Goulburn Court House

Goulburn Court House is a courthouse in New South Wales featuring a central copper dome on an octagonal base with arched colonnades extending along the adjoining wings. The building continues to serve its original legal function while hosting public events within its Victorian-era architectural framework.

Construction took place between 1885 and 1887 under the design of architect James Barnet, making this the fourth courthouse to be built in the Goulburn area since 1830. Its completion represented a major civic investment in the growing town during the late Victorian era.

The courthouse serves as a gathering space for the community, with public galleries that reveal preserved cedar woodwork and decorative plaster details throughout its interior spaces. These crafted elements reflect how the building was designed to impress and communicate authority through careful aesthetic choices.

The building is located at 4 Montague Street and remains fully accessible to visitors interested in exploring its spaces or attending public events. Plan your visit with the active courthouse function in mind, as some areas may have restricted access during court proceedings.

The surrounding courtyard features mature trees and decorative iron gates with stone piers, forming part of a largely unchanged Victorian civic complex. This cohesive ensemble is rare because similar courthouse precincts often lost their original gardens and gateways over time.

Location: New South Wales

Inception: 1887

Architects: James Barnet

GPS coordinates: -34.75573,149.71909

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:21