Boasting year-round sub-tropical days of sunshine, beauty, and warmth, combined with captivating evenings, the Capricorn region in Central Queensland on the Southern Great Barrier Reef is the ideal destination for love birds to tie the knot and create their truly unique and memorable experience.

From the rustic charm of country elegance laced with metropolitan refinement, to breathtaking white sandy beaches to share the most intimate of salty kisses, we have found the absolutely perfect loved up locations to say 'I do'. 

For Country Charm...

St Aubins Village, Rockhampton

St Aubins Village in Rockhampton offers the most breathtaking landscape for any type of event. Winning the 2021 Brides Choice Award in two categories, this unique, family-owned venue is set on two acres filled with blooming gardens, lush lawns, and a beautiful open paved courtyard perfect for saying 'I do'. With on-site cottages and a heritage home, together with an elegant teahouse serving up mouth-watering delights, the team at St Aubins are ready to ensure your day is perfect.

The Salty Lime Co, Capricorn Coast

Established in 2013, this coastal farm is positioned on 133 acres, and only a short trip to Emu Park on the Capricorn Coast. Driven by a love of all things nature, the little slice of paradise is part rustic farm – part coastal retreat. Each corner of the Salty Lime farm feels like home and is a secluded place to declare your love. They have a 'ceremony hill' overlooking the orchard with ocean glimpses. From here, it's a hop, skip and jump to the reception venue, which overlooks the whimsical, picturesque dam – perfect for sunset photos.

Henderson Park Farm Retreat, Barmoya

Henderson Park offers packages that include exclusive use of their unique venue and accommodation to celebrate your special day. This perfect location provides endless choices to find your personal style and their stunning views, photo opportunities, excellent facilities and rich ambience makes Henderson Park your premier Central Queensland wedding destination. Recently taking the top gong in the 2021 Brides Choice Awards for Accommodation and Farm and Country Wedding Venue, the family-owned cattle property is only 30 minutes' drive north of Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast.

Castle Rock Farm, Byfield

With renovations underway to turn the rustic artist's studio into a luxurious wedding venue, Castle Rock Farm is a 115-acre property set in the scenic beauty of the rugged Byfield mountains. Sharing a rich history, the farm is a kaleidoscope of nature and stunning landscapes – a tranquil haven far from the madding crowds. With accommodation options available, including a chalet, studio cabins, and eco-campers, your intimate wedding day awaits.

For a picturesque island paradise...

Great Keppel Island, Southern Great Barrier Reef

With spectacular views and sunsets at your fingertips, along with a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of accommodation and activities for family and friends, Great Keppel Island is the perfect location to reflect your own personality and wedding style.

Great Keppel Island Hideaway has wedding support on hand with their very own functions coordinator to assist couples with the whole planning process – from ceremony location, right through to menu choices and styling.

Catering for up to 140 guests in house, plus the additional housing along Fisherman's beach, the versatility of Great Keppel Island makes for a fun and exciting location to spread some love.

There are so many magical places to capture your important moments and with plenty of activities to surprise your bridal party including a glass-bottom boat tour or variety of water sports with GKI Watersports and Activities, your special day will be simply unforgettable.

If you're looking for the perfect location, look no further than Great Keppel Island, just 30 minutes from the mainland via Keppel Konnections or Freedom Fast Cats.

Pumpkin Island, Southern Great Barrier Reef

Grab your loved ones and jump on board the Pumpkin Xpress from Keppel Bay Marina to this simply delightful location which screams 'perfect wedding!'

Boasting privacy and natural seclusion, Pumpkin Island provides the most romantic island setting for your intimate wedding or renewal of vows, offering an experience of beauty and celebration on the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

The island can provide a custom wedding package with options to choose a truly bespoke, and unforgettable experience suited to your personal taste.

Select your menu from a creative assortment of delicacies, which will be personally tailored by award winning chefs from the Waterline Restaurant in Keppel Bay Marina or another caterer of your choice.

Pumpkin Island has indoor and outdoor spaces, which lend themselves perfectly to all aspects of a wedding, including ceremony, reception and the rehearsal dinner.

The island provides a range of settings, from beautiful beach weddings or renewals of vows with vistas of the islands and Keppel Bay and the Southern Great Barrier Reef surrounds, to the lush settings of the hilltops with panoramic views.

If you've been imagining your dream wedding, filled with pure relaxation, wonderful moments and natural beauty, don't look any further than Great Keppel or Pumpkin Island.

Keppel Bay Islands, Southern Great Barrier Reef

If you are seeking complete wedding intimacy and seclusion - a moment of simply 'you, me and the sea', let Keppel Charters whisk you away to a remote island location within Keppel Bay. Offering fully customisable private charters, they can suggest the perfect location and can tailor the day to suit exactly what you envisioned your wedding day to be. With the ability to set up a private beach picnic, this is a moment that will absolutely take your breath away. 

For something a little different...

Capricorn Caves

For a truly unique wedding, open your heart to your loved one surrounded by the natural beauty of spectacular limestone caverns at Capricorn Caves. Book your wedding at the Cathedral Cave and say 'I do' to the beautiful acoustics of 'Hallelujah' by candlelight. Your photos will reflect the absolute magic of this tremendous landscape and create a memory for you and your guests that you will never forget. 

Freedom Fast Cats

Tie the knot on the high seas and say 'I do' in the middle of the ocean! Freedom Fast Cats can customise a charter to suit you. The vessel is equipped with a licensed bar, toilets, seating, dining areas, room for a small band for entertainment, snorkelling gear and a boomnet. Drop anchor atop the Southern Great Barrier Reef and experience smooth sailing for your special day. 

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