The Perch Restaurant

Details checked November 2026

Price: Price on enquiry
Ceremony: Ceremony on site
Getting there: 2 hr 15 min from Melbourne

The Perch is a restaurant, winery and garden venue on the Great Ocean Road at Lavers Hill in Victoria's Otway forest, run by hospitality professionals Dean and Gabrielle. Couples can hold ceremonies in the rainforest area, vineyard, covered deck or indoors, with receptions featuring custom modern Australian menus built on local produce.

Good to know

Catering by the venue
Wedding coordinator included
Included: venue, dedicated wedding team, customised menu, bar services, decor and setup
Fully licensed (general licence), trading until 1am
Licensed for up to 100 people

From theperchlavershill.com.au. 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.

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: 2 hr 15 min
Within 20 km: 1 venue
In Great Ocean Road: 12 venues

Close by

Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant & Villas25 km away

Seacroft Estate35 km away

Planning a wedding in Great Ocean Road

Worth asking The Perch Restaurant

What would a wedding for our guest numbers cost on our date?
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?
Is the cellar door or restaurant open to the public on the day?
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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