Wedding Venues · Geelong / Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria · Visit in person

Basils Farm

From: From $175 p/head

About

Overview & Vibe

Basils Farm looks out over Swan Bay to the village of Queenscliff beyond — a working vineyard, cottage and restaurant at Swan Bay, with a contemporary pavilion, expansive lawns and landscaped cottage gardens running down toward the water.

Setting & Style

Ceremonies take the rolling front paddock, the farm gates or the vines, with the bay and surrounding countryside as backdrop, and arrive fully equipped: site hire, arrival signage easel, iced water station, two wine barrels marking the aisle, a signing barrel, forty chairs, market umbrellas, a professional onsite coordinator, a photography permit across the property and storage of arbours, flowers and decorations for up to three days beforehand. Receptions move into Basils Pavillion — permanent covered decking adjoining the Cottage, fully enclosable with lighting, heating, speakers and a living green feature wall — seating 100 banquet-style or holding 150 for stand-up Walk & Fork; the rustic-cafe Cottage doubles as dance floor and walk-up bar. The kitchen cooks farm-fresh produce grown on the property against the estate’s own artisan wines, with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options available, and Basils’ caravan bar pours arrival drinks before the ceremony. Every wedding takes the site exclusively, with all events concluding at 11pm.

Ideal For

Couples after a relaxed seaside farm wedding — cottage gardens, a working vineyard and Queenscliff across the bay.

The Need-to-Knows

Basils Pavillion seats 100 banquet-style or holds 150 for stand-up cocktail.
Food and beverage packages $175–$195 per person; site fee $2,000–$3,800 and ceremony fee $800–$1,500 by season.
Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options; wet-weather plan B is the Pavillion or the Cottage.
45–53 Nye Road, Swan Bay — all events conclude at 11pm; 20% public holiday surcharge.

Standout Feature

The view across Swan Bay to Queenscliff — a whole wedding aimed at one stretch of water.

Amenities

Swan Bay Views to Queenscliff
Basils Pavillion with Living Green Feature Wall
Fully Enclosable Pavilion with Lighting and Heating
In-Built Speakers and Audio Sound System
Basils Cottage Dance Floor and Walk-Up Bar
Landscaped Cottage Gardens
Expansive Lawns and Front Paddock
Working Vineyard
Basils Caravan Bar
Festoon Lights
Professional Onsite Wedding Coordinator
40 Ceremony Chairs and Market Umbrellas
Wedding Photography Permit Across the Property
Decoration Storage Up To 3 Days Prior
Estate Artisan Wines
Farm-Grown Produce
Celebration Cakes Made On Site

Ceremony Setting

garden
outdoor
indoor

Dietary Options Supported

Gluten Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Nearby Landmarks

Swan Bay – The water the farm looks over
Queenscliff – The historic village across the bay
Point Lonsdale Lighthouse – The landmark at the heads
Swan Island – The low island in the bay
Bellarine Rail Trail – Running through the peninsula
Geelong – Thirty minutes north-west

On Site Accommodation

No details available.

Price Notes

Total cost is the ceremony fee plus site fee plus a nominated food and beverage package. Ceremony fee (exclusive use 4-6pm, if hosting the reception at Basils Farm): May-July $800, August-October $1,000, November-April $1,500; arbour hire $250. Site fee (exclusive use from 12 noon for all reception bookings): May-July $2,000, August-October $2,750, November-April $3,800. Food and beverage packages $175-$195 per person, all inclusive of the Basils Range five-hour beverage package. Menu upgrades: additional canape $5pp, grazing station $20pp (minimum 50% of guests), platters $50-$70, roving petit four desserts $15pp, oysters $6 each, late night snacks $7 per piece, cakeage $10pp plated or $100 service charge for platters to tables. Children under 12 $40pp; crew meals $60pp. Beverage upgrades: package extension $35pp per half hour or $40pp per hour, reserve wine package +$10pp, cocktail hour from $19pp, cocktails and spirits on consumption POA. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit secures the booking. All prices include GST. Weddings on public holidays incur a 20% surcharge on all food and beverage; no bookings on Christmas Day or Good Friday. Security is required for all evening events (one guard to 100 guests, an additional guard above 100). Site exclusivity runs Saturday 4pm-11pm, Sunday 4pm-10pm, Monday and Thursday to Friday 4pm-11pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-11pm, with all events concluding at 11pm