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Yarra Valley Lodge is a hotel destination wedding venue in Chirnside Park, Australia, hosting 200 at dinner and 400 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about A$16,000 (our estimate).

Yarra Valley Lodge

Chirnside ParkVictoria, Australia

Yarra Valley Lodge sits in Chirnside Park, around 60 minutes from Melbourne Airport (MEL), with 102 guest rooms across king, family and one-bedroom suite layouts.

Guests
200 at dinner400 standing
Rooms
102 rooms
Cost
About A$16,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Getting there
MELabout 1 h by car

About the venue

Yarra Valley Lodge sits in Chirnside Park, around 60 minutes from Melbourne Airport (MEL), with 102 guest rooms across king, family and one-bedroom suite layouts.

Couples can marry outdoors in the gardens, with seated ceremony space for 40 and indoor backup if the weather turns, then move to a reception for up to 200 seated or 400 standing.

Catering is handled in-house, there's a bar on site, dance space and an on-site coordinator, with a minimum of 20 guests and an 11pm noise curfew.

  • 102 rooms on site, including King, Family and One-Bedroom Suite options plus disability-access rooms
  • Outdoor garden ceremonies for up to 40 seated, with an indoor backup option
  • Reception capacity of 200 seated or 400 standing, indoors or outdoors
  • In-house catering, on-site bar, dance space and parking

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
200 guests
Standing reception
400 guests
Ceremony, seated
40 guests
Smallest party taken
20 guests

Staying over

Rooms
102 rooms
Room types
9 listed

House rules

Music until
11pm

Getting there

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Nearest airport
MEL, 60 min by car
Parking
Yes
Phone
(03) 9760 3333
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Reviews of Yarra Valley Lodge

“Spent 3 days here recently, wonderful location, amazing food with a new menu from Darcy and the team, exquisite skillet cookies for dessert that were out of this world! Well looked after by the hospitality team. Thoroughly recommend.”

John GrievesOn Google

4.4out of 5, from 826 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How much does a wedding here cost?
Pricing is per head, from 160 to 220, which we estimate to be in Australian dollars. For a typical booking we estimate a total of roughly AUD 14,000 to 18,800. See the packages page for details: https://www.yarravalleylodge.com/offers/weddings/your-estate-wedding-experience/
Can we hold the ceremony outside?
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available in the gardens, seating up to 40, and there is an indoor backup space if needed.
How late can the reception run?
There is an 11pm noise curfew.
Can guests stay on site?
Yes, the lodge has 102 rooms, including King and Family rooms with garden, lodge or golf views, a One-Bedroom Suite sleeping up to 3, and disability-access rooms. Family rooms sleep up to 4.
Who do we contact to enquire?
Call +61 3 9760 3333 or email events@yarravalleylodge.com. More information is at https://www.yarravalleylodge.com/meetings-events/weddings/

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Sources and booking notes

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  • Seated dinner: 200 guests

    “For larger wedding receptions, Yarra Valley Lodge also has event spaces capable of hosting up to 200 guests for seated dining, giving couples more flexibility as guest numbers grow.”
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  • Standing reception: 400 guests

    “Marmion Ballroom is Yarra Valley Lodge’s largest event space, with capacity for up to 400 guests, 200 banquet-style or 140 cabaret-style.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 40 guests

    “The current ceremony package includes seating for up to 40 guests, with an indoor wet-weather option available in the Pre-Function Area.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 20 guests

    “Minimum of 20 guests applies & event must conclude no later than 11pm $160 Per Person”
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  • Rooms: 102 rooms

    “Keep your wedding celebrations all in one place with 102 beautifully styled guest rooms at Yarra Valley Lodge.”
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  • Room types: 9 listed

    “Family Room with Garden View”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “The Conservatory Terrace is a private, intimate outdoor location presenting a lush lawn bordered by stone paving, set amidst beautiful gardens.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “The current ceremony package includes seating for up to 40 guests, with an indoor wet-weather option available in the Pre-Function Area.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Delight in a delicious two-course meal, expertly prepared by our talented chefs.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Our Lodge Bar Bistro is the perfect place for guests to relax while photos are taken, or enjoy a nightcap post event.”
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  • Price: A$160 to A$220 per head

    “Minimum of 20 guests applies & event must conclude no later than 11pm $160 Per Person”
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  • Music until: 11pm

    “Minimum of 20 guests applies & event must conclude no later than 11pm $160 Per Person”
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  • Nearest airport: MEL, 60 min by car

    “MEL”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Complimentary undercover parking is available beneath the hotel, making arrival easy.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “With its spanning windows and views over the festoon-lit terrace, the Conservatory is one of our signature venue spaces, offering an unforgettable atmosphere for intimate weddings of 20 to 60 guests.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “For weddings, the Conservatory Terrace can move from ceremony or pre-dinner drinks into an outdoor reception as the evening settles in.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “Continue the festivities with your favourite playlist as you and your guests dance the night away.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Exchange vows on our private Conservatory Terrace, surrounded by gardens and the estate landscape then celebrate in the light-filled Conservatory overlooking the festoon-lit terrace.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Our specialist wedding coordinator will guide you from your first enquiry to your last dance, ensuring a day that feels effortless and unforgettable.”
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About A$16,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate

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