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Looking for a world class wedding destination in Australia? In curating this list of Australia's best wedding venues we've prioritised unique locations that offer a luxurious, one-of-a-kind wedding experience. At a minimum these venues come with luxury accommodation, 5 star ceremony & reception spaces and are idyllic wedding destinations for a weekend-long celebration.

The best places to get married in Australia cover a wide variety of venues ranging from luxury wedding resorts to exclusive private properties. Finding the perfect wedding destination is often easier when narrowed by state, with the varying climates and landscapes having an influence on the best wedding venues in each region.

For beach weddings there are many beautiful places on the South Coast of NSW and at private island resorts in the Whitsundays. With its tropical climate Queensland is also a hotspot for rainforest weddings, while private hilltop estates in the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Byron Bay hinterlands are among Australia's most scenic wedding venues. 

In Victoria, luxury wedding venues embrace a rich culture of art, fine food & wine within the modern architecture of sophisticated hotels and estates. Some of Australia's most unique wedding destinations are in this state's country regions including a subterranean vault and cathedral wool shed. 

In South Australia and Western Australia a recent surge in 5 star properties has created a wealth of premium wedding destinations within quintessential Aussie landscapes. And if getting married in the best of wild nature is your thing, Tasmania and the Blue Mountains have some of the most exclusive wedding locations in Australia.

From the Hunter Valley and Yarra Valley's iconic wineries to hidden gems off the beaten track, these are the best luxury wedding venues in Australia.

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Top 10 Luxury Wedding Venues in Australia

1. The Woodhouse Wollombi

• Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
• Capacity: 150
• Accommodation: Sleeps 33
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Located on 100 acres of elegant European grounds & sprawling manicured fields, The Woodhouse Wollombi is one of the grandest wedding venues in Australia's iconic Hunter Valley. Entered via a long tree-lined drive, the architecturally designed Woodhouse is a striking destination with three 7m timber peaks housing a contemporary reception space and covered outdoor dance floor.

Just beyond the venue's courtyard is a brand new Tuscan-style pergola with an outdoor bar and lounge area overlooking the estate's private lake. Guests are served canapés here after your wedding ceremony at the lake front, pine tree forest or paperbark cathedral. Onsite accommodation includes a large barn stay sleeping 15 guests, 8 luxury suites sleeping 16 people and a luxury honeymoon abode.

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2. The Cove Jervis Bay

• Location: Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
• Capacity: 150+
• Accommodation: Sleeps 111
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

The Cove is a private beachfront resort located within stunning national park on the NSW South Coast. This 3 acre coastal paradise is the perfect wedding destination to bring all your family & friends for a luxury 3 day getaway, as it has accommodation for all wedding guests in a fun house, glamping village and beach cabins.

Function facilities at this world-class wedding location include a private beach & sandbar where you can get married standing in the sea, an oceanfront ceremony garden, an ultra modern reception hall and a magical fairy-lit courtyard with an outdoor bar that offers an incredibly romantic setting for seated or cocktail receptions under the stars. 

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3. Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef

• Location: Daydream Island, Whitsundays, QLD
• Capacity: 2 - 300
• Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Daydream Island is a world-renowned resort in the tropical Whitsundays and with its spectacular location near the world heritage Great Barrier Reef, is one of Australia's best wedding destinations. The private island resort has a brand new glass chapel that overlooks the Coral Sea, a seaside infinity deck to host your reception on the waters edge and a range of poolside event spaces and function rooms.

Daydream island is located 30 minutes from the mainland of Queensland and is easily accessed via boat transfer or helicopter. Once you're there there's accommodation for all guests and plenty to do for a multi-day stay including rainforest walks, exploring the reef, and experiencing the many restaurants, bars and swimming pools.

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4. Greystone Estate

• Location: 617 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
• Capacity: 125
• Accommodation: Sleeps 32
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Situated on 10 resort-like acres in the Hunter Valley and with 15 luxury suites across 4 seperate dwellings, Greystone Estate is the perfect 5 star wedding venue for a three day celebration with all your loved ones. The Hamptons-inspired property centres around the main house which features huge open-plan living areas, a large entertaining deck and poolside BBQ setting.

Purpose-built wedding facilities include an open air ceremony pavilion and a modern reception hall with luxe chandeliers and elegant black & white decor. Food & beverage options are tailored to requirements and include the choice of canapés, alternate drop & shared feast menus. Venue hire ranges from $20k - 25k including all accommodation for two nights.

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5. Feathertop Winery Estate

• Location: 6619 Great Alpine Road, Porepunkah, VIC 3740
• Capacity: 250
• Accommodation: Sleeps 16
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

The panoramic vista at Feathertop Winery enjoys sweeping views over lush vines and rolling hills, native forests arising to Mt Buffalo and the Victorian Alps beyond. With its jaw dropping views, this Tuscan-inspired vineyard is one of Australia's most prestigious wedding destinations.

Luxury wedding packages come with exclusive use of the estate for 4 days with a dream team to coordinate your day from planning, to set up, styling and pack down. Reception spaces include a vine-covered pergola, traditional barrel room, and a subterranean vault with catering & drinks arranged for you in-house. Pre & post wedding event options.

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6. The Woods Farm

• Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
• Capacity: 200
• Accommodation: Sleeps 120
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

The Woods Farm is one of Australia's most sought after wedding venues and is located on 40 acres of private woodlands five minutes from the beach at Jervis Bay. The 3 day wedding package comes with onsite accommodation for all wedding guests, with the option of a Friday night welcome BBQ and a poolside recovery brunch on Sunday.

Our favourite feature at The Woods Farm is the open-air chapel which is hidden in bushland, covered in vines and has ornamental vintage doors and luxury chandeliers. The 120 metre aisle to the chapel navigates through native trees under a series of jasmine-covered archways and is something straight out of a fairytale. Reception facilities include a luxe chandelier hall and a cocktail bar under the stars.

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7. Caoura Cliffs

• Location: 1450 Caoura Road, Tallong, NSW 2579
• Capacity: 140
• Accommodation: Sleeps 12
• BYO catering & drinks

Situated on a spectacular cliff top overlooking expansive valleys, the newly launched Caoura Cliffs is the ultimate location for contemporary weddings in the Southern Highlands. The architecturally-designed reception hall and adjoining ceremony area have sweeping national park views to the Shoalhaven River and offer complete immersion in your own private wilderness.

Caoura Cliffs is located on a 1,100 acre farm and comes with a luxury cottage that sleeps 12 guests. The cottage has a swimming pool and an outdoor dining pavilion that offers the perfect setting for a welcome night dinner and post wedding recovery party.

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8. Chambré Estate

• Location: 167 Andrews Way, Margaret River, WA 6285
• Capacity: 80
• Accommodation: Sleeps 34
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Located in the heart of Margaret River's serene Australian landscape, Chambré Estate is the perfect place for an intimate wedding in nature. This brand new elegant estate is ideally set up as an 3 day luxury wedding destination, with 5 star accommodation for up to 34 guests in 8 suites and 4 cabins.

Romantic wedding ceremony sites include a backdrop of aged Redgum and Marri Trees and a picturesque dam surrounded by lush paddocks and expansive parklands. You can create your own reception space overlooking the dam, in the festoon-lit olive grove or beside the open fireplace in the estate's charming lodge. 

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9. The Lodge At Mount Rivers

• Location: 38 Lawrences Road, Mount Rivers, NSW 2311
• Capacity: 250
• Accommodation: Sleeps 16 + camping
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

This luxury 6 bedroom homestead is located well off the beaten track in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, and is nestled in a gorgeous riverside setting perfect for romantic weddings under the stars. The 200 acre estate has a poolside entertaining area and two large dining rooms suitable for smaller weddings, and marquee hire packages are available for larger celebrations.

There's plenty to do before & after getting hitched at this beautiful wedding location, such as exploring the river's swimming holes, fishing, kayaking, riding your horse (grazing fields are available), and hiking in the surrounding hills. Pets are welcome and guests are permitted to camp.

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10. Blair Athol

• Location: 281 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW 2795
• Capacity: 10 - 120+
• Accommodation: Sleeps 10
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Blair Athol is the grandest wedding venue in the Central Tablelands region of NSW and is a private Italian-style mansion refurbished with 21st century luxuries. This incredible Victorian-era residence features 5 palatial suites each with their own bathroom, two stately dining rooms with real gold leaf gilding, brand new furniture sourced from around the globe and a central elevator.

Blair Athol sits on more than an acre of elevated gardens and offers the perfect place for elegant wedding ceremonies with views over Bathurst. The formal dining rooms can host small wedding receptions and the venue comes with recommended private chefs.

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11. Tides Byron Estate

• Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
• Capacity: 140
• Accommodation: Sleeps 22
• Wedding Packages: Tailored

This luxury wedding hall is located on a 100 acre macadamia farm in the Byron Bay Hinterland region and has an entire wall of glass that overlooks beautiful views of the orchard to the Lennox Head coastline. The hall comes as a blank canvas with luxury furnishings, a licensed bar, preferred caterers and is fully soundproof. Receptions can also be hosted outside on the terrace.

Beside the hall is a 5 star two storey villa that has 8 bedrooms and a poolside entertaining area that seats up to 40 guests on the 2nd floor. The views from the villa are spectacular and the space is perfect for pre & post wedding shenanigans.

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12. The Homestead Berry

• Location: 8 Homestead Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
• Capacity: 120
• Accommodation: Sleeps 10
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

With 5 stunning suites surrounding a private lake, a modern wedding reception shed, and loads of gorgeous ceremony spots across 5 acres of landscaped grounds, The Homestead Berry is the perfect refined location for sophisticated country weddings. 

Three day wedding packages include exclusive use of the property, all accommodation for two nights, your ceremony set up & styled with florals in your chosen location, the chic reception shed styled & furnished to your specifications, BYO drinks served from the silo bar and your choice of menu served by preferred caterers.

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13. Mimosa Wines

• Location: 2845 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Bermagui NSW 2546
• Capacity: 180
• Accommodation: Sleeps 13
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Mimosa Wines is one of the only chefs hatted venues in Australia to offer luxury wedding packages with a gastro menu. The architecturally designed restaurant also comes with exquisite views and has a sweeping vista over neat rows of vines and across hundreds of acres of pristine national park.

Venue hire includes onsite accommodation in two country cottages and a furnished ceremony in your chosen location. There's a purpose-built lily pond deck for your nuptials, or you can say "I do" within the vines, surrounding bushland, on the restaurant deck or in the Tuscan style courtyard.

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14. Briars Conservatory

• Location: 653 Moss Vale Rd, Burradoo, NSW 2576
• Capacity: 200
• Wedding Packages: 80+ People
• Accommodation: Sleeps 130

Briars Conservatory is located on 15 acres of sprawling country gardens in the heart of the Southern Highlands. What makes Briars one of the best wedding locations in Australia is the convenience of the venue's Inn & Lodge, with guests able to adjourn to the public bar between the ceremony & reception, and again for a late night after party. 

While the Conservatory is within a few steps of the Inn & Lodge its also completely private and overlooks a quiet lake with a pretty ceremony rotunda and plenty of beautiful backdrops for wedding photos. Guests can book their own onsite accommodation to walk to after the reception and the Inn has private event spaces for pre & post wedding events.

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15. Linnaeus Farm Berry

• Location: 599 Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
• Capacity: 2 - 30
• Accommodation: Sleeps 12
• Location Hire: DIY/BYO

Linnaeus Farm is the newest luxury wedding venue for small celebrations of up to 30 guests on the NSW South Coast. The grand 5 bedroom estate is located on 3.5 hectares of manicured gardens in the village of Berry, a popular destination for Sydneysiders and Canberrans to get away to on weekends.

On the grounds are a Petanque court, swimming pool, incredible kids playground that's straight out of Disneyland and one they'll never forget, an orchard, olive grove and a ceremony spot under a pair of centuries-old Fig Trees with views to Saddleback Mountain. There's also an entertainment barn that offers a unique location for private dining.

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16. The Lodge Jamberoo

• Location: 406 Jamberoo Mountain Road, Jamberoo, NSW 2533
• Capacity: 300
• Accommodation: Sleeps 136
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Hidden down a peaceful country lane just south of Wollongong is The Lodge, a luxury wedding hotel with 43 newly renovated rooms surrounding a huge 25 metre swimming pool. This incredibly fun wedding location is exclusively yours to enjoy with your guests for two nights, and has a pine forest cathedral for your ceremony and a luxe wedding reception hall.

Other onsite amenities include a mens parlour and ladies dressing room, an avenue and courtyard event spaces, a restaurant where guests are served breakfast and a late night bar. Venue hire starts at $25k including all accommodation which can be paid by guests. The average food & beverage package is $120 - $150/pp

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17. Mali Brae Farm

• Location: 562 Nowra Rd, Moss Vale, NSW 2577
• Capacity: 30 - 110
• Accommodation: Complimentary for 2
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

There's a lot to love about Mali Brae Farm starting with the Dark family who own & operate this beautiful property and take great pride in each wedding hosted in the beautifully manicured grounds. If you're looking for a relaxed & picturesque farm at which to say "I do", Mali Brae is the premier wedding destination in the Southern Highlands.

Overlooking 90 scenic acres of lush fields and dams are 7 ceremony sites and 2 reception venues that include a refurbished shed which seats up to 110 guests and a luxury wedding barn that was purpose-built to seat smaller functions with 30 - 55 people. Venue hire includes exclusive use of the entire farm with your chosen ceremony spot set up & styled for you.

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18. Fig Tree Park

• Location: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
• Capacity: 2 - 200
• Accommodation: Sleeps 2
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

On a quiet hill with grazing horses on the far South Coast of NSW is a gorgeous European-style estate in one of the most extraordinary wedding locations in Australia. From the manicured lawns of Fig Tree Park are uninterrupted views over the vast Pacific Ocean, and to the rear the majestic Mount Gulaga frames the property in beautiful nature.

The magical reception space is beneath a huge fairy-lit fig tree where up to 200 guests can dine outdoors while soaking up the views and the gentle sound of horses grazing in surrounding fields. Owner Sarah has just recently completed a new pavilion onsite creating another all weather solution as an alternative option to a marquee. 

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19. Hubert Estate

• Location: 1-3 Saint Huberts Road, Coldstream, VIC 3770
• Capacity: 225
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Hubert Estate is a culturally rich wedding venue that marries award winning architecture, superb wine, indigenous art and a menu that will delight the most ardent of foodies. Situated in the heart of the Yarra Valley with stunning regional and vineyard views, Hubert Estate is one of Victoria's most sophisticated wedding destinations.

Contemporary event spaces include a unique grassed amphitheatre for wedding ceremonies which has plenty of space for a chuppah or mandap, the Gallery of Art and Harriett Restaurant which features high timber ceilings, grand terrazzo floors and views to the estate's vineyard. Premium wedding packages start at $250 per person.

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20. Jackalope Hotel

• Location: 166 Balnarring Road, Merricks North, VIC 3926
• Capacity: 65 - 125
• Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne in the Mornington Peninsula is one of the most lavish wedding destinations in Victoria. This 5 star wedding hotel comes with a beautiful outdoor terrace overlooking stunning vineyard views, luxury accommodation for all guests, and a grand reception space that seats up to 65 guests or can be extended to 150 with a complete hotel takeover.

The hotel's contemporary rooms and spaces have been furnished in collaboration with Australia's most creative talents, and offer an immersive experience of art, architecture and creative design. All inclusive wedding packages include fine dining and paired wines from the in-house hatted kitchen.

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21. Barunah Plains Homestead

• Location: 4484 Hamilton Highway, Hesse, VIC 3321
• Capacity: 500
• Accommodation: Sleeps 65
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

The historic Barunah Plains Homestead (1866) is located 40 minutes west of Geelong on a remote 640 acre merino sheep station. The 10 bedroom homestead and has 4.5 bathrooms, a tennis court and swimming pool and is a great spot to hire for micro weddings. For larger weddings the Shearers Quarters provide an additional 16 bedrooms and you can utilise the unique Wool Shed for your reception or hire a marquee.

All wedding packages include a two night minimum stay and the freedom to plan your wedding however you like, using whichever vendors you like. Due to the remote location of this property it is one of the few luxury wedding venues in Australia that has no curfews or noise restrictions to worry about.

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Luxury Wedding Venues in Queensland

22. Black Hall Weddings

• Location: 87 George Street, Kalbar, QLD 4309
• Capacity: 90
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

White Chapel & Black Hall are two luxury wedding venues located together in the world renowned Scenic Rim region of Queensland. The chapel has a modern all-white setting perfect for elegant wedding ceremonies and features a unique neon-lit altar and free-standing bentwood chairs. Behind it is Black Hall, an American style barn that comes fully furnished for up to 74 seated guests.

Venue hire is available for one or both spaces. The luxury wedding package includes a celebrant, photographer, fully catered reception, use of the venue's Bentley to transport you to beautiful photography locations nearby and a bus for guest transport. The owner also has a luxury Airbnb that sleeps up to 8 guests located 10 doors down the street.

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23. Maleny Retreat

• Location: Mears Lane, Booroobin, QLD 4552
• Capacity: 200
• Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

From its hilltop location 555m above sea level, Maleny Retreat overlooks 100 acres of lush scenery from Glass House Mountain to the Pacific Ocean. Situated in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, the retreat is one of Australia's top 10 scenic wedding venues and offers the versatility of glamping for all guests.

Venue hire at Maleny Retreat comes with a two night stay in a 9 room guesthouse and exclusive use of the property. Wedding packages include your choice of a marquee, tipi or Sperry tent set up on the hill top to enjoy the expansive views. For smaller weddings a marquee isn't required as you can dine under cover on the guesthouse verandah if it rains.

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24. Kwila Lodge

• Location: 5 Boomerang Road, Mudgeeraba, QLD 4213
• Capacity: 200
• Accommodation: Sleeps 10+
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Kwila Lodge is the new incarnation of Eco Studio Fellini which was recently taken over by a joint venture between the owners of Bower Estate and Ridgeway Catering. The historic 5.5 acre property has been lovingly refurbished adding an air of contemporary elegance to the estate's rich heritage, and with beautifully manicured grounds set in nature is the Gold Coast's newest luxury wedding destination.

Kwila Lodge offer all inclusive wedding packages that come with onsite accommodation in 4 luxury lodges that comfortably sleep 8 guests. There is seating for up to 160 guests in the reception centre (which was previously an old school hall from Beaudesert), and menus are tailored to suit.

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Luxury Wedding Venues in Western Australia

25. Stonebarn Weddings

• Location: Langley Road, Quinninup, WA 6258
• Capacity: 100
• Accommodation: Sleeps 12 - 16
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Hidden in the Warren River Valley and surrounded by 160 acres of trees, waterways & forest trails, Stonebarn offers an exclusive wedding destination for up to 100 guests on a completely private truffle farm. The architecturally designed lodge has 6 luxury suites and a bonus 2 bedrooms downstairs along with a verandah and dining room for receptions.

Other wedding facilities on this spectacular West Australian property include a clearing amongst giant Karri trees with incredible views of the forest and truffiére, a rustic gazebo suitable for wet weather ceremonies that also has stunning views and river or dam side settings amongst native trees and mossy banks. Venue hire ranges from $10k - $15k depending on dates.

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27. Fairlawn Estate

• Location: 39 Chapman Hill Road, Bovell, WA 6280
• Capacity: 250
• Accommodation: Sleeps 18
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Fairlawn Estate and adjoining Bishop Hales Cottage are located on a 2,000 acre working farm on the banks of the Vasse River in heart of the Margaret River wine region. The main estate is an 1840s era Victorian Georgian homestead that oozes old world nostalgia with a 16 seat formal dining room, two cocktail lounges and a grand ballroom.

This opulent wedding venue is well suited to intimate celebrations and elopements being that all guests can be accommodated within the homestead. Larger weddings are required to be hosted outdoors with marquee hire recommended.

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Luxury Wedding Venues in South Australia

28. Woodburn Homestead

• Location: 410 Angas Plains Road, Langhorne Creek, SA 5255
• Capacity: 80
• Accommodation: Sleeps 18
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Woodburn Homestead is a grant sandstone estate (1864) that sits on 42 acres on the Fleurieu Peninsula and is accessed via a stately tree lined drive. The property comes with accommodation for 18 guests across three cottages, has a secret cellar that offers a unique location for a pre wedding dinner and is set within relaxed country gardens.

The hero of Woodburn Homestead is the utterly unique open air "chapel" which was created from a crumbling stone barn and has had its walls restored with South Australian slate. Other unique event spaces include a lounge & bar area within rustic stables and two lawn areas suitable for open air or marquee receptions. 

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29. Templewood House

• Location: 49 Millbrook Road, Inglewood, SA 5133
• Capacity: 2 - 120
• Accommodation: Sleeps 8
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Templewood House is located on a 200 acre equestrian property in the Adelaide Hills and centres around a stately 4 bedroom homestead that oozes heritage appeal. The homestead is accessed via a beautiful tree-lined drive and is surrounded by lush gardens and a quaint meadow where ancient oak trees and blankets of green moss offer unique wedding photo locations.

Beside the house is an outdoor reception space where marquees and an open-air dance floor can be set up. For smaller weddings and elopements the homestead drawing & dining rooms negate the need for marquee hire.

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Luxury Wedding Venues in Tasmania

30. Glen Albyn Estate

• Location: 338 Channel Highway, Taroona, TAS 7053
• Capacity: 500
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

One of the best wedding venues in Australia for waterfront ceremonies & receptions is Glen Albyn Estate in Tasmania. Just 10 minutes from Hobart on the Derwent River, this private 15 acre property comes with luxury wedding packages inclusive of 5 star catering and in-house styling.

Outside is a stunning riverfront deck that features inbuilt pools and a tree altar that offers lush green shade in summer and a minimalist bare backdrop in winter. Inside are three amazing reception venues with water views that stretch from Stormy Bay to Bruny Island. The interconnected event spaces include an atrium which seats 70 guests, a glass covered pool room seating 200 and a shed seating 500+.

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Wedding estates in NSW are private properties that can be hired for ceremonies & wedding receptions. They provide a uniquely intimate place to get married that includes exclusive use of the entire property. Private estates that allow weddings onsite are located all over New South Wales including Sydney, the North & South Coasts and in off-the-beaten-track country areas.

In NSW, wedding estates are made available to rent with two main package types. Some wedding venues offer DIY & BYO packages where you get to take over the estate for the day or weekend and bring your own suppliers. Other wedding estates offer all-inclusive deals where everything including catering is taken care of for you.

Estate wedding venues are unique locations by virtue of their setting & exclusivity, and provide a secluded & non-traditional place to get married that promises a one-of-a-kind experience. From private properties to hire for weddings in Sydney, to luxury houses and Airbnb wedding venues in the Hunter Valley & Byron Bay, NSW has some of Australia’s most exclusive and beautiful private wedding estates.

Wedding Estates in NSW include a huge range of private properties from exclusive-use resorts & hotels to cute little country cottages. There’s heritage homesteads, waterfront homes, rainforest lodges and venues with accommodation for 100 guests. All wedding estates in NSW are weekend wedding venues with ceremony & reception spaces in the one place. 

Here are the 50 best private estate wedding venues in NSW. At most of these beautiful private properties you can also host pre & post wedding events onsite.

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Top 10 Wedding Estates in NSW
Blue Mountains
Byron Bay
Central Coast
Hunter Valley
Newcastle
Northern Coast NSW
South Coast NSW
Southern Highlands
Sydney
Wagga Wagga
Wollongong
Off The Beaten Track

Top 10 Wedding Estates in NSW

1. 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 an exclusive wedding estate nestled on the Peterson River 45 minutes from Pokolbin in the upper Hunter Valley. The 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom house accommodates 16 guests for the weekend with additional guests able to camp on the farm's 200 incredibly picturesque acres.

The Lodge is one of the newest private properties to hire for weddings in NSW and offers a versatile blank canvas completely immersed within lush green hills. Small weddings can be hosted inside the house, on the infinity pool deck or under the stars on the riverside lawn. Larger weddings will require a marquee with hire packages available through the venue.

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2. Linnaeus Estate Berry

• Location: 599 Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
• Capacity: 2 - 30
• Accommodation: Sleeps 12
• Location Hire: DIY/BYO

Linnaeus Estate is the newest private property to hire for weddings on the NSW South Coast and is located 6 minutes from Berry overlooking picturesque views to Saddleback Mountain. The 5 star property features a five bedroom house on 3.5 hectares of manicured gardens with a Lake House, orchard & olive grove and the best private playground in Australia.

Wedding ceremony spots include two centuries-old Fig Trees, an edible garden framed by a stately timber arbour and the magnificent barn doors of Club Linnaeus (aka Jamie's Barn). Inside the barn is a beautiful area for private dining, a wet weather ceremony space, a games area with ping pong and a private sauna. Max 30 guests. 

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3. Greystone Estate

Location: 617 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
Capacity: 30 - 110
Accommodation: Sleeps 32
Venue Hire: $14,800 - $19,500
Catering & Drinks: $190 - $240/pp

Greystone Estate is a luxurious, Hamptons-inspired private property to hire for weddings in the Hunter Valley. The 5 star self contained estate boasts luxury accommodation for up to 32 wedding guests and is well suited to micro weddings as well as larger celebrations of up to 110 people.

One of the best appointed wedding estates in NSW, Greystone features 10 resort-like acres of manicured lawns and gardens, a swimming pool & BBQ area, games room and private butlers pantry. Wedding facilities include an open air pavilion and a modern, all-white reception hall.

The open plan layout of the Main House features gathering areas for smaller wedding receptions or pre & post wedding events with views across the property taking in spectacular sunsets. Greystone Estate costs $14,800 - $19,500 to hire for two nights including all accommodation & wedding set up, and you then choose your preferred wedding package from $190 - $240 per person.

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4. Ravensthorpe Estate

• Location: 56 Tongarra Rd, Albion Park NSW 2527
• Capacity: 200
• Accommodation: Sleeps 14
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Ravensthorpe Guesthouse is an elegant Georgian manor house with overnight accommodation available for up to 14 wedding guests onsite. The highly romantic wedding venue features individual areas to utilise how you please including an indoor restaurant, conservatory, large marquee and adjoining courtyard. 

The wedding estate is surrounded by 3 acres of classic gardens with a stunning ceremony rotunda enjoying regional country views. The property offers lots of wedding photo opportunities including beside the swimming pool and in the tennis court area. 

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5. St Joseph's Guesthouse

• Location: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW 2775
• Capacity: 100
• Accommodation: 5 Bedrooms, sleeps 10
• Venue Hire: $3,500 - $7,500

St Joseph's Guesthouse is an award winning heritage estate built in the ruins of a 160 year old church. The non-denominational wedding venue has 5 bedrooms in the upper 2 stories and a function area on the ground floor. A flat venue hire fee includes exclusive access to the Guesthouse, grounds and accommodation for 3+ days.

At St Joseph's Guesthouse you are free to BYO your choice of wedding vendors & host an intimate DIY wedding for up to 100 guests onsite. Wedding packages range from $3,500 for elopements to $7,500 for up to 100 guests.

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6. The Oasis

• Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
• Capacity: 18 - 80
• Accommodation: Sleeps 50
• Venue Hire: $12,500+

The Oasis is a private rainforest property that offers exclusive-use venue hire for weddings at One Mile Beach in Port Stephens. With venue hire from $12,500 you get the entire 5 acre estate for your private use for two days with accommodation for 18 - 50 guests across 9 self contained cabins.

Amongst the tropical landscaping are lawns, timber decks, walkways and billabongs that offer the perfect backdrop for intimate wedding ceremonies and receptions under the stars. Wedding facilities include a covered deck immersed in a magical forest of fairy lit trees and a fully enclosed event space, perfect in the event of wet weather. All inclusive wedding packages are available from $15,000.

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7. The Homestead Berry

• Location: 8 Homestead Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
• Capacity: 120
• Accommodation: Sleeps 10
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

The Homestead Berry is the perfect wedding estate to hire if you're looking for a luxury destination that oozes rustic country character. This intimate 5 acre property is exclusively yours for 3 days and comes with luxury accommodation in 5 new suites sleeping up to 10 guests.

Facilities for weddings include a hair & make up salon, a modernised barn with contemporary furnishings and a choice of unique ceremony spaces including a vine-covered silo set within country gardens and a circular arbour made of rustic timber overlooking stunning rural views.

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8. Tides Byron Estate

• Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
• Capacity: 20 - 140
• Accommodation: Sleeps 22
• Wedding Packages: Tailored

Tides in Byron Bay is a luxury wedding estate situated on a 100 acre macadamia orchard. The property centres around an elegant 8 bedroom house and there's a purpose-built reception hall adjacent, both of which can be hired together or exclusive of one another.

The house can be hired for small, mid-week weddings with the poolside event space catering for up to 40 guests with views to Lennox Head. The licensed wedding hall and outdoor terrace seat up to 140 guests either indoors or out, and comes fully furnished with a choice of caterers.

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9. Private Property Illawarra

• Location: 8 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Stanwell Park, NSW 2508
• Capacity: 50
• Accommodation: Sleeps 18
• Venue Hire: $5,000
• Catering & Drinks: BYO

If you're looking for a private waterfront estate to hire for your wedding that's close to Sydney and doesn't require a 2nd mortgage, this private hilltop estate is the perfect option. Wedding packages start at $2,850 for a 2 night mid-week celebration or $5,000 on weekends.

The spacious 5 bedroom Victorian era house is perched on Bald Hill south of Sydney and has sweeping views over the surrounding coastline. There's a low key covered entertaining area in the backyard, an outdoor spa, fire pit with seating and manicured gardens perfect for ceremonies and cocktail receptions.  

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10. The Woods Farm

• Location: Lot 3 Bayly Rd, Tomerong, NSW 2540
• Capacity: 200
• Accommodation: Sleeps 120
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

The Woods Farm is a 40 acre wedding estate where all your guests can stay onsite with you. The property is well suited to vintage and rustic weddings with old tractors and vintage wares dotting the landscape.

The farm is renowned for its unique country chapel. The open air structure provides a covered ceremony location like no other with hanging chandeliers, luxe rustic wood finishings and a spectacular garden arbor walk leading to the altar.

The reception shed can seat up to 150 guests. Accommodation is in 8 x 3 bedroom cottages and the venue has 18 glamping tents available for use.

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Wedding Estates in the Blue Mountains

11. Berry Hill Estate

• Location: 1832 River Road, Leets Vale, NSW 2775
• Capacity: 14 - 150+
• Accommodation: Sleeps 54+
• Wedding Packages: DIY (Onsite coordinator available)

Berry Hill is a brand new country estate that can be hired for all-in-one weddings in the Hawkesbury. Located on 75 picturesque acres of undisturbed wilderness, the unique estate offers a scenic and very private spot well suited to outdoor teepee weddings. 

Weddings at the estate are a DIY sort of affair with a choice of marquees and tipis to choose from for your reception and the option to set up a glamping village. Couples who get married here love the peaceful ambience and serenity with 2km of river frontage to explore by foot or canoe.

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Wedding Estates in Central Coast

12. Whistle Tree Weddings

• Location: 11 Calool Street, Bensville, NSW 2251
• Capacity: 100
• Accommodation: Sleeps 37
• Venue Hire: $4,200 - $7,800

Whistle Tree is one of the newest wedding estates to hire on the Central Coast and is a unique Balinese-inspired property located within an enchanted woodland on the Brisbane River. Wedding facilities include a purpose-built outdoor chapel with individual tree trunk seating, a sheltered hut and a large riverfront lawn perfect for outdoor dining or a marquee reception.

When you hire Whistle Tree Estate for your wedding you get two nights accommodation for 7 guests in two Balinese-style huts, and an additional 30 guests can be accommodated in two large houses with come with the addition of a swimming pool.

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13. Mandalong Country Estate

• Location: Mandaluck Chase, Mandalong, NSW 2264
• Capacity: 150
• Accommodation: Sleeps 17
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Hidden within the Watagans State Forest between Sydney & Newcastle, and with 7 luxury bedrooms sleeping up to 17 guests, Mandalong Country Estate is the perfect wedding location to hire for an extended 3 day celebration in the privacy of nature.

The exclusive wedding estate comes with a 12 metre in-ground swimming pool & spa, a games room and communal areas ideal for pre & post wedding parties. Beautiful ceremony spaces include an open-air forest chapel and a timber deck with views over the forest canopy. There's also a romantic reception barn with timber slat walls and a versatile event space in an open forest-facing shed.

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14. Somersby Gardens Estate

• Location: 380 Somersby Falls Rd, Somersby, NSW 2250
• Capacity: 120
• Accommodation: Sleeps 14
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Wedding Estates in Byron Bay

15. Midginbil Eco Resort

• Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil, NSW 2484
• Capacity: 150
• Accommodation: Sleeps 150+
• Wedding Packages: 3 day/2 night from $7,900

Midginbil Eco Resort is an expansive 400 acre private estate that offers 3 day affordable destination weddings. The relaxed property is surrounded by rainforest and has stunning views across regional national parkland. It's an ideal spot for outdoor festival style weddings and accommodation onsite for the entire guest list.  

The 3 day/2 night package includes exclusive use of the estate, access to all accommodation & the pool, tennis and volleyball courts, plus a choice of 3 ceremony sites and use of the reception barn. You can BYO catering & drinks according to your budget, guests are able to pay their own accommodation and all meals aside from the wedding reception are catered at the onsite Lodge.

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16. Tides Byron Estate

• Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
• Capacity: 20 - 140
• Accommodation: Sleeps 22
• Wedding Packages: Tailored

In the picturesque Byron Bay Hinterland is Tides Byron Estate, a beautiful macadamia orchard on a private 100 acre farm. The property offers three options for weddings; an 8 bedroom luxury house which caters for poolside weddings for up to 40 guests, a reception hall that seats up to 140 inside or outside on its terrace, and the orchard where outdoor dining can be arranged.

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Wedding Estates in Hunter Valley

17. Leaves & Fishes

• Location: 737 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325
• Capacity: 2 - 300
• Accommodation: Sleeps 12

One of the most unique private estates for weddings in NSW is Leaves & Fishes, a rainforest retreat located in the heart of Lovedale. Set across 20 acres of tropical gardens, the property features a Tuscan-style sunken garden that seats up to 300 guests, a banquet hall with a candle-lit Roman Bath and a little restaurant perfect for intimate celebrations.

Accommodation at Leaves & Fishes is in 4 luxury boat sheds and a 2 bedroom villa that each have private balconies overhanging a flowering Lotus Lake. Micro wedding receptions can be hosted on the tranquil villa deck overlooking fish swimming in the lake.

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18. The Woodhouse Wollombi

• Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
• Capacity: 150
• Accommodation: Sleeps 33
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

With group accommodation for 16 guests in a gorgeous barn stay, and 8 luxury suites that extra guests can book themselves, The Woodhouse Wollombi offers all the intimacy of a private estate wedding with the added flexibility of onsite guest rooms. 

This luxe European style venue is situated at Redwood Park in the Hunter Valley and is surrounded by 100 acres of manicured fields and national park. The contemporary reception space sits under 3 striking timber peaks and adjoins a covered outdoor dance floor and a beautiful outdoor bar and vine covered pergola with private lake views.

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19. Anambah House

• Location: 200 Anambah Road, Anambah, NSW 2320
• Capacity: 250
• Wedding Packages: $200 - $250/pp

Anambah House is located on the manicured grounds of an historic 19th century property near Maitland and with grand wrought iron gates & a stately tree-lined drive offers the perfect backdrop for elegant weddings with a touch of old world country charm.

Access to the homestead can be included with wedding packages and is a beautiful location for wedding photos and for getting ready before your ceremony. Ceremonies are hosted in the gardens overlooking a private lagoon and the reception venue is in a grand chandelier barn. Best suited to weddings with 150 - 250 guests. 

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20. Goosewing Cottage

• Location: 1194 Mount View Rd, Mount View, NSW 2325
• Capacity: 20
• Accommodation: Sleeps 12
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Goosewing Cottage is one of the best estate wedding venues for micro celebrations and elopements. Catering for a maximum of 20 wedding guests, the gorgeous little covered arbor provides the perfect spot for private wedding ceremonies.

Goosewing Cottage offers a great collection of all inclusive packages for micro weddings. Their "all inclusive" is somewhat more inclusive than most wedding estates with planning, a celebrant and photographer all part of the deal. 

You can get married here surrounded by picturesque farming land, with kangaroos grazing in the lush fields nearby. The property has a cottage + homestead and facilities for pre & post wedding events onsite. Elopement packages are available Mon - Thur from $2,595.

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21. Adams Peak Country Estate

• Location: 66 Adams Peak Rd, Broke, NSW 2330
• Capacity: 180
• Accommodation: Sleeps 24 in a house & Bridal Retreat
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Adams Peak Country Estate is a contender for the award of wedding venues with best views in NSW. The property is one of the most popular wedding estates in NSW for rustic style celebrations, due to its surrounding scenic landscape which are taken in from both the ceremony and reception venues. The property is within close proximity to Hunter Valley wineries and easily accessible from Sydney.

Wedding packages start at $12,000 with exclusive property hire including 2 nights accommodation for 24 people in a luxury house & seperate homestead. A hay shed & barn provide a choice of reception venues and ceremonies can literally be held anywhere on the grounds. Choose from the venue's preferred suppliers for catering.

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22. Wallalong House

• Location: 76 Wallalong Rd, Wallalong, NSW 2320
• Capacity: 150
• Accommodation: Sleeps 19
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Wallalong House is one of the most unique wedding estates in NSW. The laid back, country property features a majestic Indian Tent that ups the luxe factor with stone flooring, marble bars and a luxurious poolside setting. 

You can get married under the estate's 200 year old fig tree with the surrounding countryside as your backdrop, then as the sun sets and poolside lighting kicks in, the romance atmosphere sets the scene for one heck of a party. 

Accommodation for 19 includes a bridal suite in the 1830's era stables. 

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23. Estate Tuscany

• Location: Cnr Mistletoe Ln & Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
• Capacity: 300
• Accommodation: Sleeps 80
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Estate Tuscany is a wedding destination where the whole guest list can stay for the weekend. The Tuscan style hotel rooms accommodate 80 guests onsite and the 2 reception venues cater meals for the duration of your stay. 

Weddings at Estate Tuscany are absolutely stunning against a backdrop of the Brokenback Ranges and offer some of the best views in the Hunter Valley. Wedding packages are all inclusive at around $180/pp. 

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24. Redleaf Wollombi

• Location: 2480 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
• Capacity: 250
• Accommodation: Sleeps 12
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Redleaf Wollombi is a 6 bedroom luxury Italian style villa nestled on a 100 acre country retreat just outside the Hunter Valley. The exclusive property offers a very private and intimate location for garden weddings and outdoor marquee receptions.

A Tuscan style courtyard is a popular spot for long table receptions under the stars or you can set up a teepee on the property's expansive lawns. There's also a Garden House onsite which is a luxe rustic barn style venue seating up to 60 guests. 

Weekend venue hire is $24,200 with off-peak rates available for micro or mid-week weddings. It's an absolutely stunning 3-day wedding venue for those with the budget.

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25. Pokolbin Village Estate

• Location: 2188 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
• Capacity: 300
• Accommodation: Sleeps 54
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Estate: Pokolbin Village Estate is a sprawling property that spans 100 acres in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Weddings on the estate are held in a function room that's perfect for smaller celebrations of up to 60 guests, or in a variety of outdoor marquee locations.

You'll need to BYO marquee, caterers and other suppliers. There's a hotel and other self contained accommodation available through the venue that caters for up to 54 guests.

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Wedding Estates in Newcastle

26. Stanley Park

• Location: 77 Fullerton Cove Rd, Fullerton Cove, NSW 2318
• Capacity: 200
• Accommodation: Sleeps 15
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

The 3 story wedding estate at Stanley Park is a grand Victorian homestead featuring 8 majestic bedrooms surrounded by 28 acres of park like lawns and gardens. The waterfront estate can be hired for your exclusive use for the day or entire weekend.

The end to end wedding venue enables you to get married under ancient fig trees or on the waterfront and then take photos around the grounds. You can then party in the rustic barn or under the stars on surroundings lawns and wind down after in the homestead. 

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Wedding Estates on the North Coast

27. Valhalla at The Spruce Estate

• Location: 3834 Nelson Bay Rd, Bobs Farm, NSW 2316
• Capacity: 12 - 150
• Accommodation: Sleeps 15
• Wedding Packages: All Inclusive

Valhalla Restaurant & Bar at the Spruce Estate in Nelson Bay is a relaxed, family owned property well known for their pizzas and home grown Anna Bay tomatoes. You can take over the restaurant for the evening, booking the entire property for your exclusive use.

Wedding ceremony locations include forest, country lane and farmland settings and you can have photos with the friendly onsite cows.

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28. Summergrove Estate

• Location: 363 Carool Rd, Carool, NSW 2486
• Capacity: 130
• Accommodation: Sleeps 10
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Summergrove Estate is an all-in-one wedding venue set atop the hills of Carool in Northern NSW. With spectacular views over surrounding countryside to the ocean, Summergrove is one of the most picturesque wedding estates in NSW.

The property features stunning gardens, an onsite chapel, a modern reception barn and 5 romantic king villas. There is a swimming pool and tennis court onsite available for your exclusive use for a wedding weekend away an hour from Byron Bay. Wedding packages start at $2,500 for ceremony only and all inclusive ceremony + reception from $170/pp.

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Wedding Estates on the South Coast

29. Moraea Farm

• Location: 450b Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
• Capacity: 30
• Accommodation: Sleeps 12
• Location Hire: $5,500 - $8,500

Moraea Farm is a private estate wedding venue situated near the township of Berry on the NSW South Coast. The 6 bedroom, four bathroom cottage has beautiful country gardens perfectly suited to intimate wedding ceremonies & where private lunches can be enjoyed with up to 30 guests in the backyard.

Right next to Moraea Farm is a beautiful ivy-clad dining room that can be added to venue hire for a wedding reception. This private little restaurant comes fully furnished with a functioning commercial kitchen and seats up to 30 guests. Moraea Estate is part of the Linnaeus Collection, a group of luxury private residences providing group accommodation within 5 minutes of Berry.

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30. The Cove Jervis Bay

• Location: Ellmoos Road via Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
• Capacity: 150+
• Accommodation: Sleeps 111
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

At The Cove, you get your own private resort complete with a secluded beach, outdoor garden party areas and brand new modern reception hall. This 3 acre seaside oasis is a destination wedding venue where you get the entire estate for the exclusive use of your wedding for the weekend. All guests stay onsite with you and you can have pre & post wedding events in the indoor/outdoor garden areas.

The Cove features a pamper room to get ready in, a games garden, a village green with outdoor bar and festoon lighting, an outdoor pavilion, a chandelier tree grove, cabins, glamping village, communal kitchen and bathrooms, a funhouse and kayaks and paddle boards.

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31. Fig Tree Park

• Location: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
• Capacity: 2 - 200
• Accommodation: Sleeps 2
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Fig Tree Park is the newest wedding estate on the NSW South Coast. Just 2 minutes to the beach as well as the quaint holiday destination of Tilba Tilba, Fig Tree Park is an ideal destination for a romantic wedding & honeymoon all in one.

The estate features a luxury country homestead where you can utilise the spacious rooms to get ready and a private barn for your first night together as newlyweds. Large fig trees border the property and set the scene for wedding ceremonies and receptions overlooking the ocean. You can BYO marquee to pitch on the expansive lawns.

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32. Willow Farm

• Location: Galls Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
• Capacity: 130
• Accommodation: Sleeps 10
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive or DIY/BYO

Willow Farm is a 160 acre private estate just a few minutes from Berry and Seven Mile Beach. Synonymous with relaxed, country weddings, Willow Farm provides a blank canvas of unique spaces to utilise however you like for a wedding weekend away with loved ones.

Interconnected reception spaces include a rustic entertainment shed, a private marquee lawn and an outdoor area where you can set up tables on the grass or install a dance floor. For wedding ceremonies you've got several choices. There's a peaceful and secluded spot near the trickling waters of the private creek, pretty garden locations or paddocks with gorgeous trees.

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33. Figbird Cottage

• Location: 330 Comerong Island Rd, Terara, NSW 2540
• Capacity: 150+
• Accommodation: Sleeps 8 in 2 cottages
• Wedding Packages: Venue hire from $4,500

Figbird Cottage is one of the most affordable wedding estates in NSW. You can hire the property for the day for $4,500 or 3 days/2 nights from $7,500 including accommodation for 8 in 2 onsite cottages. You also get all furniture & tableware for your wedding ceremony & reception including arbors, lighting, cutlery etc.

The elegant English-style gardens at Figbird Cottage are picture perfect against surrounding dairy land creating the ideal setting for relaxed, country weddings. The property's reception venue is in a luxe European marquee adjoining manicured lawns.

You can set up outdoor tables onsite, bring in food trucks, install festoon lighting (venue supplied free of charge) or create a festival style 'backyard' wedding scene. With a stunning blank canvas to get you started, the options at Figbird Cottage are endless.

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34. Mountain View Farm

• Location: 11 Mount Dromedary Trail, Tilba Tilba, NSW 2546
• Capacity: 2 - 120
• Accommodation: Sleeps 2 - 14
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

One of the most romantic private estates for weddings in New South Wales is located near Tilba Tilba at Mountain View Farm. This authentic working farm has 4 acres of country gardens featuring a rustic iron arbour and an open-sided dairy shed for outdoor receptions under imposing Mount Gulaga. There's also plenty of paddock space for marquees or tipis.

In early Spring the farm's huge fields of Everlasting Daisies burst into bloom revealing a one-off altar and aisle crafted into the centre of the paddocks. The pop up Daisy Field Weddings can be booked from mid August through to the end of September each year.

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35. Coolangatta Estate

• Location: 1335 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
• Capacity: 2 - 200
• Accommodation: Sleeps 70
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive/DIY

Coolangatta Estate is one of the most picturesque properties in NSW, located at Shoalhaven Heads where the river meets the sea. Being the original site of settlement in the area, the estate has a special heritage vibe with convict-built buildings and beautiful rows of vines creating an amazing scene against the seaside backdrop. 

There are two affordable reception venues including a 200 year old community hall that oozes historic country charm and a larger function centre. Both venues are perfectly suited to rustic style weddings. Outside are gorgeous gardens for wedding ceremonies including a fairy-lit fig tree and a hedge rimmed croquet lawn. Guests can book & pay their own rooms at the onsite motel.

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36. Mimosa Wines

• Location: 2845 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Bermagui NSW 2546
• Capacity: 180
• Accommodation: Sleeps 13
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Available to hire for the exclusive use of weddings, Mimosa Wines is a 200 acre coastal winery completely surrounded by unspoilt national park. The architecturally designed, chefs hatted restaurant is perched high on its hillside and has opening walls all around overlooking the most incredible views of any wedding estate in Australia.

There are two cottages that sleep 13 guests a short walk through the vines and ceremonies can be held at the water-lily dam, amongst the trees, beside the vines or on the restaurant's incredible balcony. All inclusive wedding packages are very affordable. The most picturesque spot for foodie weddings in Australia! 

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37. Kullindi Homestead

• Location: Booderee National Park, Ellmoos Rd, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
• Capacity: 20 - 200
• Accommodation: Sleeps 10+
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Kullindi Homestead is a unique, waterfront estate featuring open lawns on the shore of the Sussex Inlet waterway near Jervis Bay. The private property provides an ideal venue for outdoor weddings with the lawns particularly well suited to marquee and teepee set ups.

There are five self-contained units onsite and should you wish extra guests to stay there's certainly plenty of space for glamping. 

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Wedding Estates in Southern Highlands

38. Mali Brae Farm

• Location: 562 Nowra Rd, Moss Vale, NSW 2577
• Capacity: 30 - 110
• Accommodation: Sleeps 2
• Wedding Packages: All Inclusive

Mali Brae Farm is a boutique wedding estate located on a private 90 acre farm in the heart of the Southern Highlands. The property gives you a choice of 6 ceremony locations including landscaped gardens, rustic ruins and weeping willows at the dam. 

There are two reception venues on the estate that cater to different size weddings. One is a large rustic hay shed that seats up to 110 guests and the other is a new luxe space for smaller weddings from 30 - 55 guests. 

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39. Caoura Cliffs

• Location: 1450 Caoura Road, Tallong, NSW 2579
• Capacity: 140
• Accommodation: Sleeps 12
• BYO catering & drinks

Caoura Cliffs is one of the most spectacular wedding estates in NSW with an incredible cliff top location immersed in an expansive wilderness. The secluded property sits on 1,100 acres of private farmland and comes with a modern barn and ceremony site with sweeping valley views to the Shoalhaven River.

The accommodation at Caoura Cliffs is a beautiful renovated cottage that sleeps 12 guests and has a resort-style pool with an outdoor dining pavilion that offers the perfect setting for a welcome night dinner or post wedding recovery party.

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40. Briars Country Estate

• Location: 653 Moss Vale Rd, Burradoo, NSW 2576
• Capacity: 200
• Wedding Packages: 80+ People
• Accommodation: Sleeps 130

Briars is one of the best wedding estates in the Southern Highlands region of NSW because it offers versatile onsite accommodation which guests are able to book & pay themselves. It also has a public bar at Briars Inn which is located privately from the ceremony & reception venue but within easy walking distance for an after party or for guests to enjoy refreshments while you have wedding photos.

The reception venue Briars Conservatory overlooks a private lake and ceremony rotunda within 15 acres of country gardens. All inclusive wedding packages provide a fully furnished ceremony & reception with a choice of menu and drink packages.

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41. Growwild Wildflower Farm

• Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
• Capacity: 145
• Accommodation: Available next door
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Growwild Wildflower Farm is an elegant garden estate with 25 acres of lawns and plantings surrounding a choice of ceremony and reception venues. As a primary supplier of native wildflower plantings to the Sydney Flower Markets, Growwild is a pretty location with plenty of local bird and wildlife. (Koalas are often spotted here)

Venue hire includes exclusive use of the grounds and you can choose your preferred lawn or garden in which to say "I do". Reception venues include a permanent marquee that sits on an elevated location overlooking the gardens and a rustic barn which is perfect for micro weddings. 

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Wedding Estates in Sydney

42. Serene View Estate

• Location: 535 Pitt Town Bottoms Road, Pitt Town Bottoms, NSW 2756
• Capacity: 130
• Accommodation: Sleeps 10
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Serene View is a brand new wedding estate in Sydney's north west region, sitting on 12 picturesque acres of waterfront on the Hawkesbury River. The property comes with a chalet log cabin that sleeps 10 guests, plus has a glamping flat where a village of bell tents can be arranged.

For weddings with 50 guests or fewer there's a covered rustic pavilion right on the river front. For larger weddings you'll need to hire a marquee. Venue hire starts at $5k for up to 50 guests and includes an overnight stay in the cabin. Extra nights can be added and welcome night soirees & recovery parties are permitted.

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43. Palm Beach Wedding Estate

• Location: Palm Beach, Sydney NSW
• Capacity: 100
• Accommodation: Sleeps 0
• Wedding Ceremony Venue

One of the most exclusive private estates to hire for wedding ceremonies in Sydney is this $40 million holiday house on the waters edge at Palm Beach. Venue hire provides exclusive access to the estate's private water frontage which features over 2,500m² of pristine lawns and Balinese-influenced tropical gardens.

This beautiful Palm Beach residence is accessible via road or water with a private jetty on the beach. There's onsite bathroom amenities and you're welcome to host post-ceremony drinks and nibbles while having photos in the gardens. No wedding receptions.

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44. Lords Wedding Estate

• Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
• Capacity: 2 - 100
• Ceremonies: Chapel
• Receptions: Chapel, private dining room

The private Lords Wedding Estate in Sydney is conveniently located just off the M7 only 20 minutes from the city, Parramatta and Dural. The historic property features a 140 year old private chapel that caters for weddings of all denominations and can also be utilised as a unique reception space.

Behind the chapel is the estate residence which has a seperate entrance to a vintage drawing room and private dining room catering for intimate events of up to 12 guests. The private rooms, chapel and gardens offer a huge range of backdrops for wedding photos and the gardens are beautifully intimate for outdoor receptions. 

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45. Lindesay House

• Location: 1 Carthona Avenue, Darling Point, NSW 2027
• Capacity: 10 - 100
• Venue Hire: $6,535 - $10,385

Lindesay House is one of the only private estates to hire for weddings on Sydney Harbour and with beautiful formal lawns and a garden marquee, is the perfect location for outdoor weddings on the waters edge.

This historic mansion was the first house built in Darling Point in 1834 and has private dining & drawing rooms that can be hired for intimate ceremonies & receptions with 10 - 20 guests. The lawn has most availability for day time weddings with a maximum of 60 guests and is licensed for up to 12 weddings per year with 100 guests.

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46. Estate Vaucluse House

• Location: Wentworth Rd, Vaucluse, NSW 2030
• Capacity: 120 seated, 200 cocktail
• Accommodation: Available nearby
• Wedding Packages: All Inclusive

Estate Vaucluse House is one of Sydney’s grandest wedding estates. Located in the city's eastern suburbs, the heritage 1920's mansion is surrounded by 10 hectares of beautiful Victorian style gardens with views across Sydney Harbour.

After your wedding ceremony in the gardens you can choose from an outdoor reception with cocktails and canapés on the estate's lawns or utilise the reception venue and terrace within the Homestead. The venue's preferred caterers offer a range of wedding packages including creative food station options should you wish to have a garden party on the Harbour.

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Wedding Estates in Wagga Wagga

47. Kimo Estate

• Location: 1218 Nangus Rd, Nangus, NSW 2722
• Capacity: 200
• Accommodation: Sleeps 28
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

If endless blue skies and expanses of space are on your wedding venue wish list, you'll love Kimo Estate. This is a 7,000 acre working sheep & cattle farm that accommodates 28 wedding guests in shearers quarters, 2 homesteads and unique, off-the-grid eco huts.

There's a 115 year old converted grain shed onsite where high ceilings and tin walls create the perfect backdrop for rustic wedding receptions. 

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Wedding Estates in Wollongong

48. The Lodge Jamberoo

• Location: 406 Jamberoo Mountain Road, Jamberoo, NSW 2533
• Capacity: 300
• Accommodation: Sleeps 136
• Wedding Packages: All inclusive

The Lodge is a private hotel with 43 guest rooms surrounding a huge outdoor swimming pool. When you hire The Lodge for your wedding you & your guests get exclusive use of the entire hotel, an incredible Pine Tree Ceremony Cathedral and a luxe reception hall.

Also at this private estate are two huge rooms for each bridal party to get ready, outdoor gardens and courtyards, a restaurant where breakfast is served to guests and an after party bar. Guests can book & pay their own accommodation and all inclusive wedding packages start at $95 per person.

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Off The Beaten Track Wedding Estates

49. Eleven Eighty Weddings

• Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535 
• Capacity: 80
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
• Accommodation: Sleeps 15

Eleven Eighty is a small and quirky wedding estate situated on 3 acres just south of Wollongong. The historic property is the site of an old school and one of the two cottages which sleep 15 guests is the old schoolmasters residence.

There are 5 eclectic event spaces across the estate's grounds including the old school hall which seats 50, the beautiful courtyard that seats 80, a train carriage perfect for private dining with up to 20 guests and a luxe barn that can accommodate 30 people.

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50. Glencara Country Estate

• Location: 706 Jerrybang Lane, Monteagle, NSW 2594
• Capacity: 2 - 160
• Accommodation: Sleeps 2 + glamping/camping
• Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Glencara is one of the more unique wedding estates in NSW with quirky garden rooms featuring interactive riddles and a rustic maze set on a 10 hectare working farm. The private property is located near Young in the Hilltops region of NSW and provides a stunning backdrop for weddings in Spring when surrounded by vibrant paddocks of yellow canola and in Autumn before the wheat harvest.

Glencara is a beautiful spot for garden weddings under a canopy of beautiful country stars, however there's also a repurposed shearing shed perfect for rustic wedding receptions. 

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Wedding estates in NSW include a great range of private properties to hire with your ceremony, reception & accommodation all in the one spot. From luxury houses on Sydney Harbour to regional country homesteads, there are private estate wedding venues all over New South Wales that cater to every type of private property wedding.

To hire a private estate wedding venue in NSW costs between $4,500 to $25,000 and typically includes a 2 night stay in the onsite accommodation. Luxury wedding estates often offer discounted rates for mid week weddings and most private properties are willing to negotiate the hire fee in off-peak times which in Sydney, the Hunter Valley and South Coast is typically the winter months. 

The overall budget for an exclusive estate wedding usually starts at around $80k for 100 guests in peak wedding season. If you're on a tight budget, private estates that allow BYO catering and drinks often provide the cheapest options. Start your venue search with private estates that have a permanent indoor reception space to avoid the cost of marquee hire. Wedding estates that provide cutlery, plates, arbors, chairs and tables will also save on hire costs.

For couples hunting an affordable wedding estate we recommend starting your search amongst South Coast wedding venues where there are several properties that sleep all guests whom are able to book & pay their own rooms. With guests covering the accommodation costs all you need to pay for is catering. At the other end of the budget spectrum, you may be interested in our list of luxury houses to hire for weddings in NSW. 

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