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The Tea Tree is a hotel destination wedding venue in Modbury, Australia, hosting 360 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about A$15,000 (our estimate).

The Tea Tree

ModburySouth Australia, Australia

The Tea Tree in Modbury is a historic building with gardens, 22 guest rooms and an on-site bar, set around 20 km from Adelaide Airport (ADL).

Guests
360 at dinner
Rooms
22 rooms
Cost
About A$15,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Getting there
ADL

About the venue

The Tea Tree in Modbury is a historic building with gardens, 22 guest rooms and an on-site bar, set around 20 km from Adelaide Airport (ADL).

Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony in the grounds for up to 300 seated guests, then move indoors to a banquet space that seats up to 360 for dinner, with a dedicated dance space and a wet-weather backup plan already in hand.

Catering is handled in-house and included in the per-head rate of AUD 135 to 245, though external caterers are also permitted, and an on-site coordinator works with you through the planning.

Full venue buyout is available for parties from 30 guests upward.

  • Outdoor ceremony for up to 300 seated guests, with indoor backup available
  • Indoor banquet and meeting space seating up to 360 for dinner, plus dedicated dance space
  • 22 rooms on site, from a Deluxe King Room to The Loft Suite and Executive Suite sleeping up to 5
  • In-house catering included in the AUD 135–245 per-head rate; external caterers also allowed

Short answers

How much does a wedding at The Tea Tree cost?
Aisle estimates about A$15,000 for 80 guests. Hire, fees, food and drink. Rooms are extra.
Aisle estimate
How many guests does The Tea Tree hold?
The Tea Tree holds 360 at dinner.
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Can guests stay at The Tea Tree?
Yes. 22 rooms.
Venue website
How do guests get to The Tea Tree?
Fly into ADL.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
360 guests
Ceremony, seated
300 guests
Smallest party taken
30 guests

Staying over

Rooms
22 rooms
Room types
15 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes

House rules

Music until
12:00am

Getting there

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Nearest airport
ADL
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Phone
(08) 8397 8600
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Reviews of The Tea Tree

“Recently recommended the tea tree for some work colleagues that came from interstate, they love it. My wife and I also recently stayed for a weekend refresh.”

paul kuhnastRead the whole review on Google

4.1out of 5, from 732 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can The Tea Tree host?
The venue takes a minimum of 30 guests, seats up to 300 for a ceremony and up to 360 for a seated dinner.
What does the per-head price cover?
Pricing runs from AUD 135 to AUD 245 per head and includes catering, which is prepared in-house. We estimate a typical wedding totals somewhere around AUD 10,800 to AUD 19,600 depending on guest numbers and menu.
Can we bring our own caterer?
Yes. The Tea Tree caters in-house but also permits external caterers.
What time does music need to finish?
There is a noise curfew of 12:00am.
Can guests stay on site?
Yes, there are 22 rooms, including options such as the Queen Room with Spa Bath, Family Room with Bath (up to 4 guests) and the Executive Suite (up to 5 guests). A full venue buyout is also available.

The venue is one part of the budget. Budget a wedding in Australia with Aisle’s calculator: it starts from modelled estimates for food and drink, bedrooms, a welcome dinner and suppliers in Australia, and you can replace each one with a quote.

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Sources and booking notes

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 360 guests

    “You and your guests can enjoy delicious bespoke meals from The Tea Tree talented chef in the style of your choice - whether a casual cocktail affair or a decadent multi-course dinner, catering from 30 to 360 people.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 300 guests

    “Min 40 / Max 300 Ceremony Guests”
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  • Smallest party taken: 30 guests

    “You and your guests can enjoy delicious bespoke meals from The Tea Tree talented chef in the style of your choice - whether a casual cocktail affair or a decadent multi-course dinner, catering from 30 to 360 people.”
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  • Rooms: 22 rooms

    “With 22 accommodation suites onsite, bridal parties or wedding guests can even stay at The Tea Tree before or after the event.”
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  • Room types: 15 listed

    “Deluxe King Room”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Yes, the Tea Tree is available for exclusive use of all our function spaces.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Our wedding bookings have the option of utilising the beautiful landscaped grounds of Civic Park for outdoor ceremonies.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “For indoor ceremonies, there is our beautiful Marquee Atrium with parkland views.”
    Read the source for indoor option if it rains

  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Wedding catering packages offer a range of options, including buffet, seated 3 course dinners, or canape menus for pre-drinks or a cocktail-style wedding.”
    Read the source for in-house catering

  • Outside caterers allowed: Yes

    “External catering permitted”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “The Marquee Ballroom features a beautiful lobby and grand entrance, stunning flower wall, fairy lights, waterfall feature, floral chandelier over the bridal table, breathtaking central chandelier, baby grand piano, private bar, dance floor, private bridal or breakout space and panoramic parkland views.”
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  • Price: A$135 to A$245 per head

    “Price per head: Low $135 / High $ 245”
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  • Included: Catering

    “Wedding catering packages offer a range of options, including buffet, seated 3 course dinners, or canape menus for pre-drinks or a cocktail-style wedding.”
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  • Music until: 12:00am

    “All events at The Tea Tree have a finish time of 12:00am as we are based in a residential area.”
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  • Nearest airport: ADL

    “ADL”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “There is ample, free, on-site parking available at The Tea Tree and guests can leave their cars overnight if required.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Yes, our venue is wheelchair accessible.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Picturesque ceremonies on the beautifully landscaped lawns, welcome drinks and canapés in the travertine marble foyer or floor-to-ceiling windowed terrace, and dinner and dancing under showstopping chandeliers and magical fairy lights.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “Each of the spaces at The Tea Tree have unique configurations to include dancefloors, DJ and band space, stages and seating for your guests.”
    Read the source for space for dancing

  • Gardens: Yes

    “Boca Chica features our signature splash of red, Spanish tiled tables, vibrant wallpaper, and an outdoor garden area.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “The site is also home to the original school building, constructed in 1877, with the heritage-listed structure remaining a beautiful and significant feature of the property.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “All dietary requirements for your guests will be discussed with your Event Coordinator prior to your event and need to be confirmed by the agreed upon date.”
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About A$15,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate

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