victoria /GIPPSLAND
Gippsland offers an expansive, unspoiled landscape where rolling agricultural hills meet dramatic coastline and boutique olive groves. Roughly 90 minutes to two hours from Melbourne, the region provides a genuine departure from city life without feeling out of reach. Host pre-wedding drinks at an artisanal distillery in Loch, gather your guests for an open-air ceremony surrounded by coastal hinterland, and wrap up the weekend with a relaxed morning coffee in Inverloch. It gives your celebration a grounded, memorable atmosphere grounded in natural beauty.
For your family and friends, a Gippsland wedding feels like a true weekend away. Guests can check into boutique farm stays, explore local cellar doors, or spend their morning wandering pristine beaches near Wilsons Promontory and the Bass Coast. Between events, they can browse village markets or dine at farm-to-table eateries, making the trip a relaxed, immersive getaway.
Nestled in the Central Gippsland hills, Carrajung Estate pairs boutique vineyard views with contemporary architectural spaces. Surrounded by manicured vines and quiet country lanes, it provides an intimate, sophisticated setting ideal for relaxed, high-end wedding portraiture.
Perched on a ridge in Outtrim with 270-degree views stretching toward the Bass Coast and Inverloch, Chapter Barn blends historic character with modern design. Featuring soaring hardwood beams and expansive windows framing the surrounding farmland, this 120-year-old restored property offers a striking, minimalist backdrop for couples who appreciate raw, authentic charm.
Set across 60 acres of rolling hills, olive groves, and native forest in Krowera, The Grove is a standout estate combining rustic warmth with elevated modern design. With panoramic views across the Bass Hinterland, light-filled glasshouse interiors, and private forest clearings, it provides an incredible canvas for candid, landscape-driven editorial portraiture.
Key Towns to Explore: Loch, Korumburra, Inverloch, Meeniyan, and Koonwarra.
Best Sunset Spots: The coastal cliffs along Kilcunda, high ridge lookouts around Outtrim, and rolling farmland clearings facing the Bass Coast.
Guest Activities: Exploring Wilsons Promontory National Park, wine tasting along the South Gippsland wine trail, and visiting coastal towns like Inverloch and Kilcunda.
Drive from Melbourne: Located roughly 90 minutes to two hours southeast of the CBD via the South Gippsland Highway or M1, offering a scenic, straightforward drive for traveling guests.
Dining & Drink Picks: Loch Brewery & Distillery, Hogget Kitchen in Warragul, and local produce-driven cafes across Korumburra and Meeniyan.
Countryside Roads: The region is connected by quiet, winding country lanes flanked by rolling pastures, cypress lines, and open skies, ideal for scenic drives between locations.
I’m a British editorial wedding photographer splitting my year between European summers and peak wedding season in Victoria. My approach balances high-end editorial aesthetics with candid, documentary-style storytelling, focusing on authentic moments as they naturally unfold.
Throughout the Australian season, I regularly document weddings across South Gippsland and the surrounding regions. Having spent time shooting across these landscapes, I bring a grounded familiarity with the area’s key venues, secluded estate grounds, and the natural flow of a countryside wedding day.
Ultimately, I care that you actually enjoy your wedding as much as you love the final images. The right photographer blends in, lets the room breathe, and captures the natural emotion without turning your day into a non-stop photo shoot.