The Mallard Duck gardens and reception marquee illuminated for an evening celebration
Our venue

A private Swan Valley sanctuary.

Gardens, open lawns and a private lake. Explore the spaces that bring your ceremony, drinks and celebration together at The Mallard Duck.

Private

Exclusive use of the venue.

Lakeside

Ceremony to celebration.

50–140 guests

Flexible spaces and layouts.

Swan Valley

Gardens, lawns and wildlife.

The setting

Fall in love with the setting.

Located in the heart of the Swan Valley, The Mallard Duck is surrounded by gardens, mature trees, open lawns and a private lake. Enjoy exclusive use of the property with your family and friends, from the first arrival to the final song.

Stylized golden-brown ornamental swirl with flowing loops and curves resembling a decorative flourish.
01 · The entrance

A beautiful beginning.

Follow the fairy-lit, foliage-lined pathway towards the ceremony archway, where your guests await. Make your entrance through the gardens and beneath the arch, surrounded by greenery and the people you love.

A wedding couple beneath the illuminated garden archway at The Mallard Duck
02 · The ceremony

Say I do beside the lake.

Exchange your vows on our timber ceremony deck overlooking the private lake, with a water fountain, lush greenery and shady trees creating a beautiful natural backdrop.

A peaceful, intimate setting to share one of the most meaningful moments of your day with family and friends.

The lakeside ceremony deck at The Mallard Duck
03 · Drinks & canapés

A little time to soak it all in.

After the ceremony, guests can relax beside the lake with music, welcome drinks and canapés. The tiki bar, comfortable lounges and cocktail tables make it an easy place to settle into the celebration.

While your wedding party captures photos around the gardens and lake, your guests can mingle and enjoy the atmosphere without needing to leave the venue.

The courtyard bar at The Mallard Duck
04 · The reception

Dinner under the stars.

Our outdoor reception lawn sits beneath date palms wrapped in fairy lights, with festoon lighting overhead and views across the lake. As the sun sets, the space becomes a beautiful setting for dinner, drinks and dancing.

Choose a sit-down dinner or a relaxed cocktail-style reception. Our permanent marquee provides a wet-weather backup and a large wooden dance floor, so the celebration can continue.

Reception tables beneath festoon lights at The Mallard Duck
Designed around your day

Beautiful setting. Practical thinking.

The spaces are only the beginning. Flexible layouts, beautifully considered facilities and one experienced team help the whole day feel connected and easy.

50–140 guests

Room for your celebration

Indoor and outdoor spaces give you flexible options for your guest list.

Your style

A layout that feels like you

From traditional banquet seating to relaxed cocktail settings, tables and seating can be arranged to suit the way you want to celebrate.

One experienced team

The practical details, covered

From lighting and sound to the bar, professional staff and experienced event managers, everything is taken care of so you can simply relax, celebrate and enjoy a stress-free wedding day.

A considered backup

Ready for a change in weather

Our permanent marquee and beautiful wooden dance floor provide a comfortable alternative, allowing the celebrations to continue whatever the weather.

GALLERY

MOMENTS FROM THE MALLARD DUCK.

A glimpse of ceremonies, details and celebrations in our Swan Valley setting.

A garden wedding reception beneath palm trees at The Mallard Duck in the Swan Valley
A bride holding a colourful wedding bouquet
Newlyweds entering their garden reception surrounded by guests at The Mallard Duck
Jack and Sophie celebrating their wedding at The Mallard Duck
A wedding couple walking hand in hand with their bridal party
James and Candice celebrating their wedding at The Mallard Duck
Matt and Kimberlee celebrating their wedding at The Mallard Duck
Yosef and Meseret celebrating their wedding at The Mallard Duck
Visit the venue

Come and see it for yourself.

A venue visit is the easiest way to picture your wedding here. Walk through the spaces, ask your questions and talk with our team about what you’re imagining.