Goolabri
ProHighlights
- Four event spaces across 180 acres of gardens and bushland
- Wedgetail Pavilion seats 450 or holds 1,000 standing
- Dry hire with your own caterer, styling and entertainment
About Goolabri
Goolabri is a family-run event estate on Goolabri Drive at Sutton, in the Canberra wine country. Its spaces sit on high ground above 180 acres of gardens, parkland, dams and bushland reserve. The Wren is the original venue, a rustic hall with vaulted timber trusses, a fireplace, a bar room and a terrace facing the valley. It holds 120 seated or 180 standing and has a stage that opens to both inside and out. The Wedgetail Pavilion is a permanent marquee for big events, seating 450 or holding 1,000 standing. It has a stone entry staircase, canopy lighting and a timber deck looking over the bush and water. The Garden Room takes 80 seated or 120 standing under high ceilings with garden views. The Ceremony Lawn, under a permanent shade canopy, suits 80 seated or 160 standing. Goolabri is a dry-hire venue with no set packages. Hosts bring their own caterer, and a finishing kitchen in The Wren can be hired if the caterer needs it. The estate's staff can run the bar on a tab or pay-as-you-go basis, or groups can bring drinks served by their own RSA-certified staff. PA systems tuned to The Wren and the pavilion can be hired, and both suit live bands.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
A cleaning deposit is taken at booking, and one-off event liability insurance is required.
Food
A finishing kitchen in The Wren is available to hire for caterers who need one.
Beverages
Alternatively, hosts can supply their own drinks and set up a bar, with their own RSA-certified staff serving rather than selling them. Alcohol-free spaces are also available for family events.
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Goolabri hold?
There is no minimum number. The Wren takes 120 seated or 180 standing, the Garden Room 80 seated or 120 standing, and the Wedgetail Pavilion up to 450 seated or 1,000 standing.
Does Goolabri provide catering?
No. Goolabri is hired dry, so you choose your own caterer, from a formal sit-down service to mobile food vans. Traditional caterers can hire the finishing kitchen in The Wren.
How are drinks handled?
Goolabri's own staff can run the bar and sell drinks to guests, charged to a host tab or paid by each guest. Otherwise you can supply the drinks and have your own RSA-certified staff serve them free of charge to guests.
Is a sound system available for bands or a DJ?
PA systems in The Wren and the Wedgetail Pavilion can be hired and suit live bands, though no technician is included. The Garden Room has a small PA for speeches or background music, and you can also bring your own gear.
Are the venues wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Paved paths lead to The Wren, the Garden Room and the Ceremony Lawn, and accessible parking is set aside beside the Wedgetail Pavilion.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Fablyfe
3 months ago
Beautiful spot down by the dam. Few fire pits around which are a bonus. Make sure to turn right on songlark Street and not go into the venue. Toilets were ok! Winter time is no good for solar so had to cut our stay early…
Fay Sokerczuk
a year ago
Visited area 2nd week of school holidays very quiet not many campers Plenty of frogs at night!!
Salina Vulcano
4 years ago
It was a chapel wedding like no other and I have to say, I shed a few tears as it was one of the most beautiful emotional ones because their vows were amazingly wonderful and heartfelt. My friends couldn't have picked a…
Miss BMW
5 years ago
Beautiful venue, friendly staff, delicious food and reasonable prices! We recently got married at Goolabri and couldn't be happier. The location was very convenient for all guests to travel to and is naturally beautiful…
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