Private Social Events . Parties . Celebrations
Social Events
Goona Warra Estate is a private function and celebration venue in Sunbury, Victoria, hosting milestone birthdays, anniversaries, vow renewals, retirement celebrations, family reunions, christenings, baby showers and bridal showers across heritage gardens and vineyard grounds.
Social Events . Parties . Anniversaries . Private Celebrations
For celebrations, parties, and special events, Goona Warra Estate is the place to be. From intimate experiences to opulent affairs, there’s a space for every occasion.
Celebrate life’s special moments at Goona Warra Estate. Our 19-acre property offers ample event spaces to suit every occasion—from birthdays to anniversaries, engagements to holiday soirees, family gatherings to Christenings. Picture canapés and cocktails in the garden, a lavish dining experience in our bluestone restaurant, and late-night parties on the dance floor. Our dedicated events team will be on call to assist you through every stage of your planning, so you can rely on us for expert advice on décor, menus, seating plans, and more. And with spacious guest rooms available on-site, you can keep the party going long into the night.
Food & Drinks for Your Celebration
Styles of Dining to Suit Your Occasion
Long Lunches
Relaxed dining with family over an extended sitting
Canapés & Drinks
A relaxed style for mingling with friends
Grazing Tables
A shared spread for casual, sociable gatherings
Sit-Down Dining
A more formal, structured dining experience
High Tea
A softer, daytime celebration option
Private Events with Vineyard Views
Host an event to remember at Goona Warra Estate, a premier event venue in Sunbury, Victoria. Ideally located at the foothills of the Macedon Ranges—less than an hour’s drive from Melbourne’s CBD—our Sunbury restaurant and winery offers breathtaking vineyard views and flexible event spaces for birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, family reunions, Christmas parties, media launches, PR events, and more.
Enjoy sumptuous menus designed by our Executive Chef, extensive wine lists curated by our Sommelier, and warm hospitality from our dedicated team. Our events team will also provide on-the-ground event coordination services in the lead-up to, and during your event, which means that you can sit back and enjoy your time with your guests.
Goona Warra Estate offers ample on-site guest rooms, making it an ideal option for celebrations and parties that intend on lasting late into the evening. After dancing the night away on the dance floor, guests can retire to one of our newly built accommodation rooms and wake up to sunrise vineyard views. We can offer special rates for your guests, making it an easy and accessible option for all.
For more information about our spaces, options, and pricing, we invite you to get in touch with a member of the team or to book a tour today. We look forward to hearing about your next event.
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Plan Your Private Celebration
Birthday Parties & Milestone Celebrations
Shaped around the people who matter to you
Mark a milestone birthday or special occasion with a celebration shaped around the people who matter to you. Depending on the style of event you have in mind, your celebration might include a long lunch with family, canapés and drinks with friends, a grazing table for a relaxed gathering, or a more formal sit-down dining experience.
Our team can discuss the available spaces, catering and beverage options, seating arrangements and timing to help create a celebration that suits your guests and the atmosphere you want to create.
Anniversary Celebrations & Vow Renewals
Bringing together the people who've shared your journey
Whether you are celebrating a significant anniversary or choosing to renew your vows, Goona Warra Estate provides a setting where couples can bring together the people who have shared their journey — from an intimate meal with close family to a larger celebration with friends.
For couples planning a vow renewal, the estate also provides opportunities to incorporate a ceremony and celebration within the same property, with gardens, vineyard surroundings and heritage architecture as a backdrop for photographs.
Christenings & Naming Ceremonies
A welcoming place for every generation
Goona Warra Estate can host christenings, naming ceremonies and other family celebrations, providing a welcoming place for different generations of family and friends to spend time together — arranged around your preferred format, guest numbers and catering requirements.
Looking for a christening or naming ceremony venue in Sunbury? Our team can discuss the available options and help you plan an occasion suited to your family and guests.
Baby Showers & Bridal Showers
A relaxed daytime celebration
Celebrate an upcoming arrival or wedding with a baby shower or bridal shower at Goona Warra Estate. The estate's peaceful surroundings lend themselves particularly well to daytime celebrations where guests can relax, enjoy food and drinks and spend time together.
Depending on your requirements, your celebration could take the form of a relaxed afternoon gathering, high tea, grazing table, canapés or a sit-down meal.
Retirement Parties & Family Reunions
Some occasions are simply about having everyone together
Retirement celebrations and family reunions can bring guests from different generations and locations together, making the setting, food and opportunity to spend time comfortably particularly important.
Goona Warra Estate offers an alternative to a conventional restaurant or function room, with the atmosphere of a heritage country estate while remaining conveniently located in Sunbury.
