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As a considered measure to help to minimise the spread within Tasmania of the COVID-19 virus, and following discussions with and advice from the Acting Director of Public Health, the Secretary, Department of Health and the office of the Premier, the Office of the Governor of Tasmania has decided to cancel or postpone Her Excellency and Mr Warner’s non-essential official engagements at Government House and across the State, as well as other Government House public gatherings.
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  • The Governor
    • Role of the Governor
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Curriculum Vitae of The Governor's Spouse
    • Role & Curriculum Vitae of The Lieutenant Governor
    • Previous Governors and Lieutenant-Governors of Tasmania
    • Selected Speeches
      • The Governor
      • The Governor's Spouse
    • Protocol
      • The Governor
      • The Governor and Governor's spouse
      • The Governor's spouse
  • Government House
    • History
    • Gallery
    • Annual Reports
    • Vice-Regal News
  • Honours and Messages
    • Honours
    • Messages
    • Investiture Ceremonies
  • Tours & Events
    • Events
    • Tours
  • Enquiries
    • Contact
    • Invitations for the Governor and/or the Governor's Spouse
    • Patronage Requests
    • Requests for Functions

Gallery

The grounds

The Grounds

The house is situated on 15 hectares of land. It is part of a complete estate comprising 4.5 hectares of established gardens and ponds, paddocks, cottages, stables and other buildings.

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The Exterior

The Exterior

Government House has exceptional stone work, including window mullions, gargoyles and individually carved chimney pots.

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Conservatory

Conservatory

The conservatory was originally the formal balcony entrance to the ball room from the carriageway.

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Ballroom

Ball Room

Significant features of the ball room are the splendid huon pine floor, the decorative vaulted ceiling and three magnificent chandeliers.

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French Room

French Room

The wallpaper in the French room is hand painted in the French Empire style and the room contains some of the most delicate furniture in the house.

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Drawing Room

Drawing Room

The elaborate plaster ceiling of the drawing room reflects the Victorian penchant for decorating rooms with strong patterns and rich colours.

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Ante-Drawing Room

Ante-Drawing Room

The ante-drawing room is used to receive guests attending official functions.

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Dining Room

Dining Room

A unique feature of the dining room is the painted ceiling panels containing the arms of England, Scotland and Ireland.

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Main Hall

Main Hall

Notable features include elegant arches and natural lighting provided by an atrium.

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Main Entrance

Main Entrance

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History

Tasmania's Government House is today regarded as one of the best Vice-Regal residences in the Commonwealth.

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Site Map

  • The Governor
    • Role of the Governor
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Curriculum Vitae of The Governor's Spouse
    • Role & Curriculum Vitae of The Lieutenant Governor
    • Previous Governors and Lieutenant-Governors of Tasmania
    • Selected Speeches
    • Protocol
  • Government House
    • History
    • Gallery
    • Annual Reports
    • Vice-Regal News
  • Honours and Messages
    • Honours
    • Messages
    • Investiture Ceremonies
  • Tours & Events
    • Events
    • Tours
  • Enquiries
    • Contact
    • Invitations for the Governor and/or the Governor's Spouse
    • Patronage Requests
    • Requests for Functions

Government House
7 Lower Domain Road
Hobart Tasmania 7000
Australia

(03) 6234 2611