One of the beautiful parts about choosing to marry in a location like the Sunshine Coast is how much you can make your wedding span an entire weekend. The country hills, the hinterland, and the beach, all make for a beautiful celebratory break for your guests to really relax, unwind and catch up. So in the spirit of The Sunshine Coast issue, we’ve put together a list, of not just stunning venues on the Sunshine Coast, but venues where your guests (or even just you) can rest your weary heads.
From Maleny to Montville, Coolum to Noosa, scroll on down for the Sunshine Coast wedding venues with accommodation you need to meet!
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A charming country working farm venue in the Mary Valley in the Hinterland, but only minutes from the beaches of Coolum & Maroochydore offers a purpose-built barn “The Shed” set over the lake accommodating up to 200 guests. The owners prefer to create a weekend experience for couples giving you two nights’ accommodation in the four luxury cabins plus access to our additional seven “shed quarter” rooms & camping the night of your wedding.
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Header photo & above photo by Fennel & Fern via Emily & Matt’s Queensland Farm Wedding
Choose from a lakeside ceremony and a garden party on the rolling lawns with a marquee or tipi, or an indoor affair for 2-30 people in the contemporary Barn. Retire to one of 9 deluxe cabins with spa bath and log fires.
With the sea as your backdrop celebrate with family and friends before adjourning to apartments that overlook the ocean for a romantic honeymoon with every luxury on your doorstep.
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Photo by Emma Nayler via Diana & Daniel’s Bright & Bold Fiesta Wedding
RACV Noosa Resort
Consider the undercover and air-conditioned Terrace accommodating up to 80 guests and move to your reception, catering up to 140 seated guests. Onsite accommodation ensures that your guests won’t have to travel with multiple suites, apartments or villas on offer.
If you’re dreaming of a romantic winery wedding then consider Ocean View Estates. Rolling vineyards, a lake and a creekside cove are just some of the spots for your ceremony, and a stunning function room for your reception, this venue also features 3 onsite cottages for guests.
Exclusive use of ceremony and reception locations along with spa facilities and a championship golf course this venue offers 103 hectares of manicured grounds for photo opportunities. Onsite accommodation of self-contained 1 & 2 bedroom apartments makes it easy for you and your guests to make a wedding weekend celebration last.
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This hinterland property is positioned on the ridge top, the ceremony and reception venues taking advantage of the stunning views across the valleys. The Fox and Turkey Bar is a rustic option with the Whiskey Cellar Bar a popular option for wedding parties wanting to calm their nerves. Accommodation is provided in the Rocking Horse Cottage or the Rusty Nail Cottage.
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Photo by Jennifer Oliphant Photographer via Sherbet Toned Wedding Inspiration With An 80’s Twist
Nestled right near the Blackall Ranges in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland lies this lovely mountain venue. With several options for your ceremony and the Glasshouse Room caters 60-130 guests and the Mountains Room up to 80 guests perfect for a smaller wedding. With unit and apartment-style rooms to accommodate your wedding guests, waking up to the gorgeous views of the surrounding landscape will be a treat.
Escape to this vineyard on the Blackall Range, for estate-grown wine, Flame Hill farm products, a kitchen garden, and handmade fare in their award-winning Restaurant – all sure to enhance your wedding day experience here. Two cottages on the estate offer accommodation for up to 12 guests.
With superb views of the valley, Kondalilla National Park and the surrounding countryside this lovely venue can host weddings in the gardens with rolling lawns perfect for a marquee or outdoor wedding. Bring in your caterer, drinks, entertainment and decor to make your day unique. You have exclusive use of the house for the weekend which can sleep 10 guests. The separate and private master bedroom with en-suite makes an ideal wedding suite.
Spicers Retreats – Clovelly Estate
Set in stunning gardens this French-inspired estate offers award-winning food and expert service with a wedding coordinator to assist you every step of the way. Onsite accommodation with 19 luxurious suites on offer ensures that your guests won’t have to travel far at the end of the evening.
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Photo by Morgan Roberts Weddings via Britt & Josh’s Classic Garden Wedding At Spicers Clovelly Estate
Stunning bay views, rainforest and woodland nearby and a choice of ceremony and reception locations with outstanding catering, a day spa to pamper you, and wedding planners to assist you, this venue also boasts onsite five-star accommodation to pamper your guests.
Near Beerwah is this purpose-built wedding venue offering ceremony, reception and accommodation within 2.5 acres of tropical rainforest gardens. Three ceremony locations make the most of the rainforest, waterfall and springtime orchids, before moving to the Rainforest Room for your reception accommodating up to 100 guests. Onsite boutique accommodation for up to 14 guests is available on the night of your wedding.
Maleny Manor opened its doors to weddings and events in 1994. Set in spectacular landscape and gardens with views of Mt Coolum, you have exclusive use of the estate for the day of your wedding. Get ready in The Loft, choose from ceremony venues in a pavilion or outdoors, and enjoy your reception “with an indoor seated style reception and purpose-built dancefloor, or enjoy the outdoors with a cocktail style reception or dining under the stars. Bring the outdoors in with a range of marquee structures, also available.” Seven Hamptons style inspired suites would be the perfect place to stay after your wedding, followed by a gourmet breakfast.
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With proximity to Coolum Beach and only 30 minutes from Noosa, this historic country estate and working cattle property can host up to 180 wedding guests with an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception in the Dairy Barn. There are 3 luxury 2 bedroom cottages with kitchens available for the couple and their wedding party for the wedding duration.
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Photo by Calli B Photography via Modern Country Wedding Inspiration With Emerald Green & White
Ramada by Wyndham Marcoola Beach
Whether your wish is for a casual or a formal affair this venue has several ceremonies and reception locations such as the beach or the lawn, with plenty of accommodation for your guests to lay their weary heads after a spectacular day.
In the Maleny rainforest on the Sunshine Coast hinterland, this venue offers ceremony options undercover or in the garden with Gardners Falls as your backdrop. Adjourn to the Sala Room to enjoy an Asian inspired menu before taking advantage of one of the six 1 bedroom or eight 2 bedroom villas (accommodating 44 guests in all), spread across this 18-acre property.
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
A lotus filled lagoon is part of the setting in this tropical venue located in Caloundra. Choose from indoor, marquee or tipi reception options (or check out the under the stars option) and avail yourself of the newly refurbished hotel, studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, and two and three-bedroom villas for the homely comfort of your guests.
Hire of this venue just 2 km from the township of Kenilworth, is with the exclusive use of the 4 King Spa Rooms, 14 Bunk Rooms accommodating a maximum of 86 people, Dining Hall, Heritage-Listed Barn, and immediate grounds. Your guests may also choose to camp on the grounds. You can choose to have your ceremony under the trees, in the Dining Hall or the Barn and the reception can be in the Dining Hall or the Barn.
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With views that take your breath away, forest groves, avenues of trees and rolling hills this 100-acre property invites you to create the wedding of your dreams. With a list of exclusive suppliers to assist you, you can choose your photographer, florist, cake, music, marquee – whatever and whoever you wish to fit with the style you wish to create. There are 20 permanent tents plus a guesthouse for up to 14 people, so there’s no need to leave the property after your celebrations.
Located near one of the highest points of the Blackall Range, the main attraction here is the wonderful garden in which you have several outdoor ceremony options and a marquee and catering options for up to 200 guests. With views of Moreton Island and from Bribie Island to Maroochydore the property boasts a 2 bedroom home for wedding preparations on the big day.
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