Discover Melbourne’s rich heritage in the grand State Rooms of Government House
Join us on a guided tour of the grand State Rooms of Government House and get a unique insight into the constitutional, ceremonial, international and community engagement duties of the Governor.
Visitors will be guided through the State Apartments which includes the State Hall, State Drawing Room, State Dining Room and the Ballroom to learn about the history of the house and its relevance in today’s society.
The tour will incorporate a visit to La Trobe’s Cottage, the original home of Victoria’s first Lieutenant-Governor, Charles Joseph La Trobe.
From July, two tours will run simultaneously. To manage capacity, one tour will commence at Government House and conclude at La Trobe’s Cottage. The other will commence at La Trobe’s Cottage and conclude at Government House.
