Tynong is a small rural town in West Gippsland, about an hour south-east of Melbourne, surrounded by paddocks, rolling hills and big open skies. It’s a great choice if you want your wedding to feel relaxed and country-style, but still be easy for guests travelling from the city or nearby suburbs like Pakenham and Beaconsfield.

The star attraction here is the Pakenham Racing Club in Tynong – a modern event centre set on 600 acres, with manicured lawns, stunning views of the racecourse and surrounding hills, and floor-to-ceiling windows that make the most of the scenery. It’s ideal if you want ceremony and reception in one location, with options for outdoor lawn ceremonies and elegant indoor receptions.

Nearby, Tynong North is home to Gumbuya World, an amusement and wildlife park that adds a fun, family-friendly twist to a wedding weekend. Guests can stay in surrounding towns and rural stays, then head out to Tynong for a countryside celebration that feels fresh, open and completely unpretentious.