Wedding Venues Byron Bay
Where your love story begins.
Nestled in the golden hills of Toowoomba, Gabbinbar offers a tranquil escape, blending heritage charm with easy access from Byron Bay.
For over 160 years, Gabbinbar has been a space for gathering and celebrating. It was once the summer residence for the Governors of Queensland — a refuge from the heat of the Brisbane summers, and a peaceful getaway to spend time with family and friends.
Rooted in over 160 years of celebration and connection, Gabbinbar continues its legacy of elegance and joy. Heritage-enriched architecture, this Byron Bay wedding venue is where you’ll find an elegant, timeless space for the beginning of the rest of your lives.
Our team members share a strong commitment to their craft. A dedication to attaining what your ideal wedding looks like for you and your spouse-to-be. With our complete planning service, you can savour every moment, knowing that every detail is handled with precision and care.
Gabbinbar holds immense pride in the wedding venue and service we deliver for couples. Our approach to your wedding is collaborative and thoughtfully tailored. Every detail is handled with grace and care by a team that takes the time to bring your ideal day to life with artisanal integrity.
With an all-inclusive approach, you’ll have everything taken care of—from a dedicated wedding planner to refreshments and a curated dining experience for your guests. Alongside the exclusive hire of our wedding venue, every detail is seamlessly woven together to ensure a refined celebration. For couples envisioning their wedding in Byron Bay or regional Queensland, Gabbinbar invites your imagination—just a few hours’ drive from Northern New South Wales.
A setting imbued with heritage and timeless elegance, creating memories to cherish forever.
When you select Gabbinbar as your wedding venue, we grant you exclusive access to the entire estate. You can choose to celebrate your wedding in The Woods or within the walls of our history-enriched homestead.
With your choice of wedding reception venues and ceremony locations, your dedicated wedding planner will create a time-perfected runsheet for your day. With heritage trees standing as sentinels of countless love stories and a vast open sky transforming into a starlit wonder each evening, Gabbinbar creates a most gorgeous atmosphere for every moment of your wedding. The estate holds a number of heritage reception areas with beautifully curated interiors and sparkling chandeliers.
The serene landscape of the Darling Downs offers a tranquil contrast to the vibrance of the East Coast, creating an atmosphere of pure relaxation — we invite you to experience the relaxed and open atmosphere for yourself.
We invite you to book a private viewing of the grounds in person or virtually.
Discover Gabbinbar
Gabbinbar makes its home in the hills of Toowoomba, on the eastern edge of the Great Dividing Range. From mountain views to artisanal industries, Toowoomba provides a graceful offering to its visitors all year round.
Those visiting from Byron Bay will be spoilt for choice, with plenty of boutique accommodation options near the venue. Just a three-hour drive from Byron Bay and an hour and a half from Brisbane, your guests can easily make their way to your celebration regardless of which urban centre they're coming from. The journey to Gabbinbar is a scenic delight, with rolling hills and charming heritage towns along the way.
We invite you to imagine your most heartfelt celebration in the Darling Downs. For those considering a Byron Bay wedding or searching for a Hinterland retreat, Gabbinbar has so much to offer. We invite you to book a private viewing of the grounds in person or virtually to discover if Gabbinbar is your wedding venue.
Where love stories unfold, is where you'll find us
