Planning a wedding in the Bellarine Peninsula

East of Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula mixes beaches, seaside towns such as Queenscliff and Portarlington, and a growing number of wineries and farm venues. It feels like a coastal escape while staying close to Geelong.

21wedding venues listed
1 hr 15 mintypical drive from Melbourne
7with accommodation on site
17host the ceremony on site

What the venues are like

The most common styles in the Bellarine Peninsula are garden, winery and restaurant. Venues are spread across 10 towns and suburbs, with the most in Bellarine, Drysdale and Curlewis. Tap a style to see those venues with filters.

Garden12 venues · guide
Winery11 venues
Restaurant10 venues
Beach and coastal7 venues · guide
Rustic and barn6 venues · guide
Estate and homestead6 venues · guide
Hotel3 venues
Industrial and warehouse1 venue
Hall1 venue
Brewery1 venue

When to marry here

Late spring through autumn is the peak, with long evenings in summer. Coastal breezes are common, so plan a sheltered ceremony option.

Getting there and staying over

Allow about an hour and a half from Melbourne by car. A passenger ferry runs from Docklands to Portarlington, and the car ferry links Queenscliff with Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula.

The closest venue to the city is Terindah Estate in Bellarine, about 1 hr away. The furthest is Barwon Heads Resort in Barwon Heads, about 1 hr 30 min. Drive times are estimates from each suburb.

7 venues here say guests can stay on site:

Soho Estate BellarineDrysdale · 150 seated
Campbell Point HouseLeopold
Manor Suite Wine BarWallington
McGlashan's Wallington EstateWallington
The Royal QueenscliffQueenscliff
Barwon Heads ResortBarwon Heads
Suma ParkMarcus Hill

Guest numbers and cost

8 venues publish a seated capacity, from 70 at Leura Park Estate Winery to 230 at Flying Brick Cider Co. For a size-by-size list across the state, see choosing a venue by guest numbers.

4 of 21 publish a starting price. The lowest:

Leura Park Estate WineryCurlewis · From $60 per person
Soho Estate BellarineDrysdale · Venue hire from $12,000
THE DUNES Ocean GroveOcean Grove · Venue hire from $14,000
At The HeadsBarwon Heads · Venue hire from $16,000

Starting prices usually apply to the quietest days and smallest packages. Compare like with like using per person or venue hire, and see what venues across Victoria cost.

Good to know

Holiday towns fill up over summer, so lock in guest accommodation early.
Winery and farm venues are often in open country. Ask about shade and wind.
Geelong is close by for guests who would rather stay in a hotel.

Questions couples ask

How many wedding venues are there in the Bellarine Peninsula?

Where I Do lists 21 venues in the Bellarine Peninsula. Every listing is checked against the venue's own website.

Which wedding venues in the Bellarine Peninsula have accommodation?

7 venues say guests can stay on site, including Soho Estate Bellarine, Campbell Point House and Manor Suite Wine Bar.

What do wedding venues in the Bellarine Peninsula cost?

Of 21 venues, 4 publish a starting price. Per person prices start from $60. Venue hire starts from $12,000. The rest quote on enquiry.

Which wedding venues in the Bellarine Peninsula hold the most guests?

The largest published seated capacity is 230 at Flying Brick Cider Co. The smallest is 70 at Leura Park Estate Winery.

How far is the Bellarine Peninsula from Melbourne?

Most venues here are about 1 hr 15 min by car from central Melbourne. The closest is Terindah Estate, about 1 hr away, and the furthest is Barwon Heads Resort, about 1 hr 30 min.

When you are ready to get in touch, take these questions with you. Or browse all 21 venues in Bellarine Peninsula with filters.