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Overlooking historic Parramatta, Old Government House is Australia's oldest surviving public building. It was built by Governors John Hunter and Lachlan Macquarie between 1799 and 1818.

The general tour explores the life and times of the people who lived in the house from the Governor and his family down to their servants. An exciting range of specialist tours, lectures and school activities are also available.

Overlooking the Parramatta River, Old Government House sits on 260 acres of parkland alive with stories from Australia's past. Ancient trees bear markings made by the traditional owners, the Burramatagal, and the site of the original 1788 Rose Hill settlement can still be seen.

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Further Information: Faithfully restored and furnished to the Macquarie period (1810-1821), Old Government House boasts the nation's most important collection of early Australian furniture. Other attractions include Governor Brisbane's bath house and observatory, the Government House Dairy and the Burramatagal Visitors Centre.
Getting There: Admission Adults $7.00 Concessions $5.00 Family $17.00 GST included. Prices subject to change Getting There Accessible by car, train and bus or better still, a cruise down the Parramatta River to the heart of Australia's second oldest settlement.

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Parramatta Park
Parramatta NSW

Getting ThereAdmission Adults $7.00 Concessions $5.00 Family $17.00 GST included. Prices subject to change Getting There Accessible by car, train and bus or better still, a cruise down the Parramatta River to the heart of Australia's second oldest settlement.