Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland

The Sunshine Coast is the ideal elopement location if you want to get married in Queensland. It’s not just the scenery, which is perfection of course, but the vibe of the coast that will make your time here romantic, relaxed, and memorable.

The Sunshine Coast is one of the most popular destination wedding locations in Australia – A Sunshine Coast hinterland wedding is a unique and romantic way to get married in QLD in a gorgeous location without getting your feet all sandy and your hair all blown around. If the mountains are your happy place this location is for you.

Your ceremony will be held in the heavenly Lilyponds park, in Mapleton, a town at one end of the stunning Blackall Ranges. It’s a cute little town, with amazing views and is very close to popular towns like Montville and Maleny. After your ceremony you can head off to one of the many local cafes or restaurants for a beautiful lunch or dinner.

Location Highlights: The Mapleton Lilyponds is renowned for its peaceful and serene atmosphere. Arriving here the soothing sounds of flowing water and birdsong will calm your wedding day jitters and let you settle into the chilled vibe to tie the knot. The mix of natural and landscaped gardens are perfect for wedding photos. And for many people it’s just nice to get away from the busy coastal strip of the Sunshine Coast to say I do somewhere that feels more ‘you’.

Local features: The hinterlands are characterized by rolling green hills, lush rainforests, and breathtaking mountain ranges, offering a serene and tranquil escape from the bustling coastal cities. Make the most of your time here and explore charming towns and villages nestled within the hinterlands, such as Maleny and Montville, which are known for their arts and crafts, boutique shops, and delicious local produce.

Important things to note: In summer holidays it’s worth booking your accommodation and your celebration afterwards as far in advance as possible. This is a very popular area.

Other locations to consider: Be sure to check out our other locations before picking your favourite. Nearby we have a beach location, locations on the Gold Coast, three Brisbane locations and several down the NSW coast and across Australia.

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Sarah Savage

08:20 01 Jan 21

Just married weddings made our day easy and stress free. Emailed instructions along the way were easy to follow and kept us updated. We were assigned Lisa Newman as our celebrant and she was amazing. She made the day fun and stress free. A brilliant alternative to more traditional/registry processes. And the Queen Victoria Gardens location was beautiful with a variety of backgrounds for photos.

Mary Catague

02:07 30 Jan 21

It was a quick but a very lovely ceremony. Hassle free for us and just right for our budget. Our celebrant Jonelle is so comfortable to be with. The Just Married admin as well is so prompt and provided us with everything we need. They even remind us with the things we need to submit. Thank You so much Just MArried Weddings. You made our wedding just the way we want it. Thank You

Chelsea Gray

08:28 21 Dec 20

Incredible location for small ceremonies. My husband and I had an amazing time at our Sydney Harbour elopement with a small group of family. Jonelle was excellent and our ceremony ran smoothly. I highly recommend if you are wanting a smaller wedding.

Jo & James

03:58 05 Oct 20

We were married on South Perth foreshore, a really beautiful intimate ceremony. Our celebrant Brooke was really lovely and accommodating to our style of wedding. Overall the booking, paperwork and ceremony process was easy and no stress. I'm so glad we opted for South Perth foreshore vs Perth registry office.

A Jk

10:23 16 Feb 21

I booked with them then cancelled because of lack of pretty and accessible location options and lost $100. Your admin and customer service was ok but very dissapointed with your locations as they are very limited and underwhelming. The photos you have on social media aren't of the exact ceremony location because you use photos from other areas that have been photographed that are away from the ceremony location. Why is one location (Hunter Valley) literally a rest area for drivers and truckers? Surely there are better options. A rest area is hardly a desirable location. Also when I browsed a beach location it looked very secluded on your social media but its not at all.