Government House, Darwin

Name: Government House
Address: Darwin, Australia
Telephone: +61 8 8999 7103

#24 among attractions in Darwin

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Government House is the office and official residence of the Administrator of the Northern Territory in Darwin, Australia. Built between 1870 and 1871, with later renovations between 1878 and 1879, the building is set on 13,000 square metres of hillside gardens in the centre of the Darwin business district, on The Esplanade. ()

Completed: 1871 (153 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 12°28'6"S, 130°50'38"E

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+61 8 8999 7103

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

Nearby attractions include: Darwin Waterfront Precinct, St Mary's Star of the Sea Cathedral, Brown's Mart, Stokes Hill Wharf.

~1080 ftE
Swimming, Swimming pool
Darwin Waterfront Precinct, Darwin
6 min walk • The Darwin Waterfront Precinct is an urban oasis nestled in the heart of Darwin, Australia's northernmost capital. This vibrant park is not only a popular gathering spot for locals but also a major attraction for visitors seeking to experience the city's tropical...
0.8 miNW
Church
St Mary's Star of the Sea Cathedral, Darwin
20 min walk • St Mary's Star of the Sea Cathedral is a beacon of faith and history in the heart of Darwin, Australia. This church stands as a testament to the resilience and community spirit of Darwin's Catholic population. With its distinctive architecture, it is not only a place...
~1110 ftN
Theater
Brown's Mart, Darwin
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Darwin, Australia, Brown's Mart is a historic building that stands as a testament to the city's vibrant cultural scene. This heritage-listed site, originally constructed in 1885, has evolved from its early days as a mercantile exchange to become...
~1800 ftSE
Waterfront
Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin
9 min walk • Stokes Hill Wharf is the main wharf for the city of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia and is named after Stokes Hill, which it sits beside. The hill itself was named after the previous commander of HMS Beagle, Captain Pringle Stokes, by the current commander of the Beagle, John Clements Wickham in 1839.
~1430 ftE
12°28'6"S • 130°50'53"E
Big Buoy Water Park, Darwin
7 min walk • Water park, Swimming, Amusement park
0.5 miN
Skyscraper
Outrigger Pandanas, Darwin
13 min walk • Outrigger Pandanas is the second-tallest building in Darwin. It is at 43 Knuckey Street, in the eastern side of the Darwin central business district.
0.8 miNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Ballet
Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin
20 min walk • The Darwin Entertainment Centre is the city's main concert venue and hosts theatre and orchestral performances in Darwin, Australia. The centre is located in the Heart of Darwin's central business district. The Darwin Symphony Orchestra regularly plays there.
~860 ftN
Museum
Chan Building, Darwin
5 min walk • The Chan Building is located in State Square in central Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia. The Chan Building was the eighth and last of the large government office blocks to be built in the centre of Darwin in the 1960s.
~680 ftNW
Museum
Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, Darwin
4 min walk • The Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory is the unicameral legislature of the Parliament of the Northern Territory, Australia. The Legislative Assembly has 25 members, each elected in single-member electorates for four-year terms.
~980 ftN
12°27'57"S • 130°50'42"E
Christ Church Anglican Cathedral Darwin, Darwin
5 min walk • Church
0.5 miNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping centre
Smith Street, Darwin
14 min walk • Smith Street is a major street in the Darwin Central Business district of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Smith Street is named after A. H. Smith who was the first surveyor in charge of party number 3 of George Goyder in 1869. Smith Street runs 4.5 kilometres in a...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Government House?

Nearby attractions include Oil Storage Tunnels, Darwin (3 min walk), Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, Darwin (4 min walk), Library & Archives NT, Darwin (4 min walk), Chan Building, Darwin (5 min walk).

How to get to Government House by public transport?

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Darwin Bus Interchange (7 min walk)