King Parrot Cottages and Event Centre

Details checked November 2026

Price: Venue hire from $5,190
Ceremony: Ceremony on site
Accommodation: Stay on site
Getting there: 1 hr 45 min from Melbourne

King Parrot Cottages and Event Centre is a 196-acre private bushland property in the Pennyroyal Valley of the Otways, roughly 30 minutes from Lorne. Couples book the whole property for at least two nights for a DIY wedding, with ceremonies on a valley lawn or in a forest clearing, receptions in the Hall or an adjoining marquee, and cottages, a lodge and a campground sleeping up to 60 guests.

Good to know

You can bring your own caterer
Celebrations finish by 11pm
Exclusive use: one wedding at a time
Wet weather option on site
Sleeps 60 guests on site

From kingparrot.com.au. Check the details with the venue when you enquire.

How it compares in Great Ocean Road

Price

Above the middle starting price of $4,300 venue hire across 36 Victoria venues that publish one.

Where it is

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When to go

Summer and early autumn bring the best beach weather, along with the most traffic. Coastal weather changes quickly, so plan for wind and rain.

From Melbourne: 1 hr 45 min
Within 20 km: 4 venues
In Great Ocean Road: 12 venues

Close by

The Peak10 km away

Mantra Lorne10 km away

Planning a wedding in Great Ocean Road

Worth asking King Parrot Cottages and Event Centre

What does the hire fee include, and can we bring our own caterer and drinks?
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?
How many guests can stay, is it included, and is there a minimum stay?
Can you recommend transport for guests to and from nearby towns?
Which dates are still free in our preferred season, and are weekdays cheaper?

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