The most breathtakingly beautiful country wedding venues all around Australia

With Alice-in-Wonderland-esque charm and a hedge maze to match, a trip to Merribee is as close to magic as we can hope to get. Offering over 30 separate outdoor garden rooms and entertaining areas, as well as ‘The Barn’, ‘The Grain Silo’ and ‘The Main Historic House’, the only downfall of planning your wedding here would be selecting which space to host it in. Merribee is also open to the public most Wednesdays, so you can take a wander through whenever you so please.

For more information, visit Merribee.

This stunning new five-acre venue has been a true labour of love for owners, Julie and Matthew Quinn, since they took ownership of the heritage-listed property (‘Mananga’) in 2018. The old silo and converted cowshed form the venue’s main event spaces, and cottage-style accommodation has also been added for friends and family to truly enjoy their time spent celebrating.

For more information, visit The Homestead.

Originally purchased as a means for the Dark family to escape the unavoidable hustle and bustle of city life, Mali Brae Farm is 90 acres of pure Southern Highland bliss. Totally transformed from a run-down cottage (which has since been restored), this family-run estate provides the perfect setting for a country wedding.

For more information, visit Mali Brae Farm.

Hidden away in an unassuming corrugated iron shed, known fondly as ‘The Grain Shed’ is one of the most enchanting rural wedding venues in the Riverina region of NSW. At Kimo Estate, you can marry in the picturesque garden and party the night away. Some couples have even opted for an outdoor bonfire on the property. Another bonus of Kimo Estate is that there are a number of accommodation options available on-site, including their luxurious Ecohut.

For more information, visit Kimo Estate.

Set on 170 acres of picturesque rolling landscape overlooking Bathurst, it’s little wonder that this breathtaking venue was named New South Wales’ best country wedding venue at the Australian Bridal Industry Awards. With four location options for the ceremony and two for the reception, there’s no shortage of striking spots to gather your family and friends for your big day. And – when it’s all over – you and your new husband or wife can settle into either the cabin, yurt, converted train or bunk house for the night.

For more information, visit BoxGrove.

If getting your nearest and dearest together calls for a party that lasts from dusk till dawn, then Bimbadgen Palmer’s Lane is for you. Set on a secluded Hunter Valley property surrounded by vineyards and overlooking a private lake, it’s a must for couples seeking real rustic romance. Foodies will be delighted to hear that meals are prepared onsite by the same award-winning team from Bimbadgen’s own Esca Restaurant, who place emphasis on locally sourced produce. Fancy arriving in style by helicopter? Well, the team can make that happen with a little help from their friends at Hunter Valley Helicopters.

For more information, visit Bimbadgen Palmer’s Lane.

Turn back time and tie the knot in a totally restored 19th-century village just 25 minutes south of Tamworth at Goonoo Goonoo Station. With hectares of landscaped gardens, you could hold the wedding ceremony outdoors before heading into the restored – yet rustic – converted woolstore. And if it rains, it won’t matter because an old chapel can act as a backup! When the party’s done and dusted, your guests can retreat to rooms on the property with a range of on-site accommodation options available.

For more information, visit Goonoo Goonoo Station.

Winter weddings often call for a theatrical setting, and there’s no place higher on drama than Churchill in Taradale. An old Anglican church – deconsecrated in 2010 – has been transformed into a premier wedding venue by floral designers Prunella. Stained-glass windows and aged sandstone are standout features of Churchill, which also enjoys spectacular garden views. Here, Prunella created a “moody, layered and … wild, abundant look,” with urns brimming with bunches of deep red roses.

For more information, visit Churchill Events.

Macedon Ranges florist Prunella has expanded into wedding venues, and Cadella Park is quite the setting for some stunning florals. A 100-year-old barn is the centrepiece of the farm, with tree-shaded avenues just right for long-table dining or outdoor ceremonies. Couple Bea and Morgan’s special day, which featured in the pages of Country Style, took place at this beautiful country wedding venue.

For more information, visit Prunella.

Glorious outdoor spaces abound at The Burrow, a rustic wedding venue located just outside Daylesford. Hold a ceremony in the forest, the Mini Paddock (strung with festoon lights and surrounded by peppermint gums), or the Courtyard, with its expansive views across the Wombat State Forest. Eat, drink and dance in the Barn, where timber trusses and a stone fireplace imbue the space with country charm.

For more information, visit The Burrow.

Since it was built in 1863, this grand homestead in Central Victoria has welcomed many guests, including royalty, and now owner Jane Charles has thrown open the doors for weddings. With plenty of romantic spaces in and around the homestead, from the Stables, the Coach House and the Glasshouse to the glorious English-style garden, it’s a place that’s truly special enough for your big day.

For more information, visit Ceres Homestead.

Celebrate the big day with friends, family and loved ones surrounded by the beautiful mountains and rolling vineyards, at Feathertop Estate in Porepunkah. This destination wedding venue has a Tuscan-inspired elegance and offers a variety of sophisticated spaces, including a beautiful terrace shaded by a canopy of vines and fairy lights. Feathertop also offers on-site accommodation for up to 18 guests across three private spaces, so the bride and groom can seamlessly move through their special day.

For more information, visit Featherop Winery.

Enveloped in lush greenery, Gabbinbar Homestead is a beautiful heritage-listed mansion that really turns up the glamour. All around the estate, there are beautiful, verdant spaces to tie the knot, as well as a breathtaking conservatory for the reception. If you’re looking for a fairytale wedding venue near Toowoomba, Gabbinbar is the place.

For more information, visit Gabbinbar.

Boasting coastal views from Moreton Island to Noosa, Flaxton Gardens is a simply breathtaking location to celebrate love. This hinterland oasis offers multiple ceremony and reception spaces, including a Tuscan-style terrace, garden marquee and rustic barrel room, and caters to weddings both big and small, with micro wedding, elopement and Indian wedding packages available.

For more information, visit Flaxton Gardens.

Another hinterland venue that promises beautiful views and an unforgettable wedding day is The Old Dairy in Maleny. This rustic venue is poised to take in panoramic views of the rolling hills and Glasshouse Mountains and offers a number of beautiful spaces within a beautifully restored dairy farm, as well as a quaint, private cottage for the happy couple.

For more information, visit The Old Dairy Maleny.

Kooroomba is a magical wedding venue comprised of a six-hectare vineyard, architecturally designed restaurant and chapel and a fragrant lavender field, all located just an hour or so out of Brisbane. With the mountains as your backdrop, there are endless photo opportunities while the open-air chapel provides an awe-inspiring setting to say ‘I do’.

For more information, visit Kooroomba.

Another rural hinterland estate worth considering for your special day is Rosewood Estate. Poised atop Lamington Plateau, this century-old estate is surrounded by incredible valley views and dotted with beautiful shady trees. On the property, there is space to host up to 200 guests in a marquee surrounded by manicured gardens, as well as an elegant homestead you can retire to at the end of the night.

For more information, visit Rosewood Estate.

Be transported to the French countryside at the idyllic Clarendon estate, Maison de Moon. This idyllic haven sits on 13 lush acres and features a lake, terrace, wisteria archway, sunken garden and an old barn, all of which capture the rustic elegance of provincial style and offer a beautiful setting to celebrate your wedding.

For more information, visit Maison de Moon.

Trees are one of nature’s greatest gifts, and if saying ‘I do’ beneath the leafy branches of a particularly romantic Chinese elm tree sounds like your idea of a dream ceremony, then Anlaby Station is perfect for you. Not only will you adore the allure of the grand historic homestead, but your guests will too – all with a glass of champagne in hand. Once the ceremony is done and dusted, everyone can head on over to the Clydesdale Pavilion, a stone building on site with brick floors and a corrugated iron roof.

For more information, visit Anlaby Station.

Dating back to 1860, the grand Auchendarroch House is steeped in history and is the perfect setting to tie the knot. Behind its stunning sandstone facade, Auchendarroch House holds beautiful ballrooms crowned by sparkling chandeliers, which look out to rolling lawns. This Mount Barker venue can accommodate up to 180 guests and is just a 30-minute drive from Adelaide CBD.

For more information, visit Auchendarroch House.

Nestled in the Adelaide Hills is one of Australia’s most decorated boutique hotels, the historic Mount Lofty House. This beautiful hotel and wedding venue takes in impeccable views of the Piccadilly Valley and boasts a spacious indoor

For more information, visit Mount Lofty House.

Satellite Island, a private island off the mainland of Tasmania, awaits daring couples looking to create a truly off-the-grid experience for their guests. Tessa Kavanagh, a stylist whose work regularly appears in Country Style, says her wedding at Satellite Island was one to remember. “I don’t think I’ll ever have that much fun in one day again. The sun shone, the wind gently rustled the linen tablecloths, the gold foliage sparkled … It was magic!” The great thing about it is that you don’t have to wait for a special occasion to go there; Satellite Island and its guesthouse are open for short stays all year round.

For more information, visit Satellite Island.

Rustic charm abounds at Sandridge Estate, where the celebrations take place within a large shed decorated with vintage chairs and illuminated by string lights. As for the ceremony, you can choose from 500 acres of grassy forest clearings and rustic barns. The wedding party can also stay in the estate’s eco-village of eight luxe tents, or, for a true outdoorsy wedding, pitch a tent on site.

For more information, visit Sandridge Estate.

Outside the coastal town of Penguin, in north-west Tasmania, is a free-range, ethical farm that’s all set up for weddings. At Mount Gnomon Farm, you can say your vows on a hilltop with views across a cider orchard to the ocean, then head to the gloriously rustic barn for a reception, where guests can enjoy food and drink grown and raised on-site. (Yes, that includes the cider!)

For more information, visit Mount Gnomon Farm.

Outside, there are breathtaking views up and down the River Derwent from the deck at this venue just outside Hobart, which is set in six hectares of bushland. And within, the in-house stylists can conjure any look you like, from tumbling native florals to Scandinavian- inspired simplicity.

For more information, visit Glen Albyn Estate.

Set between grape vines, bushland and the glittering sea, Bangor Vineyard Shed is a coastal, farm and vineyard wedding destination, all in one. The breathtaking venue caters for small elopements and big celebrations of up to 240 people across its various scenic outdoor ceremony sites and rustic undercover and indoor spaces. Bangor Vineyard Shed also has an on-site heritage farmhouse that has been beautifully renovated and sleeps up to five people.

For more information, visit Bangor Vineyard Shed.

Located in WA’s stunning South West Manjimup region, Stonebarn is an accommodation and wedding venue that enjoys striking views of the surrounding forests, dams and rivers, as well as the on-site 2,000+ tree truffiére. Perfect for larger weddings, when you book Stonebarn, you have exclusive access to the entire estate, giving you access to six different event spaces and accommodation for up to 16.

For more information, visit Stonebarn.

All of the most romantic flowers can be found here in this Paul Bangay-designed garden. Tendrils of wisteria adorn Italianate arbours while 360-degree views of blue hydrangeas are simply breathtaking. With that much ‘something blue’, it’s no wonder this venue has become popular with local wedding planners. Another bonus? When you host your wedding here, use of the private ‘Iris’ guest house is included, so you and your bridal party can get glammed up in luxury. Gatherings of up to 120 guests can be accommodated at the venue.

For more information, visit Margaret River’s Secret Garden

An aura of magic surrounds Orchard Barn, a charming wedding venue located at Clover Cottage Retreat in the beautiful Southern Forests. Positioned beside a river and enveloped by greenery, the barn itself accommodates up to 120 guests and opens out through jarrah doors to a paved terrace overlooking lakes and the valley.

For more information, visit Orchard Barn.

Nestled in the Perth Hills, Darlington Estate presents an enchanting forest setting from which to celebrate your special day. In the glass-walled reception area, leafy treetop views add to the ambience, while an outdoor dance floor ensures you and your guests can dance the night away beneath the stars. With its variety of ceremony areas, Darlington Estate can cater to weddings of all sizes.

For more information, visit Darlington Estate.

Transport you and your guests to the French countryside at Swan Valley’s premier wedding venue, Brookleigh Estate. This equine property features a beautiful chateau-style residence, manicured gardens and a number of beautiful spaces to host your ceremony and reception, including a lakeside pergola, rustic stables, jacaranda garden and a chateau terrace.

For more information, visit Brookleigh.

Spanning over 3000 acres, Mt Bundy Station provides plenty of space to host your big day. The classic outback station dates back to 1911 and is brimming with rustic charm. Say ‘I do’ beneath the station’s 300-year-old Banyan tree and continue into the night in the expansive homestead lawn beneath glowing string lights.

For more information, visit Mt Bundy Station.

Clink glasses by the water and dine beneath Darwin’s starry skies at the beautiful waterside venue of Pee Wee’s at the Point. Located beside Fanny Bay at East Point Reserve, this scenic wedding venue soaks in sea views from its expansive lawn area, where you can host your reception.

For more information, visit Pee Wee’s at the Point.