HOWQUA LODGE
FAQ's

Yes! When you book a wedding with us, you get exclusive use of the whole property. That means your ceremony, reception, and accommodation are all in one private, beautiful location.

The Barn comfortably fits 120 guests for either a sit-down meal or cocktail-style function.

Absolutely. You’re welcome to choose your own caterers or food trucks. We can recommend trusted local vendors who know the venue well.

Yes, music and noise must wind down by 11pm. We ask that all guests not booked into The Stables leave by 11:30pm.

The Stables accommodation comfortably sleeps up to 18 guests. For larger weddings, many couples arrange additional nearby accommodation, and we’re happy to provide local recommendations.

We recommend securing your dates as early as possible, especially if you’re aiming for a peak weekend in Spring or Autumn. Weddings are often booked up to 2 years in advance, but sometimes we take booking within 2-3 months!

We are available as Venue Co-ordinators for the duration of your time at Howqua Lodge to assist with anything to do with our venue. We're here to help you set up, we liaise with your suppliers regarding their access and bump-in/out, we help with any unexpected issues on the night, and we're here at the end of the evening to farewell guests and secure the venue.

There is no need to hire additional furniture. We provide tables and chairs for up to 120 guests, and bench seats and a signing table for the Ceremony Lawn. Wine barrels, stools and market umbrellas are also provided for the landing.

Check-in: from midday on Friday

Check-out: by midday on Sunday

If you have suppliers needing earlier access or items to be dropped off/collected outside these times, please don't hesitate to ask.

Yes, there are many beautiful photo locations on the property, including:

* beside the Howqua River

* bush gully

* multiple locations in front of the beautiful view

* garden setting on the ceremony lawn

* many deciduous trees for autumn colour

* dam with small jetty

* post-and-rail fencing along the driveway

For everyone’s safety, guest transport is by bus. This allows everyone to arrive and depart together, relax, and enjoy the celebration without worrying about driving. We can recommend local bus companies to make the process simple for you and your guests.

As a BYO venue, we require that alcohol service be provided by staff with a valid Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate. The organisers of the wedding take full responsibility for the responsible service of alcohol to their guests. We can offer a qualified RSA bartender for an additional fee.

You are welcome to engage suppliers of your choice. We encourage couples to use local suppliers where possible - we're very happy to provide a list of local celebrants, photographers, caterers/food trucks, DJ's, florists, hair and makeup artists who know our venue and have been recommended by our couples.

Sparklers can be a fun and effective way to end your evening and make great photos! Due to our bush location and being mindful of fire risk, sparklers are only permitted by prior arrangement in a suitable location and with safety measures in place.

If you would like your pet involved in your ceremony, this must be arranged prior to arrival. After the ceremony and photos, your pet will need to be removed to a safe place. Howqua Lodge is surrounded by bush and wildlife and we cannot contain pets or guarantee their safety.

Yes, if you choose to have a helicopter whisk you away for photos on nearby mountains, such as Craig's Hut, we have a safe landing pad close to The Barn. Local helicopter charter details can be provided.