Venue
Your own private world 15 minutes from Robina CBD. Austinville is a hidden gem; rolling hills, rainforest, creeks and wildlife all within easy access to Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads. Treat your guests to a Gold Coast escape and a day in the country at Cowbell Creek.
SERVICES
We go above and beyond
Our goal; ensure your wedding day is everything you have imagined. Our aim; deliver this in a fun, inclusive and stress free way. Cowbell Creek is a privately owned farm and wedding venue, we have the freedom and flexibility to deliver a unique experience, almost no idea or theme is unachievable.
Wedding Planning and Co-ordination
Our wedding planner Tracey is organised, professional and most importantly friendly and approachable. Tracey prides herself on her attention to detail and willingness to make sure every detail of your wedding is just right. Tracey will be your point of contact and will be with you every step of the way. She will co-ordinate all external services and be available on your wedding day to make sure everything runs as it should.
Wedding Styling
Our styling team take great pride in creating magical settings. Ten years of delivering weddings means we have a vast selection of styling elements for you to choose from to achieve the look, feel and vibe you have dreamt of. From your styling meeting to the final pack down our team takes care of everything.
Wedding Photography
Great wedding photos are an artform, the right photographer will help create a lasting memory of your wedding day. We can recommend photographers with a proven track record who will work with you to achieve your desired results.
Pre and Post Wedding Transport
To ensure a safe and issue free wedding day Cowbell Creek includes a 43 seat bus to pick up and drop off your guests. Bus pick up and drop off is from Broadbeach. If you need additional busses or you are travelling from further afield we can make arrangements to cover this for you.
Flowers
Cowbell Creek was designed to look great no matter your floristry budget. We have all the arbors, vases and styling elements you need to realise your vision and the florists to deliver it.
Hair and Make-Up
Our purpose built brides preparation suite has everything your hair and make-up team need for the perfect wedding morning; multiple bathrooms, make-up room, dressing room , kitchen and breakout spaces (full A/C).
Wedding Cakes
From extravagant creations to donuts or cupcakes we have trusted suppliers who can add the cherry on top to your wedding menu.
Catering
We have a list of proven catering performers in styles ranging from the humble pizza through to fine dining. Not only do our caterers create beautiful food they ensure that there is plenty of it so no one goes home hungry.
YOUR DAY
Cowbell Creek has everything covered.
From arrival at Brides preparation to safe delivery back to you accommodation every aspect of your day is planned and managed by our expert team.
Brides Preparation
Cowbell Creek has a specially designed brides preparation cottage. Comfortable and fully equipped the cottage has everything a brides entourage needs; bathrooms, make-up studio, dressing room, kitchen, verandah space and styled zones for individual and group portraits… did we mention the pink fridge stocked with bubbles?
The Wedding Ceremony
Cowbell Creek has three ceremony areas; our weatherproof open air chapel, our giant hilltop fig tree and our creekside verandah. Each area offers something different and allows you to tailor your special day to suit your number of guests and the overall aesthetic of your day.
Your Wedding Photos
One of the most important components of any wedding and the way that you remember it is photos. Cowbell Creek offers the perfect backdrop for traditional or more creative wedding photography. 200 acres of rolling hills, creeks, lookouts and fields populated by Scottish highland cows, Clydesdales, friendly dairy cows, Alpacas and cheeky chooks. Your photographer will be spoilt for choice. To enhance the experience we have air-conditioned 4WD Polaris Rangers to chauffeur you, your photographers and videographers to each stunning location.
The Garden Party
During your photoshoot you can treat your guests to a pre-reception Garden Party complete with full bar (inc. tap beers), croquet, bocce and assorted party games. The Wedding Garden Party works as a relaxed transition from the formality of the ceremony to the party atmosphere of your reception. The Garden Party includes use of our horse float photo booth and gives your guests the chance to feed and interact with our Highland cattle mums and bubs when our staff supervise the afternoon feeding.
The Wedding Reception
Your wedding reception can be anything that you want it to be. Our barn can be styled to evoke any mood, with soaring ceilings, traditional barn features and various zones for dining, socialising and dancing. There are large farmhouse tables for a sit down meal and wine barrels to create cocktail settings along with fireplaces for a cozy ambience. The scope of your wedding reception is limited only by imagination, let our planner and stylist show you what is possible at a cost that would be unthinkable anywhere else.
FACILITIES
The space and spaces to do your wedding your way
Set amongst 200 private and scenic acres with a purpose built wedding barn equipped with all manner of contingencies to insure against hot, cold and inclement weather; Cowbell Creek has the space and spaces to ensure every eventuality is covered.
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Cowbell Creek Site Map
The things we really want you to know.
The Facts
10 years of wedding experience
15 MINUTES from Robina
Working Highland cow farm
200 acres of private views
Multiple ceremony areas
Complete weather protection
Architect designed wedding barn
50-110 guests
Inclusions
Wedding planner
43 seat bus
Brides preparation suite
x5 BMW (on property)
A/C Polaris Ranger (photoshoot)
Highland cow feeding for guests
Staffing (our secret weapon)
Styling (everything you need)
$1500 bar tab
Horse float photo booth
Bocce court and lawn games
YOUR WEDDING PLANNER
Meet Tracey
Tracey is a people person who loves to be social. She is also a professional with 20 years experience in the wedding industry. Her journey started as an inbound wedding planner for the Japan Travel bureau which lead to wedding co-ordination within a golf course environment and finally to designing, planning and building Cowbell Creek. Over the last 10 years Tracey has improved and evolved the Cowbell Creek experience to ensure every couple gets the most memorable day possible. Once you start your own Cowbell Creek journey Tracey will be with you from your first email, every phone call, styling meeting and your wedding day to make sure everything runs smoothly and you receive true country hospitality.
FAQ
Questions our guests ask
Tracey is only a phone call, text or email away but weddings can be daunting so we have asked and answered some common questions below.
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9.00am Bride arrives
1pm Groom arrives
1.30pm guests arrive
2.00pm Ceremony
2.30-5.00pm Garden Party
4.00pm portrait photos
5.15pm Grand entrance
6.30pm Dinner
7.30pm Dance floor
10.00pm Last drinks
10.30pm Bus departs.These times are indicative, each wedding is slightly different as are time between summer and winter. Tracey will wotk with you to create the schedule that suits you and your guests.
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We don’t. We have $1500 included bar tab in all packages that can be added to by the couple or once spent can revert to a cash bar. We know most couples are working to a budget, we keep our drinks prices as low as possible and ensure you only pay for what you consume. Bar packages work in the venues favour.
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Cowbell Creek has been designed to facilitate a photographic experience like no other. We know not everyone wants to be away from their guest for too long, 45 minutes is enough time to get most of what you can see on this website. If photos are your thing we can stay out for longer and get everything you could possibly want. You will also have approx. 2 hours with your guests before we head out for photos.
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We do. The suppliers we recommend are not just excellent in their chosen field, they are a pleasure to work with and add to the overall quality of your day. Once the style and tone of your day is decided tracey will recommend the suppliers who she thinks will be best for you and your budget.
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Yes we do, Tracey will be with you from beginning to end, every email, phone call, styling meeting and on day co-ordination will be handled by her. Once suppliers have been selected she will liaise directly with them to ensure smooth sailing.
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We don’t but that’s not to say it does not offer the ultimate piece of mind. In our 10 years running Cowbell Creek it has never been needed but depending on your situation it may be a good idea.
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All licensed venues operate within noise restriction rules. Cowbell Creek is sound proofed to stop noise escaping and has been acoustically engineered to ensure audible comfort for our guests once the music starts.
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Most couples choose to stay in Broadbeach where they are spoilt for choice. The most popular hotels in Broadbeach are Meriton Suites, Peppers and the Casino. There is also a selection of boutique AirBnBs in and around Austinville that cater to wedding parties. Tracey can advise on this fi needed.
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No. There is a campground within 500m and some AirBnBs within 10-15 minutes of the venue. Most guests take advantage of the included bus and stay in Broadbeach.