The Gold Coast and Tweed Coast have become two of Australia’s most sought-after wedding regions, offering everything from lush hinterland estates to elegant waterfront venues. With so many standout locations to choose from, couples often start their planning journey by exploring the venues that best match their style, guest list, and vision for the day.
Currumbin Valley Bus & Coach has spent years working across these venues and seeing what makes each one special and how we work with the venues to provide the best experience.
We’ll also be present at the Tweed Wedding Trail on Sunday 11 January at Summergrove Estate and Elysian Hills, meeting couples alongside other suppliers and helping to answer any questions they have.
Top Gold Coast Wedding Venues
The Valley Estate
A premium Gold Coast venue known for its grand manor, elegant gardens, and refined interiors. The estate suits large weddings and offers an impressive backdrop for photos, with a full luxury feel from the moment guests arrive.
Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove
A popular choice for couples wanting a resort-style wedding. The property offers multiple ceremony locations, beautiful chapel options, and polished reception spaces, all set within a peaceful marina and village-style precinct.
Cowbell Creek
A working farm surrounded by lush hinterland and open paddocks. Couples choose Cowbell Creek for its relaxed atmosphere, photo-perfect scenery, and blend of rustic charm with modern amenities.
Braeside at Gin House Creek Estate
A garden venue offering a warm, romantic setting with heritage charm. Its landscaped lawns, chapel, and reception barn give couples plenty of flexibility, and it remains one of the Gold Coast’s most versatile ceremony and reception spaces.
Ancora
A bright, waterfront venue sitting right on the Tweed River. Ancora suits couples chasing a coastal-modern feel with clean styling, natural light, and relaxed luxe vibes. The location is ideal for sunset photos and breezy, contemporary receptions.
Top Tweed Coast Wedding Venues
Summergrove Estate
Known for its sweeping hinterland views, white chapel, and modern barn reception space, Summergrove Estate is one of the Tweed’s signature wedding venues. The mix of scenery, polished architecture, and spacious layout gives couples plenty of creative freedom for their day.
Elysian Hills
A newer venue that has quickly become a favourite for couples wanting a fresh, modern hinterland setting. Elysian Hills blends contemporary styling with dramatic mountain outlooks, offering a balance of simplicity and luxury.
Babalou Kingscliff
Positioned right by the beach, Babalou delivers a bright, coastal atmosphere with large windows, clean styling, and an airy reception layout. It’s a strong fit for couples seeking a relaxed seaside setting without compromising on style.
Osteria
One of the Tweed’s most popular venues, known for its garden ceremony space, festoon lighting, and intimate industrial-style reception room. Osteria suits both small and large weddings and is loved for its natural charm and seamless flow between spaces.
Gold Coast & Tweed Coast Wedding Venues Size & Style Comparison
Venue | Region | Size Category | Setting | Key Features | Style Examples |
The Valley Estate | Gold Coast | Medium–Large | Luxury estate | Grand manor, manicured gardens, refined interiors | Luxury, formal, black-tie |
InterContinental Sanctuary Cove | Gold Coast | Medium–Large | Resort | Glass chapel, ceremony gardens, ballroom, onsite accommodation | Resort, classic, elegant |
Cowbell Creek | Gold Coast Hinterland | Medium | Farm / hinterland | Paddocks, rolling hills, rustic barn | Countryside, rustic, relaxed |
Braeside at Gin House Creek Estate | Gold Coast | Small–Medium | Garden / heritage | Chapel, barn reception, landscaped lawns | Romantic, heritage, classic |
Ancora | Tweed/GC Border | Medium | Waterfront | Tweed River outlook, minimalist interior, natural light | Coastal, contemporary, modern |
Summergrove Estate | Tweed Hinterland | Small–Medium | Hinterland estate | White chapel, mountain views, barn reception | Classic, rustic-modern, scenic |
Elysian Hills | Tweed Hinterland | Small–Medium | Modern hinterland | Clean architectural lines, mountain vistas | Minimal, elegant, modern |
Babalou Kingscliff | Tweed Coast | Medium | Beachfront | Ocean proximity, bright interior, open reception layout | Coastal, airy, contemporary |
Osteria | Tweed Coast | Medium–Large | Garden / industrial | Garden ceremony space, festoon lighting, industrial reception room | Industrial, romantic, boho |
What Couples Look For When Choosing a Wedding Venue
Couples look for five main factors when choosing a wedding venue: the setting, ceremony and reception options, photography backdrops, capacity, and weather flexibility.
1. Setting
Gold Coast and Tweed venues offer four distinct settings:
- coastal (examples include Ancora and Babalou)
- hinterland (examples include Summergrove and Elysian Hills)
- garden (examples include Braeside)
- luxury estates (examples include The Valley Estate).
2. Ceremony and Reception Options
Venues either offer all-in-one locations or separate ceremony and reception spaces. Examples of multi-space venues include Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove and Summergrove Estate.
3 Photography Backdrops
Venues with strong photo opportunities include waterfront locations (Ancora), mountain outlooks (Ardeena), and manicured estates (The Valley Estate).
4. Capacity and Layout
Venue capacity ranges from small gatherings of 30 guests to large weddings of 200 guests or more.
5. Weather Flexibility
Venues with both indoor and outdoor options help couples plan around Gold Coast and Tweed’s humid subtropical climate.
Planning for How Guests Will Move on the Day
After choosing a venue and setting the schedule, many couples discover their guests will be travelling between scenic or slightly remote spots across the Gold Coast and Tweed. Here are some key aspects to consider:
Limited parking is a common factor at popular waterfront, garden, and estate-style venues. This can influence how easily guests arrive, especially when the guest list is on the larger side.
Hinterland access can also catch people off guard. Country roads, longer travel distances, and unfamiliar routes often make it harder for guests who aren’t local to the area.
Separate ceremony and reception locations introduce extra movement into the day. When the itinerary includes two different venues, guests need clear direction for getting to each location on time.
Keeping the timings on track becomes easier when guest movement is considered early. Smooth arrivals help support chapel bookings, photography schedules, and reception run sheets.
Late-night travel is another detail couples often think about. Celebrations usually involve drinks, so organising safe transport at the end of the night helps guests return to their accommodation comfortably.
How Currumbin Valley Bus & Coach Supports Wedding Days
Currumbin Valley Bus & Coach supports couples by providing expert wedding transport to allow guests to move smoothly between the key moments of the day. Our team works across Gold Coast wedding venues year-round, so we understand how each location flows and what couples usually need once their run sheet is set.
We help with timing by aligning our schedule with the ceremony, photos, and reception start. This keeps the day running smoothly and reduces delays that often come from unfamiliar roads or multiple venue stops.
Our fleet ranges from smaller vehicles suited to intimate weddings through to larger coaches for bigger guest lists. This gives couples flexibility to match the vehicle size to their numbers, accommodation locations, and overall plans.
We also assist with end-of-night travel by returning guests to central drop-off points or their accommodation. Many couples appreciate having a clear, organised option for guests after a full evening of celebrations.
Throughout the planning process, our team is available to answer questions, suggest practical timings, and help create a schedule that works for the couple, their venue, and their guests.
Ready to Organise Your Guest Travel?
If you’re finalising your venue and starting to plan how your guests will move throughout the day, our team can help. Get in touch to chat through your timings, guest numbers, and any plans you already have in place.
