Wedding Venue Hire on the Gold Coast

Say “I do” with the ocean as your witness. Burleigh Pavilion and The Tropic offer two distinct settings for your wedding day, from an intimate beachfront dinner to a full celebration for hundreds of guests. Whatever size or style you’re planning, our team handles the details so you can enjoy the day.

The Perfect Venue for Every Wedding Style

Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony, a sunset elopement, a relaxed beachside wedding, or a full celebration with formal dining, we’ve got the perfect spaces to bring your vision to life.

What to Expect on the Day

Your event coordinator manages the moving parts, from your first enquiry through to the final toast. That includes menu planning, seating arrangements, styling guidance and logistics, so you and your partner can focus on the celebration rather than the logistics.

Get in touch with our team to check availability for your date.

Planning Made Easy

Setup, cleaning, and event staffing come standard with every wedding venue hire, not as add-ons. That means less admin for you and a clear, upfront price from the start. Any extras, like custom styling or floral design, are optional and discussed during planning

The Tropic

The Tropic provides an intimate, elevated dining experience ideal for romantic weddings. With its refined coastal aesthetic, premium cuisine and warm ambience, it’s the perfect space for a beautifully styled sit-down celebration. Check out some of our previous events.

Customisable Dining Options

From canapé-style service to share-plate feasts or full-course seated meals – all prepared with seasonal produce and paired with premium beverages – we tailor the menu to suit your wedding style and guest preferences.

Our team is experienced in accommodating dietary requirements, ensuring all guests feel included and catered for.

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning an event? You’ll find answers to our most commonly asked questions below.

The Tropic
Up to 150 guests seated or 200 cocktail style.

Burleigh Pavilion
Minimum 200 guests.
Up to 600 guests, or 900 guests for exclusive whole venue hire.

Chat with our team to confirm the best setup for your event.

We recommend enquiring as early as possible, particularly for peak wedding seasons. Popular dates book out quickly.

Start by submitting an enquiry through our website. Our team will then connect with you to discuss your event details, confirm availability and tailor your experience. A signed agreement and deposit are required to secure your date.

Your booking includes venue access, in-house catering, event staffing, standard furniture, tableware and setup. Any additional styling or custom requirements can be discussed during planning.

Yes. We can accommodate most dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy-friendly options. These details are confirmed during the planning process to ensure all guests are well looked after.

Yes! Tastings can be arranged as part of the booking process. This allows you and your partner to experience the menu and finalise selections with confidence.

We have a talented events team at our finger tips to assist you with every aspect. Photobooth? Sure! 5 piece band? Let’s do it! Unique theming? Yes please! We can bring your entire event together for you, your only job is to invite the guests and we will do the rest!

Our venue offers flexible spaces designed to adapt to changing conditions. Our team will discuss contingency options during planning to ensure your event runs smoothly.

The venue hire fee covers all the extra bits so there are no hidden fees. 

Your final guest number will be finalised 2 weeks out from your event, so you can add or reduce your guest numbers up until that time.

We are a licensed venue, so external catering is not permitted inside Burleigh Pavilion or The Tropic Restaurant. We are unable to have live percussion or brass instruments (including saxophone) play inside our venues. Please discuss with your Event Coordinator any styling elements you have in mind for your event.

To exclusively hire The Tropic Restaurant or Burleigh Pavilion, you are required to pay a venue hire fee in addition to meeting our minimum spend on food and beverage. Our minimum spend pricing fluctuates based on event timings, day of the week, and time of the year. These prices align with the demand of the restaurant. Submit your enquiry form to receive a personalised quote