History

The heritage-listed Government House in Victoria is one of Australia’s largest and most beautiful houses, however the design was controversial when built.

The Government House Ballroom is longer than the Ballroom at Buckingham Palace. Find out more about the State Apartments.

The garden at Government House covers 11 hectares, although it was originally three times that size.

A collection of original Australian furniture from the 1850s to 1870s, custom made for Toorak House and Government House, is still used today.

Find out about the history of Government House and the four other residences the Governor of Victoria has had since 1839. 

Government House played a significant role in the Federation of Australia as the residence of the nation’s first eight Governors-General.

How the Victorian Governor’s role fits within the Australian and Victorian systems of government.