Rainforest Gardens
ProHighlights
- The Pavilion seats 100 for dinner or holds 150 for a cocktail reception
- Amphitheatre ceremony garden with tiered seating, built-in speakers and a wireless microphone
- Christmas functions with roving canapés or a buffet and a two-hour drinks package
About Rainforest Gardens
Rainforest Gardens is a family-owned venue at the top of Mount Cotton in the Redlands, set among century-old hoop pines, palms and gardens on a 27-acre property. Ponds, fountains and a small farm of alpacas, Highland cows and poultry fill out the grounds. Ceremonies take place in the Amphitheatre, where the couple stands on a cantilevered deck above a pond and guests sit on tiered timber seats. It seats around 130 with room for 150, has built-in speakers and a wireless microphone, and the undercover Bell Tower is the wet-weather option. Receptions move to The Pavilion, a roofed, open-air structure on the mountainside with a large viewing deck facing Moreton Bay and its islands. It seats 100 for dinner or 150 for cocktails, has blinds and heaters for cooler months, and comes set with timber banquet tables and crossback chairs. Full ceremony and reception packages give exclusive use of the venue, an on-the-day coordinator, a planning meeting, buggy transport, catering, staff and reception furniture. They start from $14,878 with the booking fee included and drinks charged separately, and include chalet accommodation on the wedding night. Smaller options include ceremony-only packages from $2,500, a celebration add-on from $3,800 and a mini reception for up to 30 guests. Beyond weddings, the venue hosts engagement parties, baby showers, memorial gatherings and Christmas functions in The Pavilion.
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Full ceremony and reception packages start from $14,878, booking fee included and drinks charged separately. Christmas functions cost $85 per person for roving canapés or $98 per person for a buffet, each with a two-hour beverage package.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Rainforest Gardens hold?
The Pavilion seats up to 100 for a reception dinner or 150 for a cocktail-style event. The Amphitheatre seats about 130 guests for a ceremony, with capacity for 150.
What happens if it rains on the day?
The undercover Bell Tower becomes the ceremony space, with bay views and room for guests to gather. The Pavilion is roofed, with blinds and heaters that can be used when it turns cool.
What do the wedding packages include?
Ceremony and reception packages include an on-the-day coordinator, a planning meeting, buggy transport for guests and the bridal party, catering, staff and standard reception furniture. Couples get exclusive use of the venue from 3pm to 10pm and chalet accommodation on the wedding night.
Does the venue host events other than weddings?
Yes. The functions page lists baby showers, engagement parties and celebration of life gatherings, and the venue runs Christmas functions for corporate groups and team lunches. Send an enquiry with your event details to receive package information.
What are the Christmas function options?
There are two: roving canapés at $85 per person for at least 70 guests, or a Christmas buffet at $98 per person for at least 60. Both run as a 12pm to 3pm lunch in The Pavilion with a two-hour beverage package, festive styling and background music.
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Graeme Passmore
2 weeks ago
Rainforest Gardens at Mt Cotton is truly one of the most magical wedding venues in South East Queensland, and somewhere I absolutely love returning to! As a wedding photographer with over 15 years of experience, I've ha…
Emily Williamson
a month ago
I had my wedding here 2 months ago and couldn't have been happier. The coordinator, Jacinta, made the process go so smoothly and was a lovely and calming presence. This venue feels like a hidden gem- most of the guests h…
Married By Jay
3 months ago
As a venue Rain Forest Gardens has become a favorite of mine. The ceremony space is a true place to “Hold space” for couples ceremonies. The reception area with those views, magic along with other areas that offer flexib…
Janice E
3 months ago
Funeral wake .. mid-winter .. no heating, inadequate seating and food served cold that should have been heated. Lovely staff but probably not enough. Suggest: check gas bottle for heaters prior to a function. Cushions…
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