Fairfield Park Boathouse

Details checked November 2026

Price: From $125 per person
Ceremony: Ceremony on site
Getting there: 15 min from Melbourne

Fairfield Park Boathouse is a riverside restaurant and tearoom dating from 1908, located on the Yarra River in Fairfield about 7km from Melbourne's CBD. Ceremonies can be held among the surrounding greenery, and the bridal party is offered free use of the venue's rowing boats for photographs.

Good to know

Licensed restaurant and cafe, trading until 1am
Licensed for up to 400 people

Licence details from the Liquor Control Victoria register (CC BY 4.0); the venue sets its own wedding finish time. Check the details with the venue when you enquire.

How it compares in Inner Melbourne

Price

Below the middle starting price of $148 per person across 6 Inner Melbourne venues that publish one.

Where it is

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When to go

There is a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces. Garden and waterfront venues are at their best from spring to early autumn, while warehouses and halls work all year.

Within 20 km: 104 venues
In Inner Melbourne: 34 venues

Close by

Normanby Manor2 km away

Studley Grounds3 km away

Planning a wedding in Inner Melbourne

Worth asking Fairfield Park Boathouse

How many hours does the package run, and is there a minimum number of guests?
How many guests can you seat for dinner, and how many for a cocktail reception?
Where would the ceremony be held, and what is the wet weather plan?
Which dates are still free in our preferred season, and are weekdays cheaper?

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Style

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