Wedding Venues · Rockhampton / Capricorn Coast, Queensland · Visit in person

Ambrym Estate

About

Overview & Vibe

A private 50-acre estate in the Woodbury hinterland, fifteen minutes from Yeppoon, on a hilltop with views running from the rolling mountains down to Corio Bay and the Keppel Islands. At its centre is a 1940s Queenslander relocated from Rockhampton by the Thorpe family, who found the land in 2010 and built the rest around it — a pool, a pool house, gardens. The estate is named for Ambrym Island in the New Hebrides, where the family’s ancestors came from.

Setting & Style

The reception space is a Hamptons-inspired pavilion, 13m × 11m, in travertine tile with exposed rafters and soft ambient lighting, overlooking a resort-style pool and the whole panorama. Optional weatherproof pull-down blinds close it in. Ceremonies go on the manicured lawn, which the estate describes as “framed by lush surroundings and panoramic ocean views”, with more than one ceremony location offered. Behind the pavilion sit a fully equipped commercial kitchen and a BYO bar with a commercial glass washer and premium glassware.

Ideal For

Couples taking the whole place for a weekend at up to 125 guests, who want the getting-ready, the ceremony, the reception and the first night all inside one gate.

The Need-to-Knows

Every package price is published, and they are exclusive-hire totals. Luxury Weekend $22,000 (three nights, four days, all three accommodations); Weekend $20,000 (two nights, three days); Honeymoon $16,000 (the day plus one night in the honeymoon suite); Full Day $15,000 (7am–11.30pm, no accommodation); Events $11,000 (seven hours, up to 70 guests — and explicitly not available for weddings). All inc GST, all marked “subject to changes”.
The 2026 and 2027 price lists are identical. Both published, both the same five packages at the same five prices — unusual, and useful if you are booking two years out.
Bring your own everything except the furniture. The bar is BYO and the kitchen is commercial but unstaffed — caterer, bar service and drinks are yours to arrange. What is included is substantial: arbour, signing table and chairs, timber rectangle and round tables, cross-back chairs, white ceremony chairs, high tables and bar stools, cake table, knife and server, plateware, glassware and cutlery.
125 guests, but only 14 can stay. The estate is firm — “we cater to a maximum of 14 guests staying on the property” — across the Farmhouse (three bedrooms, sleeps 6), the Honeymoon Suite and the Left Wing (sleeps 4). Everyone else drives back to Yeppoon.
Parking is 30 cars and the estate says to plan around it: “For larger gatherings or weddings we recommend arranging a bus transfer.” Grounds are flat with disability-friendly amenities.
There is no phone number on the site. Contact is admin@ambrymestate.com and an enquiry form; a complimentary estate tour is offered.

Standout Feature

A relocated 1940s Queenslander on a private hilltop, with a travertine pavilion looking over a resort pool to the Keppel Islands — and a published price for taking all fifty acres for four days.

Amenities

Private 50 Acre Estate
Exclusive Whole Property Hire
Hamptons Inspired Pavilion 13m x 11m
Travertine Tiled Pavilion Floor
Exposed Rafters And Ambient Lighting
Weatherproof Pull Down Blinds
Resort Style Pool
Manicured Gardens And Expansive Lawn
Panoramic Ocean And Mountain Views
Relocated 1940s Queenslander
Fully Equipped Commercial Kitchen
BYO Bar Area
Commercial Glass Washer
Premium Glassware
State Of The Art Surround Sound PA System
Wedding Arbour Included
Cross Back Chairs And Timber Tables Included
Plateware Glassware And Cutlery Included
Cake Table Knife And Server
Flat Grounds With Disability Friendly Amenities
Parking For 30 Cars
Onsite Accommodation For 14
Fire Pit
Complimentary Estate Tour

Ceremony Setting

outdoor
lawn
garden
pavilion
poolside
coastal views

Dietary Options Supported

No details available.

Nearby Landmarks

Woodbury – The hinterland locality the estate sits in
Yeppoon – Fifteen minutes' drive; the Capricorn Coast's main town
Corio Bay – In view from the estate
Keppel Islands – Visible offshore on the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Byfield National Park – North along the coast road
Emu Park – South along the Capricorn Coast
Rockhampton – About forty minutes inland
Rockhampton Airport – The nearest airport

On Site Accommodation

Maximum 14 guests may stay on the property – stated explicitly
Farmhouse – three bedrooms sleeping 6; master with ensuite, two doubles
Farmhouse has a large family bathroom, two living areas, laundry, air-conditioning and a full kitchen
Farmhouse back deck with fire pit; front verandah with hills-to-ocean views
Honeymoon Suite – king bed, open-plan kitchenette, air-conditioning, freestanding bath
Honeymoon Suite looks through tropical bushland to the Pacific Ocean
Left Wing – two private rooms sleeping 4, sharing a bathroom
Left Wing first room is a king convertible to two singles; second is a queen
Included in the wedding packages: three nights (Luxury Weekend), two nights (Weekend) or one night for the couple (Honeymoon)
No nightly rate is published for a stay outside a package

Price Notes

Three nights accommodation in the private honeymoon suite. Three nights accommodation in the 3 bedroom farm house (sleeps 6). Three nights accommodation in the left wing (sleeps 4). Seating for up to 125 guests.' WEEKEND $20,000 inc GST - exclusive hire '8am-11.30pm on your wedding day for up to 125 guests' plus two nights in the Farm House, Left Wing and Honeymoon Suite, check out 11am. HONEYMOON $16,000 inc GST - 'Exclusive use of our ceremony & pool area. Up to 125 guests' plus one night for the couple in the honeymoon suite. Up to 125 guests', no accommodation. Every package carries 'Prices are subject to changes'.
The only textual difference is that the 2026 Weekend Package is described as '3 days & 2 nights' and the 2027 as '2 nights and 3 days'. Recorded because forward-published, flat pricing across two years is rare and useful for a couple booking long.
Common to the weekend packages: 'Complimentary access to the following items: Wedding arbour. Signing table & chairs. Timber rectangle tables, round tables & cross back chairs. White ceremony chairs. High tables & bar stools. Cake table, knife & server. Plateware, glassware & cutlery.' Plus 'Acres of manicured grounds & gardens', 'Hampton's inspired pavilion-reception area', 'Kitchen & BYO Bar area', 'Luxurious restrooms facilities', 'Luxury resort style pool', 'State of the art surround sound PA system' and 'Ambient lighting'. Complete with a commercial glass washer and full access to premium glassware, this bar is also conveniently located next to the fully equipped modern commercial kitchen.' Catering, bar service and drinks are the couple's to arrange, so no per-head food figure exists.
Parking is a published constraint: 'The estate has crafted flat grounds & disability-friendly amenities ensuring a welcoming environment for all our guests as well as car-parking for up to 30 car spaces. For larger gatherings or weddings we recommend arranging a bus transfer.' Thirty spaces against 125 guests is the reason the recommendation exists.
Accommodation is capped well below the guest ceiling: 'Please note we cater to a maximum of 14 guests staying on the property.'
No telephone number is published — enquiries go through the online form.
The estate's history is published and explains the buildings: 'Discovered in 2010, the secluded sanctuary quickly became a cherished weekend escape, a space where the Thorpe family explored untouched bushland and embraced the simplicity of country life. In a project that reflected the family's love for craftsmanship, they relocated a beautifully preserved 1940s Queenslander from Rockhampton to the hilltop, laying the foundation for their vision. Thoughtful enhancements, such as a pool, pool house, additional rooms and pristine gardens have been integrated, all while nurturing the native surroundings. The estate's name honours the Thorpe/Geissmann ancestors, who journeyed from Ambrym Island in the New Hebrides to cultivate the fertile lands of this region.'
It also markets private functions, milestone birthdays, baby showers and wellness retreats through the Events Package.