Garden or farm wedding and party venue

Engaged couples, families celebrating milestones and corporate groups wanting an outdoor or rustic setting.

Venue hire packages for the day or weekend, with add-ons such as tables and chairs, marquee hire, accommodation, and preferred supplier arrangements.

• Hospitality and good people skills
• Organising suppliers like caterers, florists and hire companies
• Property upkeep and gardening
• Photography and basic online marketing

• Planning permission or approval for events on residential or rural land, which varies by council and state
• Bushfire, fire safety and emergency access requirements, especially in rural areas
• Public liability insurance and check whether your home or farm policy covers events
• Liquor licensing, so decide whether guests bring their own or a licensed caterer or bar service handles alcohol (check your state's liquor licensing body)
• Noise limits, neighbour relations and finish times
• Weather risk and a strongly seasonal income

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on your existing property, the upgrades and facilities you add, and how you set up your marketing and bookings.

Check planning permission for events on residential or rural land, which varies by council and state. Also check bushfire, fire safety and emergency access rules, liquor licensing, noise limits, and whether your insurance covers events.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many events you host and your pricing. Plan for at least about 10 hours a week, and expect seasonal, weather-affected income.