We were beyond happy during our 4 days stay at the Balgownie for our wedding + guests. Service + Location: The staff is fantastic and is the driver of all of our positive experience. The property is located ~1hr outside…
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Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley
Set across more than 75 acres of rolling vineyards and gardens, this luxury wine-country estate brings ceremony, celebration, dining and accommodation together in one breathtaking setting.
About Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley
Balgownie Estate is a luxury wine-country destination in Yarra Glen, spanning over 75 acres of vineyards, lush gardens and sweeping valley vistas. It is one of the most complete Yarra Valley wedding venues, combining a working winery, restaurant, cellar door, boutique accommodation and day spa on one estate.
Couples can exchange vows against a backdrop of rolling vines before celebrating in one of the estate's elegant reception rooms. The Melba Room and Anderson Room each host up to 180 guests cocktail-style, with flexible traditional, feasting and cocktail styling to suit intimate gatherings or larger celebrations.
With 70 rooms and suites on-site, many with private balconies and valley views, wedding guests can stay the night, while Restaurant 1309 serves estate wines and modern-Australian dining and the on-site day spa offers relaxation before and after the day.
The spaces
What's typically included
- Catering — in-house culinary team (Restaurant 1309); Traditional plated, Feasting shared, or Cocktail styles
- Beverages — five-hour estate beverage package of estate wines, beer and soft drinks (fully licensed, no BYO)
- Styling — placement of favours, place cards, menus and table numbers, plus dance floor access
- Coordinator — dedicated wedding coordinator on the day, included in every package
- Ceremony setup — on-site ceremony at the Vines Marquee, front lawn or the Balgownie Deck
Inclusions vary by package, and the ceremony space can be an add-on on the base package; confirm current details on enquiry.
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What couples say about Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley
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We held our intimate wedding at Balgownie Estate - and could not have been happier. It ticked all of our boxes and more - everyone we had dealt with were so helpful and polite. The venue is just beautiful, the team is…
Read full review on Google →Had our daughter and son in law’s wedding there Saturday April 11th 2026- it was spectacular! From reception to the server’s, chefs and our wedding coordinator Lisa the service was outstanding! Thank you all for making…
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1309 Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen VIC 3775 — about 44 km east of Melbourne CBD in the Yarra Valley.
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