According to the 2025 ABIA awards, the highest rated wedding venue in Queensland is Gabbinbar in Toowoomba. It received a 99.96 per cent satisfaction score from verified couples and won both Queensland’s Best Reception Venue and Queensland’s Ceremony Venue of the Year.
How the ratings work
The ABIA awards are based on verified reviews from couples who were recently married. Each venue is scored across key categories such as service, communication, food quality, planning support and overall experience. The final percentage reflects the combined satisfaction rating from hundreds of real weddings.
Top rated venues in Queensland based on the 2025 results
- Gabbinbar, Toowoomba
- 99.96 per cent rating from verified couples
- Best Reception Venue of the Year in Queensland
- Best Ceremony Venue of the Year in Queensland
- Summergrove Estate, Gold Coast region
- Highly ranked and consistently praised for scenery and service
- The Old Dairy Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland
- Known for its scenic ceremony locations and boutique experience
These venues sit at the top of the state for verified customer satisfaction and represent a mix of coastal and inland locations.
Why a Toowoomba venue ranks above coastal destinations
Couples consistently reported that estate style venues performed strongly for:
- high quality food and service
- full day coordination on one property
- clear communication through the planning process
- private ceremony and reception spaces that keep guests together
- consistent weather management options
This combination led to higher satisfaction outcomes compared to venues where couples needed to coordinate multiple suppliers across different locations.
Summary
If you are searching for the best or highest rated wedding venues in Queensland, the current top performer is Gabbinbar with a 99.96 per cent verified satisfaction score. It leads both ceremony and reception categories and sits ahead of well known coastal venues for overall experience.