The Best Hens Party Ideas in Melbourne for a Chic Day Out

The humble hen party has come a long way since polyester veils, plastic tiaras, and hot pink bride-to-be sashes. Nowadays, modern brides are looking for classy, stylish and fun ways to celebrate with their favourite gals, before they tie the knot.

So, if you’ve been given the difficult party planning task of organising the hen party, now’s the time to get a little creative and start putting things in motion. Maybe you've already booked the cocktail making classes at a sexy cocktail bar, but you need a little more to make it a hens night to remember.

From lavish ladies’ luncheons to gorgeous girls’ getaways, we’ve rounded up a handful of the best hens party ideas in Melbourne for you to consider. Your girl gang can thank us later for the epic hens filled with unforgettable experiences.

Book a Ladies' Luncheon

Ladies who lunch together, stay together — that’s a fact. Picture a long table, beautiful flower arrangements in the middle, and delicious drinks and meals for you and all the girls.

When you need to plan a hens lunch in Melbourne you're in luck - the city and surrounds are filled with stunning dining options, which makes picking a beautiful backdrop a rather easy task.

We love the pastel-drenched space at The Beverly in South Yarra, offering a semi-private dining space where you can gaze out the window at the cityscape, while The Commons Collective is perfect for a garden party.

If you prefer to be by the coast, The Baths is a stylish restaurant set on a beachfront in Sorrento, catering for private dining groups with window seats looking straight out to the ocean.

Get Creative with a Paint & Sip

Uncork the bride's creativity and celebrate her last days as a single lady with a private party - paint-and-sip style. Tap into your inner artist and learn how to paint like the masters at Champainting at their South Melbourne or Berwick location, or with Pinot & Picasso in the CBD.

It's BYO, so you can come prepared to enjoy a glass (or two) and nibbles while recreating a featured painting under the careful guidance of an artist who will guide the bridal squad through the process.

Private packages include all materials and access to the AUX cord, and you can even make it spicy with a drag queen performance! At the end of the two-hour session, you’ll leave with your masterpiece. 

Enjoy a High Tea Experience

Is there anything better than a classy afternoon tea with a cuppa’ and some sweet nibbles? We think not. Chuck in a gorgeous venue along with Champagne and it’s game over.

And although high tea is an old tradition, you can count on Melbourne to shake things up by adding a modern touch here and there.

Like the Grand Hyatt High Tea, serving a glass of Chandon upon arrival and serving savoury and sweet delicacies, in a stunning lounge-inspired setting. Or, there’s Madame Brussels where you can throw your high tea-inspired garden party for up to 30 people, complete with cheeky cocktails mini cupcakes, and epic city views. 

Organise a Spa Day

In the lead-up to the big day, the ultimate goal is to make the bride-to-be as relaxed as humanly possible, so perhaps a full day of pampering in an idyllic setting may just be what the doctor ordered.

You can take a day trip to Victoria's Spa Country, Daylesford, where you’ll find the Lake House’s onsite spa offering group packages with access to their relaxation lounge, treatment rooms and private treetop mineral spas.

Or, you can head to the Mornington Peninsula, booking into the beloved Peninsula Hot Springs or Alba Thermal Springs and Spa, offering every bath and spa treatment under the hot Australian sun. 

Hire a Party Boat for the Day

All aboard the hens’ boat! Yes, you can hire a private chartered yacht to sail you and your gal pals around as you make memories that will last a lifetime.

Offering a 3-hour journey with snacks and nibbles, plus the option for more substantial food and beverage packages - served my shirtless pirates, no less - plus plenty of room to dance the day away, it's not hard to see why we love this nautical option for a hens day.

Book a Girls’ Getaway 

If an ultimate sleepover with the girls is more your thing, why not book a girls’ getaway with extra special accommodation?

Take, for example, Campbell Point House, a luxury home located on the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula, looking as though it’s been plucked straight out from the South of France. 

Or there’s the Church at Lyonville in the Daylesford region. The converted church originally built in the 1920s may provide your hen the apt opportunity to practice her walk down the aisle. 

There's no better way to enjoy a European-inspired getaway without leaving Victoria - making it one of our favourite hens party ideas in Melbourne!

Dance to a Silent Disco

If there's a guaranteed way to get everyone up and about, it's a silent disco through the streets of Melbourne. Led by a trusted and fabulous guide, your entire crew will be provided with headphones belting out the best 70's, 80's and 90's classics.

Dance and sing along as you boogie from one location to the next, or have a dance session in the backyard. If your hen loves a boogie and an activity filled with laughter, this is one of the best hens party ideas in Melbourne.

Oh, and may we suggest a glass of liquid courage before your tour begins - these confident guides will have you dancing for strangers, in public spaces, and singing like no one can hear you.

Have you planned the perfect day with our roundup of the best hens' party ideas in Melbourne? Continue the wedding preparations and book your visit at one of the city’s best bridal boutiques. Keen to get away with your beau before the big day? Check out these stylish stays throughout Victoria for a little calm before the chaos.

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