Please do not feel obligated to travel. Instead just send us a recorded toast, preferably with champagne or other sparkling beverage! We will also have a reception of sorts in Wichita, Kansas (Michael's hometown) at some point in the future to complete our wedding world tour.
Unfortunately due to multiple unfenced dams on the property, the venue mandates no children under 15 except infants are allowed on site after the ceremony. Because of this we would love if everyone could join us at the beach (weather permitting) the following day.
Goodwater Ridge is just over an hour North of the Brisbane International Airport. For those travelling, we recommend flying into Brisbane and booking a rental car for the short drive on the East Coast of Australia.
We will provide transportation to take our guests to Goodwater Ridge (the wedding venue) from the Mooloolaba area in Sunshine Coast and back after the reception. We recommend booking a hotel for Friday and Saturday night near this location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3wXw5EjzDuTmMLzJA (which is the pick-up and drop-off point for transport to the venue) Alternatively, if you'd rather be away from the beach, there are several smaller properties to stay at if you are interested, here is a sample list: https://malenyaccommodation.com.au/ Be advised, rideshare and taxi services are generally not available from the venue.
Sooner is better at this point, Air NZ had some surprisingly low rates as of 6 June.