Government House and Grounds, Heritage site and official residence in Perth, Australia
Government House features Jacobean Revival architecture across two floors, with stone walls, decorated gables, and gothic-style ground-level arcading at St Georges Terrace.
The construction of this governmental residence, completed in 1864 at a cost of £15,000, relied substantially on convict labor under architect Edmund Henderson's direction.
The building maintains its function as the primary residence for Western Australia's Governor while hosting state ceremonies and diplomatic gatherings throughout the year.
Visitors can explore the gardens from Tuesday through Thursday between 12 PM and 2 PM, with wheelchair accessibility available at 13 St Georges Terrace.
The grounds contain 3.2 hectares of English-style gardens with commemorative trees and The Lodge, a Federation Queen Anne style building from 1904.
Location: City of Perth
Address: 13 St Georges Tce, Perth
Website: http://govhouse.wa.gov.au
GPS coordinates: -31.95758,115.86183
Latest update: May 24, 2025 21:47
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