Elopements on the Gold Coast
Short, sweet and beautifully simple: a real wedding day for up to 20 guests, without months of planning.
An elopement here is a real wedding day, just a shorter and simpler one. You choose your spot, say your vows, and celebrate with the people closest to you, with no long guest list to manage.
An event coordinator and a planning meeting come with the package, along with floor plans, an itinerary and a supplier list, so even a simple day is a planned one.
The riverbank, the timber barn, the eucalypts: every corner of the property is a different backdrop, and three hours is ample time to use them.
For something no other album has, add a horse photo session and meet one of our horses in your wedding clothes.
See the spots on a venue tour
Stay on after the ceremony: a toast with your closest people, photographs in the last of the light, and a night at the farm stay a short walk away.
Want a reception too? The Intimate Weddings package extends the day to eight hours for up to 40 guests.
See the Intimate Weddings packageChoose your spot
What's included
Up to 20 guestsShort, sweet and beautifully simple
From $1,700 Mon–Thu · $2,000 Fri–Sun
Every package can be tailored to your budget, style and preferences, and all include a wet-weather contingency plan.
Stay the night
Sleep a short walk from the ceremony lawn, so no one has to drive home. From $1,200 a night Mon–Fri, $1,400 Sat–Sun.
Real days at Rivermill
Sized differently
Up to 40 guestsA full day with your closest people
From $3,000 Mon–Thu · $3,700 Fri–Sun
See the package
Up to 100 guestsThe whole celebration, all in one place
From $5,600 Mon–Thu · $6,000 Fri–Sun
See the packagePrivate hireAny queries?
Three hours of exclusive use of your ceremony area: time for the ceremony, a toast and photographs around the property.
Yes, by arrangement with our team: a toast and platters suit most elopements, and a full reception is available through the Intimate Weddings package.
No, though we encourage one. Tours run from 3 PM, the same light your ceremony would have.
The Rivermill Farm Stay is a short walk away, with six bedrooms and a private pool, and elopers are its favourite guests.
Yes. We are a pet-friendly venue.
Still have questions? Contact us today, we'd love to help you plan.
Plan your visit
An easy country drive through Mount Nathan, at the foot of Tamborine Mountain. Free parking on arrival for you and your guests.
The best way to decide
Venue tours run from 3 PM, the same light your ceremony would have. A tour is encouraged but never required to book.
Every enquiry is answered by our weddings team at weddings@rivermill.au.
Horse Riding
8-Minute RidesWalk-in · weekends & school holidays · $20 Scenic River RidesAn hour by the Coomera, every day · from $190 Mini & Me, Family & Group RidesParent & child ride together · from $185 Horse Riding LessonsOne-on-one, 30 or 60 min · from $72Animal Encounters
Petting Zoo & Animal FeedingHand-feed the alpacas & goats · $5 walk-in Bottle-Feed the Baby GoatsBooked sessions · $25 a spot Turtle FeedingWild turtles on the Coomera · walk-in · $12 Alpaca WalkA guided 30-minute walk · $39Picnic Experience
Riverside Picnic HampersPacked by the café, blanket included · from $95 What's in the Hamper Picnic + Scenic RideA one-hour ride, then lunch · $360On the Grounds
Children's PlaygroundFree · open all day Jumping CastleWeekends · $4 a session The Museum Open 7 days · free entry · today's hours
