Yarra Valley Estate

4.8  ( 31 reviews ) · 2164 Melba Hwy, Dixons Creek, Victoria (View Map) · Show Phone
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OVERVIEW

Your Wedding, Your Way—Surrounded by Nature, Love, and Celebration

Imagine exchanging vows beneath towering gums, celebrating with loved ones under festoon lights, and dancing the night away until 1am—all in one breathtaking location. Set on 120 acres of pristine Australian bushland, Yarra Valley Estate is more than a venue; it’s an experience. A place where sustainability meets celebration, where every detail is thoughtfully designed to make your wedding feel effortless, meaningful, and completely yours.

Everything You Need in One Place

Your wedding should feel effortless. At Yarra Valley Estate, you can celebrate the entire weekend with loved ones—all in one stunning location. Stay on-site, get ready with ease, and enjoy a seamless flow from ceremony to reception without the need for travel.

  • Stay together – On-site accommodation for up to 96 guests across three private wings.
  • Ceremony options – Choose from our Open-Air Chapel, Wetlands, or native gardens.
  • Dog-friendly weddings – Your four-legged family members are welcome to be part of your big day.
  • A reception that lasts – One of the few Yarra Valley venues open until 1am.
  • Exclusivity – Enjoy complete privacy with exclusive use of the venue.
  • Sustainable & meaningful – Your wedding directly supports environmental conservation and charitable initiatives.

A Celebration That Feels Like You
Your wedding should reflect your story. Whether you imagine an intimate ceremony in nature, a relaxed gathering with shared feasts, or an all-night celebration under the stars, our team helps bring your vision to life.

  • Scenic ceremony spaces—Say your vows in the Open-Air Chapel, surrounded by native bushland or tranquil Wetlands.
  • Personalised receptions – Choose from a formal sit-down dinner, cocktail-style event, or long tables filled with local flavours.
  • A space that transforms – Fairy lights, dance floor, alfresco lounges, and multiple reception setups let you shape the space to match your style.

Seasonal Dining That Brings People Together
Food is at the heart of every great wedding, and at Yarra Valley Estate, it’s a true experience. Our chefs craft menus using fresh, seasonal produce—many ingredients picked straight from our on-site Edible Forest.

  • Tailored menus – From elegant plated meals to shared feasts, our team creates dishes that suit your style and dietary needs.
  • Inclusive dining – Vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options are available without fuss, ensuring every guest is looked after.
  • Exceptional service – Our experienced team delivers warm, professional service, so you can focus on celebrating.

A Sustainable Wedding That Gives Back
Choosing Yarra Valley Estate means your wedding is part of something bigger. As an award-winning sustainable venue, we are recognised for our commitment to the environment, including the UNAA World Environment Day Award.

  • Edible Forest – Ingredients grown on-site help reduce food waste and support seasonal menus.
  • Eco-conscious operations – Energy-efficient facilities and responsible practices minimise environmental impact.
  • Weddings with purpose – Profits from your celebration contribute to wildlife rehabilitation, global aid, and local community projects.

Your wedding here isn’t just beautiful—it’s meaningful.

What Our Couples Say

"Yarra Valley Estate is an amazing natural venue, highly recommended as it's like a one-stop shop, outdoor and indoor options for celebrating, accommodation for all, stunning views of nature and the amazing staff from start to finish made our day so special along the way, personalise our vision to what we wanted. It's the wedding of 2024 that is still talked about today." — Samantha C.

Start Planning Your Yarra Valley Wedding
Whether you're envisioning an intimate gathering or a big celebration, Yarra Valley Estate gives you the space, flexibility, and support to create a wedding that truly reflects you. Our team is here to guide you through the planning process, ensuring every detail at the venue is set up just as you envisioned. With on-site accommodation, a late-night licence, and a commitment to sustainability, your wedding here is more than just a day—it’s an experience.

Enquire now to start planning your wedding at Yarra Valley Estate.

About

For over 30 years, John and Louise Ward have welcomed couples of all backgrounds to Yarra Valley Estate, a multi-award-winning venue built on sustainability and community. Once a priest, John built the open-air chapel to reflect his faith—a place where love of all kinds is celebrated. Together, they’ve created a venue known for heartfelt weddings and eco-friendly initiatives, including the United Nations World Environment Day Award. No matter your beliefs or traditions, your wedding at Yarra V

Louise & John Ward

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Venue Features

Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony

Min 2 / Max 170 Reception guests

Price per head: Low $195 / High $ 210

Min 2 / Max 170 Ceremony Guests

Time restrictions: 1:00 AM

In-house catering

5.00 hours Event time included

Music must end by 1:00 AM


Easy Weddings Special Offer

Complimentary Cocktail Hour in our Garden Room

Walking distance from our ceremony sites: overlooking our central lawns and gardens, complete with lawn games and open double doors - the Garden Room is the perfect place to enjoy canapes, grazing boards and bevarages after the ceremony and before heading upstairs to our dining hall and grand reveal.


All couples that enquire will be invited to include a cocktail hour in the Garden Room complete with grazing table and complimentary sparkling wines with no additional charges on our set venue hire rates.


(Additional optional add-ons are available and can include cocktail cart, additional canapes, additional beverage packages and much more).

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Location

2164 Melba Hwy, Dixons Creek, Victoria

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FAQ

Yes! We welcome dog-friendly weddings, so your four-legged friend can be part of your special day.

We want all of your friends and loved ones to join you for your wedding weekend.

We have simple and affordable set rates for venue hire, service and accommodation. Our exerienced kitchen and front of house teams offer multiple styles of food and beverage service (priced additionally on a per-head basis) to suit every couples numbers, wants and budgets so your perfect weekend doesn't break the bank.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Yarra Valley Estate. As an award-winning eco-conscious venue, we have been recognised with the UNAA World Environment Day Award and the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Award for our commitment to environmental responsibility.

  • Edible Forest & Kitchen Garden – Fresh produce is grown on-site using permaculture principles.
  • E-Water Cleaning System – Our newly installed system significantly reduces chemical use for cleaning and sanitising.
  • Energy & Waste Reduction – Ongoing initiatives to minimise energy use, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
  • Tree Planting & Conservation – Protecting and regenerating 120 acres of native bushland.
  • Water Conservation – Sustainable water use practices to reduce impact.
  • Supporting Communities – Profits help fund environmental and social projects locally and globally.

By choosing Yarra Valley Estate, your wedding actively supports sustainability efforts and contributes to positive change.

It's important to us that your closest friends and family have the opportunity to celebrate with you for the whole weekend, so 14 accommodation rooms (Queen and Single bed with ensuites) are included in our Perfect Weekend Package. Adjacent to these rooms is a spacious common area for use before and after the wedding.

Couples also have two three-bedroom (two bathroom) cottages to prepare the night before AND the night of the wedding in this package.

If that's not enough accommodation, there are a total of 48 rooms on the property and we take care of all the guest bookings for you so you can focus on the finer details and let us take care of your friends and relatives.

(If you're not after accommodation in your package let us know, we have alternate options available for this too).


31 reviews 4.8 Write a Review

February 2025

Yarra valley estate is an amazing natural venue, highly recommended as it’s like a one stop shop, outdoor and indoor options for celebrating, accomodation for all, stunning views of nature and the amazing staff from start to finish made our day so special along the way, personalise our vision to what we wanted It’s the wedding of 2024 that is still talked about today

Samantha C.

January 2025

Absolutely beautiful location and the perfect venue for our wedding. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side on our wedding day, however, the staff were fantastic and so accommodating for our needs and executed the rain plan seamlessly and we still had a gorgeous back up option for the ceremony. Food and staff were amazing! Guests also enjoyed the convenience of having accommodation on site, which was a huge plus. Overall great experience and highly recommend!

Judith L.

January 2024

What a venue! As parents of the groom, we had an absolutely amazing weekend! The staff were phenomenal, the facilities were superb and the accommodation was perfect! It couldn't hav3 gone any better! Thank you!

Paul K.

January 2024

The venue was amazing, the scenery for the wedding was exactly what we wanted. Set in the bushland of the Yarra Valley, it included an open air chapel and reception space. The staff were amazing and very helpful with the planning and execution of the wedding. Food and service was amazing.

Erin O.

March 2023

Yarra valley estate was an amazing venue. With accommodation on site, an amazing ceremony space with their outdoor chapel. The Reception space felt very intimate creating a good vibe around. The only thing we wished was better, was the communication. We went through 4 deferents coordinators in the space of a year and a half. Hopefully they can rectify that issue.

Sam W.


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Do I provide portaloos if my wedding is outside?

If i go with an outdoor venue, do I have to also hire portaloos?

Yarra Valley Estate

Hi there

It would depend on the location of the outside wedding, if portaloos are required this would be a cost to you and we can arrange.

For indoor wedding we have toilets already available.

Thank you

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