Leaves & Fishes

Tucked away in Lovedale, down a crunchy gravel drive through the trees, Leaves & Fishes is the kind of place that stops couples mid-sentence.

Overwater boathouses floating above a lotus-covered pond. A rainforest canopy strung with light. A candlelit Roman bath. Gumtrees and palm trees, Balinese accents and rustic, earthy warmth. Kangaroos wandering through at golden hour. It's all on one secluded 20-acre estate — and for your day, it's all yours.

Couples often walk from the Rainforest Walk to the Overwater Pavilion to the Sunken Garden and find it hard to believe a place like this is real.

We host intimate celebrations and larger affairs alike, comfortably accommodating up to 90 guests, with the flexibility to host up to 150 for larger, fully tailored weddings. All-inclusive packages are available for weddings of 2 to 50 guests, or you're free to bring your own caterer, BYO alcohol, and choose your own vendors — the day is entirely yours to design. Every wedding is exclusive use. Every wedding is different. And every couple works directly with Kristy and the on-site team, on hand to help whenever you need it.

Onsite accommodation across four architecturally designed Boathouses and a private Villa sleeps up to 12 of your closest people — so they can stay, wake slowly, and savour every last moment.

Conveniently close to the Hunter Valley's wineries and dining, Leaves & Fishes is a complete, deeply personal wedding experience.

Come as you are. Leave gently changed.

At Leaves & Fishes, your celebration is shaped with genuine care from the very first enquiry. Owner Kristy is the heart and soul of the property, known for anticipating what couples need before they even ask.

• A dedicated, hands-on host who knows the property inside and out
• Interactive wedding cost calculator — full pricing breakdown and transparency before you even enquire
• A downloadable Wedding Information Guide with full inclusions, pricing ranges and accommodation insights
• Choice of DIY styling or introductions to trusted, hand-picked local vendors
• On-the-day coordination available (in-house or trusted preferred vendor)
• Full access for setup and pack-down, so your day looks exactly as you imagined
• Support across styling, budget tracking, timelines and rehearsal planning

Leaves & Fishes is designed to feel supportive, calm and deeply personal — whether you're planning an elopement for two or a 150-guest celebration.