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24.01.2022 For those attending Ornamental Garden Tours & Garden Produce Tours today, they will be going ahead. Grey sky’s above and a bit wet under foot but otherwise the garden is looking beautiful, see you in the garden soon. Don’t forget your wet weather gear and umbrella, just in case
23.01.2022 **Tickets still available for next Thursday's Significant Trees Tour** Join local arboriculturalist, Andrew Robert-Tissot. Learn the history behind the plantings of our most established trees, walk amongst Australia’s oldest oak avenue and visit the many ceremonial plantings along the way. The historic Government House garden covers approximately 15ha, our mature trees tower over the landscape providing shelter to the gardens below, are a haven for birdlife and provide stunning colours throughout the year. Tour duration is approximately one (1) hour. Bookings are open until 10.30am next Tuesday, unless sold out. Secure your tickets at https://www.govhouse.tas.gov.au/tours-and-events...
21.01.2022 **Tickets still available for this Thursday's Significant Trees Tour** Join local arboriculturalist, Andrew Robert-Tissot. Learn the history behind the plantings of our most established trees, walk amongst Australia’s oldest oak avenue and visit the many ceremonial plantings along the way. The historic Government House garden covers approximately 15ha, our mature trees tower over the landscape providing shelter to the gardens below, are a haven for birdlife and provide stunning colours throughout the year. Tour duration is approximately one (1) hour. Bookings are open until 10.30am Tuesday, unless sold out. Secure your tickets at https://www.govhouse.tas.gov.au/tours-and-events
20.01.2022 Her Excellency attended the 2021 Sandy Bay Dahlia Show over the weekend. A wonderful event for flower enthusiasts hosted by the Hobart Horticultural Society. Congratulations to our gardener Bettina for winning Champion Novice with her beautiful blooms
17.01.2022 Yesterday was a busy day in the vineyard, with the grapes being picked for the 2021 Riesling and Cabernet Merlot. For a background on the Government House vineyard, here is a recent article from the Sunday Examiner https://www.examiner.com.au//vice-regal-vines-showcase-po/
09.01.2022 On Sunday 28th March, Her Excellency presented the King’s and Queen’s trophies to the winning teams at the Australian Rowing Championships 2021 at Lake Barrington, and was delighted to witness the Tasmanian Women’s team win the Interstate Lightweight Women’s Quadruple Scull Race in their boat named the Prof Kate Warner . After the race Her Excellency was invited to christen their boat, Prof Kate Warner. Photo Copyright R.A. Sam Volker
05.01.2022 Early morning photo of Amanita Muscaria by one our gardeners, Jimmy.
02.01.2022 Good morning house
