Eagles Nest Retreat
Eagles Nest Retreat is a private, award-recognised wedding and destination event venue set in the foothills of Mount Roland in North-West Tasmania.
Nestled near Sheffield with wide rural views and luxury onsite accommodation across architecturally designed Nests and The Loft, couples can host elopements, micro weddings, intimate gatherings or larger celebrations with Mount Roland as a backdrop.
The property combines scenic outdoor ceremony locations, versatile celebration spaces and exclusive use accommodation for couples and their guests, all within a tranquil, secluded setting.
Eagles Nest Retreat
at a Glance
Location
Sheffield, Tasmania. A Scenic hour drive from Launceston, or three hours if travelling from Hobart.
Privacy Level
Full privacy. For larger groups hiring the whole property is required.
Accomodation Available
Three stunning accommodation options known as the Nests, along with The Loft, all overlooking Mount Roland with wide rural views.
Backdrop/Vibe
Known for its wide, picturesque views of Mount Roland and surrounding rural farmland, with striking autumn colours as the trees shed their leaves.
Maximum Capacity
150 in a marquee on the stunning Skyview Wetlands, with whole venue hire. 40 in a marquee at Nest II
Wedding options at Eagles Nest Retreat
Eagles Nest Retreat is suitable for the following weddings:
Packages and pricing can be found below.
Seasonal Notes
Seasonality plays a big role in the feel of weddings at Eagles Nest Retreat. Autumn is particularly popular, with deciduous trees turning and shedding their leaves, creating warm tones and a landscape that photographs beautifully. In winter, Mount Roland can receive snow, and on rare occasions light snow can fall at the venue itself, adding a distinctly Tasmanian alpine atmosphere to the backdrop.
Rainfall is more common through the cooler months, but it is usually intermittent rather than persistent, and conditions often change quickly. Spring and summer bring greener farmland, longer days and clearer mountain views, with the setting feeling open, relaxed and expansive across the property.
Things to Do
Tasmazia & The Village Of Lower Crackpot
Learn about Eagles Nest Retreat and the town of Sheffield.
King Solomons Cave
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Hikes & Walks – explore Mount Roland Regional Reserve with trails ranging from gentle forest walks to the challenging summit climb, offering sweeping views across farmland and the North West Tasmanian landscape.
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Tasmazia - Take yourself on a journey through one of the world’s largest maze complexes, with a total of eight magical mazes to lose yourself in, each completely different from the last!
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Lake Barrington – a short drive away, Lake Barrington offers kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing and relaxed lakeside picnics in a peaceful freshwater setting (seasonal).
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Scenic Drives & Lookouts – explore the Kentish region by car, with quiet country roads, lookouts and scenic stops ideal for photography and sunset views.
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Sheffield Town of Murals – visit the nearby town of Sheffield, known as Tasmania’s outdoor art gallery, with more than 160 large scale murals, galleries, cafes and artisan studios.
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Stargazing & Night Sky – minimal light pollution makes the area ideal for stargazing, with clear skies and wide open views across the valley on calm nights.
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King Solomons Cave - Located in Mole Creek Karst National Park, is a richly decorated limestone cave. The Mole Creek Karst National Park is in the central north of Tasmania, west of Deloraine.
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Cradle Mountain Day Trips – Eagles Nest Retreat is well positioned for a day trip to Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, home to iconic alpine walks, lakes and wilderness scenery.