Melbourne Government House Open Day

The Government House is usually open to public tours throughout the year for a fee. However once a year, on Australia Day it is open to the public for free. There were many others who took advantage of the opportunity to tour the place for free. When I arrived at the opening time, the queue was 1 hour long.

Only some parts of the house were open - such as the Morning Room, formal dining area, billiard room, the study. No bedrooms and toilets were open. The Governor and his wife does live in the house, so they must have some privacy. No sneaking into their rooms to see what books they read before bedtime!

Inside, the furnishing makes it look like just another residence:

Until you see who their friends are:

And how many friends they have over for a Sunday roast lunch:

But then again, it's OK because they have helpers... buzz, buzz... 'Calling kitchen. Get out here and wash the dishes!'