reception spaces

Both reception spaces have been intentionally curated to complement your ceremony location — giving you the freedom to shape a celebration that feels true to your style, your story, and the way you want to experience your wedding day.

If you’re ready to explore Shambala Estate and see which reception space feels like “yours,” you can book a private tour through the link below. Explore all ceremony and reception spaces.

Explore our Gold Coast Hinterland wedding venue to bring your ceremony, reception, guest travel and accommodation plans together.

Explore Signature Shambala Experiences and compare wedding packages to bring your favourite moments together. For inspiration, read From Garden Ceremony to Ballroom Celebration.

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Wedding reception celebration inside one of Shambala Estate’s indoor reception spaces on Tamborine Mountain.

Galaxy

ballroom

A grand indoor venue designed

for celebration on any scale.

The Galaxy Ballroom is Shambala’s larger indoor reception space. After a garden or Chapel ceremony and pre-dinner drinks elsewhere on the Estate, guests can gather here for dinner, speeches and an evening of dancing. Its scale also suits retreats, corporate events and live performances.

After a garden or Chapel ceremony and pre-dinner drinks elsewhere on the Estate, bring a larger guest list together here for dinner, speeches and dancing. Chandeliers, an LED dance floor and the distinctive galaxy ceiling carry the celebration into the evening, with a stage, fireplace and bar completing the room.

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Features: Shambala Bar | Light-up dance floor | Galaxy light ceiling | Chandeliers | Stage | DJ & PA System | Fireplace

Capacity: 150 seated | 200 theatre-style | 300 standing

EXPLORE THE BALLROOM
Bride and groom watch a traditional lion dance during their wedding reception in the Galaxy Ballroom.
Elegant round banquet table decorated with a floral centerpiece of pink, orange, and black flowers, surrounded by glassware, candles, and a table card labeled "Table Seven."
A bride and groom share a dance in front of a wedding reception table with guests, floral arrangements, and fairy lights, with the bride's long dark hair and white wedding dress, and the groom's dark suit and bow tie.
A bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception in a decorated hall with a large illuminated "LOVE" sign and a backdrop of fairy lights.
Elegant indoor wedding reception setup at Shambala Estate, styled with candles, florals, and natural light.

WATERFALL

PAVILION

An intimate indoor

–outdoor sanctuary

The Waterfall Pavilion is a light-filled indoor space for a smaller wedding reception or pre-dinner drinks, surrounded by lush rainforest and views towards the Waterfall Grotto. Many sides can open when the weather suits, allowing the outdoors to mingle with the celebration inside.

After a Grotto or garden ceremony, the Pavilion can host a smaller seated reception beneath its crystal chandelier, or offer a sheltered gathering place for pre-dinner drinks before a Ballroom celebration. Many sides can open when the weather suits, letting the surrounding rainforest mingle with the room.

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Capacity: 60 seated | 100 standing

EXPLORE THE PAVILION
Elegant decorated dining table with candles, glassware, and floral arrangements in a bright room with large windows and natural light.
A bride and groom at their wedding reception, sitting at a decorated table with white candles, flowers, and desserts, surrounded by large windows revealing green foliage outside.
Elegant round table set for a wedding or celebration with white tablecloth, silverware, glassware, small floral arrangements, tall white candles, and a bedroom with string lights in the background.
A bride and groom in wedding attire sharing a kiss during their wedding reception, holding sparklers, surrounded by guests at a celebration.

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  • Carmen and Ryan celebrating together in the Chapel doorway at Shambala Estate.

    CARMEN & RYAN

    “But what truly made it special was the team—so supportive, patient, and attentive to every detail. We felt completely looked after, and our guests haven’t stopped raving about the food, the setting, and the espresso martinis!"

  • Black and white photo of a smiling bride and groom close to each other, nearly touching foreheads, inside near a window.

    RUBY & MATT

    “Thank you so much for making the day so special. We had a fantastic time and couldn’t have asked for a better wedding! You and your team assisted us wherever we needed and made the whole process as smooth as possible - we are very grateful.”

  • A woman with straight black hair smiling, wearing a blue top, surrounded by green plants in a bright indoor space.

    CHLARIZA & MARK

    “Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the beauty of the venue and the magical atmosphere it created. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue or team to celebrate our love – Shambala made our wedding unforgettable.”

  • A newlywed couple embracing outdoors with a scenic landscape in the background. The groom is kissing the bride on her temple, and both are smiling. The bride wears a white gown with lace and beaded details, a tiara, and pearl earrings. The groom is in a black tuxedo and bow tie. The bride's ring and the groom's watch are visible.

    jasmine & alex

    “Shambala estate was an incredible venue. The staff were amazing, from our first site visit till the day after the wedding, they were accommodating, attentive and met all of our needs. They helped set the tone for the day and made sure we didn’t have to worry about anything.”