Flourishing On the Lawns of Government House

🌷 Join Us at Government House, Hobart

Join the Flourish ladies for a beautiful Friday afternoon at Government House, where the gardens will be in full bloom and the Royal Australian Navy Band will be performing live! 🌸

This is a free public event, and you’re warmly invited to join us for a relaxed afternoon picnic — or, if you’d love to make it a little extra special, hop aboard the Flourish Bus Picnic Experience and we’ll take care of everything for you.

🚍 Two Ways to Join

1️⃣ Free Community Meetup (BYO Picnic)

• Bring your own picnic, rug, or chair

• Meet the Flourish ladies at the entrance of Government House at 11:50 am (look for Jacqui’s Flourish T-shirt or hat)

• Relax, listen to the music, and enjoy a beautiful afternoon making new friends

• Explore the gardens at your leisure

• Ideal for new ladies who want to see what Flourish is all about

To join this experience, grab "Ticket Option One" on the booking form.

2️⃣ Flourish Bus Picnic Experience

(Limited to 10 seats – $50 per person)

Let us make the day easy for you!

Includes:

• Return transport on the Flourish Bus from Kangaroo Bay (11:00 am pickup) and Cornelian Bay (11:35 am pickup)

• A picnic box of local Tassie treats: gourmet sandwich, 2 warm savoury canapés, and 2 sweet canapés

• No parking stress, no packing — just sunshine and laughter!

• Return to Cornelian Bay at approx 2:15 pm and Kangaroo Bay at approx 2:30 pm

To join this experience, grab "Ticket Option Two" on the booking form.

🏛️ About Government House, Hobart

Perched high on the Queens Domain overlooking the River Derwent, Government House, Hobart is one of Australia’s most impressive vice-regal residences and the official home of the Governor of Tasmania.

Built between 1855 and 1857, the mansion was designed by colonial architect William Porden Kay in grand Victorian Gothic Revival style and constructed from sandstone quarried on site. The former quarry pits were later transformed into ornamental pools within the gardens.

Today, Government House and its 15 hectares of landscaped gardens are often opened to the public for community events, concerts, and open-garden days — a tradition that continues the Governor’s commitment to making this remarkable property accessible to all Tasmanians.

Visitors are welcomed into an atmosphere of history and tranquillity, surrounded by heritage gardens, sweeping lawns, and breathtaking views of the Derwent River. It’s the perfect backdrop for an elegant Friday picnic with Flourish. 🌿

(Source: Government House Tasmania, Wikipedia, Open House Hobart)

🌸 About Flourish Events Tasmania

Founded by Jacqui Jones, Flourish Events Tasmania creates unforgettable experiences for women who want to connect, explore, and live life to the fullest.

From winery lunches and wellness retreats to local adventures and luxury travel, every Flourish experience is designed to help women connect with others, rediscover joy, and say yes to new adventures.

Flourish is more than events — it’s a community of women who lift each other up, celebrate life, and embrace the magic of shared experiences.

So whether you join us for a day trip, a night out, or a journey abroad, you’ll always leave feeling uplifted, inspired, and ready to Flourish.