About the Hinterland Estate

Palm Creek Estate

Palm Creek Estate is an exceptional venue nestled in a hidden valley just 5km from the beautiful Sunshine Coast beaches of Queensland.

The estate’s meticulously manicured grounds, featuring lush greenery, tranquil waterways, and stunning ocean and hinterland vistas, create an idyllic setting that seamlessly blends the beauty of the natural world with refined elegance. Couples, corporate clients, and wellness enthusiasts alike can immerse themselves in the estate’s calming ambiance, allowing them to fully embrace the serenity and inspiration of this remarkable coastal haven.

We offer a premier setting to host a variety of bespoke functions and experiences, including weddings, corporate events, long lunches, chef’s tables, product launches, music recitals, art exhibitions, and location shoots.

Strategically located just 10 minutes from Peregian Beach and Coolum Beach, 20 minutes from Noosa Heads, 20 minutes from Sunshine Coast Airport, and 75 minutes from Brisbane Airport, our estate provides unparalleled convenience and accessibility for our discerning clientele.

At Palm Creek Estate, we are committed to delivering a higher level of engagement that connects our guests with the essence of the place and its people.

"At Palm Creek Estate, we are committed to delivering a higher level of engagement that connects our guests with the essence of the place and its people."

Location, Location, Location...

A Sunshine Coast venue, we are Ideally located 10 mins from Peregian Beach and Coolum Beach, 20 mins Noosa Heads, 20 mins Sunshine Coast Airport and 75 mins Brisbane Airport.

Nestled in a private, secluded valley just 5 km to the coast, the venue boasts pristine palm-lined creeks that flow into expansive vistas showcasing the stunning coastline and hinterland landscapes.

Sunshine Coast Events Venue

Experience Palm Creek Estate’s breathtaking beauty and exceptional functionality in the video below.

the venue

Palm Creek Estate offers a serene and picturesque setting for any event. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by an expansive landscape of lush lawns, trellised vines, and soaring timbered ridges, creating a truly unique and captivating atmosphere. Historically a dairy and tropical fruit farm, the estate has been thoughtfully transformed into a functional and contemporary event space, featuring well-designed access, ample parking, expansive lawns and gardens, as well as a new function barn, cocktail bar, and amenities, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the occasion.

When booking at Palm Creek Estate, clients simply pay a deposit to secure their desired date, and our experienced Food & Beverage manager will provide a complimentary consultation to ensure all catering requirements are met to the highest standard.

The Venue Ammenities

The Bar – At the heart of the venue you are greeted at the open-style cocktail bar and reception area, looking over the dam and up the valley, flanked by stone walls, pebble pathways, timber railing and an impressive central fireplace. The bar has great energy and character and is fully equipped to ensure no one goes thirsty.

The Kitchen – Our humble kitchen has hosted some of the finest and most celebrated chefs and caterers delivering unforgettable menus from sit-down formal to casual cocktail & canapé style.

The Barn – plays a central figure of the venue with its lofty ceilings, rough-sawn timber, and vented bell tower. Designed to accommodate amplified music it makes for an impressive and very versatile space to host a range of events from indoor/outdoor dining, a spacious dance floor, conference & team building activities; yoga classes or as a wet weather ceremony site.

The Verandah – stepping out from the barn you flow out to the 4m verandah which is a great area to absorb the valley, relaxing in a club chair, enjoying cocktails & canapes or an ideal setting for a long lunch.

The Al Fresco – from the verandah, you brush past tropical foliage and open onto a crushed granite pad great for outdoor dining or mixed up with more casual high tables, wine barrels and umbrellas. This space can also accommodate a marquee which can be perfectly annexed off the barn verandah for seamless flow for guests to mingle and relax.

The Old Dairy – as you stroll from the Al Fresco space you gently rise 70m across expansive lawns to the Old Dairy where intimate ceremonies are held. The site of the first dairy in the area, where milk, fruit & vegetables were taken by horse and cart to Tewantin on the Noosa River. Beyond the Old Dairy site, the lawn continues to six terraces along the edge of the paddock which can be styled into various arrangements.

The Toilets – tucked away behind the Palm Bar are well-appointed toilet facilities for Female, Male, Disabled and Ambulant guests which have been built to liken that of a federation hotel with bottle green tiles against timber walls, and hints of black steel and brass fittings…. a celebration of a bygone era.

A Smoking area is available with ashtrays provided.

Marquees – Various options are available for ceremony and event styling including:

  • 7m Round Sperry Tent = $1500
  • 10m Round Sperry Tent = $2750
  • 16m x 10m Oyster Sperry Tent = $4500
  • 20m x 14m Oyster Sperry Tent = $6500
  • 1 x Giant Tipi = $2700; 2 x Giant Tipi = $4750; 3 x Giant Tipi = $6950

MANAGERS & OWNERS - AUSTIN & ANNA SMITH

Austin and Anna have both developed Palm Creek Estate from the ground up and are very hands-on with the management of the property and the creation of this beautiful venue for guests to enjoy.

They are both avid supporters of regional food and beverage initiatives and are passionate about protecting, preserving, and sharing the beautiful hinterland area for which they’re blessed to live

Anna was born and bred on a horse stud in southern Victoria and Austin on a station in Western NSW. Both with long ties to the Sunshine Coast, they bring a unique blend of character to the table with a wealth of experience in fashion, food and agriculture and a love for the ocean and coastal lifestyle.

Events

Palm Creek Estate will stage an impressive event calendar with regular feature guests, gurus and artists to heighten your senses. Sign up for alerts on upcoming events or visit our events calendar to see what’s on.

weddings

It all begins with an idea… the perfect wedding. The established gardens with peaceful ponds, water lilies, mature trees, and expansive lawns, provide an ideal setting for an elegant ceremony as you and your closest friends and family create ever-lasting memories of your special day.

Corporate events

Palm Creek Estate is the perfect venue for hosting a wide variety of corporate events! With our luxurious facilities and exceptional service, we can create a custom event that perfectly reflects your company’s unique vision and goals. From engaging team-building activities to productive business meetings and unforgettable celebrations, Palm Creek Estate is the ideal location for any type of corporate event.