Free Picnic Sundays at Government House

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Posted 2022-03-29 by Vanessa ⇒ follow

Sun 03 Apr 2022

This Sunday 3 April, come and enjoy a picnic in the beautiful gardens surrounding Government House.The grounds of Government House will be open from 11am to 2pm for picnics. Entry is free, however, please note registrations are essential; register here .

This exciting event is part of the year-long celebrations of Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.Visitors are invited to bring their own blanket, basket, food and thermos and find a shady spot in the beautifully manicured 4-hectares of formal gardens surrounding Government House - including by the statue of Her Majesty The Queen or under the majestic West Indian Cedar Tree, which has shaded the lawns at the front of the House for well over a century.

If you can't make it this Sunday, keep an eye out on www.govhouse.qld.gov.au for upcoming Picnic Days, including on Mother's and Father's Days in 2022.PLEASE NOTE:Parking is in the streets surrounding the estate (on and near Fernberg Road) - no on-site parking.Picnic days are wheelchair and pram accessible, and staff can assist with drop-offs.Visitors are required to bring everything they need for a picnic, including hats, sunscreen, water bottles, picnic blankets and food.Unfortunately, alcohol and pets are not permitted.Access is limited to the 4-hectares of formal landscaped gardens surrounding Government House; the House is regularly open at other times for free guided tours .Entry to the estate and gardens is dependent on compliance with current Government House COVID-19 Policies, including being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.