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Picnic, dance and play at this harbourside garden party. Enjoy delicious food and wine and soak up the water views while relaxing in the majestic gardens of Government House.
Government House | Sunday 27 September 12noon – 6pm
General $35 | Conc $25 | Family $95 (no booking fee)
12yrs & under free
Licensed event (no BYO or glass) / Photo ID required
REMAINING TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE
PROGRAM TIMES:
12.30pm - Unkle Ho
1.50pm - Bridezilla
3.10pm - Dan Sultan
4.30pm - The Audreys
5.40pm - Bands Finish
6.00pm - Close
GRAMOPHONE MAN INTERVIEWS IN THE GARDEN GAZEBO:
1.40pm - 2pm Unkle Ho
2.30pm – 2.50pm The Audreys
3.10pm - 3.30pm Bridezilla
4.20pm - 4.40pm Dan Sultan
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES:
Explore the house
Built between 1837 and 1845 for the Governor of New South Wales, Government House is the most sophisticated Gothic Revival building in the state. Explore the historic interiors with their exceptional collections of colonial and contemporary art, craft and design.
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The work of six students from Studio ARTES, which provides artistic training for adults with disabilities, will be on display. The students were artists in residence at Government House. |
Art en plein air
Easels scattered throughout the garden offer free canvases for you to create your very own artistic impression of the day. | | 
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Garden games
Learn to play croquet with expert coach Max Donati, challenge your friends to a game of badminton or just kick back and watch the fun.
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High tea
Find a cosy spot, enjoy a cup of tea with sweet and savoury morsels or simply sip on a chilled glass of Pimms, relaxing in the shade of the Moreton Bay figs. |
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Meet the musicians
The garden gazebo comes alive with Gramophone Man playing hits from his collection of 78s records on a fabulous brass gramophone. The bands will stop by throughout the day for a chat and to play their favourite tunes from the 1920s.
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How to get to Government House
Government House is located in the Royal Botanic Gardens in central Sydney. The House can be accessed from Macquarie Street at the intersection with Bridge Street, by the Conservatorium of Music.
It is a 10 minute walk from Circular Quay ferry and train station and a similar distance from Martin Place train station.
There is no public parking available.
For public transport information, please contact go to: www.131500.com
Licensed venue, photo ID required, no BYO or glass. Picnics allowed.
Please note: Bags and containers are subject to a full search at entry to ensure the safety of patrons. All BYO alcohol and glass items are prohibited and will not be permitted into the venue.
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