Weddings at Woolmers Estate
A UNESCO World Heritage wedding venue in Tasmania. Eighteen original buildings, 5,000 roses, and over 200 years of history.
Ceremony
National Rose Garden
Ceremony
Walled Garden
Ceremony
Historic Woolshed
Ceremony
The Gallery
Reception
Nigel Peck Centre
Photography
Estate Grounds
Gardens
Heritage Gardens
Accommodation
Heritage Cottages
Heritage
Italianate Homestead
A Venue Like No Other
Woolmers Estate is one of Tasmania's most distinctive wedding venues. A UNESCO World Heritage Site established in 1817, the estate spans 13 hectares of heritage gardens, original colonial buildings and open countryside, all framed by views of the Great Western Tiers.
This is not a purpose-built function centre dressed to look historic. It is the real thing. Eighteen original buildings, a National Rose Garden with 5,000 roses across 460 varieties, and over 200 years of continuous history create a setting that no styled venue can replicate.
Whether you choose to exchange vows among thousands of roses in bloom, beneath heritage cherry trees, or beside one of the oldest surviving two-storey shearing sheds in Australia, your wedding photographs and memories will be unlike anyone else’s.
Woolmers Estate is located in Longford, 20 minutes from Launceston and Launceston Airport, making it easily accessible for guests travelling from anywhere in Australia. On-site heritage cottage accommodation means your bridal party and closest guests can stay the night before, wake up on the grounds, and never have to rush.
Ceremony Locations
Every wedding at Woolmers is different, because every ceremony location on the estate has its own character. Walk the grounds with our team to find the setting that feels right for you.
National Rose Garden
The National Rose Garden at Woolmers Estate is home to 5,000 individual plants across 460 varieties. From October through February, the garden reaches peak bloom, surrounding your ceremony with colour and fragrance. Beyond the roses, the views stretch across the Norfolk Plains to the Great Western Tiers, giving your photographer a backdrop that changes with the light throughout the day.
- Best for: Couples who want a garden wedding in Tasmania with colour, scale and mountain views.
- Peak season: October to February (bloom season). Beautiful year-round
Walled Garden
The heritage Walled Garden is one of Woolmers Estate’s most elegant ceremony settings. An original c.1860 Coalbrookdale fountain sits at its centre, flanked by a sweeping carriage circle, croquet lawns and mature hedgerows, with the Italianate homestead as your backdrop. The walled enclosure creates a sense of intimacy and privacy that larger garden settings can’t match.
- Best for: Couples looking for a classic, formal ceremony with heritage architecture and manicured grounds.
- Peak season: Year-round.
Woolshed
One of the oldest surviving two-storey shearing sheds in Australia, built in the 1820s, offers a ceremony location with real character. The Woolshed combines rustic heritage with a sense of occasion. Weathered timber, original stonework and views across the estate grounds make this the right choice for couples who want a country wedding venue with authenticity rather than a styled barn.
- Best for: Couples looking for a rustic, country wedding venue in Tasmania with genuine heritage rather than recreated character.
- Peak season: Year-round (sheltered).
Gallery
The Gallery at the Nigel Peck Centre is a versatile, all-weather ceremony space within Woolmers Estate’s modern visitor centre. Purpose-built in 2018, it offers a private, contemporary setting with views to the gardens. This is the ideal backup for couples planning an outdoor ceremony who want the certainty of a covered alternative, or for those who prefer a more intimate indoor setting.
- Best for: All-weather ceremonies, winter weddings, or smaller intimate gatherings.
- Peak season: Year-round.
Receptions at Woolmers
Exchange vows in the gardens, then move seamlessly into a reception space that brings together heritage character and modern functionality.
Nigel Peck Centre
The Nigel Peck Centre at Woolmers Estate accommodates up to 200 guests for seated receptions, with flexible layout options for cocktail events, long-table dinners or traditional round-table settings. Built in 2018, the centre features a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen and opens onto the heritage grounds.
Tables are set with all-white crockery, Woolmers glassware, water vessels, white napery and cutlery. A French-style white register signing table and chair are included. Woolmers staff handle full table setup and assist with pack-down after the event, so you can collect flowers, cake and personal items the following day without any rush on the night.
200
Seated Guests
BYO
Or In-House Catering
2018
Purpose-Built Centre
Full
Setup & Pack-Down
Woolmers Cottage
For intimate celebrations of up to 30 guests, Woolmers Cottage offers a charming heritage setting with all the warmth and character of the estate. The restored convict-era cottage provides a private, self-contained reception space with original fireplaces, timber floors and views across the gardens.
Ideal for elopements, micro-weddings and smaller gatherings where an intimate atmosphere is preferred over a large-scale reception. Pair with any of the estate’s five ceremony locations for a complete wedding day.
30
Seated Guests
Intimate
Heritage Setting
1820s
Convict-Era Cottage
Private
Self-Contained Space
Wedding Packages
Woolmers Estate can recommend trusted local suppliers or you are welcome to bring your own.
Ceremony Package
- Exclusive use of your chosen ceremony location
- French-style white register signing table and chair
- Estate grounds access for photography
- Coordination with your celebrant on the day
Reception Package
- Reception space in the Nigel Peck Centre (up to 200 guests)
- State-of-the-art commercial kitchen for your caterer or in-house team
- All-white crockery, Woolmers glassware and water vessels
- White napery and cutlery for all tables
- Professional staff for full table setup
- Pack-down assistance after the event
- Next-day collection of flowers, cake and personal items
Venue Hire
$5,500 inclusive of GST
- Ceremony and reception package combined
- Full-day exclusive access to ceremony location and Nigel Peck Centre
- All table settings, signing table and staff included
- Commercial kitchen access for your chosen caterer
- Catering, beverages, accommodation, floristry and entertainment additional
- Catering: Your Choice
Woolmers Estate gives you the flexibility to choose your own caterer or work with our in-house kitchen. The commercial kitchen is equipped for any style of reception dining, from stand-up canapé events to three-course seated meals or degustation menus.
Canapés
Choose 10 to 12 varieties for a full cocktail reception, or select 3 canapés on arrival paired with a feast-style meal. Highlights include prosciutto-wrapped quail with fresh fig and garden sage, ocean trout and beetroot gravlax with pickled fennel, wild mushroom and Tasmanian truffle arancini, and Bloody Mary Barilla oyster shots.
Feast-Style Mains
Tasmanian swimmer crab and squid ink lemon crumb linguini, black pepper, garlic and rosemary crusted Flinders Island eye fillet with whisky sauce, slow-cooked local lamb in sherry and smoked black olives, and free-range chicken Maryland with spiced roasted pumpkin.
Stay the Night Before. Wake Up in World Heritage.
Six original 1840s cottages, built by convict labour and beautifully restored for modern comfort, mean your bridal party and closest guests can stay on the grounds the night before.
Sleeps 2
Positioned next to the Nigel Peck Centre and Rose Garden. Ideal for bridal party preparation. Ground-floor layout with queen bed, self-contained kitchen, sitting room with wood heater, and bathroom.
4 cottages, each sleeps 2
Four charming loft-style cottages with king beds on the mezzanine level. Arranged in semi-attached pairs with adjoining doors for group settings up to 8 guests.
Sleeps 6
The estate’s largest cottage with three bedrooms, separate kitchen and dining area, lounge with wood heater, and bathroom. Ideal for families or groups.
Start the Day Where You'll Say I Do
For bridal parties staying on-site, Woolmers offers two ways to begin your wedding morning.
- Delivered to your cottage
Bridal Champagne Breakfast
Designed for the bridal party to enjoy while hair and makeup are underway. Each breakfast is accompanied by a frozen towelette scented with pure lavender essential oil.
- Smoked trout & potato fritter with dill creme fraiche
- Mini croque monsieur with Swiss cheese, ham & bechamel
- Mini eggs Benedict on sourdough toasts with mousseline
- Vanilla bean parfait with berry compote & honeycomb
- Warm chocolate toasted hazelnut croissant
Add champagne: $15 per person
Tasmanian sparkling wine: $80 per bottle
- During your photo session
Bridal Canapé Boxes
For the couple and bridal party to enjoy during the photo session between ceremony and reception. A curated selection of gourmet treats, designed to be eaten without cutlery while you’re being photographed around the estate.
Add Tasmanian sparkling wine: $80 per bottle
A Photographer's Estate
Woolmers Estate offers more photographic variety in a single venue than most couples find across an entire wedding day. Within the 13-hectare grounds, your photographer can move between the National Rose Garden in bloom, convict-era brick buildings, open farmland with mountain views, tree-lined avenues, the 1820s Woolshed, and the Italianate homestead.
The Great Western Tiers provide a mountain backdrop that shifts in colour and mood throughout the day. Woolmers welcomes engagement shoots and pre-wedding photography sessions.
When to Get Married at Woolmers
Spring
October – November
The Rose Garden enters early bloom. Spring light, wildflowers across the farmland, and mild temperatures make this one of the most popular periods for outdoor ceremonies.
Summer
December – February
Peak rose season. The National Rose Garden is at its most spectacular, with 5,000 roses in bloom. Long summer evenings allow for golden-hour photography well into the evening. Tasmania’s warmest months.
Autumn
March – May
Autumn colours across the estate’s mature trees. Quieter, cooler days with soft light that photographers love. Off-peak pricing may apply for some suppliers.
Winter
June – September
Moody skies, morning frost across the farmland, and the cosiest atmosphere in the heritage cottages. The Gallery offers a beautiful all-weather ceremony option. Wood heaters, roaring fires and intimate winter celebrations have a character all their own.
Begin Your Wedding at Woolmers
We’d love to show you the estate in person. Arrange a private viewing and start planning your wedding at one of Tasmania’s most remarkable venues.
Contact Details
03 6391 2230
enquiries@woolmers.com.au
658 Woolmers Lane,
Longford, Tasmania 7301
By appointment,
7 days a week
Private Estate Viewing
Walk the grounds with our team and discover the ceremony location that feels right for you. Viewings include the Nigel Peck Centre, heritage cottages and all five ceremony settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many guests can Woolmers Estate accommodate for a wedding?
The Nigel Peck Centre seats up to 200 guests for a reception. Ceremony locations on the grounds can accommodate larger numbers. For intimate weddings of 20 to 50 guests, the Gallery offers a more private setting.
Can we choose our own caterer?
Yes. The commercial kitchen is designed for external caterers to work from. Alternatively, you can use Woolmers Estate’s in-house catering team for canapé, cocktail or feast-style receptions. Advanced bespoke menus are available on request.
Is there accommodation on site?
Yes. Six heritage cottages on the estate sleep a total of 16 guests. The Gardener’s Cottage is recommended for bridal party preparation. Additional accommodation is available in Longford (5 minutes) and Launceston (20 minutes).
How far is Woolmers Estate from Launceston?
Woolmers Estate is 20 minutes from Launceston and Launceston Airport, and under 5 minutes from the Heritage Highway. The address is 658 Woolmers Lane, Longford, Tasmania 7301.
What happens if it rains on our wedding day?
The Gallery in the Nigel Peck Centre provides an all-weather ceremony alternative. Many couples plan an outdoor ceremony with the Gallery as their wet-weather backup.
Can we have a wedding ceremony only (without a reception)?
Yes. Please contact us to discuss ceremony-only options and pricing.
When is the best time to get married at Woolmers Estate?
The most popular period is October through February, when the Rose Garden is in bloom. However, winter weddings at Woolmers have a unique charm, with moody landscapes, cosy heritage cottages and intimate atmosphere. Each season brings something different.
Is Woolmers Estate a country wedding venue?
Yes. Woolmers Estate is set on 13 hectares of heritage farmland in the Northern Midlands of Tasmania, 20 minutes from Launceston. It offers the character and setting of a country wedding venue with the convenience and accessibility of being close to a major regional centre.