Virtual Tour of Government House, Canberra

Government House Canberra is located in the suburb of Yarralumla with a boundary to Lake Burley Griffin. This is the principal residence of the Governor-General and the main administrative centre for the Office. A large number of events and activities are conducted at Government House including receptions; investiture and credential ceremonies; state dinners for visiting Royalty and heads of state; and functions for community and special needs groups. The property is made available on request to charitable organisations as a venue to raise funds for those groups. The 54 hectare property is listed on the Commonwealth Heritage list and comprises both heritage buildings and landscape elements. Government House, Canberra, in its origins and architecture, is quite unlike Government Houses of the State capitals.

1. State Entrance

2. State Entrance Hallway

3. Her Majesty The Queen's Sitting Room

4. Her Majesty The Queen's Office

5. State Drawing Room

6. Small Drawing Room

7. Private Entrance

8. Small Reception Room

9. Executive Council Room

10. Dining Room Hallway

11. State Dining Room

12. Governor-General's Study