King Parrot Cottages & Event Centre

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King Parrot Cottages and Event Centre — A Stunning DIY Wedding Venue in the Otways

Tucked away in the breathtaking Otway Ranges, just outside Lorne and near the iconic Great Ocean Road, King Parrot Cottages and Event Centre offers a secluded, rustic, and magical setting for DIY weddings.  Whether you're planning a laidback, intimate gathering or a formal celebration, this picturesque venue provides the perfect canvas to create your dream wedding.

Ceremony & Reception Spaces
Exchange vows in the Enchanted Garden, surrounded by birdsong and towering trees.
Say "I do" on the lawn in front of the Lodge and Hall, overlooking the stunning Pennyroyal Valley.
Opt for a serene forest ceremony by the creek, perfect for a romantic and intimate setting.
Then, celebrate in the charming Lodge and Hall, which blends rustic elegance with warm hospitality, ideal for weddings of up to 80 guests.  With exclusive access to 195 acres of bushland, you’ll have endless photo opportunities, from rolling valleys to secret forest hideaways.

A Destination Wedding with a Difference
King Parrot is more than just a venue — it's a wedding weekend getaway. Your closest friends and family can stay on-site in six cozy cottages (accommodating 34 guests) or enjoy a campground for an additional 20 guests. The property is pet-friendly, so your fur babies can be part of your special day and even join in your wedding photos!

What You’ll Love About King Parrot Cottages and Event Centre
? Exclusive hire – Enjoy complete privacy with your loved ones on this stunning property.
? Breathtaking views – Surrounded by native bushland, with valley, forest, and creekside settings.
? DIY-friendly – Create a wedding that reflects your unique style.
? On-site accommodation – Six cottages and a campground to host your guests.
? Farm & native animals – Spot kangaroos, echidnas, parrots, and say hello to the resident highland cows, horses, and miniature donkeys.
? Convenient location – Close to Lorne, Forrest, and the Great Ocean Road.
? Micro-wedding packages available. 

What Our Couples Say

King Parrot is a stunning Venue. The first time my now husband took me to view the venue we just knew it was going to be a magical place to get married! It felt secluded and tucked away without being tricky to find. Surrounded by bush, rolling hills, kookaburra song - it’s the superb backdrop! Nicole and Ryan were incredibly accomodating and caring to support us with everything we needed to make the day ours - which was no easy feat when we were hoping for an outdoor ceremony in the middle of winter! The commercial kitchen, numerous commercial fridges, bar space and store room offered us everything we need for our event. We were able to book the lodge, hall and all the cottages to have the place entirely to ourselves! It was wonderful to have all our guest staying at the venue with us and to have our ceremony and reception in one place. All our guests were so comfortable - every one of the cottages is beautifully and cosily equipped. Even our little dog was welcomed! And of course it was the perfect place for our beautiful wedding photos! We treasured our time there and hope to get back to celebrate our anniversary.  Erica 

King parrot is an exceptionally beautiful and well maintained venue, with its sweeping view across the valley, to the densely magical forests. The variety of landscapes are endless. They provided the perfect backdrop for our autumn wedding. It also allowed our family and friends a weekend of exploring mother natures gifts. King parrot is unlike most venues, in more than just one way. When we booked for our wedding, we were booking over 200 acres of land including the 6 lodges for friends and family to stay the entire weekend to enjoy the festivities and time spent together. The hall & main lodge made the perfect canvas for our creative DIY wedding ideas to come to life. And the best part of all was the diverse range of cute farm animals on the property. King Parrots owners (Nicole & Ryan) provided the most amazing assistance throughout our whole wedding process.  Gabrielle 

King Parrot Cottages & Event Centre (owned/run by Nicole & Ryan) was the PERFECT setting for our recent wedding. Every single guest commented on how beautiful the property was. Nicole and Ryan are the most beautiful, genuine people. Nicole was so quick and helpful in her responses to all our emails and questions, while Ryan was an absolute champion over our three-day wedding, staying onsite to help out wherever we needed. We felt so taken care of, as people rather than as customers. All the cottages and the reception hall were 5 star: so rustic, beautiful and peaceful. We absolutely LOVED the whole property and will be recommending to anyone getting married as well as anyone wanting a cute cottage to holiday in.  Taylah 

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