Friends of Old Government House

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Friends of Old Government House

Old Government House, built in 1860, lies deep within Belair National Park. Hours 1 pm to 4 30 pm (daylight saving) pm.

It is open to the public on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month (except during July & August), plus some public holidays, from 1 pm to 4.00 pm. The Friends of Old Government House were formed in 1983, and have been caring for the property ever since. The property consists of Old Government House itself, the Servants’ Quarters, and about 1 acre of gardens. A group of passionate volunteers offer g

uided tours around the complex on the 1st and third Sunday of every month, plus public holidays. Private tours can also be be booked (minimum of 10 people), and it’s a magical wedding venue. The garden is maintained by volunteers with the valuable help of South Australian Company Neutrog. Neutrog gives a yearly donation of soil and plant nutrients.

12/04/2026

Discover the charm of Old Government House, featured in SA Life magazine this April. Kim Syrus' visit allowed us to share the rich history of OGH, situated in the heart of Belair National Park. https://www.indailysa.com.au/salife

09/04/2026

Welcoming our new President, Simon Kleinig. Simon has taken over the reins from Wayne Gallasch who has been President of the Friends since 2017. Wayne, thank you for your support and dedication throughout that time.

Simon is seen here after our AGM, with Louise Miller-Frost MP and Catherine Hutchesson MP, who helped celebrate our 43rd anniversary. We’ve been caring for the OGH complex since 1983 …with many more years to come!

03/04/2026

From our collection... what is it? Take a guess and comment below ⬇️

28/03/2026

Lorikeet madness! 🦜

18/03/2026

Our 3 bunya trees have produced a bumper crop of cones this year. The cockatoos have been having a field day. We hope that the cones will have all come down shortly, and the ropes off area can be opened up again.

12/03/2026

Coro Valley Croquet club is celebrating its centennial this Sunday, OGH is lucky to have on permanent loan a set of 100 year old mallets from CVCC - if you fancy trying your hand, go along to their club grounds for a come and try session.

Join us for our birthday celebrations, we are 100 years old 🥳🥳🥳
Join us this Sunday 15th from 12 noon - for a sausage sizzle and all ages ‘Come try croquet’. Before croquet there was Pall-Mall, so channel your inner Bridgerton and give croquet a go!

09/03/2026

These Victorian Amazons are going for gold. The upshot of this picture? 🏹An afternoon at OGH, naturally. Sunday 15th March, 1-4pm. plunge pools, potagers, pianos & pianolas, petunias & pinks, perfectly served cream teas on vintage plates - you bet, we've got the lot.

28/02/2026

Sadly, our Open Day is cancelled, see our website for more info on 15 March and 5 April Open Days.

14/02/2026

We are sorry but the 15 February Open Day at OGH is cancelled.

30/01/2026

10/01/2026

Wibble wobble - jellies and ice creams - an enjoyable way to beat the heat. Not easy for people in Adelaide in the nineteenth century to make, much less buy. Here’s a selection of some of our ice cream and jelly/blancmange moulds, used to make a delicious sweet icy treat…eventually. Give Mrs Beeton’s champagne jelly a go!

Address

Queens Jubilee Drive
Belair, SA
5052

Telephone

+61417870596

Website

https://www.oldgovernmenthouse.org.au/

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