Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. Finding the perfect venue sets the tone for your celebration and creates lasting memories.
In Gippsland, you’ll find a diverse range of wedding venues, each offering something unique. From charming country estates to beautiful coastal locations, there is a venue to match every style and preference.
Imagine exchanging vows amidst stunning natural landscapes or celebrating in a rustic barn with a cosy, intimate feel. Gippsland has it all.
Whether you dream of a grand affair or a simple, elegant ceremony, this guide will help you discover the top wedding venues in the region. Let’s explore the best options to make your special day truly unforgettable.
Here is our list of the Editor’s Choice top 7 favourite wedding venues in the Gippsland region:
Gippsland Wedding Venues
Situated in the beautiful farming area of West Gippsland, this venue offers a perfect setting for dream weddings. The estate’s restaurant provides stunning views of olive groves, vineyards, and the Baw Baw ranges, serving classic Spanish cuisine like paella, tapas, and Churrasco grills. With options for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, the estate features two function rooms for up to 200 guests. The gazebo provides a beautiful backdrop for outdoor ceremonies. Welcoming the LGBT community, the venue supports love in all forms. With options to customise menus and assistance from an in-house event designer, Brandy Creek Estate ensures every detail of your special day is covered.
Address: 570 Buln Buln Rd, Drouin East VIC 3818
Phone: 03 5625 4498
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Toorongo River Chalets offers a picturesque setting for couples seeking a rustic countryside wedding. Set on 130 acres of beautiful landscape, this venue provides multiple outdoor ceremony locations, including options by the flowing river or on the boardwalk. The modern renovated barn serves as a versatile space for receptions, accommodating up to 200 guests. Toorongo River Chalets also offers accommodation for wedding parties and guests. Their experienced team and network of trusted suppliers can assist with every aspect of wedding planning, from catering to finding a photographer. For a memorable wedding with stunning natural surroundings, Toorongo River Chalets is an excellent choice.
Address: 105 Toorongo Valley Rd, Noojee VIC 3833
Phone: 0499 994 886
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Set on 20 picturesque acres near Cowes, The Shearing Shed blends rustic heritage with modern elegance. Originally a sheep farm established in the 1950s, it now offers a delightful setting for weddings with a choice of The Billabong or The Barn for ceremonies, a spacious courtyard for drinks, and a beautifully appointed Shearing Shed accommodating up to 110 guests. Couples can enjoy expertly crafted meals by a skilled team of chefs, along with comprehensive event packages that include table linen, crockery, cutlery, and glassware. The venue also features a fully licensed bar, an outdoor area, and ample photo opportunities on its scenic grounds. With experienced staff providing personalised service, it’s a memorable choice for a wedding celebration.
Address: 116 Gap Rd, Cowes VIC 3922
Phone: 03 5952 3928
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With its expansive 20-acre gardens and a family farm backdrop, Mewburn Park Homestead offers a charming setting for weddings. The 25x10m clear-view marquee features polished concrete floors, fans, heaters, and an extensive deck, making it a versatile choice for up to 130 guests seated or 180 cocktail style. Guests can enjoy the scenic views and seamless transitions from ceremony to reception, with various ceremony spots including the historic stables or the lush gardens. For a backup plan, the ‘Old Farmer’s Shed’ provides a cosy, rustic alternative. The venue’s emphasis on creating a relaxed, personalised experience ensures a memorable day for couples and their loved ones.
Address: 5667 Traralgon-Maffra Rd, Maffra VIC 3860
Phone: 0436 211 150
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Offering breathtaking views from natural bushland to the Bass Strait coast, RACV Inverloch Weddings is ideal for both intimate and grand wedding celebrations. The property features versatile spaces, including the Panorama room for larger events and the intimate Boardroom for smaller gatherings. Couples can enjoy the convenience of onsite accommodation ranging from hotel-style rooms to well-equipped cabins and a caravan park. The venue also provides comprehensive packages that cover everything from the ceremony to the reception and accommodation. Additional amenities include a private ceremony area, a red carpet, white chairs, and a portable PA system. For a picturesque and seamless wedding experience, this venue stands out in Gippsland.
Address: 70 Cape Paterson-Inverloch Rd, Inverloch VIC 3996
Phone: 03 5674 0000
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For those seeking a vineyard wedding, The Vines on Avon offers an enchanting experience. A hidden oasis, it boasts picturesque views of mountain ranges, vineyards, and fields, creating magical scenery for wedding photos. Couples can choose from a variety of ceremony spaces, perfect for any occasion. Larger celebrations can enjoy the garden amidst the vines, while intimate ceremonies find a cosy spot on the veranda with love seats and fireplaces, ideal for elopements. The venue provides stunning photo opportunities, capturing each moment against rustic gum trees and ever-changing farmland scenery. This unique setting ensures a memorable and beautiful wedding day for all.
Address: 446 Maffra-Stratford Road, Maffra VIC 3860
Phone: 03 5141 1146
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Surrounded by beautiful scenery, Parnassus Function Centre offers an ideal wedding venue just an hour from Melbourne. This venue provides a range of options for both ceremonies and receptions, accommodating from 50-90 guests for sit-down meals and up to 200 for canapé-style events. Exclusive use of the grounds ensures a private celebration, with a bridal suite and five motel rooms available for overnight stays. Unique touches like free ceremony seating and the use of wine barrels enhance the experience. Parnassus’ team collaborates with couples to bring their wedding vision to life, ensuring a memorable day with no time limits, except for bar and venue closing times.
Address: 180 Lardners Track, Drouin East VIC 3818
Phone: 03 5626 8522
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Parting Notes
Your journey to find the perfect wedding venue in Gippsland is an exciting adventure. The region offers so many beautiful and unique locations to suit every taste.
Remember, the right venue is one that resonates with your vision and creates the backdrop for your love story. Take your time to visit these stunning places, and picture your day unfolding in these settings.
As you plan your wedding, consider what will make your day most special and personal. Gippsland’s top venues are ready to help you bring your dream wedding to life.
Wishing you joy and happiness as you embark on this wonderful journey. May your wedding day be everything you’ve dreamed of and more.
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More on Weddings in Gippsland
Gippsland, Victoria, is located right next to the city of Melbourne (south east of Melbourne), with the furthest parts of the region no more than a four hour drive away from the big city.
The region has so many lovely attractions to offer that a wedding party and couples can take advantage of for the wedding festivities – ceremonies, receptions, and wedding photography locations!
The Great Alpine Road winds through the region, all the way down to the famed Gippsland Lakes, and there are many beautiful parks and tiny towns throughout the region as well.
Inverloch and the Baw Baw region are quite popular for weddings, for their beautiful coastal and mountain views, respectively. The area has much to offer, and is ideal for all types of weddings, from beach to vineyards to luxurious hotels.
Popular Gippsland Wedding Venues & Prices
Wedding venues in the Gippsland region can cost anywhere from approximately $3,000 to over $30,000 (although this price may or may not include fees for catering, decorations, a wedding coordinator, and more).
However, most wedding venues will cost between $12,000 – $15,000, which is a little cheaper than the national average (and cheaper than a Melbourne wedding).
Many of the wedding venues you will find in the Gippsland region will be waterfront weddings (whether it is on the shores of the Gippsland Lakes or the ocean) or winery / rustic weddings, but there are also hotel, restaurant, and garden weddings available.
Travel & Hotel Accommodations
There are several airports in the Gippsland region, including the Bairnsdale Aiport, Newhaven Airport, and Yarram Airport.
However, it may be cheaper for your guests to fly into the Melbourne airport and catch a connecting flight or drive to your wedding venue from there.
At most, it will take 3 and a half hours to drive to a wedding venue in Gippsland from Melbourne (this is the time it would take to drive to Bairnsdale, one of the western- and northern-most points of the Gippsland region.
There are many hotels throughout the Gippsland region, ranging from $40 – $200 per night. Typically, Bairnsdale has the most expensive hotels, and the Morwell to Traralgon East areas have cheaper accommodations available.
Of course, most of the larger cities and towns will also have Airbnb options for your guests to avail themselves of for your wedding festivities.
Weather and Climate Considerations
The Gippsland region of Victoria has quite a temperate climate year-round, and rarely dips below 0oC in the winter.
The summer months (November to March) are the warmest and most popular for wedding ceremonies and receptions, but the coastal regions of Gippsland can present with cooler temperatures, especially in the evenings.
Of course, the temperature and climate will vary slightly, depending on whether you are looking at a coastal, eastern, northern, southern, or western location in Gippsland, but typically the summer months are ideal.
The most rainfall occurs in winter and spring months, but we suggest looking for wedding venues that offer backup locations for outdoor weddings in case it rains on your wedding day.
