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in hurry to go somewhere on new years eve, I Remebered old government house made a booking for the verandah, great food, great fire works. nye2015 yea i reckon

As this building dates from the 1790s, it's old by (European) Australian standards and we're lucky it has survived and been maintained. I've visited a few times over the years, usually on organised group tours.Parramatta is a large suburb (city) a fair distance inland from the coast and Harbour. It can be reached by road, railway or bus. For a more scenic approach, try the ferry along Parramatta River; it departs from (and returns to) Circular Quay, and the journey takes more than one hour.

Came here on my way home from work and was really surprised at how much history there is here in parramatta and the people with so much passion here telling the stories that made to area what it is today. A great trip back in history.

Well worth the visit! The volunteer staff were a font of knowledge and there is a genuine interest in preserving our history and some of the best early australian made furniture available in the country.

On Australia Day, we visited the oldest surviving government building in Australia. Admission was a gold coin donation for an abbreviated, first floor only, tour. It is one of eleven historic places that together form the Australian Convicts Sites World Heritage property. It was the country residence of the first 10 Governors of the colony, built in 1790, and enlarged in 1799. Good way to experience the life and conditions of the early colony as it struggled to survive in this new land.

A magnificent old building full of history. I, along with a group of friends attended the High Tea for the Miss Fisher Exhibition. A great exhibitions and equally enjoyable High Tea. I have also dined at Old Government House for lunch and dinner in the past. Service and quality of food has always been good.A very pleasant venue to spend a relaxed Sunday afternoon.

There was nothing really wrong with this attraction- friendly tour guide, nice setting etc. However I left feeling underwhelmed. I would really only recommend to those with a strong interest in the history of the region.

What a wonderfully interesting place this is. Not only historically significant and delightfully pretty, where else can you get so up close and personal with a country's oldest public building? The guide was a charming gentleman full of interesting facts from the big stuff down to tiny detail if you ask. He even let my son carry the great big front door key. My children (5 and 9) enjoyed the tour and their imaginations were sparked. A really, really charming place to visit.

The building has been beautifully restored and is well maintained by the National Trust. I have been there a number of times and always enjoy learning a little more. Added to that is it in a great location in Parramatta Park.

For tuse that enjoy early Australian history, this is a great tour. They explain the features but let you look at a reasonable pace.

Old Government House and Lachlan's Restaurant are probably two of my favourite places in Parramatta. Not only are they in one of the most significant places of Australia's colonial past, they happen to also serve wonderful morning or afternoon teas, lunches and dinners. Whether it is for a private or corporate event, this place simply has wow factor.

As our oldest public building, Old Government House in Parramatta Park is a must see & visit. Not only do they have regular tours, they often have special exhibits - keep an eye out. Great restaurant also attached - Lachlans.

I did a guided tour that was very good and informative. The buildings are well preserved. This give an informative view of early colonial Australian history and is well worth a visit.

This visit will take you back to the time when The Governor used Parramatta as his Summer Residence and will share the Glory Days of the First years of Settlement. A terrific look at the way our great city was built. Lunch at the lovely restaurant is a real treat also.

Walk back in time and review how they lived in the 1800's. Watch your head and look out for low lying doors. Beautifully restored and maintained.