Weddings
A stunning boutique bushland wedding venue just minutes from Canberra. Goolabri offers a relaxed and flexible setting where you can create your entire wedding — ceremony, reception, and photography — all in one beautiful location.
Your wedding, your way
You have total control!
The Complete Wedding Destination
Keep everything simple by hosting your ceremony, reception, and photos at Goolabri. Our property features several versatile venues that can be used individually or combined to suit your guest numbers, theme, and style. Every space can be tailored to create a seamless, enjoyable experience for you and your guests.
Flexible Spaces for Every Celebration
Whether you’re planning a small, intimate gathering or a larger celebration, Goolabri offers the freedom to design your day your way. Our team can share ideas that have worked beautifully for other couples, while giving you the flexibility to plan a wedding that reflects your vision.
Ceremonies
Receptions
Photo Shoots
Intimate Weddings
Create a wedding that feels personal and relaxed. With no minimum guest number and capacity for up to 120 people, Goolabri provides a natural, welcoming setting for smaller celebrations designed around the people who matter most.
Ceremony Options
Choose from several locations across the estate for your ceremony. The Garden Room & Chapel and the ceremony lawn offer dedicated spaces, or you can select a spot anywhere on the grounds that suits your style and mood. Each location gives you flexibility to design a ceremony that fits your day.
Reception at The Wren
For intimate weddings, receptions are held at The Wren — a warm, inviting space ideal for dining, speeches, and time together. It’s a relaxed venue that supports a variety of layouts and styles, allowing you to shape the atmosphere that works for you.
Natural Photography Backdrops
The estate provides a variety of natural backdrops for photos, all within easy walking distance. Taking time to wander the grounds often becomes a quiet and enjoyable part of the day — a chance to step away and take it in together.
Explore the Venues
Follow the links below to learn more about the spaces available for intimate weddings, including layout options and further venue detail.
Large Weddings
For couples planning a larger celebration, Goolabri offers generous space, flexibility, and a natural setting just minutes from Canberra. With multiple ceremony locations and a spacious reception venue, it’s well-suited to weddings with extended guest lists and a variety of layouts and formats.
Ceremony Options
Large weddings can be hosted in several dedicated ceremony spaces across the property. Choose from The Garden Room & Chapel, the Ceremony Lawn, or create a ceremony set-up inside The Wedgetail Pavilion. You’re also welcome to select another location on the estate grounds if you prefer a custom outdoor setting. Each option gives you room to plan a ceremony that reflects your style and guest numbers.
Reception in the Wedgetail Pavilion
Receptions for larger weddings are held in the Wedgetail Pavilion — a bright, open space with room for dining, dancing, and all the moments that make the evening special. The layout is flexible, making it easy to plan formal or relaxed formats and everything in between.
Photography on the Estate
The estate provides a range of natural backdrops for photography, all within easy walking distance. Couples often enjoy taking time to move around the property for photos — it’s a simple, relaxed way to step away briefly and enjoy a quiet moment together before re-joining the celebrations.
Explore our Venues
Follow the links below to see venue details, layout options, and styling ideas for large weddings at Goolabri.
Venues
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The Wedgetail Pavilion
A stunning & unique venue suited to large weddings ceremonies and receptions.
The Wedgetail Pavilion is an expansive marquee venue that promises a one-of-a-kind experience. A grand masonry staircase is the entryway down into its spacious belly. Guests feel connected to nature in The Wedgetail Pavilion. The low architectural profile of the canopy shelters them from the elements. Take advantage of relaxing sunset bushland views over a body of water from a west facing timber deck.
This versatile venue offers an indoor-outdoor feel. The space is either opened or sealed to suit the weather. Artificial grass stays looking fresh and clean throughout your event to ensure the comfort of your guests.
The Wedgetail Pavilion comes equipped with a stage and a PA system. Event lighting illuminates the canopy interior. Optional facilities include a bar and commercial finishing kitchen. Select furnishings, decor and equipment to suit your event style. Next to the venue is a large open air casual seating area which can be a smoking area. Located inside the marquee are large restrooms.
The Wren
The Wren is a charming and intimate event venue with a rustic ambiance facilitating intimate wedding receptions.
The Wren is a charming and intimate event venue providing a rustic ambiance which facilitates intimate gatherings. The interior features quintessential vaulted ceilings with exposed timber trusses, with an open fireplace as the interior focal point. Guests mingle and enjoy sunset views from the indoor bar and outdoor terrace overlooking a valley view of manicured gardens blends into the surrounding bushland. The Wren comes equipped with an intimate stage and a PA system. The stage opens to the interior and exterior. Optional facilities include a bar and commercial finishing kitchen. Select furnishings, decor and equipment to suit your event style. Next to the venue is a small open air casual seating area which can be a smoking area. Located inside the building are comfortable restrooms.
The Ceremony Lawn
The Ceremony Lawn is our most popular choice for outdoor ceremonies.
The Ceremony Lawn is our most popular choice for outdoor ceremonies.
The Garden Room & Chapel
The Garden Room is an intimate, airy and light filled venue ideal for ceremonies and receptions.
It provides a serene and focussed atmosphere that promotes connection and focus. The interior features quintessential vaulted ceilings with exposed timber trusses. Guests enter through the foyer where there is a temporary bar. A garden view is the focal point of the main room, framed by glazing which reaches the high ceilings. Guests break out onto the patio and private lawn. The Garden Room comes equipped with a PA system. Select furnishings, decor and equipment to suit your event style. Located inside the venue are comfortable restrooms.
Goolabri Estate Grounds
300 acres of parkland, manicured gardens and nature reserve. Take your time and enjoy the experience of creating beatiful memories with a wedding photo shoot at Goolabri.
The property is used for outdoor wedding ceremonies and photo shoots. The property was once a golf course. Interspersed with manicured gardens and bodies of water are lawns and open spaces. Bushland surrounds the entire property. We are fortunate to be custodians of the Goolabri Nature Reserve.