Government House open day 2026

We were honoured to be invited by Government House to take part in Open Day on 12 April 2026, welcoming thousands of people through the gates to explore this historic place and its beautiful grounds.

From early morning, families poured in to soak up the atmosphere, learn about the history of Government House and enjoy a day full of community activities.

Set up on the lower lawn, we found ourselves right in the heart of the action. Despite the 33‑degree heat, the energy never faded. There was a steady stream of visitors all day, with plenty of curious faces stopping by as they moved between the grounds and children’s activity areas.

With more than 15 incredible volunteers on hand, our stall was buzzing. Some handed out Choc Amazeballs, others rolled Coco Loco Balls fresh on the spot, and everyone took the time to chat with visitors about this easy, healthy snack.

The temporary tattoo station was a clear crowd favourite. Queues of superhero fans formed throughout the day. The cut‑outs sparked constant laughter and no doubt created photos destined to reappear at unsuspecting 21st birthdays in years to come.

We were especially honoured to receive a visit from His Excellency the Governor and Mrs Dawson, which topped off a truly memorable day.

A heartfelt thank you to Government House for the invitation, and to our volunteers for bringing such warmth, energy and joy to a very special community event.