Top Tasmanian wedding venues

Built in 1901 at the height of Queenstown's mining wealth, The Empire Hotel is a National Trust-listed icon known as the 'Grand Old Lady of the West'. Its centrepiece is a handcrafted Tasmanian Blackwood staircase — carved in England and shipped back — set within a grand traditional dining room with an open fireplace. Queenstown's stark, stripped hills and deep mining heritage make it one of Tasmania's most singular wedding backdrops.

A historic riverside estate in Hadspen, set on the banks of the South Esk River with manicured gardens, vineyards, and Australia's oldest conservatory. Multiple ceremony settings — chapel, walled garden, farmyard, vineyard — make Entally Estate one of Tasmania's most versatile heritage wedding venues.

A modern event venue with channel-front views at Birchs Bay on the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, south of Woodbridge. The Venue at Five Bob pairs waterfront outlook with a purpose-built contemporary space, suited to couples who want the Channel views without the heritage price tag.

A dedicated function and event centre on Hobart's historic waterfront at Franklin Wharf, with direct water frontage, harbour views, and easy access to the city's restaurants and accommodation. An established Hobart venue for waterfront receptions of all sizes.

Nestled within Freycinet National Park on Tasmania's East Coast, Freycinet Lodge offers wedding experiences set against pink granite peaks, white sand beaches, and turquoise water. Wineglass Bay — one of the world's great beaches — is a short walk away. Adventure-minded couples love this one.

Pink granite peaks, the white arc of Wineglass Bay, and crystalline blue water on Tasmania's East Coast. Parks Tasmania facilitates wedding ceremonies throughout Freycinet — one of the most visually extraordinary settings for a ceremony anywhere in Australia.

A rustic waterfront tavern on Flinders Island, set on the shores of Franklin Sound with sweeping views across the Bass Strait islands. Twelve accommodation units on a private acre of native gardens make it a compelling destination for couples seeking something genuinely remote and memorable.

A beautiful country estate in the Tamar Valley at Sidmouth, set among established gardens and farmland with views across the tidal river country. Glendale Estate offers a private, pastoral setting for weddings in the Tamar wine region without the crowds of better-known venues.

One of Hobart's most storied heritage hotels, Hadley's Orient has been hosting guests since 1834. Its elegant function rooms, heritage ballroom, and central location make it a classic choice for Hobart city weddings that want grandeur without leaving the heart of town.

A beautifully appointed coastal venue and accommodation on the Tasman Highway at Rocky Hills, overlooking Great Oyster Bay and the Freycinet Peninsula. Hamptons on the Bay offers a relaxed, coastal-luxe atmosphere for intimate weddings with one of the East Coast's finest bay panoramas.

A contemporary vineyard and restaurant at Bicheno on Tasmania's East Coast, combining excellent East Coast wine with a stunning coastal location. Harvey Vin is a newer addition to the East Coast wine scene, bringing a fresh energy and exceptional produce to one of Tasmania's most visited coastal towns.

A remarkable state reserve in the deep south of Tasmania, combining ancient dolomite caves with natural thermal swimming springs set in temperate rainforest. An unusual and genuinely memorable ceremony location at the edge of the Tasmanian wilderness.

A beautifully restored boutique hotel on the beachfront at Hawley Beach, overlooking Port Sorell and the Bass Strait coast. Hawley House offers an intimate, house-party atmosphere with exceptional food, spectacular water views, and the relaxed magic of the Tasmanian north coast.

Tasmania's only art hotel occupies a beautifully restored jam and fruit preserving factory on Hobart's waterfront. Original sandstone walls, rotating contemporary art, and harbour views make The Henry Jones an exceptional setting for intimate weddings with a strong sense of place.

A premium Huon Valley vineyard producing exceptional Tasmanian Pinot Noir, Heriots Point offers a refined wine country setting for weddings. The cool-climate vines and valley landscape make for a deeply Tasmanian backdrop with genuine winemaking character.

A stunning colonial estate perched above the fishing village of Stanley, with sweeping views over Circular Head and Bass Strait. Parks Tasmania specifically recommends Highfield for weddings — ceremony, photography, and reception can all be held on site.

A unique garden-based event and wedding venue in Tasmania with a distinctive natural character. In The Hanging Garden offers a lush, botanical atmosphere for celebrations that want to feel rooted in the landscape — quite literally surrounded by growing things.

A stunning waterfront estate on the Arthur Highway at Sorell, with direct water frontage on Iron Creek Bay and extensive grounds for ceremonies and receptions. A remarkable setting at the gateway to the Tasman Peninsula, where the bay's calm waters reflect the surrounding hills.

A picturesque vineyard on the western bank of the Tamar River at Rowella, north of Launceston. Iron Pot Bay's small-scale cellar door and vineyard setting overlook the tidal reaches of the Tamar, with a quiet, unhurried atmosphere that suits intimate weddings in the wine country.

A stunning boutique hotel in a heritage Regency mansion, set against the dramatic backdrop of kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Twelve beautifully appointed suites, an extensive art collection, and a walled garden make the Islington one of Hobart's most romantic wedding settings.

A historic pastoral estate outside Swansea on Tasmania's East Coast, with heritage stone farm buildings, sweeping views across Great Oyster Bay toward the Freycinet Peninsula, and the quiet drama of a working property that has been part of the Tasmanian story for nearly two centuries.

A waterfront hotel and event venue on the Huon River at Port Huon, deep in the heart of the Huon Valley. Kermandie offers sweeping river views, generous function spaces, and the relaxed character of a Huon Valley institution that has been welcoming guests for generations.

A family-owned craft brewery nestled in the fertile pastures of King Island, between Currie and Grassy. The taproom and gardens are available for private functions — a genuinely local, unpretentious setting for a King Island wedding celebration.

A premier elopement venue on King Island — 96 acres of off-grid luxury surrounded by pristine coastal wilderness. A Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice award winner for four consecutive years, Kittawa Lodge is one of the most exceptional intimate wedding destinations in Australia.

Australia's deepest lake, set within the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park on the edge of the Central Plateau. A World Heritage wilderness venue with still water reflections, ancient forests, and an atmosphere of profound quietness.

A celebrated flower farm and rhododendron garden in the hills above the Tamar Valley near Lilydale, Lalla Flower Farm is an extraordinary setting for spring and early summer weddings. Thousands of rhododendrons in full bloom create a spectacle that is almost impossibly beautiful on film.

Set at the foothills of Rocky Cape National Park, Lanigan's Vineyard looks out over Bass Strait with views stretching to the Nut at Stanley. The family-owned property pairs vineyard charm with a modern function space — high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and flexible indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions in any season.

Lauderdale Cottage is a historic sandstone home and orchard in New Town, just minutes from central Hobart. Built in 1844, it’s a rare and beautiful part of Tasmania’s history, now lovingly restored as a private garden retreat for small weddings, elopements, and community gatherings.

A grand Victorian mansion in Hobart's historic Battery Point precinct, the Lenna of Hobart combines period elegance with warm hospitality. Function spaces with harbour views, sweeping staircases, and cobblestone streets outside the door make this a distinctly Hobartian wedding venue.

A rural farm venue in the greater Hobart region offering a pastoral, natural setting for weddings and events. Littlewood Farm combines the charm of working farm life with the kind of open-air atmosphere that makes farm weddings so sought after — paddocks, trees, and the honest texture of the Tasmanian countryside.

A restaurant and taphouse in the heart of Huonville, Lost Captain takes its name from the 1791 expedition to find Captain Huon De Kermadec — a fitting origin for a venue rooted in the Huon Valley's deep history. With a dedicated functions offering and a strong sense of place, it suits wedding celebrations that want good food and local character.

A car-free island off the East Coast, accessible by ferry from Triabunna, with sweeping coastal views, abundant wildlife, and a UNESCO World Heritage convict settlement at Darlington. One of Tasmania's most special and unhurried places to get married.

A boutique lodge and event venue in New Town, just minutes from Hobart's city centre, offering intimate event spaces with the warmth and character of a well-loved heritage property. Maylands Lodge is a quietly distinguished Hobart option for small weddings and celebrations.

Tasmania's pioneering cool-climate vineyard, established in 1976 on the banks of the Derwent River. A second-generation family estate tucked at the end of a winding dirt road — with award-winning wines, a 150-year-old private cellar, and a warmth that makes guests feel like they've been welcomed into a family home.

One of Tasmania's finest small winery wedding venues, Mewstone overlooks Bruny Island from the Channel coast at Flowerpot, 40 minutes south of Hobart. Intimate by design — capacity of 30 — it pairs award-winning sustainably-crafted wines with panoramic water views and a beautifully appointed reception space.