Kirribilli House

Kirribilli House, Sydney (Historic sites) — Fig. 01Kirribilli House© Stephen Bain · CC BY-SA 3.0

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About Kirribilli House

Kirribilli House is the official residence of Australia's prime ministers when they are staying in Sydney. Built in the Gothic Revival style, the house was constructed in 1855 by Adolphus Frederic Feez and sits right on Kirribilli Point. From this prominent location, you get an unobstructed view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and the city center. After a succession of private owners, the property passed into government hands in 1920. It originally housed servants and staff before a thorough renovation in 1957 turned it into a guesthouse for state visitors and a residence for heads of government. Another renovation followed in 1980. The house became especially well known through Prime Minister John Howard, who used it as his primary residence in 1996, a move that sparked political debate. The public rarely has the chance to tour the ground floor and the surrounding grounds, which are opened only on occasional open house days.

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: 109 Kirribilli Ave
2061 Sydney, Australia
District: Kirribilli
Phone: +61292839567
Website: www.theaustralianafund.org.au
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Coordinates: -33.85139° N · 151.21916° E
Data quality: confidence 0.89
Identifier: ID f76a1ddd-7f5…

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FAQ about Kirribilli House

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What is Kirribilli House in Sydney?

Kirribilli House is the official Sydney residence of Australia's prime ministers when they are in the city. The Gothic Revival building was constructed in 1855 by Adolphus Frederic Feez. Since a major renovation in 1957, it has served as a guesthouse for state visitors and as a residence for Australia's heads of government.

Where is Kirribilli House and what can you see from there?

Kirribilli House is located in Sydney's Kirribilli neighborhood at 109 Kirribilli Ave, right on Kirribilli Point. From this prominent spot, you get an unobstructed view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and downtown Sydney.

Can you tour Kirribilli House in Sydney?

Kirribilli House is only rarely open to the public. Occasionally, on an open day, you can tour the ground floor and the surrounding grounds of the prime minister's residence in Sydney.

What is the history of Kirribilli House?

Kirribilli House in Sydney was built in 1855 and, after changing private hands several times, became government property in 1920. It first housed staff before becoming a state guesthouse and the prime minister's residence in 1957 following a renovation; another renovation followed in 1980. The house also gained attention through Prime Minister John Howard, who used it as his primary residence in 1996, which sparked political debate.

What can you see around Kirribilli House?

Around Kirribilli House in Sydney, you'll find several historic sites and viewpoints. travelguide195 lists the following within 1 km, among others: Kirribilli Point (about 221 m), Cremorne Point Lighthouse (about 259 m), Copes Lookout (about 520 m), and Kirribilli Lookout (about 567 m). A bit farther away, you'll find the fortress Fort Denison (about 712 m) and Fort Macquarie (about 713 m).

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