Darwin - Government House

The Government House is an imposing white building in colonial style which stands 70m above the sea, with a fine view of the harbor. It is also known as Seven Gables because of the gables on all sides. Government House was built between 1870 and 1878 by J.K. Knight, who designed most of the official buildings in Darwin's early years. In front of the building are low projecting blocks with movable louvres for ventilation.

Government House is so solidly built that it has survived all cyclones: even Cyclone Tracy only damaged its roof. The building in its tropical gardens is still occupied by the government and is not open to the public.