Best Wedding Destinations In Australia
Planning a destination wedding? Australia has an amazing choice of world class wedding destinations. From seaside wedding resorts where 100+ guests can stay the weekend to romantic elopement destinations that sleep just the two of you, Australia boasts some of the world's most picturesque wedding venues for getaway style celebrations.
Destination wedding venues in Australia include a diverse collection of exclusive-use hotels, beach wedding resorts, island weddings, farm stays and secluded private properties. They are spread from Sydney to Perth and typically offer three types of packages:
- Non-exclusive small wedding & elopement packages that come with a semi private wedding ceremony area
- Exclusive-use DIY venues where you arrange all your own catering and other suppliers, and
- All inclusive destination wedding packages that have everything from accommodation to ceremony set up to catering & drinks
This list of Australia's best wedding destinations is inclusive of all budgets. It includes affordable destination wedding venues right up to the most luxurious places to get married in Australia. These venues are all unique, offer exceptional destination wedding experiences and are among the most beautiful places to get married in Australia.
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Top 10 Wedding Destinations in Australia
1. The Cove Wedding Resort
- Location: Ellmoos Road, Jervis Bay, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 111
The Cove in Jervis Bay is one of the best beach wedding destinations in Australia. You get your own secluded stretch of sand and the entire resort to enjoy with all your wedding guests for 3 days & 2 nights. There's a beachside garden for your ceremony, or if you prefer you can stand ankle deep in the ocean and exchange vows on your own private sandbar.
The Cove also has a luxe wedding hall, alfresco bar with festoon lighting for outdoor celebrations and a pamper room for getting ready. Guest accommodation includes a fun house, cabins and a glamping village with luxury amenities. All guests have access to communal catch up areas, lawn games, free kayaks & paddle boards.
Wedding Packages
A venue hire fee provides exclusive use of the entire wedding resort for 3 days/ 2 nights including accommodation for guests. Accommodation paid by guests comes off this hire fee. Affordable catering packages are available from $55/pp and you can DIY/BYO pre & post wedding events.
- Mid-Week Wedding: From $20,000
- Weekend Wedding: From $27,000
2. Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef
- Location: Daydream Island, Whitsundays, QLD
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
The private Daydream Island is a world class wedding destination situated in the Whitsundays at the gateway to Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef. Just 30 minutes to the mainland by boat and with a helicopter landing pad, the island offers an idyllic tropical location for intimate elopements, micro weddings and celebrations with up to 300 guests.
Beautiful wedding ceremony and reception venues include a glass chapel that overlooks the Whitsunday's azure waters, secluded beaches, a seaside infinity deck, poolside function spaces and an intimate underwater observatory.
Wedding Packages
Daydream Island offers affordable wedding packages for nuptials with 2 - 300 guests including ceremony only, reception only and all-in-one packages with or without accommodation.
- Elopements start at $4,500
- Ceremonies are priced from $3,000
- Wedding reception packages start at $185/pp
3. The Oasis Micro Wedding Resort
Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
Capacity: 80
Accommodation: Sleeps 50
The Oasis is a gorgeous little beachfront getaway in Port Stephens on mid north coast of NSW and is one of Australia's best wedding resorts to hire for a 3 day celebration. The resort is immersed in 5 acres of lush tropical gardens just 600 metres from the beach, and comes with 9 cabins sleeping up to 50 guests and a magical reception deck immersed in a fairy-lit rainforest.
Wedding Packages
Wedding packages at The Oasis are priced from $11,000 for up to 80 guests with a two night stay for 18 people. All inclusive wedding packages are available from $13,000 and include a celebrant, all legal paperwork, styling of event spaces, two nights accommodation and a two course catered reception for up to 20 guests. Extra guests can be added.
4. The Woods Farm
- Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 100 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
The Woods Farm is a unique, 40 acre wedding resort and farm stay located just minutes from the South Coast's beautiful beaches. Everything you need for a destination wedding is onsite including a fun glamping village with luxe amenities, 8 x 3 bedroom cottages, a sparkling swimming pool and one-of-a-kind wedding venues.
For ceremonies, there's a beautiful open air chapel with antique doors & crystal chandeliers hidden in the woods. It is reached via a magical 120 meter grass aisle that meanders under romantic jasmine covered arches. The reception venue carries the luxe rustic/vintage theme with more chandeliers and opens onto an outdoor games lawn.
Wedding Packages
Venue hire includes exclusive use of The Woods Farm for 3 days/2 nights including accommodation & breakfast for guests. Guests can pay their own accommodation which is deducted from the venue hire fee. All inclusive catering & drinks are affordably priced.
- Food Stations start at $55/pp
- Seated menus start at $65/pp
5. The Woodhouse Wollombi
- Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 33
The Woodhouse Wollombi is nestled within 100 acres of manicured fields, European gardens and native bushland, and is one of the Hunter Valley's most elegant wedding destinations. The architecturally designed, 3-peaked timber Woodhouse adjoins a covered outdoor dance floor and a Tuscan pergola with an alfresco bar overlooking the property's private lake.
The beautiful park-like grounds offer a myriad of stunning wedding ceremony sites including a lakeside pavilion, pine tree & paperbark forests or the Woodhouse's striking courtyard. Up to 17 guests can be accommodation in an original barn stay and there are 8 brand new suites that can be booked directly by guests.
Wedding Packages
Wedding packages come with the choice of a 1 or 2 night stay and include all furniture and select styling items. You have a choice of preferred caterers and the venue offers a great range of drink packages. Most couples invest in florals to personalise the blank canvas space inside The Woodhouse. Micro wedding packages are available mid week.
6. Feathertop Winery Estate
- Location: 6619 Great Alpine Road, Porepunkah, VIC 3740
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16
Feathertop Winery is a Tuscan inspired estate that specialises in relaxed and scenic destination weddings for up to 250 guests.
The vineyard's spectacular ceremony site features 360° views of Mt Buffalo with the rolling hills and lush native forest of the Victorian Alps as your wedding backdrop. Options for your wedding reception include a traditional barrel room, a unique subterranean vault and under the sunny Australian sky.
Wedding Packages
All inclusive wedding packages include full use of the property for 4 days, furniture & furnishings, set up/pack down, food & beverages and a team of destination wedding specialists who offer a comprehensive coordination service. There are options for pre and post wedding events and extended honeymoons. POA.
7. Chapel Hill Retreat
- Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 34
If its views over incredible nature you're looking for, Chapel Hill retreat is a luxury wedding destination that overlooks Australia's world heritage Blue Mountains. The 35 acre property is located one hour from the Sydney CBD and has 5 places to get married with stunning views over lush, bush-covered valleys and mountains.
Chapel Hill Retreat caters for weddings with 2 - 150 guests and has onsite accommodation for 34 people in 7 self contained cottages including a bridal suite. All weather conditions are accounted for with a quaint hill-top chapel, indoor function room and covered outdoor areas.
Wedding Packages
- Elopement packages with celebrant & accommodation start at $4,200
- Fully catered mid-week weddings start at $115/pp
- Fully catered weekend weddings start at $144/pp
8. The Lodge Jamberoo
- Location: Jamberoo - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 136
One of the easiest places to organise a destination wedding in Australia is at The Lodge - a 43 room hotel near Kiama that has been renovated & reopened in 2024. The Lodge has everything you need for destination weddings including grand indoor & outdoor ceremony sites, a luxe reception hall, separate prep rooms for each of the couple and hotel rooms for all guests overlooking a huge 25 metre swimming pool.
The Lodge is one of few locations in Australia that offer all inclusive destination wedding packages. There is a seasonal venue hire fee for either mid-week or weekend bookings and you then choose a food & beverage package to fit your budget. The venue hire fee is usually covered by guests paying for their own accommodation.
Wedding Packages
Wedding packages at the Lodge include a venue hire fee + optional food & beverage charge per person. The venue hire fee includes 2 nights accommodation & breakfast for all staying guests and is typically covered by the guests themselves. Food & beverage packages range from $95 - $180 per person or you can source your own suppliers.
- Mid-Week Wedding: From $25,000
- Weekend Wedding: From $40,000
9. Mimosa Wines
- Location: 2845 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Bermagui NSW 2546
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 13
Mimosa Wines is one of Australia's most scenic wedding destinations with its chef hatted restaurant and architecturally designed reception venue overlooking incredible views of the vineyard and expansive national park surrounds.
Wedding ceremonies can be held immersed in the bush, within the vineyard or at the jetty on the water-lily dam and there are two separate cottages for private accommodation onsite accessed via a beautiful walk through the vineyard.
Wedding Packages
All inclusive wedding packages start at around $135/pp and there is an off season 10% discount available.
10. Mali Brae Farm
- Location: 562 Nowra Rd, Moss Vale, NSW 2577
- Capacity: 30 - 110
- Accommodation: Complimentary for 2
Mali Brae Farm is a boutique wedding destination on a private 90 acre farm in the heart of the Southern Highlands. With accommodation for all guests nearby and a cute little farmhouse onsite for couple on the night of their wedding, Mali Brae is ideal spot for a getaway wedding with 30 to 110 guests.
There are 6 ceremony locations to choose from on the farm including landscaped gardens, rustic ruins and under a willow tree on the picturesque dam. Mali Brae Farm has two reception venues including this micro venue for 30 - 55 guests and a larger refurbished hay shed that seats up to 110 guests.
Wedding Destinations in NSW
11. Willow Farm Berry
- Location: Galls Lane, Berry - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
Willow Farm is a popular DIY wedding destination in Berry, a 10 minute drive to the beautiful white sand beaches of the NSW South Coast. Set on 160 lush green acres, the farm offers the ultimate blank canvas to create your own unique kind of celebrations.
Wedding venues include a rustic entertainment shed that caters for up to 100 guests and there's an adjoining marquee site for larger weddings of up to 130. Long tables can be set up on the lawn and installation of an outdoor dance floor is also permitted. This outdoor area is absolutely stunning with festoon lights overhead and views over the farm.
Wedding Packages
Willow Farm is a DIY & BYO wedding destination synonymous with unique outdoor weddings. The venue hire fee provides exclusive use for the weekend plus everything you need as the bones of your day. Owner Keri is a highly experienced events manager and offers a more 'all inclusive' option for those who prefer.
- 3 Day Destination Wedding - $22,000: Includes 2 nights accommodation for 10 guests, furniture & styling items + set up/pack down and RSA staff for your BYO drinks.
12. Leuralla Amphitheatre
- Location: 41 Olympian Parade, Leura, NSW 2780
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Leuralla Amphitheatre is the ultimate wedding destination for spectacular views over the Blue Mountains. Exclusive venue hire is available via Kyle & Emily at Blue Mountains Weddings and includes the option of booking an all inclusive wedding package which comes with a choice of celebrants, photographer and floral styling.
A grassed area next to the amphitheatre is a beautiful spot for a daytime cocktail reception and catered packages with a choice of food trucks, all styling & furniture start are priced at $15k. Pet friendly.
13. Briars Country Retreat
- Location: 653 Moss Vale Rd, Burradoo, NSW 2576
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 130
Briars Country Retreat is an easy and all-inclusive wedding destination in the popular Southern Highlands region of NSW. The property features a reception venue called Briars Conservatory which overlooks the lakefront ceremony area and garden rotunda, and is within a short walk but out of sight of the adjoining Inn and Country Retreat.
Guests can arrange their own accommodation at the retreat and can amble to the Inn for refreshments after your ceremony before continuing festivities in the Conservatory. Being a public bar, the Inn provides an atmospheric spot for your after party and there's also private dining rooms upstairs for pre-wedding welcome drinks.
Wedding Packages
All inclusive wedding packages include a lakeside ceremony, access to private gardens for wedding photos & a fully catered reception in the light-filled conservatory.
- All Inclusive Packages: $165 - $185 per person on average
14. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW 2775
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
One of Australia's most unique wedding destinations is St Joseph's Guesthouse, an award winning Airbnb built from the ruins of a 160 year old Catholic Church. There are two upstairs levels with 5 luxury bedrooms and large communal kitchen and lounges. Downstairs is an intimate function area suitable for up to 60 seated guests or 100 standing.
St Joseph's Guesthouse is located in the peaceful Hawkesbury region and has beautiful surrounds, perfect for outdoor weddings. You can get married on the front sandstone steps under the original church bell which still works, and set up a relaxed outdoor celebration in the 'backyard' with the impressive sandstone walls and country surrounds as your backdrop.
Wedding Packages
St Joseph's Guesthouse can be booked with one affordable venue hire fee and you then DIY & BYO your own set up, catering and drinks. Venue hire includes 3 nights accommodation for 10 guests.
- Small Destination Weddings: $3,500 for elopements and micro weddings
- Destination Weddings: $5,500 for celebrations with up to 100 guests.
15. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil, NSW 2484
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150+
Midginbil Eco Resort is a uniquely fun wedding destination that comes with a bonfire site, no curfew, intimate rainforest surrounds and a luxury glamping village of permanent tents (with individual timber balconies). Located off the beaten track in Northern NSW, Midginbil offers 400 acres of beautiful countryside, epic views and no limitations.
The eco wedding resort has 3 beautiful ceremony sites to choose from including a wet weather option, a reception barn with opening sides and adjoining cocktail courtyard, a bonfire site that comes ready to light later in the evening and everything for pre & post wedding fun including a pool, tennis and volleyball courts and a breakfast room.
Wedding Packages
Venue hire includes exclusive use of all 400 acres for 3 days & 2 nights. You're then quoted a per head fee which includes accommodation and a meal package with breakfast + lunches based on your guest numbers. Wedding day catering & beverages are DIY/BYO with a list of suppliers provided with your booking.
- Venue hire: From $7,900
- Accommodation & Meals: $150+/- (paid by guests)
- Food & Beverage: DIY/BYO
16. Goosewing Cottage
- Location: 1194 Mount View Rd, Mount View, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 20
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
Goosewing Cottage is a small and affordable wedding destination in one of Australia's premier wine regions. This gorgeous farmstay in the Hunter Valley specialises in micro weddings and elopements with 2 - 20 guests and provides all inclusive wedding packages from $3,295 with a celebrant and award winning photographer.
There are two cottages on the property which can be added to wedding packages and sleep 8 and 4 guests respectively. The larger of the two cottages has a swimming pool and dining room where a private chef can be arranged to cater an intimate reception dinner for those staying at the farm.
Wedding Packages
- Elopement for 2 with celebrant & photographer: $3,295+
- Elopement for up to 20 guests with celebrant, photographer, florals, cake + accommodation: $5,095
17. Greystone Estate
- Location: 617 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 30 - 110
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32
Located in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region and with luxury accommodation for 32 guests across 3 seperate dwellings, Greystone Estate is one of Australia's best wedding destinations. This Hamptons-inspired private property centres around a main homestead which has private ensuites in all rooms, open plan living and an adjoining pool area.
The grounds feature 10 resort-like acres of gardens and lawns that connect an open air and all-weather ceremony pavilion and a luxury hall reception venue. With a private butlers pantry, Greystone Estate is the ideal spot to hire in a private chef for pre & post wedding events and share a luxury weekend away celebrating with family & friends.
Wedding Packages
Venue hire at Greystone Estate starts at $13,800 and includes exclusive use of the property with accommodation for 32 guests for 2 nights. The property's function management team then tailor packages at a cost per head based on your requirements. Not suitable for budgets under $40k.
- Mid-Week Weddings: From $13,800
- Weekend Weddings: From $18,400
Wedding Destinations in QLD
18. Black Hall
- Location: 87 George Street, Kalbar, QLD 4309
- Capacity: 90
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
The Scenic Rim is a wedding destination Australia was recently proud to have included in the Lonely Planet's top 10 places to visit in the world. And this little wedding venue epitomises everything the area has to offer with flexible spaces and helpful inclusions like a party bus for guest transport that makes planning a destination wedding super easy.
Located on a country corner in the quaint town of Kalbar, the property features a modern white wedding chapel, elegant black reception hall, rustic outdoor bar, beautiful gardens and a luxury Airbnb that sleeps 8 guests located 150 metres down the road. The owners also have a 1948 Bentley for transport around the area for your wedding photos.
Wedding Packages
You can hire Black Hall exclusively for your wedding reception or add White Hall or the gardens to include your ceremony and photos. Food & beverage packages are around $200 per person then simply add your required venue hire. Minimum reception spend of $11,800+ applies.
- Black Hall + Gardens - $2,800+
- Black Hall + White Chapel - $3,200+
19. Maleny Retreat
- Location: Mears Lane, Booroobin, QLD 4552
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 54
- Wedding Packages: BYO
With sweeping views over Glass House Mountain from 555m above sea level, Maleny Retreat in Queensland is one of Australia's most picturesque wedding destinations. Venue hire comes with two nights accommodation for up to 14 guests in the property's main guesthouse and a permanent glamping village can sleep an additional 40 if required.
Most couples have an outdoor ceremony and reception on the hill-top lawn taking in the breathtaking views. Up to 30 guests can be seated on the homestead's covered verandah (as your wet weather option), and for larger weddings there are marquee hire packages with a choice of Sperry tents, Indian tents or tipis.
Wedding Packages
Maleny Retreat offer wedding packages starting from $2,750 which includes a simple ceremony with a spectacular backdrop. Popular mid-week packages range from $6,000 - $8,250 for weddings with up to 14 & 30 guests respectively, inclusive of accommodation. Weekend weddings start at $16k.
20. Hayman Island Resort
- Location: Hayman Island, Whitsundays QLD
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 300+
Hayman Island Resort is located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's most iconic destinations. Immersed in the breathtaking tropics of the Whitsundays this stunning wedding resort is accessed via luxury catamaran, helicopter or seaplane and is one of the most spectacular destinations for beach weddings in Australia.
Private beach weddings, elegant garden weddings, poolside celebrations and outdoor wedding receptions are available on the island. Amenities include 166 luxury guest rooms across three wings, restaurants, cafes, a spa, private plunge pools and a professional wedding planning team.
Wedding Packages
- Elopements: $20,000+
- All-inclusive Wedding Packages: $80,000+
21. Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast
- Location: 71 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach, 4217
- Capacity: 600
- Accommodation: Sleeps all
The centrally located Sheraton Grand Mirage is the only 5 star resort in one of Australia's most popular coastal destinations. This iconic Gold Coast resort features beautiful oceanfront villas, lagoon pools with a swim up bar, restaurants, bars & lounges, and all inclusive weddings that are organised for you by highly trained in-house planners.
The stunning seaside wedding destination offers a range of indoor + outdoor spaces for private celebrations. Options include expansive tropical gardens that overlook the lagoon pool, outdoor terraces on the beachfront, indoor event spaces with floor to ceiling glass walls overlooking the ocean and for larger weddings, beautiful ballrooms with flexible floor layouts.
Wedding Packages
- The Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort offers all inclusive wedding packages with special rates for Sundays and winter dates.
Wedding Destinations in VIC
22. Coombs Hill Homestead
- Location: Buttercup Road, Merrijig, VIC 3723
- Capacity: 11 - 100
- Sleeps 11
Coombs Hill Homestead is an authentic 160 year old American Barn that was imported from Indiana, restored and rebuilt, now offering a unique wedding destination for small celebrations of up to 30 guests. Occasionally, the property accepts bookings for larger cocktail weddings of up to 100 guests.
The luxury private residence is located on 100 picturesque acres in Victoria's High Country and has a cocktail deck that overlooks the Delatite Valley. The barn comfortably seats 30 for private dining experiences in the lofty open plan living area.
Wedding Packages
Coombs Hill Homestead is a fully DIY wedding venue that comes with exclusive use of the acreage for 3 days and beds for 11 guests.
- Elopements - $5,000: Includes exclusive use of the property for 11 guests with an arbour & bench seating
- Micro Weddings - $6,500: As above with up to 30 guests allowed on the property
- Larger Weddings - $9,500: As above with up to 100 guests
23. Barunah Plains Homestead
- Location: 4484 Hamilton Highway, Hesse, VIC 3321
- Capacity: 500
- Accommodation: Sleeps 65
The grand Barunah Plains Homestead (1866) is an historic residence and grand wedding venue set on 640 remote acres. Listed by the National Trust and with 10 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a swimming pool and tennis court, the beautifully restored homestead offers an elegant and relaxed setting for intimate destination weddings.
Being in a remote country location there are no curfews or strict venue restrictions here. You're free to set up your wedding however you like with a ceremony in the manicured gardens and a marquee or Wool Shed reception. In addition to the homestead which sleeps 22, the Shearers Quarters offers beds for up to a total of 65 guests.
Wedding Packages
Barunah Plains Homestead is available to hire for a minimum of 2 nights. DIY/BYO catering & drinks.
Wedding Destinations in WA
24. Stonebarn Weddings
- Location: Langley Road, Quinninup, WA 6258
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12 - 16
Stonebarn is a truffiere and unique wedding destination nestled amongst the trees and waterways of the Warren River in WA's South West Manjimup region. The property stretches across 160 acres of bushland, dams and valleys and features a number of forest trails as well as 2,000 truffle producing trees.
Stonebarn itself sits on a completely private elevated position overlooking spectacular forest and water views. The venue has 6 luxury suites upstairs included in all bookings and another 2 bonus bedrooms located downstairs. There are 5 picture-perfect places for wedding ceremonies and 3 unique reception areas with both indoor and outdoor settings.
Wedding Packages
Stonebarn is a DIY wedding location that provides exclusive use of the property with venue hire. You need to arrange your own caterers, drinks, styling, set up & pack down. The venue offers hire items at additional cost including 100 white chairs, 10 trestle tables, sound and 6 outdoor heaters.
- Mid-Week Weddings - $6,000: includes 2 nights accommodation in 6 suites sleeping 12 on a Tue - Thur and up to 100 wedding reception guests
- 2 Night Weekend Wedding - $9,800: includes 2 nights accommodation in 8 suites sleeping 16 and up to 100 guests. 3 Nights is $11,700 and 5 nights is $13,200.
25. Old Broadwater Farm
- Location: 56 New River Ramble, West Busselton, WA 6280
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
Near the heart of Busselton is the beautifully restored homestead around which weddings at Old Broadwater Farm centre. Next to the homestead is an impressive timber wedding pavilion that features a souring cathedral ceiling and open sides providing a weather-proof location for open air wedding ceremonies.
The farm has lots of wedding photos opportunities including extensive gardens, a romantic swing, golden paddocks and rustic farm buildings. A permanent luxury marquee caters for wedding receptions with two in-built dance floors opening onto a paved courtyard & deck. Two dwellings accommodate 10 guests for destination weddings onsite and there's a house for 8 within walking distance.
Wedding Packages
Old Broadwater Farm offers wedding packages with loads of styling inclusions such as furniture & furnishings, set up/pack down, tableware, lighting and accommodation for 10 in two houses. Catering & drinks are to be supplied separately.
Wedding Destinations in SA
26. Woodburn Homestead
- Location: 410 Angas Plains Road, Langhorne Creek, SA 5255
- Capacity: 80
- Sleeps 12 + glamping
Woodburn Homestead is an historic sandstone estate built in 1864 and offers a nostalgic country setting for destination weddings across 42 acres. The hero of the property is a unique open air "chapel" which was the site of the crumbling stone barn before its walls were restored with South Australian slate.
Also onsite are rustic ’stables’ with an adjoining lawn suitable for outdoor receptions. Marquees can be set up onsite and there's a secret cellar that offers a unique and intimate setting for a pre-wedding dinner.
Wedding Packages
The owner of Woodburn Homestead is an experienced wedding caterer and hence, packages have all the inclusions required to make planning a destination wedding easy, from furniture & table ware to set up and styling. To the below venue hire fee add a catering package from $75 - $115 per person and BYO drinks.
- Mid-Week Weddings - $8,500: Includes Tue - Thur hire with a Wednesday wedding.
- Weekend Wedding - $10,500: Includes Fri - Sun with a Saturday wedding.
27. Templewood House
- Location: 49 Millbrook Road, Inglewood, SA 5133
- Capacity: 2 - 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
Templewood House is a stately 4 bedroom heritage homestead located on a 200 acre equestrian property in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. The house is set in lush gardens with gorgeous spots for wedding ceremonies and photos including a classic English gazebo, a beautiful tree lined drive and lush meadow with ancient oaks and blankets of green moss.
For smaller weddings and elopements the drawing room provides an elegant space for seated dining or for larger celebrations you can set up a marquee reception. Templewood House is an easy destination for wedding guests coming from Adelaide.
Wedding Packages
Templewood House is a DIY & BYO wedding venue where you hire the property for your exclusive use and arrange your own catering, styling, ceremony set up etc.
Wedding Destinations in TAS
28. Spring Bay Mill
- Location: 555 Freestone Point Road, Triabunna, TAS 7190
- Capacity: 220
- Accommodation: Sleeps 118
One of the most eco friendly wedding destinations in Australia is built on the site of the world's largest wood chip mill. Overlooking the stunning waters off Tasmania's coastline, the architecturally designed buildings of Spring Bay Mill have been surrounded in ecologically regenerative bushland with endemic grasses and plants reintroduced to the landscape.
Unique wedding venues for your ceremony include a Eucalypt Forest deck overlooking Windlass Bay and a huge Sundial Amphitheatre. Inside is a Tin Shed suitable for wedding receptions with a luxe rustic vibe and a room with the lingering sweet smell of timber overlooking ocean views and adjoined by a sandstone paved outdoor fire pit.
Wedding Packages
All inclusive wedding packages come with a dedicated in house wedding planner, catering, drinks and off-grid accommodation with rooms featuring views of the ocean and outdoor hot tubs.
29. Hawley House
- Location: 68 Hawley Esplanade, Hawley Beach, TAS 7307
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 40
The historic Hawley House (1878) is an incredible seaside mansion that caters perfectly for destination weddings with 30 - 40 guests but can host up to 150 in total. The house is surrounded by nature and wildlife and offers many unique wedding photo opportunities including the rooftop bathtub.
Outdoor wedding ceremonies are held in the beautifully manicured gardens and there's a quaint little All Creatures Church on the property that suits romantic, candlelit nuptials. The dining room seats up to 30 guests for intimate receptions and theres a conservatory for larger celebrations.
Wedding Packages
All inclusive wedding packages include exclusive access to the entire property and accommodation for up to 40 guests across three seperate (pet friendly) dwellings. Catering is provided onsite for weddings of up to 30 guests. External caterers are required for larger weddings. Beverages are supplied by the venue.
30. Eagles Nest Retreat
- Location: 192 Careys Road, West Kentish, TAS 7306
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 - 12
Love a hot tub? Wedding destinations hardly get more romantic than at Eagles Nest Retreat in Northern Tasmania which comes with four seperate dwellings, each featuring multiple indoor & outdoor spas & jacuzzis overlooking the dramatic foothills of Mount Roland.
With a large rustic barn and marquee lawn that both cater for weddings of up to 200 guests, plus many intimate sites for smaller weddings and elopements, Eagles Nest Retreat is the perfect spot to say "I do" and stay for a romantic honeymoon all in the one place.
Wedding Packages
Eagles Nest Retreat offer destination wedding packages including everything you need to get married for between 2 - 200 guests. You can also DIY with dry hire for elopements starting at $1,500 including accommodation for 2 and up to 10 wedding guests.
- All Inclusive Elopements - $5,750: Includes 2 nights accommodation for 2, celebrant & all legals, flowers, hair & makeup, Photographer + 150 images, witnesses if required and a 3 course wedding night dinner.
- Micro Weddings - $16,300: Includes up to 20 wedding guests, 2 nights accommodation for up to 6, Set up & styling of ceremony & marquee reception, celebrant + legals, flowers, hair & makeup, photographer + 200 images, grazing table, shared feast and wedding cake. 60 guests - $28,750. 60+ guests - $36,500.
Australia is one of the world's most scenic places to get married and offers an incredible choice of beautiful destination wedding venues. From beach weddings to island weddings to outback celebrations, take your pick of amazing destination weddings down under.
