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Pipers by the Lake

Details checked November 2026

  • Price: Price on enquiry
  • Getting there: 1 hr 30 min from Melbourne

Photos from pipersbythelake.com.au

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Pipers by the Lake

Photos from pipersbythelake.com.au

Pipers by the Lake is a restaurant and function venue on the shore of Lake Wendouree in Ballarat, opposite the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. It hosts wedding receptions for up to about 110 guests in either sit-down or cocktail format, and couples get 30 minutes' exclusive use of a heritage tram for photos.

Good to know

  • Wedding coordinator included

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

Where it is

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When to go

Ballarat is cooler than Melbourne and can be cold in winter, so indoor options matter from May to September. Autumn and spring are lovely in the gardens.

From Melbourne
1 hr 30 min
Within 20 km
8 venues
In Ballarat
13 venues

Close by

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre1 km awayWillow & Stone Estate1 km away
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Worth asking Pipers by the Lake

  1. What would a wedding for our guest numbers cost on our date?
  2. How many guests can you seat for dinner, and how many for a cocktail reception?
  3. Can we hold the ceremony here as well, or should we plan for a separate ceremony location?
  4. Can you recommend transport for guests to and from nearby towns?
  5. Which dates are still free in our preferred season, and are weekdays cheaper?

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