Moreton Island Weddings
Your destination beach elopement starts here... Moreton Island!
Kooringal Moreton Island Wedding Package
Private boat charter wedding just one hour from Brisbane.
An intimate island celebration for up to 20 guests at Kooringal on Moreton Island.
Your wedding day becomes a shared island adventure with the people who matter most.
This Kooringal Moreton Island wedding package is designed for couples planning a relaxed beach wedding with their closest people.
Gather your closest people, step aboard a private boat charter from Manly Harbour, and travel together across the bay to Kooringal on Moreton Island for a relaxed beachfront wedding and island celebration.
No ferry schedules.
No complicated logistics.
Just your favourite people, the ocean, and a beautiful beach ceremony waiting for you.
Arrive together.
Marry on the sand.
Celebrate over seafood and cold drinks at the iconic Gutter Bar.
Then cruise home as newlyweds.
A Wedding Day That Feels Like Moreton Island
Moreton Island has its own rhythm.
Tides shift.
Boats arrive and leave with the tide.
The island slows everything down.
Kooringal is one of the island’s quietest corners. A small coastal village where the pace slows down and the focus returns to what matters most.
This wedding experience was created for couples who want to embrace that simplicity.
Barefoot on the sand.
Your favourite people beside you.
A celebration that feels effortless and real.
Why Choose Kooringal for Your Moreton Island Wedding
Located on the quiet southern end of Moreton Island, Kooringal offers a completely different island experience.
Relaxed.
Authentic.
Uncrowded.
Unlike resort-style weddings, Kooringal feels like stepping into a hidden coastal village where the pace slows down and the focus returns to what matters most.
Your ceremony takes place right on the beach, followed by a laid-back celebration at the iconic Gutter Bar, known for its fresh seafood, cold drinks, and true island hospitality.
It’s the kind of place where wedding days feel effortless.
A Brisbane Beach Wedding… On an Island...
If you are dreaming of a Brisbane beach wedding, Moreton Island offers something truly special.
Only one hour by boat from the mainland, Kooringal feels worlds away from the city while still being easily accessible for you and your guests.
Exchange vows on the sand, celebrate by the water, and spend the entire day surrounded by ocean views.
The Kooringal Moreton Island Wedding Package Experience
This Moreton Island wedding package is designed for couples who want a relaxed beach ceremony with their favourite people.
Instead of coordinating ferries, transport and venues across the island, everything is brought together into one seamless experience.
Your group travels together by private charter from Manly to the quiet island village of Kooringal.
A styled beach ceremony awaits, followed by a laid-back celebration at the world-famous Gutter Bar.
It feels like a destination wedding, yet your entire day begins and ends in Brisbane.
It is a wedding day that feels social, relaxed, and uniquely Moreton Island.
$8,900 Kooringal Wedding Package
A relaxed island wedding experience designed for couples who want to celebrate with their closest people without the stress of planning a traditional wedding.
This experience includes private charter transport, beachfront ceremony styling, personalised celebrant services, and a post-ceremony celebration at The Gutter Bar.
Guest capacity: Up to 20 people (including the couple, guests, and any vendors)
Investment at a Glance
Location: Kooringal, Moreton Island
Departure Point: Manly Harbour, Brisbane
Experience Duration: 6–8 hours (tide dependant)
Guest Capacity: Up to 20 people
Investment: $8,900
Style: Relaxed beachfront ceremony and island celebration
A relaxed island wedding experience designed for couples who want a meaningful celebration with their closest people.
What’s Included in Your Kooringal Wedding Package
Private Boat Charter from Manly
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20 seat private charter vessel
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Return charter Manly to Kooringal to Manly
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Approximately 6–8 hour experience (tide dependant)
Wedding Coordination
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Planning support and guidance from the Moreton Island Weddings team
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Coordination with charter and venue
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Ceremony location permits arranged
Beach Ceremony Setup
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Styled ceremony space on the beach
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Wedding arbour
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12 ceremony chairs
Personalised Ceremony
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Ceremony with experienced island celebrant
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Personalised ceremony script
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All legal marriage paperwork prepared and lodged
Post Ceremony Celebration at The Gutter Bar
Your post-ceremony celebration takes place at the iconic Gutter Bar Kooringal in a reserved celebration space.
Depending on seasonal availability, your shared celebration menu may include:
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Fresh seafood
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Seasonal salads
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Shared platters
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Ice buckets for refreshments
A full cash bar is available through The Gutter Bar.
Optional upgrades may include:
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Dessert platters
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Additional styling
Relaxed Island Experience
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Time to celebrate with your guests
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Explore Kooringal village
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Capture photos along the beach
Who This Island Wedding Experience Is Perfect For?
This island wedding experience is ideal for couples who:
• Want a relaxed wedding with their closest people
• Love the idea of travelling to the island together
• Prefer an intimate celebration rather than a large traditional reception
• Want beautiful scenery without complicated wedding logistics
• Are happy to embrace the natural rhythm of island tides and weather
If you’re dreaming of a wedding day that feels social, relaxed, and memorable, this experience was designed for you!
The Team Behind Your Island Wedding
This experience is brought together by a small team of trusted Moreton Island wedding professionals who know the island, the tides and the details that make an island wedding run smoothly.
Rather than coordinating multiple suppliers yourself, this collaboration brings everything together into one seamless experience.
Together, this team brings years of experience delivering weddings and intimate elopements on Moreton Island and understands the unique rhythm of island events.
You simply arrive, breathe in the ocean air, and enjoy the moment.
How This Island Wedding Experience Works
Planning your wedding day should feel exciting, not overwhelming.
Step 1 — Enquire
Contact the Moreton Island Weddings team to check availability.
We’ll confirm your preferred date, guest numbers and availability with the charter and venue partners.
Step 2 — Secure your date
Once your date is confirmed, your booking is secured and planning begins.
We’ll guide you through the booking process and next steps.
Step 3 — Lodge your Notice of Intended Marriage
Your celebrant will guide you through the legal paperwork required for marriage in Australia.
Step 4 — Depart Manly with your guests
On the day of your wedding, your group boards the private charter vessel together for the journey across the bay.
Step 5 — Marry on the beach
Your ceremony takes place on the sand at Kooringal with your closest people beside you.
Step 6 — Celebrate at The Gutter Bar
Relax, enjoy fresh seafood, raise a glass and soak in the island atmosphere before cruising home with your favourite people as newlyweds.
Example Wedding Day Timeline
Every charter varies slightly with tides, but a typical wedding day timeline may look like this:
9:00am
Private charter departs Manly Harbour
10:00am – 10:30am
Arrival at Kooringal on Moreton Island
11:00am
Beachfront wedding ceremony
11:30am – 3:30pm
Post ceremony celebration at The Gutter Bar with seafood feast, drinks, and relaxed time with your guests.
4:00pm
Depart Kooringal, Moreton Island
5:00pm
Arrive Manly Harbour, Married!!!!
