Tanilba House

Tanilba House (1831) is an incredibly special place for a relaxed, romantic, boutique wedding. Full of rustic charm and elegance, the convict built heritage listed homestead is situated on 3 acres of waterfront gardens all overlooking beautiful Port Stephens.
There are a variety of beautiful, rustic indoor & outdoor wedding ceremony and reception locations on the property, with flexible, bespoke ceremony + reception packages available including DIY & BYO options. Design flexibility means that couples can build a wedding package that is perfect for them.
There is a broad selection of stunning rustic photography location options on the property and waterfront photo opportunities mere meters away.
In addition to your wedding ceremony, photos & reception, Tanilba House also offers accommodation for up to 4 people in The Maids Quarters which can be used as a space to get ready before festivities.
Tanilba House is a charming, historic and private property with stunning waterfront views and wonderful local wildlife including koalas, a vast array of birds which create a beautiful natural sound track.

Historic Tanilba House (1831) - Grand romantic homestead built of local stone, overlooking 3 acres of whimsical gardens with bay views

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Romantic photos in "The Temple" at the bottom of the field. Built in the 1920's from local stone

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The Fig Tree Cathedral - Be completely immersed in the boughs of two 160+ year old fig trees and tropical gardens
40 meter long heritage listed wisteria arbour - Perfect for your wedding banquet table. Surround yourself with vines, fairy lights and vintage chandeliers

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Aerial view of the property overlooking Port Stephens
Our 40 meter long heritage listed wisteria arbour is perfect for wedding ceremonies and your wedding banquet table. Surround yourself with vines, fairy lights and vintage chandeliers
Wisteria Season in the front garden. Bliss!
View across the field to the side of the house and the all beautiful rustic weather conservatory
Vintage bar and props in a heritage house. Perfect!

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Aerial view of the front of house with the flower shaped and stone walled driveway. Stone work from the 1920's.
Garden Party set up near the 150+ year old mulberry tree
Magical night time lighting through the house and gardens

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Ceremony in the field with the house and NZ Christmas Tree backdrop complete with bay water views on both sides

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Vintage Wedding party photography in the parlour

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Grand gates trimmed with grape vines overlooking the field. Another ceremony space to choose from!
The all weather stone walled conservatory

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Rustic ceremony option under the arbour
The waterfront 100m from the house in Meridian Park. Perfect photography option!
Garden area photography abounds! Lots of little areas all over the property. The hardest thing is choosing!

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Incredible fig tree cathedral immersion continued! Looking back towards the entrance and the second fig tree
Beautiful all weather conservatory ready to go!

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Wild Wattle Photography
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