TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT HOUSE...

something off the 

BUCKET LIST.

i had never been to visit 

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

although each time i drive over the 

tasman bridge,

 is is clearly seen. 

the main construction was completed 

2ND JANUARY 1858.

SIR HENRY FOX YOUNG 

became the first governor.

TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT HOUSE 

is regarded as one of the best 

VICE REGAL residences in the commonwealth. 

designed by the colonial architect 

WILLIAM PORDEN KAY 

it is a fine example of early 

VICTORIAN COUNTRY house in 

NEO GOTHIC STYLE. 

it is one of the largest in australia.

the scale, detail & finish of the 

entrance hall,

grand corridor & 

state rooms together with their 

furniture are unequalled in australia. 

standing in the foyer, looking out.

the front entrance's tiles.

front door key. 

i am sure there is other security systems at work, other than this one. 

this chair, was used by the ladies for praying. 

they would kneel on the chair, and the bustle of their dresses would 

not be creased. 

detail of curtain rod.

ceiling.  

this wooden box, used to be used for the despatch of 

mail .

(snail mail)

now they use 

EMAIL.

piece of art on loan.

part of the 

DINING ROOM ...

dining room 

CEILING.

wooden inlaid table. 

ceiling in the 

FRENCH ROOM 

wall detail in the 

FRENCH ROOM.

marble carved vase in the 

CONSERVERATORY.

ceiling in the 

BALL ROOM.  

chandelier in the 

BALL ROOM.

this is lowered once a year for cleaning. 

each piece is individually taken off, washed and replaced, 

before the next drop of crystal is cleaned. 

the 

FRONT DOOR MAT.

some outbuildings.

citrus tree in the gardens.

view to the 

TASMAN BRIDGE.

CRAB APPLE tree.

outside exterior features on the house include 

exceptional stonework,

individually carved sandstone chimney pots,

& bas relief sculptures.  

the quarry on the property.

trades mens entrance.