Government House Community Tours

Next Friday 8th August 2025 @ Government House
School groups, community groups and members of the public are invited to take part in tours at Government House, Victoria.
The tours are led by a senior member of the Government House staff. They offer a unique insight into the constitutional, ceremonial, international and community engagement duties of the Governor.
Visitors will be guided through the State Apartments to learn about the history of the House and its contemporary role.
About the Government House Tour
Tours are offered on Friday mornings at 10.00am - 11.30am
Tours are 1 hour and 30 minutes in length, with opportunity for Q&A throughout
Government House tours are free
For school groups, the tours are best suited to secondary students in Year 9 and above
Students must be accompanied by, and under the direct supervision, of their teacher/s
Visitors need to pass through a security checkpoint and bag inspection before entering
Minimum group size: 15
Maximum group size: 25
Advance bookings are essential
For security purposes, bags are not permitted inside the House. Bags and backpacks will be stored in a safe location within the grounds.
Book a tour
To book a tour as a member of the public, please visit the Eventbrite page and select your preferred date.
To book a school or community group tour, please contact the Office of the Governor at deborah.nicolson@govhouse.vic.gov.au
In your email, please include:
Name of school or community group
Year level and number of students (for school groups)
Preferred tour dates (please provide a range of dates)
Where we are
Getting there
Check the Metro Tunnel website for transport disruptions as part of the tunnel works.
Public transport
You are encouraged to take public transport:
To walk: Government House (Government House Drive) is about a 15-20 minute walk
To tram: You can take the St Kilda Rd/Coventry St tram - routes 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72 - and get off at the Grant Street - Police Memorial stop. It is then a further five-minute walk.
Parking
There is metered parking on Linlithgow and Birdwood Avenues, but there may be limited availability.
More information
Contact the Office of the Governor at:
Email: info@govhouse.vic.gov.au
Phone: +61 3 9655 4211
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❊ When ❊
Date: Friday 8th August 2025
Times: 10.00am - 11.30am
❊ Where ❊
Government House View Venue
Government House Drive Melbourne Victoria 3004 Map
℅ Naarm
✆ Venue: +61 3 9655 4211 | Event: (03) 9655 4269
✆ Venue: +61 3 9655 4211 | Event: (03) 9655 4269
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www.governor.vic.gov.au
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