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The Wedgetail Pavilion at Goolabri

4.8  ( 28 reviews ) · 202 Goolabri Drive, Sutton, Australian Capital Territory · Show Phone
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OVERVIEW

Goolabri is a gorgeous multi room dry hire boutique wedding venue located just 20 minutes from Canberra. It boasts 300 acres of beautiful parkland, manicured gardens, and a nature reserve — perfect for a glamorous indoor or marquee wedding. Built by hand, you can expect nothing less than a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy the expansive grounds, secret gardens, and 30 years of charm.

Goolabri is the perfect setting for a magical indoor or outdoor wedding experience. The Wren is is our most popular option for smaller weddings. The brick and timber bulding with terrace views and a unique rustic charm. The Wedgetail pavilion is an enchanting white marquee, sweeping lawns, and a deck overlooking the gorgeous natural bushland, Goolabri knows how to create the perfect amount of ambience and charm. As a dry hire venue, you’ll have exclusive, private access to the grounds and call doll the space up however you please. Choose your own caterer, decorator, entertainment, and more! With a stunning, natural backdrop, you have the freedom to create the wedding of your dreams. With over 30 years of experience up their sleeves, you can expect nothing less than warm, personalised service and reliability. 

 

“Goolabri was the all-in-one venue for our ceremony, reception, and photography. It had a beautiful relaxed country vibe and had the benefit of being so close to Canberra. The ceremony/chapel space was perfect for our exchanging of vows. It created an intimate vibe; we particularly loved the exposed beams and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the bush. The lawns were lovely for pre-dinner drinks and canapes, and the rustic pub/restaurant was great to have the reception in. There was plenty of space for a live band and dancefloor. The team at Goolabri went above and beyond to help us set up the space with our own decorations and flowers. We look back on our wedding with such happy memories, mainly due to how wonderful everything at Goolabri was, and the professionalism of the team.” — Amber G. 

 

What you’ll love about your wedding at Goolabri Canberra:  

  • The glamourous Wedgetail Pavilion. If you’ve always dreamed of a beautiful marquee wedding experience, you’ll adore Goolabri’s exquisite Wedgetail Pavilion. Complete with a gorgeous hillside backdrop and seating for up to 450 guests, you’re in for a real bushland treat! Soak up the lively atmosphere and dance the night away with your loved ones. 
  • Suppose you’re after an intimate indoor wedding experience. In that case, Goolabri boasts a variety of indoor spaces you’ll love, including the charming chapel — perfect for a magical wedding ceremony — complete with floor-to-ceiling glass and rustic exposed beams. 
  • The Wren at Goolabri is perfect for weddings up to 120 people. A open rustic space with wooden floors and exposed wooden beams.  
  • Exclusive dry hire venue. As a private dry hire wedding venue, you’ll have the freedom to decorate, cater, and tailor the space to your liking. With a flexible custom pricing process and hands-off approach, The Goolabri team allows you to let your creativity run wild and design your wedding day around your unique theme and style. 
  • Stunning, natural parkland grounds. Whether you’re after a vibrant marquee affair or a gorgeous, intimate garden ceremony, Goolabri can accommodate you with glorious natural backdrops. You’ll really feel the heart and love that went into building this enchanting venue. Explore the expansive grounds, discover secret gardens, and relax in the shade of the canopies. 

 

What The Wedgetail Pavilion at Goolabri Canberra weddings are like:

  • Breathtaking boutique dry hire wedding venue 
  • 300 acres of gorgeous natural parklands and manicured gardens 
  • Stunning indoor and outdoor wedding settings 
  • Glamourous pavilion marquee 
  • 20 minutes from Canberra CBD 
  • Tailored pricing structure 
  • 30 years of experience 
  • DIY catering, decorating, and entertainment 

 

What’s the maximum capacity for weddings at The Wedgetail Pavilion at Goolabri Canberra?

The Wedgetail Pavilion at Goolabri can accommodate up to 1000 guests standing or 450 seated in the marquee. 

 

The Goolabri team were incredible! They had everything in a package that suited us really well, which was our favourite part, and the service was absolutely amazing. Our wedding coordinator was very prepared and very approachable.” — Fiona M. 

About

With many years in the Wedding industry Ben has great knowledge of what works to make your day a great success. Nothing is a problem.

Mr Ben Luton

Manager


Venue Features

Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony

Min 2 / Max 500 Reception guests

Price per head: Low $10 / High $ 180

Min - / Max 500 Ceremony Guests

Time restrictions: 12:00 AM

3rd Party Catering

Music must end by 11:00 PM


Nearby Accommodation


FAQ

Goolabri is located just 10-15 minutes from the centre of Canberra, which makes getting here very easy!

An alternative option we offer is a shuttle bus that can do 2-3 pick ups and drop offs to various locations of your choice!

No we do not provide catering but you can choose one of the many great caterers from the Canberra and surrounding regions to cater your event. 

Yes you can. We have a finishing kitchen availabel for hire as well as a large "Back of house" area to utilise


28 reviews 4.8 Write a Review

July 2018

Goolabri was the all in one venue for the ceremony, reception and photography. We were able to use some of the cottages on the property to get ready beforehand. It had a beautiful relaxed country vibe, and had the benefit of being so close to Canberra. The ceremony/chapel space was perfect for our exchanging of vows, it created an intimate vibe and we particularly loved the exposed beams and the floor to ceiling windows overlooking the bush. The lawns were lovely for pre-dinner drinks and canapes, and the rustic pub/restaurant was great to have the reception in. There was plenty of space for a live band and dance floor. The staff at Goolabri went above and beyond to help us set up the space with our own decorations and flowers, and the wait staff were 100% on top of several guests with special dietary requirements and actively sought them out with specially made canapés. Goolabri even helped organise a courtesy bus for our guests to get home safely at the end of the night. We had approximately 150 guests in total, and they accommodated that amount with ease.We look back on our wedding with such happy memories, mainly due to how wonderful everything at Goolabri was, and the professionalism of the staff.

Amber G.

The Wedgetail Pavilion at Goolabri

Thank you Amber for your very thoughtful, lovely review. It was our pleasure to be part of your special day. Congratulations again to you both!

July 2018

Excellent! Very simple process, stress free and it was a great experience. Food was fantastic, catered to a wide range of dietary requirements and there were no hidden charges. Highly recommend!

Luke P.

The Wedgetail Pavilion at Goolabri

Thank you Luke for your great feedback, it was a pleasure to be part of your day!

May 2017

Fantastic Venue, Extremely helpful wedding team who obviously enjoy what they do!!!

Robert T.

The Wedgetail Pavilion at Goolabri

Thank you for your feedback Robert, it was a pleasure working with you!

June 2021

Ben and the team at Goolabri were beyond incredible and made our night even more unforgettable! Nothing was too much for Ben and he was so easy to talk to any time of the day. Thank you so much Ben and the Goolabri team for everything you did for us on our special day!

Emily A.

March 2021

An amazing venue! We had so many comments from our guests about their top service. Flawless service all night! Ben is great and we couldn’t have asked for any more!

Sam C.


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Looking for nice hall to hire in ACT that will fit 100 people?

Needing a hall to hire for wedding reception in May in Canberra. Approx 100 guests and will allow outside catering.

The Wedgetail Pavilion at Goolabri

Hello! Goolabri is located in the Canberra region and has a venue that sounds like it will suit your needs, you can have outside catering, and there are a few openings in May. You can contact Goolabri on info@goolabri.com or 0452443294. 

Can you please recommend a few wedding receptions that cater for up to 300 people?

Max $150pp

The Wedgetail Pavilion at Goolabri

Hi Steph,

At Goolabri we can cater for receptions up to 450 sit down. Feel free to give us a call for any further information you might need!

Stephanie R

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