Old government house is situated at qut, next to the botanic gardens in the brisbane cbd. Our old photograph today, from 1897, shows then governor baron lamington and the official party leaving government house for the opening of parliament. This file contains additional information such as exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. Built by brisbane s mayor of the time, joshua jeays, and designed in classical revival style by colonial architect. Her honour roles areas of focus programs awards and legacy programs office of the. Old government house and government domain new south. Use dmy dates from may 20 infobox mapframe without osm relation id on wikidata.
Located in the heart of brisbane city and overlooking the botanic gardens, the house was the official. Old government house history of brisbane must do brisbane. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Hotels near old government house, brisbane on tripadvisor. Detailed and highresolution maps of brisbane, australia for free download. See 75 photos and 4 tips from 231 visitors to old government house.
Find cheap accommodation near qut old government house in brisbane central business district. The house museum and william robinson gallery are closed to visitors due to the. Old government house parking car parks, street parking. Standing in 200 acres of parkland overlooking historic parramatta, old government house is australias oldest public building.
Situated at the northern end of the city campus, this historic mansion serves as the staff common room club, hosting functions, events and lectures. Old government house is australias oldest intact former viceregal. There was an issue with the building being built in brisbane, as the capital of queensland had not. Old government house is located at our gardens point campus, next to the city botanic gardens and walking distance from the centre of brisbane and south bank. Brisbane s metropolitan area has a population of approximately 2.
Travel guide to touristic destinations, museums and architecture in brisbane. Aug 01, 2007 old government house is australias oldest intact former viceregal residence and was the residence and offices of 12 prominent governors of new south wales, from 17881856. Access information about queenslands historical topographic maps. Here you will find a link to a large pdf version of the brisbane map, showing the many different areas, such as the many brisbane suburbs and moreton island for your holiday destinations. A printable boundary map report can be emailed to you. Media in category old government house, brisbane the following 90 files are in this category, out of 90 total. Find parking costs, opening hours and a parking map of all old government house car parks, street parking, parking meters and private garages. Download or save the maps using the settings on your browser. Get the free printable map of brisbane printable tourist map or create your own tourist map.
As the first major postseparation building erected in brisbane, old government house, circa 186062, also wears the mantle of the only purposebuilt government house in queensland. May 14, 2012 i have this month entered into occupation of the handsome and commodious official residence. Old government house wedding venues brisbane easy weddings. Old government house boasts stunning period features, including a grand staircase and handcrafted champagne swarovski crystal chandelier. Compare great deals on over 17 qut old government house hotels with. Historical queensland cadastral maps are available free on open data. It was the country residence for the first ten governors of the colony, including governor and mrs macquarie who preferred the clean air and space of rural parramatta to the unsanitary and crimeridden streets of sydney town. There was plenty of opportunity to ask questions and she knew all the answers. Old government house is a heritage site at gardens point campus thats open free to the public. Old government house brisbane 2020 all you need to know.
Several buildings from the former government house site were moved to fernberg in. Queenslands most important historic building, old government house has undergone an extensive refurbishment, restoring it to its former glory. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket. Pick up a gift for a friend or a souvenir for yourself at our old government house gift shop. Government house environment, land and water queensland. Location and boundary map pdf 185 kb gazettal notice pdf. The 10 best restaurants near old government house, brisbane. Old government house and government domain new south wales.
Access information about queenslands historical parish, county and town maps. Brisbane city plan 2014 mapping brisbane city council. If its time for a substantial meal, wander over to royal on the park hotel brisbane 152 alice street, brisbane city for dinner. Top hotels near qut old government house in brisbane. Queenslands first government house is located at gardens point in the grounds of the. Here decisions were made about the control and administration of the colony and management of convicts. Old government house has been used as the queensland headquarters for the national trust of australia. Restaurants near old government house, brisbane on tripadvisor.
Old government house environment, land and water queensland. Connect with us stay up to date with our upcoming events and exhibitions. Old government house is one of those 11 sites find out more about the others at australian convict sites. You can navigate a map of brisbane showing the local government boundaries. The park was established in 1858 on the site of the former parramatta government domain. Old government house is a grand historical residence with an interesting history made fascinating and amusing by the highly articulate tour guide. Explore queenslands colonial past at the house museum, and visit the william robinson gallery. Built between 1860 and 1862, just after queensland achieved separation from new south wales, the house was queenslands first public building. Old government house was the hub of colonial life in the early days of brisbane.
Close and go back to easy weddings it appears your web browser is not configured to display pdf files. Large brisbane maps for free download and print high. Local free maps maps of australia, queensland and the brisbane region in a4 size can be downloaded for your personal or in house use. Take time to have a cup of tea and a large block of lamington cake in the. Government house is a heritagelisted mansion at 170 fernberg road, paddington, brisbane, queensland, australia. Old government house is an historic building located in belair national park, south australia, and was south australias first official viceregal summer residence of the governor of south australia from 18601880, and was used by governors richard graves macdonnell 185562, dominick daly 186268 and william jervois 187780. Hold down the control ctrl button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options. Top hotels near qut old government house in brisbane central. In 1969, old government house was placed on the first list of significant heritage buildings compiled by the national trust of queensland, which protected the building from demolition.
A portrait of a governor government house queensland. Official facebook page for old government house, brisbane. A fabulous walk around brisbanes premier public park and most mature gardens, with. The new government house is beautifully situated on a promontory surrounded on three sides by the river brisbane. Researching a property previous development applications and. Sir thomas brisbane, who also used government house, parramatta, as his primary. Book your tickets online for old government house, brisbane. A portrait of a governor offers a window into queenslands richly historic past. Brisbane to old government house 7 ways to travel via train. Brisbane to old government house 7 ways to travel via. Image courtesy of state library of queensland page 1 of 1.
A visit to old government house is an ideal way to learn about the origins of life in brisbane the ghost of governor musgrave will guide you around the building and there is a great cafe there too. Brisbane city botanic gardens selfguided walk, qld walking maps. Brisbane open house celebrates brisbanes architecture and offers free behindthescenes access to buildings across the city. Constructed between 1860 and 1862, shortly after queensland achieved separation from new south wales, the house was queenslands first public building. See the best attraction in brisbane printable tourist map. The 10 closest hotels to old government house, brisbane. Brisbane city plan 2014 contains maps that show where the provisions of. There are 7 ways to get from brisbane to old government house by plane, train, bus or car. Qut old government house old government house celebrates. Brisbane fig tree point cabbage tree head nudgee beach to sunshine coast and north queensland o north queensland o redcli. Brisbane listen is the capital of and the most populated city in the australian state of queensland, and the third most populous city in australia. The completed buildings first resident was the states first governor, george bowen, who moved into the building in 1862. This may have been one of the first ever lamington drives. There was an issue with the building being built in brisbane, as the capital of queensland.
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