Welcome to Old Government House
Queensland's Most Important Historical Building
Located within the grounds of QUT's Gardens Point Campus, Old Government House is recognised as one of Queensland's most important heritage sites.
Browse this site to explore the House's history and our colonial past, and to discover what you might find on a visit to the House.
Facts and News Updates
Feathered residents of Old Government House
Four legged residents of Old Government House
Governors in residence at Government House
Queensland's first university founded at Old Government House
Old Government House's 1st Birthday
The Battle of the Lamington
Each of Queensland's governors were impressed by the beauty of our native birds and most built up collections. Continue reading "Feathered residents"
Pets helped to create a homely environment in what was a remote home away from home. Continue reading "Four legged residents"
From 1862 to 1910, eleven governors and their families lived in Government House. Continue reading "Governors in residence"
A large crowd witnesses Sir William MacGregor establish the University of Queensland. Continue reading "Qld's first university"
She's 148 this year but Queensland's new Old Government House is celebrating her first birthday. Continue reading "QGH's first birthday"
Old Government House in Brisbane, Harlaxton House in Toowoomba and even New Zealand are all claimed to be the birth place of the lamington. Continue reading "Lamington battle"
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