FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Maleny Manor Bride & Groom Cutting Cake with Fireworks and Fairylit Tree in Background
  • Our wedding packages are suitable for 40 guests - 120 guests. The price for these varies depending on your chosen package, day of the week and guest numbers.

    As an example:

    Thursday Wedding, for 50 people on our classic Package (including food, drinks and floral package) is $21,750

    Saturday wedding, for 70 people on our Signature Manor Package (including higher level food, drinks and florals) is $35,950

    As pricing depends heavily on your chosen package & guest count, we would suggest reading through our wedding packages to decide what’s right for you.

    For smaller gatherings, Maleny Manor offers intimate and micro wedding packages.

    Our 2026 Intimate wedding package for under 40 guests starts from $17,500, which is the full Maleny Manor experience, just with smaller guest numbers.

    Our 2026 Micro wedding package for 20 people starts from $7,000

  • Maleny Manor is a highly sought-after wedding venue in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, so availability can vary depending on the date, the day of the week and time of year. 

    We are currently taking bookings for 2026 and 2027 weddings.

    Our office is open 7 days of the week, so we can quickly reply with our available dates. 

    Tip for couples: Popular weekends and peak wedding seasons (Autumn & Spring) tend to book out further in advance.

  • Maleny Manor is one of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland’s most popular wedding venues, however our calendar is available seven days a week, offering couples greater flexibility and more available dates than many venues.

    As a full service wedding venue, we can book weddings less than 3 months prior, up to 18 months in advance. There is no exact timeframe required for how far in advance you should book your wedding, however below is a general guideline we see in our wedding bookings. 

    • Couples with a set date, such as anniversary; or popular weekend dates in Spring and Autumn book 12-18 months in advance

    • Majority of our couples who have a preferred time of the year, but flexible with dates book 8-12 months in advance 

    • Couples who are flexible with day of the week and time of year, tend to book 6-8 months in advance

    If you would love to get married as soon as possible - great we can make that happen. As a full service wedding venue, we take care of a lot of the planning and recommendations for you, so booking a wedding less than 6 months is absolutely possible. Your celebrant will handle all the paperwork, they just require 4 weeks and 1 day to submit your Notice of Intent for Marriage form.

  • Yes. We offer a $2,000 discount on midweek venue hire for weddings held Monday through Thursday. We also provide a discounted venue hire rates for Summer wedding dates in January, February, March and December. 

    Please contact our team for current availability and tailored pricing options.

  • To secure your wedding date at Maleny Manor, we require a signed contract along with a $4,000 non-refundable initial deposit, which comes off the total cost of your wedding with us.

  • Yes! Maleny Manor offers tailored wedding packages that can include all the essentials for your wedding day, from venue hire and ceremony locations to reception catering and service options. We have full wedding packages for larger celebrations over 40 people as well as intimate and micro wedding packages that include ceremony and reception experiences with a curated set of inclusions. While each package is designed to cover the key elements of your wedding day, you can also personalise your experience with add-ons and supplier recommendations to suit your style and needs.

  • Maleny Manor wedding packages are designed to make planning simple while allowing flexibility to personalise your day. Our Wedding Packages typically include exclusive use of the venue, beautifully maintained ceremony options and reception spaces, and on-site coordination to ensure your wedding runs smoothly. Our packages also include your food & beverage requirements, as well as beautifully designed floral arrangements from Mondo Floral Designs.

  • Maleny Manor can accommodate a range of wedding sizes, from intimate celebrations to larger gatherings. With multiple ceremony and reception spaces available, the venue can be configured to suit your guest numbers and preferred layout.

    Our maximum guest capacity is 120 guests for a sit-down event, or 140 guests for a cocktail style event.

  • Absolutely — Maleny Manor can host both your ceremony and reception on site. The venue features three stunning ceremony locations, a beautiful garden area for cocktail hour, followed by your reception inside the Manor.

    This makes it easy to enjoy your entire wedding day in one beautiful location without the need to travel between sites.

  • Yes — when you book a wedding at Maleny Manor, you enjoy exclusive use of the venue from 11am on your wedding day, until 9:30am the following morning. Maleny Manor is a private estate dedicated to weddings and events, providing couples and their guests with privacy and use of the ceremony, garden, and reception spaces without another event on the same date.

  • Maleny Manor offers flexibility and planning support for wedding days that might be affected by wet weather. The venue includes multiple ceremony locations and wet weather alternatives with the Pavilion being our beautiful wet weather alternative, with clear plastic roll down blinds. Your wedding coordinator will work with you on your wedding day to make contingency plans so your ceremony and reception can proceed comfortably regardless of weather.

  • Yes! Maleny Manor has a team of three onsite wedding coordinators, as well as on the night Events Managers. Once your wedding is booked,  you will be assigned a designated coordinator who will guide you through the planning process, and admin leading up to the wedding, as well as here for you on the day. Our Event Managers on the night will be here to ensure your food and beverage service runs smoothly plus coordinate any formalities and speeches, as well as here until the end of the night to ensure you and your guests are looked after.

  • Yes — onsite parking is available for wedding guests at Maleny Manor. We have a limited number of car spaces on the day, and parking is generally allocated first to accommodation guests and suppliers. For weddings with larger guest lists, we typically recommend pre-arranged transfers or shuttles to help manage arrivals and departures, as local taxi/ride-share services can be limited in the hinterland.

  • Yes — the surrounding hinterland towns of Maleny, Montville, Flaxton, and Mapleton offer a range of local accommodation options such as guest houses, boutique inns, holiday rentals, and B&Bs for your other wedding guests. We have a suggested local accommodation list that can be shared with guests to make planning easier.

  • Absolutely. Our culinary team is experienced in catering to a wide range of dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and specific allergy considerations. We work closely with couples in the planning stages to ensure every guest enjoys a safe and beautifully curated dining experience without compromising on flavour or presentation.

  • Yes, we provide a curated list of trusted, high-quality suppliers who know the venue well and consistently deliver exceptional service — from photographers and florists to stylists, celebrants, and entertainment. While you’re welcome to choose your own vendors, many couples appreciate the ease and confidence that comes with selecting from our recommended professionals.

  • While Maleny Manor is renowned as a luxury wedding venue, we also host select private events and celebrations, including milestone birthdays, anniversaries, corporate retreats, and exclusive gatherings. Each event is tailored to ensure privacy, elegance, and a seamless experience. Please contact our team to discuss your vision and availability.