Outdoor Wedding Venues in NSW
The most beautiful outdoor wedding venues in NSW offer a diverse collection of places to get married in nature. Whether you're looking for a garden venue, courtyard, local park or private beach for your nuptials, or an outdoor reception space where you can dine under the stars, New South Wales has many amazing venues to hire for outdoor weddings.
Garden wedding venues, farms, private estates and bush wedding venues are particularly popular locations for outdoor weddings across all regions of NSW. And for good reason. There’s no place to get married that’s more relaxing or fun as under sunny blue skies with the hint of a warm summer breeze.
Most of the outdoor wedding locations on this list offer a wet weather solution in the event of rain on your wedding day. Wet weather ceremony and reception venues are either outdoor covered areas such as verandahs or pavilions, or fully enclosed venues repurposed for the occasion. If there is no wet weather solution onsite, most venues will offer offsite alternatives.
Many ceremony and reception venues offer wedding packages that include free hire of tables, chairs and other furnishings specifically for use in their outdoor event areas. If you’re looking for cheaper wedding venues, places that provide free use of outdoor furniture with venue hire will save on your overall wedding budget.
The majority of the following outdoor wedding venues provide alfresco areas for both your ceremony and reception. Some places offer a choice of outside locations so you can choose the best spot to suit the style of your outdoor wedding. Without further ado, here are the 65 best outdoor wedding venues in NSW.
65 Outdoor Wedding Venues for Hire in NSW
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Top 10 Outdoor Wedding Venues in NSW
1. The Woods Farm
- Location: Lot 3 Bayly Rd, Tomerong NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
The Woods Farm is a 40 acre wedding wonderland where you can stay with all of your guests for the weekend. The property is well suited to outdoor weddings featuring a spectacular garden arbor walk that leads to an open air country chapel.
Old tractors and vintage wares dot the landscape and chandeliers hang from the trees. The fairy garden location is ideal for marquee weddings and there's also a reception shed onsite. Accommodation is in 8 x 3 bedroom cottages and 18 glamping tents.
2. The Oasis @ One Mile Beach
- Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 50
- Wedding Packages: BYO
One of the most romantic outdoor wedding venues in NSW is The Oasis at One Mile Beach in Port Stephens. This gorgeous little resort is situated across 5 acres of tropical gardens and is exclusively yours for the weekend with onsite accommodation in 9 cabins that sleep 18 - 50 guests.
The Oasis has two outdoor reception spaces nestled within a magical, fairy-lit rainforest. The first is a covered deck that comes fully furnished for cocktail or seated events. The second is a forest clearing where festoon lights are strung between trees.
3. Figbird Cottage
- Location: 330 Comerong Island Rd, Terara, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
With hundreds of rose & camellia bushes, topiary trees and manicured lawns overlooking picturesque rural surrounds, Figbird Cottage is a gorgeous location for beautiful garden weddings. Ornamental white gates open to a 10 metre fairy-lit rose arbour and spacious lawns featuring a pond, miniature rotunda and grand European marquee.
The marquee fully opens on one side to a beautiful outdoor reception space furnished with festoon lighting. The grounds are perfect for cocktail parties or seated dining under the stars and affordable venue hire comes with the option of onsite accommodation in two country cottages.
4. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Location: Ellmoos Road via Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 111
The Cove is a beachfront resort that you can hire for the exclusive use of your wedding and which has accommodation for 111 guests onsite. It is an ideal wedding destination to escape to for the weekend and features outdoor areas for both ceremonies & receptions including your own private beach, gardens and poolside.
There is a brand new wedding hall at the resort although most couples elect to enjoy the stunning outdoor location with a garden party style reception.
5. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 145
- Accommodation: Next door
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
One of the best garden wedding venues in NSW is Growwild Wildflower Farm conveniently located between Sydney and the Southern Highlands. This beautiful outdoor oasis is nestled within national park and features a secret valley ceremony site where Koalas are sometimes spotted in the surrounding trees.
Outdoor reception spaces at Growwild include a private courtyard perfect for intimate weddings with up to 50 guests, and an elevated garden marquee that opens on all sides and has a courtyard dance floor. Venue hire comes with loads of inclusions and owners Jane & Lukas to coordinate on your wedding day.
6. Willow Farm Berry
- Location: Berry - South Coast, NSW 2353
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
Willow Farm Berry is a private country retreat on 160 acres of picturesque farmland. Outdoor wedding ceremonies can be held anywhere on the farm and the lawns outside the barn are perfect for games, drinks & canapés, seated outdoor dining and dancing under the stars.
With a flexible layout and choice of indoor & outdoor spaces to make you own, Willow Farm is one of the most popular outdoor wedding venues in NSW.
7. Fig Tree Park
- Location: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
Fig Tree Park is a brand new outdoor wedding venue situated high on a hill overlooking the South Pacific ocean on the Sapphire Coast of NSW. The property is conveniently situated 2 minutes to the beach and a short drive to holiday town Tilba Tilba.
At Fig Tree Park you can have your entire wedding day in elegant European style gardens under romantic festoon lights and fairy-lit fig trees. Wedding packages include all inclusive elopements with up to 10 guests or DIY all-in-one weddings for up to 200. Marquees are permitted and a refurbished barn will be available soon.
8. The Woodhouse Wollombi
- Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 33
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The new Tuscan pergola at The Woodhouse Wollombi overlooks a private lake and 100 acres of manicured fields, and with its own outdoor bar area is the perfect garden venue for luxe, European-style weddings.
The grounds are made completely private by surrounding bushland and feature a pine & paperbark forest ceremony site, lake front ceremony space and a covered outdoor dance floor attached to the architecturally designed Woodhouse (wet weather outdoor reception space). There's also onsite accommodation in 8 new king suites and a rustic barn stay.
9. The Lodge At Mount Rivers
- Location: 38 Lawrences Road, Mount Rivers, NSW 2311
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16 + camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The Lodge At Mount Rivers is a lesser known destination for weddings situated off-the-beaten-track in the Hunter Valley. The 6 bedroom house has a gorgeous outdoor wedding area nestled on the banks of the Peterson River, plus a poolside event space perfect for micro weddings or recovery parties.
While The Lodge itself sleeps up to 16 guests, additional guests are welcome to camp, and with no neighbours this is one of the few properties in NSW that has no curfew. Nature lovers will have fun here as you can kayak, swim and fish in the river, plus there's excellent bush walking and mountain biking trails.
10. Nirvana Vista Estate
- Location: Sweetwater Road, Rothbury, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 70
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Nirvana Vista Estate is one of the best private properties to hire for outdoor weddings in NSW as it has a covered garden pavilion that provides an outdoor reception space with panoramic views over the Hunter Valley. The manicured grounds also feature a white ceremony rotunda with hedged lawns, and a poolside entertaining area perfect for a recovery party.
Venue hire includes a three day stay for up to 20 guests in the 7 bedroom hilltop homestead, and ceremony & reception furniture for weddings with up to 70 guests.
Outdoor Wedding Venues in the Blue Mountains
11. Leuralla Amphitheatre
- Location: 41 Olympian Parade, Leura, NSW 2780
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
One of the most iconic outdoor wedding venues in NSW is Leuralla Amphitheatre, a private outdoor venue exclusively available to book through Kyle & Emily at Blue Mountains Weddings. The amphitheatre overlooks the dramatic cliffs of the Jamison Valley and has a lawned area perfect for cocktail receptions.
Flexible wedding packages include the option of dry hire for DIY/BYO, right through to all inclusive options with a celebrant, photographer and catering. We particularly love the ceremony + canapés package for couples wanting a wedding ceremony without the cost of a large reception.
12. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 St Albans Rd, St Albans, NSW 2775
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
St Joseph's Guesthouse is a unique outdoor wedding venue built in the ruins of a 160 year old church. The award winning venue has 5 bedrooms upstairs, a function space on the ground floor and an amazing backyard perfect for outdoor wedding receptions set against the dramatic sandstone facade.
You can get married in the lavender garden underneath the original church bell at one end of the property and have your wedding reception overlooking the beautiful Hawkesbury Valley at the other. The venue hire fee is extremely affordable for DIY/BYO weddings and optional all inclusive packages are available for micro weddings & elopements.
13. Hatters Hill
- Location: 227 Chifley Road, Dargan, NSW 2786
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22+
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
This secret cave is one of the most unique outdoor venues in NSW and is hidden via a 15 minute well-maintained bush track at a private Airbnb in the Blue Mountains Two minutes walk from the Airbnb is Hatters Hill Cafe & Gallery which provides a blank canvas reception space for up to 100 guests overlooking the Hartley Valley & Wollemi Wilderness Area.
14. Cornwallis House
- Location: 45 Cordners Lane, Cornwallis, NSW 2756
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Cornwallis House on the Hawkesbury River is one of the most relaxed outdoor wedding places in New South Wales. The two storey Queenslander can be found hidden down a quiet country lane amongst orchards and comes perfectly set up for luxury outdoor entertaining.
Amenities at the holiday home include a large function room with a built in dance floor on the ground floor which opens onto the backyard reception area. Venue hire includes outdoor furniture for up to 90 guests.
15. Wollemi Art Farm
- Location: 701 Coricudgy Road, Kelgoola, NSW 2849
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: BYO Camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Wollemi Art Farm offers a unique opportunity to get married in your own private wilderness and create your own outdoor wedding space in this Wollemi National Park campground. Wedding facilities at the camp site are limited to an open sided shed that seats around 50 guests and basic amenities, so you'll need to hire a marquee or tipi, portable toilets and a glamping village (or get guests to bring their own tents).
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Outdoor Wedding Venues in Northern NSW
16. Tides Byron Estate
- Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: Tailored
Tides Byron Estate brings a new level of luxury to orchard weddings with a beautiful villa and adjoining wedding hall nestled on the macadamia farm's 100 acres. The unique Byron Bay property is a blank canvas for outdoor wedding receptions with options including long tables in the orchard, round tables on the terrace or a poolside cocktail reception in the 8 bedroom villa.
17. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil, NSW 2484
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150+
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Midginbil is a sprawling 400 acre eco resort located one hour inland from Byron Bay amongst scenic sub-tropical rainforest. With stunning views over Night Cap National Park and accommodation for your entire guest list onsite, the resort is an ideal destination for a 3 day outdoor wedding immersed in nature. And with no neighbours, it has no curfew.
Facilities at the resort include open lawns for an outdoor reception, a late night bonfire site, 3 wedding ceremony spots with nature views, a rustic reception barn, communal dining room, games room, swimming pool, tennis & volleyball courts.
18. Byron View Farm
- Location: 194 Saint Helena Road, McLeods Shoot, NSW 2479
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
With epic 360° views to the Byron Bay Lighthouse over lush green rolling hills, Byron View Farm is an incredibly scenic spot for an outdoor wedding in balmy Northern NSW. Venue hire includes exclusive access to the grounds and cottage which has a wrap around covered balcony for open air wedding receptions, plus plenty of flat lawn area where a cocktail or seated reception can be arranged and where marquees are permitted.
19. Elysian Hills
- Capacity: 130
- Location: 515 Carool Rd, Carool, NSW 2486
- Info: Elysian Hills is one of the best venues for an outdoor wedding reception in NSW. The 77 acre farm has flat garden areas high in the Northern NSW hinterland that feature spectacular views to the ocean. Get married in the fresh garden air followed by an alfesco reception under romantic festoon lighting.
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Outdoor Wedding Venues on the Central Coast
20. Mandalong Weddings
- Location: Mandaluck Chase, Mandalong, NSW 2264
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Mandalong Country Estate is located within the Watagans State Forest on the NSW Central Coast and is the perfect destination for outdoor weddings in nature. The 7 bedroom estate comes with a viewing deck for wedding ceremonies overlooking the forest canopy, a natural bush cathedral nestled amongst the trees and a versatile open-sided shed that works equally well as a ceremony, canapés or reception space.
Venue hire also includes access to a rustic reception barn which is fully furnished for wedding receptions and has romantic fairy lights covering the walls. There's a 12m swimming pool & spa on the property.
21. Fernbank Farm
Location: Wyong Creek - Central Coast, NSW
Capacity: 140
Accommodation: Sleeps 22
Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Fernbank Farm is a heritage wedding venue with 25 acres of award winning gardens, waterways and bushland. Up to 22 people can stay onsite and all wedding facilities are provided. This elegant rural location even offers the unique experience of two resident Clydesdale horses and a 6 seater Landau carriage to get you to the altar.
The lakeside Somersby Pebble area caters for garden wedding ceremonies and features a majestic steel arbor under which outdoor receptions can be set up on one long table. There's also Indian style tents that offer a weather-proof option for wedding receptions.
22. The Stables of Somersby
- Capacity: 250
- Location: 50 Lutana Rd, Somersby, NSW 2250
- Info: Private equestrian farm with a unique outdoor wedding site featuring a purpose built grand arbour walk that leads to the garden ceremony spot. A covered pavilion provides an outside venue for cocktail weddings and there's also a rustic reception barn with accommodation in the loft. Venue hire provides exclusive use of the entire farm.
23. Somersby Gardens
- Capacity: 120
- Location: 380 Somersby Falls Rd, Somersby, NSW 2250
- Info: Somersby Gardens is a peaceful 50 acre bushland location tailor made for garden ceremonies and outdoor wedding receptions. The property offers manicured gardens, a pavilion, outdoor amphitheatre, plenty of privacy, a clear roof marquee and 7 bedroom residence with a pool.
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Outdoor Wedding Venues in the Hunter Valley
24. Leaves & Fishes
- Location: 737 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The Tuscan-style sunken garden at Leaves & Fishes is one of the most intimate and atmospheric outdoor reception venues in New South Wales. The 20 acre Hunter Valley property is immersed in tropical gardens and surrounded by lush rainforest and centres around a flowering Lotus Lake on which there are 5 luxury boat shed suites.
The sunken garden is a large but intimate space that can seat up to 300 guests under the stars. Marquees, tipis and sperry tents can be styled to your chosen aesthetic or for alternative wet weather arrangements there's a unique banquet hall with a candlelit roman bath at one end that seats 90 guests.
Outdoor micro weddings for up to 30 guests can be held on the deck of the largest boat shed with the property's little restaurant as the wet weather back up.
25. Greystone Estate
- Location: 617 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 32 - 110
Greystone Estate is a luxury all-in-one private estate that sleeps 32 guests and has with a choice of locations for outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions. In addition to perfectly manicured lawns within the 10 acres of park-like gardens, there's a purpose built open-air pavilion that provides a stunning sheltered location to exchange vows outside.
The main house features an open plan layout thoughtfully designed with gathering areas for all 32 house guests. There's an outdoor patio and courtyard area that's an ideal spot for cocktail and sit down receptions with views across the gardens and dam.
26. Goosewing Cottage
- Location: 1194 Mount View Rd, Mount View, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 20
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Elopement packages: $3,295+
Goosewing Cottage is a purpose-built elopement venue that specialises in outdoor wedding ceremonies for couples and up to 20 guests. The open air timber chapel sits in a lush paddock on a quiet little farm stay in the Hunter Valley and comes with all inclusive wedding packages featuring a choice of marriage celebrants and a professional photographer.
The farm offers optional accommodation in two self contained cottages, one of which has a swimming pool and an outdoor dining area under a rotunda. Wedding receptions with staying guests only are permitted onsite and the owners provide a recommended list of local restaurants for larger celebrations.
27. Wallaringa Farm
- Location: 321 Wallaringa Road, Wallaringa, NSW 2420
- Capacity: 2 - 12
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
Set amongst the rolling hills of Dungog Shire, the 750 acre Wallaringa Farm offers one of nature's best locations for small outside weddings. The stylish farmhouse caters solely to elopements with a maximum of 12 guests and you get exclusive use of the entire farm including the 3 bedroom farmhouse with its expansive covered deck.
Venue hire for elopements is priced seasonally from $3,080 and includes a 2 night stay for up to 8 guests. You can exchange vows on the farmhouse's plush lawns or deck overlooking Wallaringa horses grazing in the undulating hills and then partake in a leisurely long lunch, romantic picnic or a casual sunset soiree on the deck.
28. Redleaf Wollombi
- Location: 2480 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Average Price: $500+/pp
Redleaf hosts amazing outdoor weddings! The 6 bedroom luxury estate offers a choice of outdoor ceremony and reception venues including a Tuscan courtyard, gardens and lawns. The secluded location is well suited to marquee or teepee weddings and is available for exclusive 3 day/2 night hire.
29. Estate Tuscany
- Capacity: 300
- Location: Mistletoe Ln &, Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Info: The courtyard at Estate Tuscany provides the perfect location for a garden wedding reception. It's also the ideal setting for alfresco wedding ceremonies with its stunning country views across vineyards to Brokenback Ranges. Tuscan style hotel rooms provide accommodation for 80 wedding guests.
30. Bimbadgen Palmers Lane
- Capacity: 300
- Location: 409 Palmers Ln, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Info: A popular outdoor wedding reception venue with additional options including restaurant or garden marquee. Choose from multiple outside ceremony locations from hilltop vistas over the stunning Hunter Valley, secluded pontoon or intimate vineyard settings. 3 self contained cottages sleep 20 guests onsite.
31. Maddies of Bolwarra
- Capacity: 60
- Location: 35 Paterson Rd, Bolwarra, NSW 2320
- Info: Intimate venue for micro outdoor weddings and elopements. A giant Morton Bay Fig provides a stunning garden location for outdoor wedding ceremonies and the venue caters for open-air wedding receptions & dancing under the stars. A B&B venue with accommodation for 6.
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Outdoor Wedding Venues in the Illawarra
32. Ravensthorpe Estate
- Location: 56 Tongarra Rd, Albion Park, NSW 2527
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
A romantic wedding venue in a Georgian manor house with conservatory and adjoining courtyard that's perfect for outdoor receptions, canapes and cocktail events. 3 Acres of classic gardens provide the ideal location for outdoor wedding ceremonies framed by a stunning mountain backdrop.
33. The Lodge Jamberoo
- Location: 406 Jamberoo Mountain Road, Jamberoo, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 136
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Lodge is one of the newest wedding destinations in the Illawarra and comes with 43 renovated hotel rooms that surround a huge 25 metre swimming pool. The resort has a beautiful outdoor wedding chapel set within a peaceful Pine Tree Forest and for wedding receptions there is a luxe hall with a built in bar.
If you're wanting an outdoor wedding reception you can either set up a poolside cocktail party or line one long table through the resort's main pathway. Affordable all inclusive wedding packages start at under $100 per person and the venue hire fee is currently discounted by 50% for select dates in 2024.
34. Interbane House
- Location: 8 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Stanwell Park, NSW 2508
- Capacity: 50
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
This private hilltop estate is located on Bald Hill and overlooks the new Sea Cliff Bridge and sweeping ocean views that take in the busy port traffic to Wollongong. The Victorian era mansion can be hired as a backyard wedding venue and also has a wide wrap around balcony and covered outdoor dining space suitable for alfresco weddings.
The 5 bedroom house sleeps up to 18 guests and comes with another AIrbnb next door should you need additional accommodation. Marquees can be set up in the yard and the open plan dining room can seat up to 18 guests in the event of bad weather.
35. Tumbling Waters Retreat
- Capacity: 140
- Location: 31 Stonehaven Rd, Stanwell Tops, NSW 2508
- Info: A luxury wedding venue with stunning landscaped gardens offering ceremonies with panoramic ocean views. The restaurant accommodates up to 140 guests for wedding receptions and the property has 12 luxury suites including some with outside baths.
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Outdoor Wedding Venues in Newcastle
36. Stanley Park
- Capacity: 200
- Location: 77 Fullerton Cove Rd, Fullerton Cove, NSW 2318
- Info: Heritage estate with expansive waterfront gardens. A stunning spot for outdoor ceremonies and long-table, alfresco wedding receptions. DIY & BYO wedding packages with options for elopements. Venue hire includes exclusive use of all wedding locations.
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Outdoor Wedding Venues on the North Coast
37. Tanilba House
- Location: 32 Caswell Cres, Tanilba Bay, NSW 2319
- Capacity: 90
- Accommodation: Sleeps 4
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive & BYO
The garden reception room at historic Tanilba House is located within a 40 metre fairy-lit wisteria arbour on the banks of Tanilba Bay in Port Stephens. The waterfront property features 3 acres of lush green lawns with a tropical garden chapel, heritage stone arbour and garden conservatory that provides the perfect reception space in the event on wet weather.
38. Longview Farm
- Capacity: 120
- Location: 95 Longview Cl, Caffreys Flat, NSW 2424
- Info: One of the most unique outdoor wedding spots in NSW with a rotating house on river frontage. The homestead deck is ideal for small outdoor weddings and larger receptions can be held anywhere on the farm, in the Longview Party Shed or a marquee. Wedding packages include affordable multi-day venue hire with accommodation and late curfew.
39. The Banksias
- Location: 1126 Point Plomer Rd, Crescent Head, NSW 2440
- Capacity: Approx 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Average Price: $500+/pp
Luxury homestead to hire for exclusive use including all gardens and lawns which are ideal for outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions. Private location with flexibility to BYO marquee for larger weddings.
40. River View Island
- Location: 841 Rodeo Dr, Tewinga NSW 2449
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15 - 76
River View Island is a 70 acre waterfront property in the Nambucca River region of the NSW North Coast. As the name suggests, there is an outdoor wedding venue located on the property's 'island' where the river forks. You can set up your wedding ceremony as well as outdoor dining under the island's trees and have your entire wedding day outside.
Wedding packages include exclusive use for 2-days and there is an open air barn onsite providing a weatherproof alternative. Two cottages sleeping 15 guests and there are glamping tents for 12 as well as free camping for up to 50. All furniture is included with venue hire and you get on-the-day coordinators to set up & pack down your outdoor reception and ceremony.
41. Saltwater Fingal Bay
- Capacity: 150
- Location: level 1/3 Marine Dr, Fingal Bay, NSW 2315
- Info: Beachfront wedding venue with outdoor ceremonies on the sand or in the courtyard. The courtyard is also suitable for cocktail events or small sit down wedding receptions.
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Outdoor Wedding Venues in the Riverina
42. Kimo Estate
- Location: 1218 Nangus Rd, Nangus, NSW 2722
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14+
7,000 acre working farm and wedding venue in a 115 year old high ceiling, tin walled, grain shed. Accommodation in the homestead, eco huts and cottages. Pet friendly & BYO options.
43. St Edwards of the Riverina
- Capacity: 200
- Location: 1177 The Gap Rd, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650
- Info: Picturesque and historic property with 2 acres of manicured lawns and lush gardens that are perfect for outdoor country weddings. Pick from multiple wedding ceremony locations and receptions can include use of an outdoor dance floor. Luxury homestead sleeps 8.
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Outdoor Wedding Venues on the South Coast
44. Mountain View Farm
- Location: 11 Mount Dromedary Trail, Tilba Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 - 14
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Mountain View Farm is a picturesque property on the Sapphire Coast and has one of the most romantic outdoor ceremony venues in NSW. Every year in early Spring you can get married in a field of daisies as the farm's huge Daisy Paddocks burst into bloom. A one time aisle and alter is designed into the fields each year catering for intimate weddings with up to 25 guests.
Mountain View Farm also has 4 acres of country gardens with a permanent rustic arbour set against the beautiful backdrop of Mount Gulaga. Beside the gardens is an open-sided dairy shed with an adjoining courtyard perfect for outdoor wedding receptions. There's also a flat field where marquees and tipis can be set up.
45. Eleven Eighty Weddings
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 80
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
Eleven Eighty is a quirky little garden venue in the Shoalhaven region of NSW that features an eclectic range of event spaces including a beautiful courtyard perfect for outdoor wedding receptions. Courtyard weddings come with the option of a clear marquee cover and are serviced by an indoor/outdoor barn bar.
The private property has a renovated train carriage styled as a salon, an old school hall that seats 50, a barn that seats 30 and two self contained cottages that sleep up to 15 guests. There's also amazing street art murals that make a fun backdrop for wedding photos and an Argentinian BBQ that comes fully stocked with wood.
46. Mimosa Wines
- Location: 2845 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Bermagui NSW 2546
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 13
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mimosa Wines is a stunning, 200 acre property set on a coastal winery bordered by National Park. The restaurant and reception venue is an architecturally designed, Michelin hatted fine dining establishment with huge sliding doors that open to a large balcony creating an alfresco dining atmosphere.
The covered balcony is a beautiful location for wedding ceremonies in most weather conditions and there is an adjoining Tuscan style courtyard, vineyard and bushland settings plus a lily pond jetty as alternatives. Incredible views!
47. The Homestead Berry
- Location: 8 Homestead Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Homestead Berry specialises in unique garden weddings with two outdoor event spaces featuring one-of-a-kind architecture. The first is a circular timber arbour that looks incredible furnished with fresh florals. The other is a dramatic vine-covered silo that perfectly blend country character with contemporary elegance.
This 3 day all-inclusive wedding venue comes with onsite accommodation in 5 luxury suites, a hair & makeup salon and a modern reception barn with an outdoor lounge area that can also be repurposed as an alfresco dance floor.
48. The Jackson Ranch
- Capacity: 150
- Location: 101 Willinga Rd, Bawley Point, NSW 2539
- Info: Secluded wedding venue with 36 acres of lakeside forest, 1000 sqm of lawns, adjacent lakeside park and 2km of walking tracks. Hire the property for exclusive use with all inclusive wedding packages. There's plenty of space for outdoor weddings in your chosen spot. Flexible accommodation options including cabins and glamping.
49. Kullindi Homestead
- Location: Booderee National Park, Ellmoos Rd, Jervis Bay, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20
Historic homestead with spacious waterfront lawn perfect for garden or marquee weddings. A destination wedding location to hire for the weekend with 5 self contained cottages.
50. Kianinny Bush Cottages
- Capacity: 150
- Location: 246 Tathra Rd, Tathra, NSW 2550
- Info: All inclusive wedding venue with self-contained accommodation for 120+ guests in a forest location. Have an outdoor ceremony on the lake pontoon or in a bush setting. Receptions can be held in a choice of open flat areas or in one of two breezy pavilions. Outdoor activities including mini putt, zip line, archery, tennis and volleyball.
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Outdoor Wedding Venues in the Southern Highlands
51. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 257
- Capacity: 145
Growwild is a 25 acre wildflower farm that offers a picturesque setting for garden wedding ceremonies and outdoor receptions. There's a Hidden Valley ceremony area that offers a secluded setting bordered by National Park and which occasionally features visiting Koala's in the trees.
Outdoor reception venues include the courtyard of this micro wedding barn which seats up to 50 guests and a larger garden marquee which also has its own festoon-lit paved courtyard. The walls of the marquee open creating a breezy space that overlooks the beautiful gardens. BYO.
52. Mali Brae Farm
- Location: 562 Nowra Rd, Moss Vale, NSW 2577
- Capacity: 30 - 110
- Accommodation: Complimentary for 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mali Brae Farm has 6 outdoor ceremony venues to choose from including waterfront gardens, weeping willows and these gorgeous rustic ruins. The ruins are also a memorable backdrop for outdoor wedding receptions, providing a unique setting for afternoon canapes and a romantic spot for a first dance under the stars.
53. The Secret Garden
- Capacity: 200
- Location: 51 Blencowes Ln, Wildes Meadow, NSW 2577
- Info: 5 acres of stunning gardens with a marquee lawn, wedding gazebo, wisteria arbour, rose lawn and birch walk. Take your pick of ceremony locations in any of the garden rooms. Wedding receptions can be held in the gardens on the marquee lawn.
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Outdoor Wedding Venues in Sydney
54. Chapel Hill Retreat
- Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 36
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Chapel Hill Retreat is one of the most scenic wedding venues in NSW with 35 acres of beautiful views over the Blue Mountains National Park. The retreat has 5 beautiful outdoor wedding spaces including a natural bush cathedral, an avenue of Oak Trees, sprawling gardens, lush lawns and an open viewing deck.
Lush lawns make a gorgeous outdoor reception venue seating up to 150 guests with a backdrop of rolling bush-covered hills and valleys. For more intimate celebrations the function room deck offers a cosy space to dine and dance under the stars. Affordable wedding packages are all inclusive with the option of onsite accommodation in 7 self contained cottages.
55. Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan
- Location: 362 Narellan Rd, Mount Annan, NSW 2567
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive or BYO
The Australian Botanical Gardens in Western Sydney is a popular location for outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions. The choice of lawn and garden areas include a private rainforest space, lakeside settings and a secluded woodland backdrop.
When you hire a space for your wedding ceremony you also get access to the gardens for your wedding photos. Extended hire of the lawns is available for outdoor receptions and you can BYO marquee & DIY catering. Reception venues at the gardens include the original Bowden Function Centre and a brand new exciting space opening in 2022.
56. The Backyard at St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
This impressive backyard wedding venue is located at St Joseph's Guesthouse and overlooks the Hawkesbury Valley from its hidden spot on a peaceful hillside. Built from the ruins of an historic church, the non-denominational location now offers an atmospheric location for fun, backyard weddings.
57. Lords Estate Chapel
- Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Sydney's Lords Estate is a gated property between Parramatta and the Hills District which features an historic wedding chapel set within private refectory gardens. Outdoor wedding receptions can be held within the gates with tables set up in the gardens and marquees are also permitted on the grounds.
58. Palm Beach Wedding Venue
- Location: Palm Beach, Sydney NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Ceremony Venue
This exclusive garden wedding venue is located on the ocean's edge at a private $40 million holiday house in Palm Beach. Venue hire includes water & road access to more than 2,500m² of pristine lawns and Balinese-influenced gardens for private wedding ceremonies and photos. Post ceremony nibbles & drinks are permitted but no receptions.
59. Ripples Chowder Bay
- Location: Chowder Bay Road, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Ripples at Chowder Bay is an open air reception venue on the water's edge at Mosman and features a retractable roof and walls making it suitable in all weather conditions. Situated within walking distance of the Clifton Garden ceremony sites, and with head chef Calvin Katz offering tailored Australian menus, the floating deck is the perfect foodie's venue for beautiful outdoor wedding receptions on Sydney Harbour.
60. Pilu at Freshwater Beach
- Capacity: 60
- Location: Moore Rd, Freshwater, NSW 2096
- Info: Garden wedding venue with stunning ocean views on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Flexible packages cater for small outdoor weddings & elopements of up to 60 guests.
61. Seadeck Sydney
- Location: Lime Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 420
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Mediterranean-inspired Seadeck is a Sydney-based vessel that offers outdoor wedding receptions on its main deck. The boat offers a unique opportunity to say "I do" anywhere on Sydney Harbour and caters for weddings of 100 - 420 guests.
The character-filled vessel features a built-in stage, three fully stocked bars and a spacious outdoor function room that is protected by a state of the art weather-proof awning.
62. Audley Dance Hall
- Location: 2 Lady Carrington Dr, Royal National Park NSW 2233
- Capacity: 20-200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- Accommodation: Sleeps 5
Audley Dance Hall is a Royal National Park wedding venue that offers affordable all-inclusive wedding packages. The hall itself has been beautifully refurbished with high ceilings and a large verandah overlooking spectacular views down the Audley Valley and Hacking River.
A river front pier and outdoor reception space is located a short walk from the reception venue and is surrounded by native bushland and a riot of birds and wildlife.
63. Chiswick Restaurant
- Capacity: 30+
- Location: 65 Ocean St, Woollahra, NSW 2025
- Info: Matt Moran's Chiswick Restaurant is an all-in-one foodie place with stunning gardens for outdoor wedding ceremonies and cocktail functions. The entire venue is available for exclusive hire or there's a private dining room for smaller weddings.
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Off-The-Beaten-Track Outdoor Wedding Venues in NSW
64. Serene View Weddings
- Location: 535 Pitt Town Bottoms Road, Pitt Town Bottoms, NSW 2756
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Serene View is a 12 acre waterfront property situated on the outskirts of Sydney and offers a scenic location for outdoor weddings on the banks of the Hawkesbury River. Venue hire includes accommodation for up to 10 guests in the 3 bedroom log cabin, use of the open air reception barn and spacious riverfront lawns where you can set up outside dining under the stars or hire a marquee.
65. Glencara Country Estate
- Location: 706 Jerrybang Lane, Monteagle, NSW 2594
- Capacity: 2 - 160
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 + glamping/camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Glencara is a brand new garden wedding venue situated in the Hilltops region of NSW between Young and Grenfell. The 10 hectare working farm offers a picturesque backdrop for country ceremonies and garden wedding receptions with vibrant crops of canola surrounding the property in Spring and lush green wheat fields in Autumn.
The whimsical garden rooms surrounding the property's historic homestead feature a rustic maze and interactive riddles offering plenty for guests to do while the couple have wedding photos. Marquees are permitted within the gardens as is outdoor dining under the stars and there's a refurbished barn as a wet weather back up.
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There's a huge variety of outdoor wedding venues in NSW. Whether you're looking for an outdoor reception venue or a picturesque garden venue for your wedding ceremony, Australia's largest state delivers offers more than a few amazing options.
Outdoor venues in NSW include everything from private beaches to wineries and forest retreats.
From Byron Bay to Sydney and the Sapphire Coast, every corner of Australia's most populous state offers outdoor venues for romantic weddings under blue skies. If you want to get married outside and party the night away under the stars, the above 70 outdoor wedding venues are your ideal places. All of the alfresco wedding locations on this list are amongst the most recommended outdoor ceremony and reception venues in NSW.
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