraising luncheon at Government House to support Tasmanian women with gynaecological cancer. More than 100 people attended the event, with all proceeds going to the Rotary Tasmania Gynaecological Cancer Project.
Lunch on the Lawns - Friday 20 February 2026
Government House
With a couple of weeks of summer officially remaining, we hope you can join us at Government House for another summertime Lunch on the Lawns on Friday 20 February.
Grab a rug, pack a picnic and spend a Friday afternoon relaxing in the gardens, while also enjoying some beautiful music from the Royal Australian Navy Band Tasmania.
Government House Family Day
Government House
Join us in the Government House Gardens for a day of family-friendly activities and entertainment during the Royal Hobart Regatta long weekend. Gates will be open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday 8 February 2026 - free entry, all welcome!
Lunch on the Lawns - Friday 30 January 2026
Government House
Summer has well and truly arrived at Government House, so we hope you can join us for Lunch on the Lawns on Friday 30 January from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Pack a picnic and spend a Friday afternoon enjoying the beauty and tranquillity of the gardens, which are looking their best during the summer season.
This initiative is part of the Governor’s important community engagement role, making Government House and its gardens more accessible to the public.
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 a safe and enjoyable festive season.
“The festive season is a time of giving, receiving, and spending time with family and loved ones,” Her Excellency said.
“It is also a time to reflect on how fortunate we are to live in peace.
Lunch on the Lawns - Friday 19 December 2025
Government House
With Christmas just around the corner, you are invited to join us at Government House for an extra-festive Lunch on the Lawns on Friday 19 December from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
A Message from His Majesty the King
His Majesty The King has shared the below message to the people of Australia following the attack at Bondi Beach.
A Message from Her Excellency the Governor
Tasmanians join with the rest of our nation in mourning following the tragic events that took place in Bondi on Sunday 14 December 2025.
At this distressing time, our thoughts are with the Jewish community who were celebrating the first night of Hanukkah.
