Weddings at Aranya Acres
Your Day, Our Wilderness
An intimate vineyard wedding on 25 acres in the hills above Canberra — ceremony, reception, food and wine, all in one place.
The Setting
Golden hour over the vines
Say your vows among the rows, then move inside for the reception as the sun drops behind the hills. Three packages cover ceremony and reception, with our team coordinating trusted vendor partners so the day simply flows.
Every menu is custom-designed with Chef Praneel — native Australian flavours shaped around your day — and beverages run across three tiers, from the Sapling Yard wines made in the cellar downstairs to the Sub Zero Native Series at the bar.
80
Seated Guests
90
Standing, With the Lawn
3
Wedding Packages
25
Acres of Vines & Gums
The Spaces
Three settings, one property
Ceremony in the Vines
Vows among the rows, with the Wamboin hills falling away behind you. The aisle runs between plantings on level ground, and guests are seated on the lawn edge so nobody is picking their way through the dirt in heels.
Arrival Drinks on the Lawn
The open lawn between the vineyard and the restaurant takes Canapés and Arrival Drinks while the light is still good and your photographer is stealing you away. Gums for shade, a bar set up outside, and room for lawn games if that is your kind of day.
Reception in the Dining Room
The dining room seats 80 for a proper sit-down dinner — long tables, native menu, Sapling Yard in the glass. It is a room built for one wedding at a time, which means the whole venue is yours for the evening rather than a function corner of somebody else’s restaurant.
Step One · The Day
Three Wedding Packages
Your ceremony, exclusive use and coordination come with every package — the three below differ in what comes out of the kitchen. Food and drinks are quoted separately, so choose the package that suits your day, then choose a bar tab tier below. Menus are built with Chef de Cuisine Praneel Singh from our current set and à la carte menus.
Package One
Among the Vines
Seated Dinner · Mains with Shared Sides
- Wild Harvest Board on Arrival
- Two Roaming Canapés
- Mains with Shared Sides — Individual or Shared Banquet Style
- Optional Add-On: Dessert
- Seated Dinner for up to 80 Guests
Priced Per Person · Food Only
Quoted on Enquiry
Package Two
The Long Table
Seated Dinner · Two Courses or Shared Banquet
- Wild Harvest Board on Arrival
- Four Roaming Canapés
- Optional Add-On: Clair de Luna Oysters
- Two Course Individual Set Menu
- or
- Two Course Shared Banquet
- Optional Add-On: Dessert
- Seated Dinner for up to 80 Guests
Priced Per Person · Food Only
Quoted on Enquiry
Package Three
The Chef’s Table
Seated Dinner · Custom Menu with Chef Praneel
- Wild Harvest Board on Arrival
- Clair de Luna Oysters on Arrival
- Six Roaming Canapés
- Custom-Made Two, Three, Four or Five Course Set Menu, Designed With Chef de Cuisine Praneel Singh
- or
- Custom-Made Shared Banquet Menu
- Seated Dinner for up to 80 Guests
Priced Per Person · Food Only
Quoted on Enquiry
Every package is a seated dinner, and every one opens with the Wild Harvest Board and roaming canapés — the packages differ in how many canapés come out, whether oysters are included, and how many courses follow. Set menus run as four options — Vegetarian, Red Meat, Pescatarian and White Meat — and your guests can mix and match across them in any split. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy needs are catered confidently when advised with final numbers.
Step Two · The Drinks
Three Bar Tab Tiers
We don’t run fixed-hour drinks packages. You choose a tier — which sets what your guests can order freely at the bar — and a limit you nominate in advance. Everything is rung in at normal menu price and charged on consumption, so you pay for what was actually poured.
Tier One
House
House Pours & the Essentials
- House Pours By The Glass — Sparkling, White, Rosé & Red
- Bottled Beer & Cider
- House Spirits
- Non-Alc Options — Non-Alc Wines, Juices, Soft Drinks & Hot Beverages
Charged on Consumption Against Your Tab
No Per-Head Charge
Tier Two
Premium
A Step Up Across the Board
- Everything In The House Tier
- Premium Pours By The Glass — Sparkling, White, Rosé & Red
- Premium Beers & Ciders
- Premium Spirits
Charged on Consumption Against Your Tab
No Per-Head Charge
Tier Three
Ultimate
The Whole Bar, Open
- Everything In The House & Premium Tiers
- House Cocktails & Mocktails
Charged on Consumption Against Your Tab
No Per-Head Charge
Why not a timed package? A five-hour package charges every guest the same whether they drank eight glasses or one, and it puts your bar on a clock in the middle of your wedding. A tab is simply our bar and cellar list at normal menu prices, with a ceiling you control. All beverage service is provided under our licence and our responsible service of alcohol obligations.
In Every Package
What You Don’t Have to Ask For
Exclusive Use
The restaurant, the bar, the lawn and the vines are yours for the day — no other booking, no shared room.
Your Own Coordinator
One person from first enquiry to last dance, on site on the day, running the timeline so nobody has to.
Ceremony Setup
Aisle, signing table, two chairs and seating for your guests, set among the rows and packed down for you.
Tables, Linen & Glassware
Furniture, table linen, crockery, cutlery and glassware for ceremony, reception and bar.
Cake Service
Your cake cut, plated and served — or boxed for guests to take home if you would rather.
Standard AV
Microphone and sound for speeches and the ceremony, and power where your band or DJ needs it.
The Grounds for Photos
Twenty-five acres of vines, gums and rose gardens, and golden hour over the hills at no extra charge.
Free On-Site Parking
Room for every guest to arrive in their own time and leave their car overnight if they need to.
A Supplier List We Trust
Celebrants, florists, photographers, stylists and musicians who have worked this property before.
A Menu Tasting
For the couple, once your package and date are confirmed, so you taste the menu before you sign off on it.
Enhancements — live music, a native cocktail masterclass on the lawn, a raw bar station, styling and florals, a zero-proof pairing — can be added to any package and are confirmed in your quote.
Venue Hire
Minimum Spend, Not Hire Fees
Most venues charge a hire fee and then a minimum spend on top. We run weddings on a minimum spend alone — a total food-and-beverage commitment for your day. Reach it with your chosen package and bar tab and there is no separate hire charge at all.
| Setting | Guests |
|---|---|
| Ceremony in the VinesAmong the rows, with the hills behind you | Up to 90 Standing |
| Arrival Drinks on the LawnOpen air, between ceremony and reception | Up to 90 Standing |
| Reception in the Dining RoomSeated dinner in the restaurant | Up to 80 Seated |
| Restaurant with the Lawn & VineyardStanding reception across the whole property | Up to 90 Standing |
Minimum spends vary by date and season and are confirmed in your quote — Saturdays between October and March sit at the higher end, while a midweek or winter wedding can often run with a much smaller commitment. Please note our total seated capacity is 80 guests; the lawn and vineyard extend the day rather than adding a separate room.
Getting Here & Staying
Close enough to be easy, far enough to feel away
Aranya Acres is at 810 Norton Road, Wamboin — 30 minutes from Canberra CBD, 15 minutes from Bungendore and about 20 from Queanbeyan. Close enough that your guests can drive out for the day and taxi home; far enough that the moment they turn off the main road, the city is genuinely gone.
Parking is free and on-site, with room for every guest to arrive in their own time and leave when they please.
The Food & Drinks
Custom, Native, Yours
Sit-down feasts, shared banquets or grazing under the gums — every wedding menu is designed with the chef around the season and your story. Three bar tab tiers cover local wine, craft cocktails and thoughtful non-alcoholic pours — charged on consumption, never on a clock.
The People
We’ve Got You
Coordination, styling partners, celebrants, florists and photographers we trust — built around a team that hosts weddings here every season. Enquire with your date and we’ll reply within 24 hours.
Before You Ask
Wedding Questions
How many guests can Aranya Acres hold for a wedding?
Eighty seated inside the restaurant for a served dinner, and up to 90 standing when the lawn and vineyard are used as well. The sit-down reception is capped at 80.
How far is the venue from Canberra?
Thirty minutes from Canberra CBD, fifteen minutes from Bungendore and about twenty from Queanbeyan. We are at 810 Norton Road, Wamboin NSW 2620, with free on-site parking.
What do the wedding packages include?
There are three customisable packages covering ceremony and reception. Every menu is designed with Chef Praneel around the season and what you actually want to eat, and beverages run across three tiers — from the Sapling Yard wines made in the cellar downstairs to the Sub Zero Native Series at the bar. Every wedding is quoted individually — email us your date and guest numbers and we’ll send a tailored proposal.
Do we get the whole venue to ourselves?
Yes. We host one wedding at a time, so the restaurant, lawn and vineyard are yours for the day rather than a partitioned function space.
What happens if it rains?
The reception is under a roof regardless, and the ceremony moves indoors if the weather turns. We will walk through the wet-weather plan with you well before the day so it is a decision, not a scramble.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes — wheelchair-accessible entrance, toilet, seating and car park, and the ceremony area is on level ground.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Vegan and vegetarian menus are standard rather than an afterthought, and allergies and other requirements are handled in the menu design with the chef.
Can we see the food and the space first?
Yes. Book a table from the à la carte menu any Thursday to Sunday and walk the grounds while you are here, or browse the gallery for a look at the rooms dressed. Smaller celebrations are covered on the functions page.
How do we check if our date is free?
Email hello@aranyaacres.com.au or call 0481 911 122 with your date. We reply within 24 hours.