Old Government House, Parramatta, UNESCO heritage site in Parramatta, Australia
Old Government House is a Georgian building within Parramatta Park, displaying colonial-era furnishings and historical exhibits throughout its restored rooms. The house contains multiple spaces arranged to reflect how residents once lived.
Between 1800 and 1847, the house served as the country residence for ten early governors of New South Wales during the colonial period. It was a centre of colonial administration during these decades.
The house sits on Darug land, where the Burramatta people shaped the area through their practices for thousands of years. The park today carries traces of this older relationship with the landscape.
The house is open Thursday through Sunday, with guided tours available for visitors to learn more. The location within a park makes it easy to explore on foot.
The trees on the grounds bear visible marks from Aboriginal firestick practices dating back generations. These marks provide rare evidence of ancient land management techniques still visible today.
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