A unique experience of one of Australia’s most iconic locations. Take in the beautiful Lake Burley Griffin as you cruise with Southern Cross Yacht Club to the Governor-General’s historic, Official Residence, where you will receive an exclusive tour of the grounds. The tour of the picturesque surroundings is led by volunteer Garden Guides from The Australiana Fund.

Departure: 1pm Thursday from the Yacht Club, Mariner Place, Yarralumla. This cruise runs every Thursday during Feb, March, April, September, October and November. For further information, please call 02 6273 1784 or email Yacht Club at reception.yachtclub@cscc.com.au

Adult $30 Concession $24 Child (5-12 years) $17 Child (under 5) Free

Add an Afternoon Tea Buffet to your Government House cruise booking for just $35. Includes sandwiches, scones, pastries, slice or cake and a glass of sparkling on arrival.

DUE TO THE EXCLUSIVENESS OF THIS TOUR, THE YACHT CLUB REQUIRES BOOKING 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE AND ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS JOINING THE CRUISE, WHICH WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE AFP AT THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S RESIDENCE.

The Yacht Club are required to take the name and date of birth for all participants joining us, which will be forwarded to the AFP at the Governor General’s Residence.

Please note, this cruise consists of a 1 hour walking tour of Government House Gardens. Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access up into the grounds of Government House and the path the tour takes is quite uneven. Upon arrival at Government Gardens, guests are advised to use the bathrooms before disembarking from the boat as there is no access to toilets during the tour. All guests are required to provide ID.

The Yacht Club reserve the right to cancel this cruise in the event of bad weather or low booking numbers. Also being the residence of the Governor-General, the AFP reserves the right to refuse access to Gardens at short notice due to security reasons.