Elope in Tasmania at the World’s & Water's Edge.

Intimate elopements & micro weddings at Captain's Rest, Strahan — Tasmania's most loved waterfront stay.

We love to host intimate elopements at Captain's Rest — a setting as rare and extraordinary as your love story. Surrounded by still water, with a wedding party of friendly ducks cheering you on, we welcome the opportunity to offer this special place as the setting for the start of your next chapter. Whether it's a micro wedding, a spur-of-the-moment celebration, or just the two of you and a celebrant — tell us your vision below, and we'll send you a personalised quote.

Just like you, there's no place like this.

Tell us about your vision, and we'll send you your personalised quote. From private elopements to intimate celebrations with friends, Captain's Rest is ready to host. Events & extended honeymoon stays start at 2,500 + GST depending on your dates, your event and what you’d love woven in.

One thing worth knowing: there’s only one Captain’s Rest and we can only host one love story at a time. Dates, especially weekends and school holidays, book well ahead. If a date matters to you, write to us early so we can make sure it’s yours.

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What our couples love about celebrating here at Captain’s Rest

Some weddings need a venue — but couples who choose to elope here need a place, and Captain's Rest is just that, for as long as you’d like. No rush to set up, or pack down, no need to move on.

We’re honoured to become a special part of your universe.

The jetty and still water at Lettes Bay, ceremony setting for waterfront elopements at Captain's Rest.

Eloping in Tasmania — Your Questions, Answered

Can you legally elope in Tasmania?

Beautifully, yes. Australian law asks for two things: a Notice of Intended Marriage lodged with your celebrant at least one month before the day, and two witnesses over eighteen. Your celebrant handles the paperwork; we'll introduce you to our trusted locals who will make organising your beautiful moment easy.

How many guests can we bring?

Captain's Rest is intimate by design. Elopements begin with the two of you and a small handful of your dearest can join for the day by arrangement up to eight. If your list is longer than we can squeeze inside, we're probably not the right your venue for your ceremony - but we’d love to host you for your honeymoon!

When is the best time of year to elope in Tasmania?

Honestly? Every season here has its own beauty. Summer gives long golden evenings across still waters; autumn is crisp and amber; winter is our very favourite — rain on the tin roof, the fire lit, a harbour like glass, and the whole west coast feeling like it was arranged just for the two of you. We’ve written a guide for our guests about the seasons here for you to explore your options in more detail.

What happens if it rains on our special day?

Inside is just as gorgeous as outside with rain trickling down the antique window panes. This is the wild west coast, and weather is part of our story here. A "bad weather" day here is absolutely gorgeous, and yes — if our ducks are doubling as your guests they are more than welcome inside.

Can you recommend a celebrant and photographer?

Yes — we know and love the absolute best people and teams this island has to offer. We'll happily connect you with all the suppliers we trust and work with, including celebrants, photographers, elopement planners, florists and catering once you have approved your quote and we have booked your dates.

Do we stay at Captain's Rest on our wedding night?

Your venue is your honeymoon suite, and you’ll wake up married in one of the most beautiful places on earth, now made yours. Most of our couples stay on for a week post-ceremony to make the most of their special moment in time.

Can children come to our elopement?

Absolutely, everyone is welcome here with open arms. And if you want to bring a beloved pet, that promises to be well behaved with the ducks, we’d love to host them too.

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Ready to bring your dream to life? We can’t wait to hear from you. For inspiration, keep scrolling to our Elopement gallery below, or check out our House Tour or About pages. Questions? Just get in touch any time!

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A young child with short hair, wearing a long-sleeved shirt and brown overalls, is pressing their hands against a window. An adult is visible through the window behind the child, smiling and looking at the child.

A duck walking down a narrow kitchen hallway with wooden floors and white cabinets.

A man with long hair and a beard sitting on a wooden platform in front of a weathered green wall, wearing a brown beanie, a beige sweater, black pants, and brown boots, holding a black backpack.

A woman in a dark jacket squats on grass, holding a bunch of leaves, and smiling at a duck nearby in an outdoor setting with a house and trees in the background.

A man with long hair and a beard sitting on a wooden platform, holding a young girl, surrounded by live and fake ducks, with a jar of duck food nearby.

A wooden table decorated with various flowers in vases, including roses and other blooms, with a coiled rope on the table. The background shows a window with a view outside and some additional decorative items inside.

A woman is decorating a cake on a wooden table, with a vase of flowers and dried orange slices nearby in a cozy home kitchen.

A man with long hair and beard, wearing a brown beanie and white shirt, sitting on a window seat and sewing or mending fabric with a needle and thread, with a black binder and handwritten notes nearby.

A person with tattooed arms holds a necklace with a large oval pendant, sitting at a table with handwritten notes, beige fabric, a pair of rings, and a container labeled 'Lark' in the background.

A woman on a wooden dock near a body of water, looking at a man holding a baby in a baby carrier, with trees in the background under an overcast sky.

A couple with a baby kissing on a wooden dock by a lake during overcast weather.

A smiling woman in a black coat and black pants holding greenery and pruning shears, standing on a rocky ground near trees.

Black and white photo of two women near the water, one in the foreground holding flowers and the other in the background on a dock, with trees and hills in the distance.

View of a lake with a dock, an abandoned boat on the shore, and hills in the background, seen through a window with divided panes.

Two gold wedding rings on a textured beige fabric, decorated with dried flowers and cotton branches, with a pink wooden box in the background.

Ducks standing on a doormat at a doorway, with more ducks outside on a deck and grass.

A family of three sitting on a wooden dock by a lake, feeding ducks. The mother holds a baby dressed in beige, the father wears a white shirt and sheepskin boots, and there are ducks around them and in the water.

A woman in a black dress standing by a large window with a scenic view, holding a snack, in a rustic room decorated with flowers and hanging ornaments, with a table in the foreground set with plates of food, jars, and a bottle.

A person's arm holding a bouquet of mixed flowers including roses and orchids in an indoor setting with natural light.

A man with long hair and a beard wearing a white shirt standing inside a rustic room, adjusting his collar. The room has a wood-paneled wall, a deer head mounted on the wall, and various vintage and handmade decor items.

A man with long hair and a beard standing in a rustic interior, wearing a brown jacket and white shirt, surrounded by vintage and decorative objects.

A woman holds a baby on her lap while sitting on a window seat, with a man sitting on the floor reaching out to hold the baby's hand, in a cozy room with wall art and dried flowers.

A couple getting married on a wooden dock by the water, with a woman in a brown dress officiating, and a man holding a baby. The woman receiving the vows is holding a bouquet of flowers. There is a box and a cup on the dock.

A woman holding a bouquet, dressed in a white dress, smiling at a man holding her hand, near a lakeside cabin. The scene appears to be a wedding or romantic celebration outdoors.

Black and white photo of two women holding hands, with one woman placing a ring on the other's finger during a wedding ceremony.

Two people holding hands during a wedding ceremony, with one person holding a bouquet of flowers.

A couple stands by a riverbank surrounded by trees, with the woman holding a bouquet of flowers and the man standing close behind her.

A woman holding a baby, a man playing with the baby, all sitting on a blanket in front of a fireplace with a large window in the background.

A family celebrating a birthday or special occasion around a table with food, cake, and drinks in a cozy, warmly lit room.

Family celebrating at a dinner table with food and drinks, one woman holding a baby, a man eating a slice of cake, and a table with cheese, cake, grapes, and flowers.

An old, weathered boat parked on tall grass in front of a white house with large windows on a cloudy day.

A light blue dress hangs on a wooden hanger on a beige wall, next to a portrait of an older man with gray hair and a beard wearing a dark shirt, and a landscape painting below the portrait.

A woman in a light blue dress kneeling and holding a cloth, facing a man in a dark suit with a boutonniere, standing on a porch outside a house with white siding and wooden steps, during evening time.

Interior view of a windowsill with a model sailboat, a bouquet of flowers, and various small objects, overlooking a cloudy outdoor scene with water and hills.

A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors near a lake, with a woman in a light blue dress holding a bouquet of flowers, a man in a dark suit, and an officiant woman standing on grass with ducks nearby.

Red high-heeled shoes hanging on a basket, with a red and white fabric draped over the basket, a white spherical object below, and a rustic wooden door in the background.

A woman in a light blue dress sitting on a window seat, smiling at a man in a suit holding a bottle, in a room with large windows overlooking a body of water.

A couple, a woman in a light blue dress and a man in a dark suit, standing by a calm lake with a swan in the water, surrounded by misty hills and wooden posts.

Person sitting inside looking out the window at a boat floating on a calm river with a forested shoreline in the background.

A man and a woman hugging outdoors near a body of water, with the woman holding a bouquet of flowers.

A man and woman sharing a toast with glasses of rosé wine inside a cozy room, sitting by a window overlooking a foggy landscape.

Ready to bring your day to life?

Send us an enquiry and tell us your vision — we can't wait to hear it and save those special dates so they are yours. And if you'd like to fall a little further first, wander the House Tour, read our story, or just get in touch with any question at all.

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Photos courtesy Ben Sowry & Ashly Evans our favourite wedding and elopement photographers. Video kindly supplied by the very talented Maddison Walsh. And, a very special thank you to Missy & Michael, Chloe & John for sharing their elopement with us. Friends, repeat guests and now their story and love is part of the tapestry of this special place.