School_Tours

Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, Governor of Queensland, welcomes school students to visit Government House to experience the beauty and history of one of Queensland's most gracious buildings and learn about the role and functions of the Governor of Queensland.
A visit to Government House is recommended for Year 7 students, in conjunction with a visit to Queensland Parliament House, during their studies of Government.

The visit will include a tour of Government House and surrounding grounds, a mock investiture with student participation and morning/afternoon tea.

The days set aside for visits are Tuesday and Thursday, bookings are dependent on the Governor's program.

Morning visits usually start at 10 am and afternoon visits at 12.30 pm (these times are negotiable)

The duration for each visit is one and three quarter hours.

Morning/afternoon tea will be served at the commencement of your visit.

Her Excellency endeavours to greet each group, but this is dependent upon her schedule.
At all times, the Governor should be addressed as "Your Excellency".
Students are advised to wear hats for the section of their tour which involves the Government House grounds.
Hats should not be worn inside Government House.
Photographs are not allowed inside Government House, but may be taken in the grounds.