Government House (Sydney)

Australia / New South Wales / Sydney
 house, national government / government
Government House is located in Sydney just south of the Sydney Opera House, and overlooks Sydney Harbour. The supposed home of the Governor of New South Wales, Australia. However since 1996, the governor has worked from offices in Macquarie Street. Government House is now only used as a reception area and entertainment venue.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_House,_Sydney
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Coordinates:   33°51'36"S   151°12'55"E

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  • Government House was constructed between 1837and 1845. It is the most sophisticated example of a Gothic Revival building in New South Wales. The ground floor State Rooms include the dining room, drawing room and ballroom. These contain an outstanding collection of 19th and 20th century furnishings and decoration that reflect changing styles and the differing tastes of the Governors and their wives. The first floor includes State Apartments that were used by the Governor, visiting members of the Royal Family and other Heads of State. The House reopened in late 2007 with new look State drawing rooms following the most significant refurbishment the House has seen in 23 years. The house is sited in an important historic garden overlooking Sydney Harbour. Viewing of the house is by guided tour only, with tours on the hour and half hour starting at 10.30 with the last tour departing at 3pm. The upstairs rooms, including the bedrooms, are not open to the public. Grounds open daily from 10am to 4pm House open Friday to Sunday from 10.30am to 3pm by guided tour ONLY Tours depart every half hour commencing at 10.30am the last tour departs at 3pm Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday
  • Movie scene for Mission Impossible II - in the beginning of the film Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) goes to a large Villa in Seville to recruit a thief named Nyah (Thandie Newton). Government house was used as the Villa.
  • Currente Governor is a very simple down to earth lady. She is the first lady governor of NSW. Entry to the House is open for public and is free. In addition, a free guide will be available for commentary about the rooms. Nice place to visit.
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