Parliament House High Tea

MORNING TEA QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT IS EXCITED TO WELCOME YOU FOR HIGH TEA IN THE HERITAGE STRANGERS' DINING ROOM. ENJOY A SELECTION OF DELICACIES PREPARED BY THE PARLIAMENTARY CHEFS WHILE TAKING IN THE BEAUTY OF QUEENSLAND'S PREMIER HERITAGE BUILDING ACCOMPANIED BY LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC. OUR DINING ROOM WILL BE SET IN LINE WITH CURRENT SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES. *PLEASE NOTE IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT COVID REGULATIONS GOVERNING GREATER BRISBANE WE ASK THAT ALL GUEST PLEASE WEAR A MASK UPON ARRIVAL AND UNTIL SEATED IN THE DINING ROOM, AT WHICH POINT YOU ARE FREE TO REMOVE. IF TAKING PART IN A TOUR YOU WILL ALSO BE ASKED TO WEAR YOUR MASK THROUGHOUT, UNTIL DEPARTURE. PRICING Morning tea tickets include a selection of our signature high tea treats with unlimited tea and coffee. An optional tour of Parliament House is also included however we have limited spaces so please add this option on when purchasing your ticket if it is something of interest. OPTIONAL EXTRAS Why not add a glass of Queensland Sparkling Wine or French Champagne. Upgrade packages available from $54.50* A full beverage listing is available for those who wish to add on the day. FAQS WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME? PARLIAMENT HOUSE, Queensland is a working PARLIAMENT AND AS SUCH HAS STRICT SECURITY RULES. ALL ATTENDEES MUST PROVIDE GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID UPON ENTRY.  WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE? Please arrive at approximately 10:15am to allow time for security processing before Morning Tea service commences at 10:30am. HOW DO I FIND THE STRANGERS DINING ROOM? Morning Tea guests must enter the Parliamentary Precinct via the Parliamentary Annexe, located on Alice St.  For security reasons, guests are not permitted to leave the Annexe foyer area without an escort.  A member of staff will collect Morning Tea guests from the foyer of the Parliamentary Annexe and escort them to the Strangers Dining Room. DO I NEED TO BOOK THE TOUR OF PARLIAMENT HOUSE? Yes, due to restrict numbers on tours you will need to add this option on when purchasing your morning tea tickets. WHAT DO I DO IF I WANT TO GO ON THE TOUR? High Tea service commences at 10:30am and concludes at 12:00pm, with the optional tour for those who have booked of Parliament House commencing at 11:45pm, 12:00pm, and 12:15pm for approximately 30 minutes. The Parliamentary Attendants will collect those guests who have nominated to go on the tour from the Strangers' Dining Room. Please note there are currently works occurring in the O'Donovan Library and this space is currently unable to be viewed as part of the tour. WHAT ARE MY PARKING OPTIONS DURING THE EVENT? Guests arriving by car must make their own parking arrangements, as there is no visitor parking available at Queensland Parliament House. The closest paid parking facilities are located next door at QUT. WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY? We are more than happy to refund purchased tickets until 7 days prior to the event. Guests who wish to cancel their ticket after this time can transfer their paid seat to another available High Tea date at no extra cost until the day prior. No refunds or transfers are available within 48 hours. WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE? The dress code for High Tea is smart casual.  DO I HAVE TO BRING MY PRINTED TICKET TO THE EVENT? No, your ticket is not needed as guest names and contact details must be submitted during the ticket purchase process. These names will be included on our attendee list and checked against your photo ID when you arrive. HOW CAN I CONTACT THE ORGANISER WITH ANY QUESTIONS? Please feel free to call or email us with any questions you may have on 3553 6377 / function.bookings@parliament.qld.gov.au *Booking fee additional