Government House, Melbourne

Name: Government House
Address: Government House Drive, Melbourne, 3004, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9655 4211

#368 among attractions in Melbourne

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Facts and practical information

Government House is the official residence of the governor of Victoria, currently Linda Dessau. It is located in Kings Domain, Melbourne, next to the Royal Botanic Gardens. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Neoclassicism, Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 37°49'40"S, 144°58'37"E

Address

Government House DriveCity of Melbourne (Melbourne)Melbourne 3004 Australia

Contact

+61 3 9655 4211

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Government House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shrine of Remembrance, Royal Botanic Gardens, AAMI Park, Rod Laver Arena.

~1540 ftSW
World War I shrine and memorial complex
Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne
8 min walk • The Shrine of Remembrance stands as a poignant memorial in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, honoring the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I. Inaugurated in 1934, this stately monument has since broadened its dedication to include all Australians who...
0.4 miSE
Riverside mix of native and exotic plants
Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, the Royal Botanic Gardens offer a verdant oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. Established in 1846, these expansive gardens span over 38 hectares and are renowned for their extensive collection of native and exotic flora.
0.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
AAMI Park, Melbourne
11 min walk • AAMI Park, with its distinctive bioframe design, is a modern sports venue that has become an integral part of Melbourne's sporting landscape. Officially known as Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, it was opened in 2010 and has since hosted a variety of sports, including...
~1740 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
9 min walk • Rod Laver Arena is a multipurpose arena located within Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The arena is the main venue for the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the calendar year.
~930 ftW
Memorial
Australian Turkish Friendship Memorial, Melbourne
5 min walk • The Australian Turkish Friendship Memorial is a war memorial in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in Kings Domain on Birdwood Avenue. It was built to mark Anzac Day's centennial anniversary and as a tribute to Australian-Turkish relations.
~360 ftSE
Park
Kings Domain, Melbourne
2 min walk • Kings Domain is an area of parklands in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It surrounds Government House Reserve, the home of the governors of Victoria, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, and the Shrine Reserve incorporating the Shrine of Remembrance.
0.5 miNW
Park, Garden
Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne
13 min walk • The Queen Victoria Gardens are Melbourne's memorial to Queen Victoria. Located on 4.8 hectares opposite the Victorian Arts Centre and National Gallery of Victoria, bounded by St Kilda Road, Alexandra Avenue and Linlithgow Avenue.
0.4 miNE
Sporting home of Australian Open tennis
Melbourne Park, Melbourne
10 min walk • Melbourne Park is a sports venue in the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Precinct in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Since 1988, Australia's bicentenary, Melbourne Park has been home of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament, which is played annually in January.
~1590 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Motordrome, Melbourne
8 min walk • The Motordrome, also known as the Olympic Park Speedway, the Melbourne Speedway or the Victorian Speedway, was a former speedway and Australian rules football ground located approximately on the site of the present day Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Olympic Park in Melbourne, Victoria.
~1590 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Olympic Park Oval, Melbourne
8 min walk • Olympic Park Oval is an Australian rules football ground located on the site of the former Olympic Park Stadium in Olympic Park, Melbourne.
~1270 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
7 min walk • The Sidney Myer Music Bowl is an outdoor bandshell performance venue in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is located in the lawns and gardens of Kings Domain on Lithgow Avenue close to the Arts Centre and the Southbank entertainment precinct.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Government House?

Nearby attractions include Kings Domain, Melbourne (2 min walk), Melbourne Observatory, Melbourne (4 min walk), Australian Turkish Friendship Memorial, Melbourne (5 min walk), Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden, Melbourne (5 min walk).

How to get to Government House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Government House:

Bus

Shrine of Remembrance • Lines: 605 (6 min walk)
Melbourne Observatory/Birdwood Ave • Lines: 605 (6 min walk)

Tram

Stop 19: Shrine of Remembrance • Lines: 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (9 min walk)
Stop 17: Grant Street - Police Memorial • Lines: 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (11 min walk)

Train

Richmond (19 min walk)
Jolimont (22 min walk)