Is there a curfew or noise restriction?

One of the best parts about choosing a venue with no neighboring facilities is that you can play your music and be as loud as you like, however, our liquor license ends at midnight.

The Ginger Group at The National Arboretum Canberra - Wedding Venues Weston Creek

OVERVIEW

We may be biased, but we are lucky enough to have the best views in Canberra. With panoramic views of Canberra’s sweeping scenery your guests will be blown away by the sights of blossoming trees in spring, the colours of red and orange leaves in autumn, snow-capped mountains in winter, all the vibrant greens of summer – whatever the time of year, you’ll find the National Arboretum to be a breath of fresh air.

The National Arboretum was proud to win Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award in 2023 as well as several nationally recognised awards and nominations. The Ginger Group was also recently awarded 2023 Wedding Caterer of the Year in the Host Plus Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence 2023 and awarded Wedding Venue – Unique in the Wedding Industry Awards™

We care about our beautiful planet as much as we’re sure you do too. The Ginger Group has a ‘paddock to plate’ philosophy at its heart. We are committed to using locally sourced, sustainable, and ethical produce across all our offerings. Our dishes reflect the seasons, allowing the high-quality ingredients to speak for themselves with minimal intervention.

The Margaret Whitlam Pavilion is perfect for ceremonies, cocktail parties and intimate receptions. Our Village Centre is a stunning setting for wedding receptions of 100+ with plenty of space for dancing!

Your own dedicated Events professional will lead and guide you through the whole process from beginning to end. We also have great relationships with a number of local wedding suppliers (florists, DJs, Stylists, and more….), so if you don’t know where to start, just ask and we will be happy to help.

About

As the proud caterers at the National Arboretum Canberra, The Ginger Group deliver premium paddock-to-plate experiences in a way that is fair to farmers, families and the future. Catering for Canberra for over 20 years, Ginger takes care of every detail. We are committed to using locally sourced, sustainable and ethical produce from within our 100-mile food shed. Our menus and service standards reflect our passion for catering and hospitality, delivering you an experience that sure to impress.

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Venue Features

Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony

Min 100 / Max 500 Reception guests

Min 10 / Max 120 Ceremony Guests

Time restrictions: 12:00 AM

In-house catering

5.00 hours Event time included

Music must end by 12:00 AM

Wedding Brochure

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View all of our features and complete package inclusions in our PDF wedding brochure.

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Location

Forest Drive, off Tuggeranong Parkway, Weston Creek, Australian Capital Territory

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FAQ

Are there any restrictions on decorations in the venue?

As a former bushfire site, The National Arboretum is a flame-free venue, so candles/ open flames are not permitted.

Additionally, all infrastructure needs to be free-standing to ensure no damage is done to our beautiful venue.To protect the surrounding landscapes, confetti is also not permitted.

Do you cater to dietary requirements?

Absolutely! If you or your guests have any dietary requirements, with the exepction of Kosher, our kitchen will happily accommodate them.

Bump in/out (Village Centre Only)

Bump-in can occur from 4 pm as the venue is open to the public until this time. All items will need to be removed from the venue at the end of the evening unless otherwise discussed with your event manager.

Do you allow external catering?

External catering is not permitted, with the exception of your wedding cake.

Are pets allowed?

As much as we love the idea of including your furry friend on your special day, no pets are allowed inside our venues. However, they are allowed within the grounds, so you can still get those adorable photos with them!

30 reviews 4.9 Write a Review

October 2024

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Lucy and the team at the Ginger Group were exceptional. No question or request was too much and she actively worked with us to make our little details come to life. The food was incredible, getting to attend the tasting was such an important aspect and made us confident that we had chosen the right venue and caterer. We can't thank them enough for the wonderful evening

Ebony W.

April 2024

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Arboretum was the best place to do our wedding because I’ve been to a lot of weddings in my life, but there was just something special about this one, and it wasn’t just because it was mine 🙂 It was wonderful to see our celebrant and witnesses not only enjoying our wedding, but afterwards being able to go out and enjoy the beautiful view and gardens with our families. From their social media posts, I could see they fell in love with it. It felt good to bring awareness to my in-laws who would be back and would tell their friends and families about it.

Rowena S.

June 2022

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The staff were completely professional and the food, wine and beer were all lovely. We were able to pick our menus and they responded to queries promptly. We were in the Margaret Whitlam Pavilion, which was a lovely relaxed venue.

Gwynn M.

October 2022

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Amazing service, even with the postponements due to covid. very flexible and accommodating team! Highly recommend

Emma

June 2022

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Such an incredible venue for our special day! They took care of everything. Couldn’t be happier with our choice.

Mathew B.

Expert Advice

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We want our dog in our wedding. Any tips?

Would love some advice! We def want to include our dog in our wedding! We want him as the ring bearer. Are they are any things to avoid or prepare for in advance? Do all venues allow pets? Thanks!

The Ginger Group at The National Arboretum Canberra

Such a lovely idea to include your pooch to be a part of your special day! Some venues do not allow pets inside there venues but do so in the outdoor areas, such is the case with us in the Arboretum. I would suggest to check first with your desired location if having pets is allowed and if so, in which areas and ensure that this area accomodates to what your dream wedding will be. Make sure that your puppy is comfortable with large crowds and noises, lastly bring toys treats and perhaps a special meal!

Anything we need to consider/do differently for a weekday wedding?

Hi there. We're considering a weekday wedding, maybe a Thursday or Sunday. Is there anything ] different or unexpected we'd need to consider about having a non-Saturday wedding?

The Ginger Group at The National Arboretum Canberra

Your wedding would be, in terms of the event, pretty much the same whether is on a weekday than a weekend, however, two key factors that you should consider are costs, some venues offer cheaper rates for events on a weekday; but perhaps I would consider the availability of your desireed attendees, a weekend wedding would give most of your invitees the oportunity to enjoy your special day and having a day to recover, this can be even more important when considering interestate or overseas guests.

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