Storm topples popular wedding venue tree

A stunning natural feature of hundreds of Coast weddings has been toppled by wild winds, ending its grand presence of at least 150 years.

A large Moreton Bay fig tree that was a popular backdrop for weddings at Yandina Station has been felled by strong winds. Picture: Contributed

A STUNNING natural feature of hundreds of Coast weddings has been toppled by wild winds, ending its grand presence of at least 150 years.

Yandina Station owner Neil Newman said a severe and very narrow storm band destroyed a number of trees on March 18, including a Moreton Bay fig which was a popular backdrop for weddings.

Weddings have been hosted at the station since 1996, with Mr Newman and wife Sally having a particular focus on that aspect of the business during the past eight years or so.

Mr Newman said the damage wasn't discovered until the day after the storm.

"An arborist came out that morning to see if it could be righted," Mr Newman said.

But the tree was too far gone.

"That arborist had been looking after that tree for a number of years.

"He was just as shocked as what we were."

Yandina Station features a large historic homestead. Picture: luke middlemiss

He said all clients had been contacted and he and Sally had received wonderful sympathy.

"For us there is not an immediate solution.

"We are working towards something but we don't know what that is at this time."

The station, which was established in 1853, also features a large homestead and a dairy that has been renovated to host functions, including wedding receptions.

Luxury cottages have also been built.

"It is not built on a tree, it is built on a whole raft of other ingredients that make Yandina Station a special place.

"There are many other beautiful trees on Yandina Station where many weddings have taken place over the years."