Whether a clifftop lookout, rugged coastline, favourite winery, sprawling lawns or hidden away in rustic bushland, the Luxury Lodges of Australia are a natural fit for intimate weddings or elopement destinations. Fancy getting married barefoot in a forest, or on a mountaintop at sunset, by a waterfall or on a secluded beach? Just the two of you, a marriage celebrant, a simple bespoke ceremony, and a bouquet of bohemian blooms…
Below are some of the most beautiful places to elope in Australia for those who just want to run away and tie the knot in a simple, sincere and meaningful way.
The iconic Australian outback
With the picturesque Mount Mulligan as your dramatic backdrop, say ‘/ Do’ in a truly unique setting of the rugged outback.Mt Mulligan Lodge, Northern Outback Queensland
With the 18 kilometre sandstone ridge dominant in the skyline, picture saying “I Do” against the spectacular backdrop view of Mount Mulligan. Or how about a waterfall elopement? Mt Mulligan lodge boasts just 4 standalone pavilions with a view out to the eucalyptus lined weir, each housing a room and suite, which can be booked separately or for sole use. The lodge features a beautifully designed main area for guests to relax, enjoy meals, swim in the infinity pool or lounge on the deck. The guest services team can create the magical wedding you’ve always envisioned through their special elopement packages that include wedding photography.
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Arkaba Homestead, Ikara Flinders Ranges
South Australia’s Arkaba is an accessible outback destination in Australia and the perfect place for an exclusive bush wedding with close family and friends. Up to 40 day-guests can be catered for and the Homestead can sleep up to 10 people, making this an ideal wedding venue for those who want rustically chic and utterly exclusive. The original layout of 1850s’ homestead has been retained, delightfully making all of the five guestrooms unique. Each has its own character and all have ensuite bathrooms and open out onto a shaded verandah with individual views of the surrounding ranges. Four are located in the Homestead, while the Coachman’s Cottage in the corner of the garden provides a fifth guest room, ideal for the bride and groom. The rugged landscape varies spectacularly from the dramatic walls of Wilpena Pound to rolling hills to dry creek beds with majestic 300 year old river red gums as your backdrop. Imagine standing on the ancient land, as the sun sets, your best friend by your side sharing the most intimate of moments in an outback ceremony location as you exchange your vows.
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Where the outback meets the reef
Dreaming of a wedding with sand between your toes? Elope to Western Australia’s Ningaloo and have your beautiful personalised beachside ceremony on the shores of the turquoise tinted water, or the contrasting Cape Range National Park. On a remote stretch of Western Australia’s Indian Ocean coast, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef is an ideal destination wedding locale with its beach-side safari camp nestled in the sand dunes make for stunning wedding photographs. Located a little way from the 15 wilderness tents is the secluded Honeymoon Tent – an intimate love nest where you can enjoy wonderful ocean views from your king-sized fourposter bed and from the shower too. With its private beach access and romantic touches, the honeymoon tent is perfect for couples celebrating their love.
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When once-in-a-lifetime moments meet the spectacular surroundings of Wolgan Valley.Head for the mountains
Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, Blue Mountains
Immersed in the wilderness of New South Wales, the natural beauty of this Australian resort is one of the most epic backdrops to the most memorable celebrations of your life. Framed by dramatic sandstone cliffs of Wolgan Valley, you’ll be the centre of attention on the 2,800-hectare nature reserve retreat. Immersed in wilderness, under an open sky, before the enchanting Heritage Homestead, or beneath the old elm tree… wherever you say ‘I do’, it will feel like the world stopped for a moment just for you. Every union is unique at Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, carefully perfected by their dedicated event planner. Picture your seamlessly catered mountain elopement, your beautifully styled bouquet, your flawless table arrangements complete with professional photographers, videographers, musicians, a feast and even fireworks.
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Spicers Peak Lodge, Queensland High Country
Why just walk down the aisle when you can walk amongst the clouds? Spicers Peak Lodge is one of Australia’s most awarded and luxurious venues, specialising in exclusive destination weddings and elopements in Queensland. The scene for your perfect day is set 1100 metres above sea level on a stunningly beautiful grassy plateau where a majestic, architecturally designed cedar and bluestone lodge frames your perfect day. Perched atop a mountain on 10,000 acres in Queensland high country and enveloped by the World Heritage listed Main Range National Park, Spicers Peak Lodge is an ideal place for an intimate forest elopement or wedding elegance at the height of luxury just a leisurely drive from the Gold Coast or via a stunning scenic flight.
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Lake House offers an idyllic backdrop with its mountain air, starry skies, lush forests and crystal clear sparkling mineral waters.Countryside romance
A romantic lakeside wedding venue in the heart of country Victoria. One of Australia’s most awarded and romantic boutique hotels, best known for its beautiful lakeside location, two-hatted destination restaurant, award-winning cellar and impeccable service … plus it’s only 80 minutes from Melbourne. For private celebrations, the intimacy of The Cellar provides the perfect romantic nook, lit with the warm glow of candles. A custom-made American oak table is the centre piece to gather around, it’s patina telling of the endless stories and many happy memories made here. There’s some of the inspiring Lake House love stories here. Gather with just your closest loved ones, marry your soul mate then wander through the beautiful Daylesford surrounds to capture photos that celebrate your love. You can hold your exclusive wedding retreat down the road at Dairy Flat Farm, with exclusive pre-wedding preparations, intimate gatherings and photography. Dairy Flat Lodge itself includes six suites; each with luxurious ensuites, main lounge, library and chefs kitchen and your own in-house concierge. It’s a sumptuous and carefully curated space rich in texture, colour, art and life.
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Located in the heart of the idyllic Margaret River region, Cape Lodge has 22 romantically secluded rooms and a magnificent 5 bedroom private luxury Residence and sits on 40 acres of manicured parkland and ornamental lakes with its own 8 acre vineyard estate. While the entire boutique lodge can be exclusively yours, with the award-winning lakeside restaurant caters for wedding receptions up to 110 guests, smaller gatherings are beautifully held in a stylish marquee within the expansive lawns of the private Residence for a sentimental and poetic ceremony. Situated on 3 acres, with a beautiful garden and private lake, The Residence features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, an open-plan lounge, dining and entertaining area plus a separate guest house, ideal for the privacy and tranquillity that your perfect elopement or wedding day calls for.
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As the only resort on the island, your ceremony can be conducted in total privacy.An island escape…
Lizard Island, Great Barrier Reef
Your private island wedding awaits… Fringed by white-sand beaches, turquoise waters and coral reefs, the entire island is dedicated to your romantic elopement like nowhere else. As the only resort on the island and hosting no more than 80 guests – your ceremony can be held in total privacy. There’s no shortage of elopement locations. Imagine your own private beach, the luxury of the Pavilion, perched high on a ridge with commanding panoramic views – or in the open air Wedding Pavilion on Anchor Bay. Or for complete luxury and privacy, dream in serene opulence and seclusion at The House at Lizard Island. Positioned on its own private peninsula, The House is the epitome of a luxury beach elopement destination. Located directly on the Great Barrier Reef, your all-inclusive stay here is an amazing place to elope and the experience of a lifetime.
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Capella Lodge, Lord Howe Island
The boutique Capella Lodge provides the idyllic setting for your beach wedding and this subtropical paradise will feel like your own personal Garden of Eden. Whether you have in mind an intimate wedding with lunch celebration for two or a sole use booking of the Lodge for family and friends, Capella Lodge, boasting unrivalled views on world heritage listed Lord Howe Island, and is a spectacular destination for occasions such as small weddings and intimate elopements. With just 350 locals, and visitor numbers restricted to 400 at any one time, you’re almost guaranteed to have one of its seductive beaches all to yourself. Exchange vows on the beachfront at sunset or amidst tropical floral arrangements on the deck, either way, the twin peaks of Mt Gower and Mt Lidgbird serve as the perfect dramatic backdrop.
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What could be more romantic than the stunning backdrop of the pink-hued Hazards to frame your intimate wedding ceremony in Tasmania? Saffire Freycinet offers packages to enrich your stay and encourage you to experience everything the East Coast of Tasmania has to offer for romance, adventure, food & wine, pure relaxation or a mixture of them all and can arrange bespoke experiences to suit. Whether it’s arriving by air or adding a wine lovers experience to your Tasmania elopement, you can call the team and tell them about what is special to you and arrange options to make your wedding day easy, unforgettable, and utterly gorgeous.
Accommodation packages offer an all-inclusive experience during your stay so you can expect breakfast lunch and dinner at your leisure including selected beverages, complimentary mini bar, selected lounge beverage and complimentary experiences such as a walk to the famous Wineglass Bay lookout. Tasmania has some beautiful locations for a local honeymoon too, such as Bay Of Fires, Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair.
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There are special places in this world that capture your heart and live there, well after you’ve left. These dream elopement locations in Australia mean that your wedding will be everything you’ve ever hoped for and more. To make the most of these incredible locations in Australia and linger longer, here is some honeymoon inspiration for when your big day is all said and done.
