A restored 1850s homestead on a 300-acre working farm near Maffra, where the ceremony, photos and a clear-view marquee reception all happen on one Gippsland property.
Mewburn Park Homestead is a restored 1850s homestead near Maffra in Central Gippsland, set within 20 acres of gardens on the family's 300-acre working farm. The property was first built on by Captain John Johnson in 1847, and the original homestead, servants' quarters and brick Stables still stand. The Vardy family bought the estate in 1985, and Adam and Julia Vardy have run it as a wedding venue since moving back from Germany in 2016.
The idea is a private-property wedding with the hard parts handled. Ceremonies can be held almost anywhere on the grounds: in the Homestead Gardens under oak and elm trees, in front of the 1850s brick Stables, or in the Old Farmer's Shed with its herringbone brick floor, which doubles as the wet-weather plan. Guests then move to a pop-up bar for drinks and canapés while the couple take photos around the gardens, lagoons and paddocks.
Receptions are held in a 25 by 10 metre clear-view marquee looking over the gardens, farmland, Stables and mountain ranges. It comes with polished concrete flooring, a deck, fairy and festoon lights, fans and heaters, and furniture for up to 130 guests. Couples add a beverage package and choose one of five local caterers recommended by the venue, and Julia and Adam act as on-site venue coordinators on the day.
Mewburn Park has hosted more than 400 weddings. Micro weddings for 10 to 40 guests are also offered, mainly Sunday to Thursday, and two on-site cabins, the Lakehouse and the Mountain View, are reserved for wedding couples. The homestead is about two and a half hours' drive east of Melbourne, with Sale around 20 minutes away for guest accommodation. Compare it with the other Victorian wedding venues.
Grand Ceremony & Reception: From $7,700
As published for 2027 onwards, subject to change: an 8 hour package from 4pm including all furniture and marquee hire. Other packages: Premium (15 hour, with the getting-ready suite) from $9,100; Ceremony Only (2.5 hours) from $4,100; Micro Wedding (4.5 hours, 20 guests included, up to 40) from $5,200, plus $500 on Friday to Sunday. Beverage package is extra (6 hours, $83 per person at 2026 prices) and catering is booked with your chosen caterer. Midweek and off-peak (May, June, September) dates get 10% off venue hire; the venue is closed in July and August. Confirm current rates when you enquire.
Specific inclusions and pricing depend on the season, day and package. Send an enquiry below for an indicative quote.
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Reviews from Google · see all on Google
We had the most incredible experience at Mewburn Park for our wedding, it was truly AMAZING! From the moment we first visited, we knew it was the perfect place to get married, and it absolutely exceeded all of our expectations on the day. The grounds are stunning, the atmosphere is beautiful,…
Read full review on Google →We were lucky enough to get married at Mewburn Park this past December, and it truly brought our vision to life, it was everything we ever wanted! From the very beginning, Julia and Adam were absolutely phenomenal. Their organisation made the entire process feel so easy and enjoyable. They went…
Read full review on Google →We have always loved Mewburn Park, even before choosing it as our own wedding venue! Our experience was incredible! Julia, Adam and the team did such an amazing job on our wedding day, particularly when it rained all day! They were so adaptable to the weather and had all the logistics taken care…
Read full review on Google →Gippsland · Maffra, about two and a half hours' drive east of Melbourne CBD.
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