Planning a wedding in Daylesford and Hepburn

About an hour and a half north-west of Melbourne, Daylesford and Hepburn Springs are known as spa country, with mineral springs, lakes, gardens and boutique places to stay.

13wedding venues listed
1 hr 15 mintypical drive from Melbourne
7with accommodation on site
11host the ceremony on site

What the venues are like

The most common styles in Daylesford and Hepburn are garden, estate and homestead and rustic and barn. Venues are spread across 11 towns and suburbs, with the most in Hepburn Springs, Sailors Falls and Shepherds Flat. Tap a style to see those venues with filters.

Garden9 venues · guide
Estate and homestead8 venues · guide
Rustic and barn5 venues · guide
Hotel4 venues
Restaurant4 venues
Winery2 venues

When to marry here

Autumn is beautiful and popular. Winters are cold and can be frosty, which suits cosy indoor receptions, and summer days are warm.

Getting there and staying over

Most guests drive. There are many cottages and guesthouses, but they are popular on weekends.

The closest venue to the city is Babbington Park in Lyonville, about 1 hr 30 min away. The furthest is Mt Franklin Estate in Franklinford, about 1 hr 30 min. Drive times are estimates from each suburb.

7 venues here say guests can stay on site:

Leonards Hill EstateLeonards Hill
Clifftop at HepburnHepburn
Lake House, DaylesfordDaylesford
The Dudley Boutique HotelHepburn Springs
Villa ParmaHepburn Springs
Dairy Flat Lodge & Farm DaylesfordMusk
The Mineral Springs HotelHepburn Springs

Guest numbers and cost

4 venues publish a seated capacity, from 80 at Quirindi Stables Wedding & Event Venue to 100 at Frog Hollow Estate. For a size-by-size list across the state, see choosing a venue by guest numbers.

2 of 13 publish a starting price. The lowest:

Sault Restaurant DaylesfordSailors Falls · From $243 per person
Leonards Hill EstateLeonards Hill · Venue hire from $8,000

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

Weekends book out early, so consider a Friday or Sunday wedding.
Plan something for guests the next morning, such as a spa visit or a lakeside walk.
For winter weddings, check heating and fireplaces.

Questions couples ask

How many wedding venues are there in Daylesford and Hepburn?

Where I Do lists 13 venues in Daylesford and Hepburn. Every listing is checked against the venue's own website.

Which wedding venues in Daylesford and Hepburn have accommodation?

7 venues say guests can stay on site, including Leonards Hill Estate, Clifftop at Hepburn and Lake House, Daylesford.

What do wedding venues in Daylesford and Hepburn cost?

Of 13 venues, 2 publish a starting price. Per person prices start from $243. Venue hire starts from $8,000. The rest quote on enquiry.

Which wedding venues in Daylesford and Hepburn hold the most guests?

The largest published seated capacity is 100 at Frog Hollow Estate. The smallest is 80 at Quirindi Stables Wedding & Event Venue.

How far is Daylesford and Hepburn from Melbourne?

Most venues here are about 1 hr 15 min by car from central Melbourne. The closest is Babbington Park, about 1 hr 30 min away, and the furthest is Mt Franklin Estate, about 1 hr 30 min.

When you are ready to get in touch, take these questions with you. Or browse all 13 venues in Daylesford and Hepburn with filters.