Emu Bottom Homestead

What You’ll Love About Working with Emu Bottom Homestead For Your Daylesford / Macedon Ranges Weddings:

• A historic countryside setting. You’ll celebrate at Victoria’s oldest heritage-listed homestead, surrounded by approximately 70 acres of picturesque countryside, native wildlife, and working farm charm.
• Countryside views close to Melbourne. The venue offers valley views, native wildlife, and approximately 70 acres of picturesque grounds, while still being only 20 minutes from Melbourne Airport.
• A generous food experience. Your guests can enjoy abundant shared feasts, fresh local produce, seasonal dishes, paired wines, signature cocktails, antipasto, main courses, and indulgent desserts.

Your wedding at Emu Bottom Homestead is set among heritage buildings, landscaped gardens, mature tree-lined avenues, and open countryside. Originally built by George Evans, the Founder of Melbourne, the property brings history, nature, and country character into one beautiful setting. Native Australian wildlife can be seen across the grounds, and lambs often graze in the paddocks below, adding to the charm of this working farm venue.

The wedding experience is built around generous hospitality and beautiful surroundings. Menus feature fresh local produce, abundant shared feasts, colourful antipasto, well-prepared meats, seasonal sides, indulgent desserts, paired wines, and signature cocktails. The food is designed for weddings, with dishes made to look inviting on the table, taste rich and satisfying, and bring guests together over a memorable dining experience.

Highlights of Working with Emu Bottom Homestead:

• Victoria’s oldest heritage-listed homestead
• Approximately 70 acres of countryside
• Over 45 years dedicated to weddings
• Beautiful valley views
• Native Australian wildlife
• Working farm setting
• Two unique reception spaces
• Outdoor ceremony options
• Wet-weather ceremony location
• Just 20 minutes from Melbourne Airport

Venue Options at Emu Bottom Homestead

The Homestead is an elegant reception space with room for up to 250 guests cocktail-style or up to 130 seated guests. It features a spacious dance floor, ambient lighting, contemporary furnishings, magnificent open stone fireplaces, and an expansive veranda overlooking the landscaped gardens. It suits couples who want historic character, modern comfort, and plenty of space for guests to dine, mingle, and celebrate.

The original Wool Shed has a warm country atmosphere, authentic timber construction, heritage character, and a striking stone fireplace. It can host up to 130 seated guests and works beautifully for couples who want texture, charm, and an easygoing country setting. Surrounded by the natural beauty and history of Emu Bottom Homestead, it creates a memorable space for a wedding reception with personality.