Students from Wanguri Primary School in the Northern Territory were given a tour of Government House, Canberra.

Government House hosts an average of eight school tours per week during school terms, with each tour comprising around 70 schoolchildren.

The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE were traditionally welcomed to Thursday Island as guests of the Mayor of the Torres Strait Council, Councillor Napau Pedro Stephen, and viewed a traditional dance by students from Tagai College during a community reception at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre.

Then, at James Cook University, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of the Campus Coordinator, Mr Mark Mason, met with nurses and teachers studying at the university.

At the 51st Battalion Far North Queensland, Weipa, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Officer Commanding Bravo Company, Major Steven La Rose, received a briefing and met with Defence personnel.

Afterwards, at Western Cape College, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of the Executive Principal, Mr Leon Proud and the Head of Campus, Mr Garry Hutchinson, met with students and attended a cultural performance.

On Tuesday 30 July 2013, at the 51st Battalion Far North Queensland, Weipa, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Officer Commanding Bravo Company, Major Steven La Rose, received a briefing and met with Defence personnel.

Afterwards, at Western Cape College, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of the Executive Principal, Mr Leon Proud and the Head of Campus, Mr Garry Hutchinson, met with students and attended a cultural performance.

In Weipa, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of General Manager, Mr Gareth Manderson, visited the Rio Tinto Alcan mine and met with participants of the Indigenous Traineeship program.

In the evening, at Weipa Cultural Centre, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of the Chair of the Weipa Town Authority, Mr Peter McCulkin, attended a community reception at which, the Governor-General, presided at a Citizenship Ceremony.

In Napranum, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE attended a community briefing hosted by Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council Councillor Ernest Madua Jnr, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Margaret Adidi and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Amos Njaramba.

Later, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of Ms Sonia Schuh, visited the Napranum Kindergarten and Childcare Centre and attended a performance by the children.

Then, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, met with residents at the Napranum Aged Care Facility.

At Lockhart River State School, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Principal, Mr John McSweeney, met with teachers and students.

On Monday 29 July 2013, at Lockhart River State School, the Governor-General the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Principal, Mr John McSweeney, met with teachers and students.

Afterwards, at Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce,as guests of Councillor Ernest Madua Jnr, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Margaret Adidi and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Amos Njaramba, attended a community briefing.

At Iron Range Cabins in Lockhart River, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of the Chair of the Puuya Foundation, Ms Dottie Hobson, attended a dinner with foundation members and community leaders.

The Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of clinical nurse consultant, Ms Sonja Brady, visited the Lockhart River Health Care Clinic.

Later, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, as guests of the Artistic Director, Ms Robbi Neal, met with artists at the Lockhart River Art Centre.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Mr Bryce, accompanied by Indigenous Elders, visited the Traditional Lands of Kuuku Ya'u, Chili Beach and Portland Roads.