Tinaroo Lake Resort is a hotel destination wedding venue in Tinaroo QLD, Australia, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about A$20,000 (our estimate), reached from Cairns International Airport (CNS), 1 hour 15 minutes to 1.5 hours. Best months: May, June, August, September.
Tinaroo Lake Resort
Tinaroo Lake Resort sits on the shores of a tranquil tropical lake in Queensland's Atherton Tablelands, 900 metres above sea level, offering sweeping water views and lush rainforest surrounds.
About Tinaroo Lake Resort
Tinaroo Lake Resort sits on the shores of a tranquil tropical lake in Queensland's Atherton Tablelands, 900 metres above sea level, offering sweeping water views and lush rainforest surrounds.
The elevated location provides crisp mountain air and a serene backdrop distinct from coastal venues.
This lakeside hotel setting delivers an intimate, secluded atmosphere for celebrations of up to 150 guests.
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Kylie and her team were amazing. Our wedding was well looked after and no request was too hard. Amazing rooms, reception venue and service!
Wade Dreier · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About A$20,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- A$95 to A$160 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CNS, 75 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Lakeside, modern, relaxed
Venue highlights
- Situated at 900 metres elevation on the Atherton Tablelands with direct lake frontage
- Google rating: 4.5/5 stars from verified guests
- On-site accommodation available for up to 150 wedding guests
- Scenic lakeside location surrounded by tropical rainforest and native wildlife
A sample wedding weekend
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- Afternoon/EveningGuests arrive and check into accommodation; welcome drinks by the lake
- 11:00 AMCeremony on the lakeside grounds or in the event space
- 12:00 PM–1:00 PMCocktail hour and canapés with lake views
- 1:00 PM–5:00 PMReception dinner, toasts, dancing, and entertainment
- MorningOptional brunch or farewell breakfast before guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CNS · about 1 h 15 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Cairns International Airport.
- Weather window
- May – June
The months the weather is kindest, with August and September mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (07) 4095 8912
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What is the wedding capacity at Tinaroo Lake Resort?+
The venue accommodates between 20 and 150 guests across multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces.
Are accommodation options available for guests?+
Yes. As a full-service hotel resort, guest rooms are available on-site, allowing wedding parties and attendees to stay at the venue.
Can ceremonies be held outdoors?+
The resort features lakeside outdoor areas suitable for ceremonies, weather permitting. Indoor spaces are also available as backup.
What catering options are provided?+
The on-site restaurant and bar team handle all food and beverage service, with menus tailored to wedding requirements.
Is the venue accessible for guests with mobility needs?+
Contact the resort directly at http://www.tinarooresort.com.au/ to discuss accessibility requirements and available accommodations.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Outdoor ceremony: Yes
“Add a stage, an arbour, a panelled door or a linen draping and flowers and have the pristine waters of Lake Tinaroo for your ceremony backdrop.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonySetting: Lakeside, modern, relaxed
“Tinaroo Lake Resort is on a peninsula surrounded by the pristine waters of Lake Tinaroo.”
Read the source for setting