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Government House, Quay Quarter
20° · Mostly clear nowBest time: Fri 10 am
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Government House

  • 4.6468 reviews
  • Free
  • Closed now

Government House sits behind elegant gates on Macquarie Street, offering tranquil, beautifully landscaped gardens and stately historic architecture. Visitors come for guided tours, photography and peaceful strolls among manicured lawns and heritage features — expect formal gardens, seasonal flower displays and occasional ceremonial events.

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Government House in short

When is Government House open?

Mon–Thu closed; Fri–Sun 10 am–4 pm.

When is the best time to visit Government House?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Where is Government House?

Macquarie St,Sydney NSW 2000,Australia.

Right now · 8:45 am

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Check the hours below before you go.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Best in the morning

20°

Mostly clear

Feels
21°
Rain
4%
Wind
7km/h
  1. 9amPartly cloudy21°
  2. 10amLight drizzle22°
  3. 11amLight drizzle22°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Closed now
mondayToday
Closed
tuesday
Closed
wednesday
Closed
thursday
Closed
friday
10 am–4 pm
saturday
10 am–4 pm
sunday
10 am–4 pm

Where and how

  1. 1 Government House
  2. 2 Aria Restaurant Sydney · 3 min
  3. 3 Opera Bar · 3 min
  4. 4 Writers Walk · 3 min
  5. 5 Cahill Walk Lookout · 5 min
Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia(opens the map)DirectionsTo Quay QuarterCall+61292284111Websitegovernor.nsw.gov.au

Good to know

  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 468 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Nature walks
  • Gardens
  • Historic landmarks
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly
  • Solo friendly

Around Quay Quarter

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Sunscreen from 10 am.

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  • SunscreenFrom 10 am