Turtle Cove Beach Resort - BYO Food/Drinks
If you're tired of venue markups on food and beverages, Turtle Cove Beach Resort offers rare flexibility, bring your own supplies and control costs while celebrating on a private adults-only stretch of Far North Queensland coastline.
Turtle Cove Beach Resort - BYO Food/Drinks is a hotel destination wedding venue in Wangetti QLD, Australia, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about A$27,000 (our estimate), reached from Cairns International Airport (CNS), 55-65 minutes. Best months: June, August, September, October.
About Turtle Cove Beach Resort - BYO Food/Drinks
If you're tired of venue markups on food and beverages, Turtle Cove Beach Resort offers rare flexibility, bring your own supplies and control costs while celebrating on a private adults-only stretch of Far North Queensland coastline.
Located 45 minutes from Port Douglas, this beachfront hotel gives couples direct access to sand, ocean views, and accommodation all in one location, eliminating the logistics of coordinating separate venues.
The 4.6-star rated property handles the space and setup; you handle the celebration your way.
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Came to an event here and stayed a few nights. Wonderful welcoming hosts - Nathan and Jules. They want everyone to enjoy their stay and this we certainly did. Thanks guys for a great stay. We look forward to coming back soon!
Jay · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 29 rooms
- Room types
- 2 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
- Shortest whole-property stay
- 3 nights
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About A$27,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- A$5,000 to A$15,000 venue feeAisle estimate
House rules
- Children
- No
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CNS, 65 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Guest transport
- Yes
The spaces
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Beach on foot
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
- Private grounds
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- Outside caterers allowed
- Yes
- Bring your own wine
- Yes
Venue highlights
- BYO food and drinks policy eliminates standard venue catering markups
- Adults-only designation ensures guest list control and mature atmosphere
- On-site accommodation available for wedding guests, entire party stays beachfront
- Direct beach access with 45+ hectares of private grounds for ceremony and reception setup
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 2:00 PM onwardsGuest arrivals and check-in at resort; welcome drinks on the beach
- 4:00 PMCeremony setup on beach; guest arrivals
- 5:00 PMCeremony begins
- 6:00 PMCocktail hour and photos on beach
- 7:00 PMReception dinner and dancing (garden or beach pavilion)
- 10:00 AMBrunch; guest departures begin afternoon
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CNS · about 1 h 5 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Cairns International Airport.
- Weather window
- August – October
The months the weather is kindest, with June mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (07) 4059 1800
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we really bring all our own food and drinks?+
Yes. Turtle Cove's BYO policy is the core offering. You arrange catering and beverages independently. The venue provides the space, tables, chairs, and coordination support.
What's included in the venue hire fee?+
Contact the resort directly via http://www.turtlecove.com/ for current packages. Typically includes space rental, basic setup, and access to facilities. Ask about guest accommodation discounts.
How many guests can we accommodate?+
Capacity ranges from 20 to 150+ depending on ceremony and reception layout. Beach and garden spaces offer flexible configurations.
Are there nearby suppliers for catering and rentals?+
Port Douglas and Cairns (45-60 mins away) have multiple catering companies, florists, and rental suppliers familiar with beachfront events.
What's the closest airport?+
Cairns International Airport (CNS) is approximately 60km away, roughly 1 hour drive. Some guests may fly into Brisbane and drive north.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about pricing and availability for the month you have in mind. You do not need a fixed date.
Still deciding? Elena is Aisle’s AI wedding planner. Give her a month and a guest count and she will forecast the budget, work out how your guests would travel, and put a first plan on paper. No account needed.
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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
Rooms: 29 rooms
“Book the Entire Resort: All 29 suites are yours exclusively.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 2 listed
“Book the entire resort for exclusive use with 30 Suites ranging in style from 'Garden View' to 'Absolute Beachfront', Private Beach, 24 Hour Pool & Spa, your exclusive use of the Restaurant, Bar and Kitchen Services as well as resort facilities including Private Gymnasium, Guest Laundry and Pool Deck.”
Read the source for room typesWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“Book the Entire Resort: All 29 suites are yours exclusively.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesShortest whole-property stay: 3 nights
“- 3-night minimum exclusive stay”
Read the source for shortest whole-property stayOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Located just 40 minutes from Cairns and 15 minutes from Port Douglas, Turtle Cove Beach Resort offers a stunning private secluded beachfront or rainforest setting for Commitment Ceremony, Same Sex Wedding and private reception events.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyOutside caterers allowed: Yes
“Choose from chefs, food trucks, or DIY platters.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBring your own wine: Yes
“Bring Your Own Everything: Food, drinks, entertainment — you decide.”
Read the source for bring your own wineChildren: No
“Only guests 18+ years of age are permitted.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“o On-site secure parking & helicopter landing clearance”
Read the source for parkingGuest transport: Yes
“Start your Turtle Cove Beach Resort experience with ease, using our private transfer service.”
Read the source for guest transportReception outdoors: Yes
“Beachfront, Sand & Waves, Lush Tropical Rainforest, Tranquil Freshwater Stream, Poolside, Gardens, whatever setting you prefer.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“Dancefloor available”
Read the source for space for dancingSwimming pool: Yes
“The solar heated pool, rock pool and hot tub are open 24 hours a day.”
Read the source for swimming poolSea view: Yes
“Coral Sea View Rooms are located on the upstairs terrace with magnificent views over the resort and far out over the Coral Sea.”
Read the source for sea viewBeach on foot: Yes
“· Private Beachfront — direct access to your own stretch of tropical paradise (clothing optional)”
Read the source for beach on footGardens: Yes
“- Beautiful gardens & natural rainforest surrounds”
Read the source for gardensPrivate grounds: Yes
“Grab your room key, relax and enjoy the experience of a fully secluded, private beachfront Adults Only resort that is like no other in Australia or the world.”
Read the source for private groundsCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Our function planner will work with you to make sure your special function is a huge success.”
Read the source for coordinator on the day