Planning a wedding in the High Country

Victoria's High Country, around Bright, Beechworth, Mansfield and the alpine resorts, offers mountain views, historic towns, wineries and lodges for couples who want a destination wedding without leaving the state.

17wedding venues listed
2 hr 45 mintypical drive from Melbourne
11with accommodation on site
12host the ceremony on site

What the venues are like

The most common styles in the High Country are garden, winery and rustic and barn. Venues are spread across 15 towns and suburbs, with the most in Milawa, Mansfield and Dinner Plain. Tap a style to see those venues with filters.

Garden10 venues · guide
Winery7 venues
Rustic and barn5 venues · guide
Restaurant5 venues
Estate and homestead5 venues · guide
Hotel3 venues

When to marry here

Autumn colour around Bright is a highlight. Winter brings snow to the alpine resorts, where vehicles may need to carry snow chains in season. Summer days are warm with cool nights.

Getting there and staying over

Allow three to four hours or more from Melbourne. Guests will almost always stay for the weekend, so the wedding becomes a short holiday.

The closest venue to the city is High Country Estate in Goughs Bay, about 1 hr 45 min away. The furthest is The Wool Press Granya in Granya, about 3 hr 45 min. Drive times are estimates from each suburb.

11 venues here say guests can stay on site:

Hotel High PlainsDinner Plain · 120 seated
Feathertop Private EstatePorepunkah · 140 seated
Howqua LodgeHowqua · 120 seated
Glenbosch EstateEverton Upper
Sambar HillsCheshunt
Spring SpurTawonga
Stirling HomesteadMansfield
The Sebel Pinnacle ValleyMERRIJIG

See all 11 with accommodation.

Guest numbers and cost

7 venues publish a seated capacity, from 64 at Delatite Wines to 150 at The Wool Press Granya. For a size-by-size list across the state, see choosing a venue by guest numbers.

1 of 17 publish a starting price. The lowest:

Glenbosch EstateEverton Upper · Venue hire from $12,000

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

Book accommodation early, especially in autumn and the snow season.
Check whether the venue is in the snow and what winter access looks like.
Plan a welcome drinks or recovery event, since guests are travelling a long way.

Questions couples ask

How many wedding venues are there in the High Country?

Where I Do lists 17 venues in the High Country. Every listing is checked against the venue's own website.

Which wedding venues in the High Country have accommodation?

11 venues say guests can stay on site, including Hotel High Plains, Feathertop Private Estate and Howqua Lodge.

What do wedding venues in the High Country cost?

Of 17 venues, 1 publish a starting price. Venue hire starts from $12,000. The rest quote on enquiry.

Which wedding venues in the High Country hold the most guests?

The largest published seated capacity is 150 at The Wool Press Granya. The smallest is 64 at Delatite Wines.

How far is the High Country from Melbourne?

Most venues here are about 2 hr 45 min by car from central Melbourne. The closest is High Country Estate, about 1 hr 45 min away, and the furthest is The Wool Press Granya, about 3 hr 45 min.

When you are ready to get in touch, take these questions with you. Or browse all 17 venues in High Country with filters.