60 Best Destination Wedding Venues in NSW
Destination wedding venues provide an all-in-one location where the ceremony and wedding reception can be held in the same place. Most of the following wedding destinations in NSW provide accommodation onsite and are 3 day wedding venues where guests are able to stay onsite with you for the weekend.
Destination weddings are often a favoured choice among couples planning a micro wedding and there's a great choice of small wedding destinations that cater for 20 - 50 guests available in New South Wales. The state also has a wonderful selection of intimate elopement venues with accommodation providing the perfect spot for a romantic getaway with just you two or a handful of loved ones.
The most popular wedding destinations in NSW are commonly in the state's most picturesque regions. Places such as Byron Bay, the Hunter Valley, Blue Mountains and the South Coast are sought after wedding destinations as they offer ease of planning with plenty of venues, accommodation, amenities and things to do in the area.
NSW also has lots of wedding destinations that are situated off the beaten track. From farm stays and private properties to secluded bush & beach resorts, these hidden wedding venues provide the ultimate setting for intimate weekend escapes.
While many destination venues provide sufficient accommodation for your entire guest list, others may require a few of your more adventurous guests to embrace the glamping option. Most wedding venues in NSW with limited accommodation nearby have glamping tents available to hire, or can refer you to businesses in the region who will set up a glamping village for you. If this option sparks your interest, you might like this list of glamping venues in NSW.
NSW offers an eclectic choice of destination wedding venues from luxury hotels and secret beach sites to beautiful locations in the Aussie bush. Here are the 60 most beautiful places for destination weddings in NSW.
60 Destination Wedding Venues for Hire in NSW
Top 10 NSW Venues
Blue Mountains Venues
Byron Bay Venues
Central Coast Venues
Hunter Valley Venues
Illawarra Venues
Newcastle Venues
North Coast Venues
Riverina Venues
South Coast Venues
Southern Highlands Venues
Sydney Venues
Off-The-Beaten-Track Venues
Top 10 Wedding Destinations in NSW
1. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Location: Ellmoos Road via Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 60 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 111
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Cove at Jervis Bay is one of the best wedding destinations in NSW for a weekend getaway where all guests stay with you at your own private beach. Friday night starts with a welcome BYO BBQ, Saturday you get married on the white sand beach or in the beachfront garden followed by a catered recovery brunch on Sunday morning.
Reception venues include a brand new all-white pavilion (aka The Wedding Hall) and an atmospherically lit courtyard featuring an outdoor bar with plenty of space for cocktail weddings or seated dining. Accommodation includes a luxe glamping village, large fun house and individual luxury cabins.
2. St Joseph's Guesthouse
Location: 1029 St Albans Rd, St Albans, NSW 2775
Capacity: 100
Accommodation: Sleeps 10
Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
This award winning heritage guesthouse was built in the ruins of a 160 year old church and now offers an exclusive wedding destination for relaxed backyard style celebrations. The architectural masterpiece sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms upstairs and has a beautiful function space on the ground floor.
Affordable venue hire includes exclusive access to the Guesthouse, grounds and accommodation for 2 - 4 days with cheaper rates available for elopements and micro weddings. The two outdoor ends of the church can be utilise as a ceremony and reception venue respectively and there's also a plunge pool nestled in the peaceful bushland setting.
3. The Woods Farm
- Location: Lot 3 Bayly Rd, Tomerong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 70 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Woods Farm is a boutique country venue and a 40 acre wedding wonderland where you can stay the weekend for a destination wedding with all of your guests. The property is well suited to vintage and rustic weddings with the likes of old tractors and vintage wares dotting the landscape and chandeliers hanging from the trees.
Wedding venues include a unique open-air chapel with a spectacular 120 metre jasmine-covered arbor hidden in the woods, a luxe rustic reception shed with built in bar and chandeliers, and an outdoor bar that flows from a spacious covered verandah. Accommodation is in 8 x 3 bedroom cottages and a luxury village of 18 fun glamping spots.
4. 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 private property to hire for weddings in the picturesque hills of the upper Hunter Valley. Nestled in a private riverside setting on a 200 acre working farm, the luxury mountain escape offers a picturesque setting on which to create your dream DIY wedding.
The house has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 lounges and a large covered deck that all overlook the Peterson River and stunning surrounding hills. Marquee hire packages are available for larger weddings and extra guests are welcome to camp. Venue hire includes a minimum of two nights but you'll want to stay longer and explore the many water holes, fishing spots, hilltop picnic sites and bike trails.
5. Chapel Hill Retreat
- Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
- Accommodation: Sleeps 36
- Capacity: 150
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Chapel Hill Retreat is an idyllic location for destination weddings with sweeping views over the Blue Mountains World Heritage National Park. The 35 acre property is situated an hour from Sydney and offers a choice of 7 picturesque wedding locations plus accommodation for up to 36 guests in 6 self contained cottages and a bridal suite.
Beautiful wedding ceremony spots include a natural bush cathedral, an avenue of Oak Trees, spacious country gardens that are also suitable for outdoor receptions and a non-denominational hill-top chapel. There's a modern function room for wedding receptions, a viewing deck for intimate receptions under the stars and a cosy covered verandah area.
6. The Oasis Micro Wedding Resort
Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
Capacity: 80
Accommodation: Sleeps 50
Wedding Packages: BYO
The Oasis is a magical micro resort set within 5 acres of lush rainforest a few hundred metres from One Mile Beach in Port Stephens. The secluded tropical oasis offers a once in a lifetime getaway for you & your guests with exclusive use of the entire resort including 9 modern cabins for two nights.
Amenities for wedding receptions include a spacious covered deck that seats up to 80 guests amongst a romantic canopy of fairy lights and an intimate wedding hall with polished timber floors. There are multiple ceremony sites to choose from within trickling water features, billabongs and tropical gardens
7. The Lodge Jamberoo
- Location: 406 Jamberoo Mountain Road, Jamberoo, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 136
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Lodge is a newly refurbished 43 room country hotel that specialises in all inclusive destination weddings. You can book the hotel for the exclusive use of you and your guests for 2+ nights and it comes with an amazing pine tree cathedral for open air ceremonies and a luxe blank canvas reception hall.
Destination wedding packages are surprisingly affordable with fully catered packages starting at under $100 per person.
8. Briars Conservatory
- Location: 653 Moss Vale Rd, Burradoo, NSW 2576
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 130
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Briars Conservatory is a romantic wedding destination on 15 rural acres of tranquil gardens near Bowral in the Southern Highlands. Briars is not only a beautiful place to get married & celebrate all in the one spot, but is a convenient location for guests to stay with an onsite hotel providing the option for overnight accommodation (which guests can book & pay themselves).
The light-filled reception venue is hidden from the Inn and overlooks private gardens with a lakeside gazebo. Between your ceremony & reception while you have wedding photos on the beautiful grounds, guests are able to wander to the Inn's public bar for refreshments. The bar also stays open late providing a location for late night revellers or an after party destination.
9. Mimosa Wines
- Location: 2845 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Bermagui NSW 2546
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 13
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mimosa Wines is a foodies wedding destination set on its own private vineyard amid pristine National Park and just moments from the beach. The 200 acre winery has a chefs hatted restaurant on the high side of the sloping property and huge sliding doors that open onto a large balcony taking in breathtaking views over the vines below and surrounding forest canopy.
There are two cottages onsite that come with venue hire and you get exclusive use of the winery for your stay. Wedding ceremonies can be held on the restaurant balcony, amongst the vines, in the bush or at the gorgeous lily pond jetty. Incredible views! jetty.
10. Glencara Country Estate
- Location: 706 Jerrybang Lane, Monteagle, NSW 2594
- Capacity: 2 - 160
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 + glamping/camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Hidden well off the beaten track in the Hilltops region of NSW is Glencara, a unique wedding destination set within fun country gardens. The gardens are nestled within the working farm with crop fields providing a picturesque backdrop for weddings in Autumn when surrounded by lush green wheat and in Spring when bright yellow Canola are in flower.
The whimsical garden rooms are fun to explore with a glass of wine in hand and feature interactive activities including riddles and a unique rustic maze. There's loads of space within the gardens for outdoor wedding ceremonies & receptions and marquees, tipis or Sperry Tents are welcome. There's also a beautifully refurbished shearing shed that seats up to 120 guests. Glamping packages available.
Destination Wedding Venues in the Blue Mountains
11. Dantosa Estate
- Location: 76 Mort St, Katoomba, NSW 2780
- Capacity: 16 - 60
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Completely immersed within the Blue Mountains World Heritage National Park, Dantosa Estate is an idyllic location for weddings in nature. The 9 acre garden estate has two self contained cottages included with venue hire, the larger of which has a spacious dining room that seats up to 60 guests and overlooks a private lake with a lakeside ceremony pontoon.
Beside the larger house is a spacious flat lawn area suitable for marquee weddings and a tennis court where outdoor wedding receptions can be hosted.
12. Waldara Farm
- Capacity: 150
- Location: 280 Burroughs Crossing, Edith, NSW 2787
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20 in 2 homesteads
- Wedding Packages: Venue hire + BYO
Picturesque wedding destination on an 800 acre working farm in the iconic Blue Mountains. Wedding venues include several outdoor ceremony locations, a shearing shed and a rustic barn for wedding receptions. Hire the venue for your exclusive use and stay the weekend.
13. Ding Dang Doo Ranch
- Capacity: 80
- Location: 7A Bowen Mountain Rd, Grose Vale, NSW 2753
- Accommodation: Sleeps 13 in 3 cottages
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive micro weddings
30 acre horse ranch with English gardens, a lake and horse stables. Ideal destination for small weddings of 10 - 50 guests. Wedding receptions can be held in the larger guesthouse, the horse barn or courtyard barn. DIY wedding packages include venue hire and exclusive use of property and onsite accommodation.
14. Collits Inn
- Capacity: 150
- Location: 101 Hartley Vale Rd, Hartley Vale, NSW 2790
- Accommodation: Luxury Inn sleeps 12
- Wedding Packages: Venue hire + DIY/BYO
A wedding destination with spectacular mountain views. Collits Inn is a private 50 acre property with a 190 year old heritage barn for wedding receptions. An idyllic spot for a weekend getaway and the perfect venue for relaxed country weddings with everything in one location.
15. Dryridge Estate
- Capacity: 220
- Location: 226 Aspinall Rd, Megalong Valley, NSW 2785
- Accommodation: 2 self-contained homesteads
- Wedding Packages: Venue hire + DIY/BYO
The stunning mountain views from this secluded hilltop vineyard provide a picturesque wedding destination only 2 hours from Sydney. Dry hire wedding packages enable DIY & BYO and accommodation bookings afford exclusive hire of the entire wedding venue.
16. Spicers Sangoma Retreat
- Capacity: 60
- Location: 70 Grandview Ln, Bowen Mountain, NSW 2753
- Accommodation: 6 luxury suites
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Spicers Sangoma Retreat is an intimate, luxury resort that's perfect for small destination weddings and elopements. Surrounded in natural serenity, the resort features 6 private & individually unique suites plus common areas for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
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Destination Wedding Venues in Byron Bay
17. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil, NSW 2484
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150+
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
This eco-friendly and affordable resort is a destination wedding venue on 400 acres of countryside located one hour inland from Byron Bay. With stunning mountain views, a secluded location within sub tropical rainforest and accommodation for the entire guest list, this property is an ideal wedding destination for extended weekend-long celebrations. No curfew.
18. Tides Byron Estate
- Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: Tailored
One of the most luxurious wedding destinations in Northern NSW is Tides Byron Estate, a 100 acre macadamia farm located in the Byron Bay Hinterland. The 100 acre property features a beautiful wedding hall with an opening glass wall and a luxury 8 bedroom villa that both overlook the macadamia orchard with views to Lennox Head.
Hired together, the wedding hall and villa offer a 3 day wedding experience quite unlike any other with the villa's poolside entertaining area providing a beautiful location for pre & post wedding events.
19. Forget Me Not Weddings
- Capacity: 30 - 250
- Location: 589 Coopers Shoot Rd, Coopers Shoot, NSW 2479
- Accommodation: 4 cottages
- Wedding Packages: Venue hire, DIY/BYO
Forget Me Not Weddings is a working cattle farm and destination wedding venue near Bangalow on the far north coast of NSW. The private location features award winning gardens that are ideal for intimate wedding ceremonies, and cocktail events or sit down receptions can be held outdoors or in a marquee.
20. The Earthhouse Byron Bay
- Capacity: 120
- Location: 334 James Gibson Rd, Corndale, NSW 2480
- Accommodation: B&B sleeps 4
- Wedding Packages: Venue hire + DIY/BYO
Situated on a 110 acre farm, The Earthhouse is a boutique bed & breakfast with a unique wedding reception venue made of rammed earth. The location offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and makes the perfect wedding destination from which to explore the Byron Bay region. There's plenty of accommodation for wedding guests nearby.
21. Ardeena Events
- Capacity: 130
- Location: 515 Carool Rd, Carool, NSW 2486
- Accommodation: 9 guest rooms
- Wedding Packages: Venue hire, DIY/BYO
Destination wedding venue located an hour north of Byron Bay with spectacular ocean views across the hinterland. Ardeena Events is a DIY wedding venue and an ideal destination for spring and summer weddings to enjoy outdoor ceremonies and receptions.
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Destination Wedding Venues on the Central Coast
22. Paradise Botanical Gardens
- Capacity: 230
- Location: Kulnura - Central Coast, NSW
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8 + glamping
- Wedding Packages: 3 Days
Paradise Botanical Gardens is a privately owned wedding destination on 230 acres in the Central Coast highlands. The unique location features cottage accommodation, the option of glamping and exclusive use of the entire property for 3+ days.
What stands this wedding venue apart is its unusual collection of heritage structures and photo opportunities. You'll find Roman Columns (between which you can have a long table outdoor reception), a Monet Bridge and a circular ceremony lawn framed by rare plants. A marquee lawn overlooks the property's picturesque dam.
23. Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows
- Capacity: 250
- Location: 27 Mawson Cl, Caves Beach, NSW 2281
- Accommodation: Bungalows & villas sleep 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
All-in-one wedding venue at Caves Beach on the NSW Central Coast. Waterfront wedding ceremony venues include the deck and beach and the hotel restaurant caters for wedding receptions with a paddock to plate ethos. Caves Beach offers an affordable coastal wedding destination where all guests can stay onsite just 2 hours drive from Sydney.
24. Fernbank Farm
- Capacity: 140
- Location: 756 Yarramalong Rd, Wyong Creek, NSW 2259
- Accommodation: 2 x 4 bedroom cottages
- Wedding Packages: Venue hire, DIY/BYO
25. Somersby Gardens
- Capacity: 120
- Location: 380 Somersby Falls Rd, Somersby, NSW 2250
- Accommodation: 7 bedroom residence with pool
- Wedding Packages: Venue hire, DIY/BYO
Somersby Gardens is a 50 acre wedding destination in peaceful bushland on the Central Coast. Wedding venues include manicured gardens, a pavilion, an outdoor amphitheatre and a clear roof wedding marquee.
26. The Springs Peats Ridge
- Capacity: 350
- Location: 1080 Peats Ridge Rd, Peats Ridge, NSW 2250
- Accommodation: Available nearby
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Springs is a popular destination wedding location on 125 acres of NSW bushland. A renovated barn provides a luxe rustic/industrial chic venue for wedding receptions and there's plenty of ceremony locations around the 18 hole golf course. All inclusive wedding packages include food, drinks & stylist.
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Destination Wedding Venues in the Hunter Valley
27. Goosewing Cottage
- Location: 1194 Mount View Rd, Mount View, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 20
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Elopement packages: $3,295+
This private Hunter Valley farm stay specialises in destination weddings & elopements with 20 of fewer guests (extra children are accepted). The farm has a purpose built open-air chapel set next to an intimate little dam and overlooks beautiful views of rolling green hills where cattle graze.
All inclusive elopement packages start at $3,295 and come with a choice of celebrant & photographer. There's also two self contained cottages that sleep 8 & 4 guests respectively, the larger of which has a swimming pool, covered outdoor event space and a large dining room suitable for catering by a private chef.
28. Leaves & Fishes
- Location: 737 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
Leaves & Fishes offers an exclusive wedding destination for celebrations with 12 - 300 guests and also has non-exclusive elopement packages for mid week nuptials. This 20 acre property is situated in the heart of Lovedale's winery region and centres around a flowering Lotus Lake overlooked by 4 boat houses and a 2 bedroom villa which are included with venue hire.
The 2 bedroom villa has a large over-water balcony that provides a beautiful wedding destination for intimate ceremonies & receptions. For larger weddings a Tuscan-style sunken garden seats up to 300 guests and there's also an amazing wedding hall furnished in luxe timber with a glass wall at one end overlooking a candlelit Roman bath.
29. Wallaringa Farm
- Location: 321 Wallaringa Road, Wallaringa, NSW 2420
- Capacity: 12
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Immersed in Dungog Shire's rolling green hills with scenic views over a quintessential Australian landscape, Wallaringa Farm offers a tranquil & secluded setting for the most intimate of destination weddings. Catering for nuptials with up to just 12 guests and sleeping 8 people across 3 bedrooms, this beautiful farm stay offers a luxurious country location for micro weddings & elopements.
All inclusive wedding packages range from $5,500 - $7,200 and include an intimate wedding ceremony with all legalities seamlessly handled by a 5 star marriage celebrant, 2 hours of professional wedding photography, season florals and exclusive use of the farm and accommodation with surprise extras.
30. Greystone Estate
- Capacity: 32 - 110
- Location: 617 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32
- Wedding Packages: Venue hire from $13,800. Onsite catering + Wedding Concierge.
Greystone Estate is a luxury private estate where 32 guests can stay onsite for a destination wedding and weekend away with family & friends. Set on 10 resort-like acres the property features beautifully manicured lawns and gardens, a swimming pool, games room and main house with open plan layout including gathering areas for pre & post wedding events.
Purpose built ceremony and reception venues include an open air pavilion and a modern function room that seats up to 110 guests. Wedding packages include accommodation for up to 32 guests. An onsite wedding concierge and caterer take care of all wedding arrangements so you can relax and enjoy.
31. Chateau Elan Resort
- Capacity: 2 - 170
- Location: Vintage Dr, Rothbury, NSW 2320
- Accommodation: Resort & hotel rooms for 200 guests
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive of ceremony, reception, accommodation, hair & makeup
Chateau Elan At The Vintage is one of the Hunter Valley's most idyllic destination wedding venues. The resort offers multiple wedding venues for ceremonies & receptions plus luxury villas, the largest day spa in the southern hemisphere and a Greg Norman designed golf course. A wedding & honeymoon destination in one location.
32. Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
- Capacity: 2 - 900
- Location: 15 Thompsons Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Accommodation: Hotel rooms for 100+ guests
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive of ceremony, reception, accommodation
Cypress Lakes Resort is a luxury hotel with 9 wedding venues that are suitable for elopements up to large destination weddings. The resort's central location is an ideal base from which to explore the Hunter Valley and there's a day spa, vineyards, manicured golf greens and tennis facilities onsite.
33. Estate Tuscany
- Capacity: 100 - 300
- Location: Mistletoe Ln &, Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Accommodation: Hotel rooms for 80 guests
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
A Tuscan style hotel and destination wedding venue with stunning country & vineyard views. 2 onsite eateries provide wedding reception & post reception venues and cater for all guest meals.
34. Adams Peak Country Estate
- Capacity: 100 - 180
- Location: 66 Adams Peak Rd, Broke, NSW 2330
- Accommodation: House & homestead sleep 24 guests
- Wedding Packages: Venue hire includes accommodation, DIY/BYO
An ideal destination wedding venue to bring international guests with extensive regional views over pristine Hunter Valley countryside. Reception venues include the hay shed & barn and there's plenty of ceremony locations on the estate.
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Destination Wedding Venues in the Illawarra
35. Ravensthorpe Guesthouse
- Location: Albion Park, NSW
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Ravensthorpe Guesthouse is an intimate wedding destination conveniently located in the Illawarra just south of Sydney. The Georgian Manor complex comes with 24 hour all inclusive wedding packages featuring use of 3 seperate dwellings that sleep 14 guests overnight.
For your wedding there is a light-filled conservatory, paved garden marquee and an enclosed courtyard for outdoor dining and dancing under the stars.
36. The Pavilion Kiama
- Location: 2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 80 - 400
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Pavilion Kiama is one of the only wedding places on this list to not have onsite accommodation but there are excellent hotels less than 5 minutes walk from the stunning beach setting. This highly affordable wedding destination overlooks a picture perfect surf beach and has beautiful ocean views from inside the reception hall to Kiama Lighthouse.
Surrounding the reception venue are beautiful wedding ceremony spots and photo opportunities including on the ocean's edge and in a unique cricketers pavilion. Venue hire includes access to a seperate entrance foyer bar and use of a private bridal suite.
37. Interbane House
- Location: 8 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Stanwell Park, NSW 2508
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
This beautiful hilltop residence can be hired for destination weddings near Wollongong and features 5 large bedrooms and an open plan dining & kitchen area that seats up to 20 guests. The outdoor balcony and backyard offer picturesque event spaces that overlook the Illawarra's new Sea Cliff Bridge and provide a fascinating birds eye view of commercial vessels entering the Wollongong ports.
Venue hire for weddings includes a 2 night stay for up to 18 guests with additional accommodation available at the next door Airbnb by the same owner.
38. Tumbling Waters Retreat
- Capacity: 140
- Location: 31 Stonehaven Rd, Stanwell Tops, NSW 2508
- Accommodation: 12 luxury resort suites
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive, ceremony only
One of the most popular destination wedding venues in NSW, Tumbling Waters Retreat offers stunning garden ceremonies with uninterrupted ocean views. Located just an hour south of Sydney, the oceanfront resort provides all inclusive wedding packages with receptions held in the hotel.
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Destination Wedding Venues in Newcastle
39. Stanley Park
- Capacity: 200
- Location: 77 Fullerton Cove Rd, Fullerton Cove, NSW 2318
- Accommodation: Homestead sleeps 15 guests
- Wedding Packages: Venue hire, DIY/BYO
A grand heritage estate just 20 minutes from Newcastle, Stanley Park is a convenient location for destination weddings on the waterfront. There's a large barn for indoor wedding receptions and stunning waterfront areas for wedding ceremonies & outdoor events. The venue comes with affordable dry hire wedding packages.
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Destination Wedding Venues on the North Coast
40. Footprints Farm
- Location: 192 Jones Road, Eungai Rail, NSW 2441
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 100
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Well off the beaten path of popular wedding destinations in NSW is this 300 acre camping farm located exactly half way between Sydney and Brisbane. Owner Lucy and her Border Collie Chile welcome a limited number of weddings throughout the year, where guests are able to bring their own campers or tents (and pets) for a relaxed 3 day experience staying off-the-grid.
Wedding ceremonies & receptions centre around a 5 acre spring-fed lake in which native turtles and silver perch can be seen from the overhanging jetty and communal Tiki Bar. Function facilities include a green house that seats up to 80 guests, 2 optional tipis, loads of space for outdoor receptions, luxe camping amenities and accommodation for up to 20 guests in a retro caravan, hangout cabin and glamping tents.
41. The Banksias
- Capacity: 120
- Location: 1126 Point Plomer Rd, Crescent Head, NSW 2440
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18+ guests
- Wedding Packages: Venue hire, DIY/BYO
This private estate is a waterfront wedding destination with it's own golf course. Offering plenty of luxuries, the secluded location is available for extended wedding stays. All-inclusive and BYO wedding packages include exclusive use of the entire property.
42. Bombah Point Eco Cottages
- Capacity: 35
- Location: 969 Bombah Point Rd, Bombah Point, NSW 2423
- Accommodation: 6 cottages
- Wedding Packages: Venue hire, DIY/BYO
Eco-conscious 4.5 star destination wedding venue secluded in bushland and surrounded by wildlife. A small reception venue caters for weddings of 20 - 35 guests with BYO wedding packages. Hire the whole resort for the weekend and walk to the beach.
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Destination Wedding Venues in the Riverina
43. Kimo Estate
- Capacity: 200
- Location: 1218 Nangus Rd, Nangus, NSW 2722
- Accommodation: Homestead, eco huts and cottages
- Wedding Packages: Venue hire, DIY/BYO
Kimo Estate is a 7,000 acre destination wedding location on a working farm. Choose a unique location anywhere on the property for a pet-friendly wedding ceremony. Atmospheric receptions are held in a 115 year old high ceiling, tin walled, grain shed.
44. Tindarra Resort
- Capacity: 250
- Location: 79 Perricoota Rd, Moama, NSW 2731
- Accommodation: Resort rooms for entire guest list
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Tindarra Resort offers two wedding reception venues on the banks of the Murray River - the Riverfront Bar for relaxed cocktail weddings or the silk lined marquee for sit-down weddings. The resort provides all-inclusive wedding packages and has a pool making it a great option for destination weddings in the Riverina.
45. St Edwards of the Riverina
- Capacity: 200
- Location: 1177 The Gap Rd, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650
- Accommodation: Homestead sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Picturesque wedding venue in country NSW. This peaceful location offers garden ceremonies & marquee wedding receptions with dancing under the stars. Use the spacious country homestead to get ready and host a recovery brunch the following day.
46. Nimbo Fork Lodge
- Capacity: 150
- Location: 330 Nimbo Rd, Killimicat, NSW 2720
- Accommodation: Lodge + 6 cottages
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive, BYO marquee
The Riverina's version of a luxury ski resort. Nimbo Fork Lodge is a secluded and picturesque parcel of land with a waterfront location for wedding ceremonies and marquee receptions. An idyllic destination for country weddings that can be booked out for your exclusive use.
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Destination Wedding Venues on the South Coast
47. Fig Tree Park
- Location: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive + DIY/BYO
Fig Tree Park is a brand new European inspired wedding venue with spectacular, uninterrupted views overlooking the ocean. The private property is located on a hilltop just 2 minutes from Tilba Tilba and South Coast beaches and is an ideal destination for a romantic wedding weekend away.
The grounds feature flat, manicured lawns framed by large, fairy and festoon lit fig trees that gaze across the impressive landscape to the sea. At night, uplighting throughout the gardens make a stunningly romantic setting on the lawns, ideal for outdoor sit-down receptions.
48. Willow Farm
- Capacity: 130
- Location: Galls Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: Venue hire, DIY/BYO, All inclusive option
Willow Farm is a 160 acre relaxed, country venue on lush green farmland that's exclusive yours for the weekend. The property features interconnected areas including a lawn games & marquee site, rustic entertainment shed, yoga barn & choice of ceremony spots.
With a Farmhouse onsite, the ability to DIY & BYO, and with owner Keri on hand to assist with wedding planning, Willow Farm is an ideal spot for a destination wedding in NSW.
49. Figbird Cottage
- Capacity: 2 - 150
- Location: 330 Comerong Island Rd, Terara, NSW 2540
- Accommodation: 2 cottages sleep 8 + glamping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO or All-inclusive
One of the most affordable destination wedding venues on the South Coast of NSW. A spacious European marquee and surrounding lawns are ideal for DIY & BYO weddings. 3 day wedding packages provide exclusive use of the entire property including accommodation, and use of all furniture for ceremonies & wedding receptions.
50. 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 beautiful places to get married on the far South Coast of NSW is Mountain View Farm located under the picturesque foothills of bush-covered Mount Gulaga. Being surrounded by scenic green hills this authentic working farm has a beautifully intimate vibe for country weddings and comes with an open-sided dairy shed and adjoining courtyard event area.
Each year a handful of lucky elopers can get married in the middle of the farm's daisy fields which bloom for 6 weeks from mid August to late September. A unique aisle and altar to fit 25 guests is crafted into the paddocks and changes each season.
51. Eleven Eighty Weddings
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 80
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
Arguably the quirkiest wedding location in New South Wales is Eleven Eighty, a little 3 acre property with two onsite cottages at Shoalhaven Heads. Venue hire includes exclusive use of both cottages and all eclectic event spaces for 2 nights with amenities such as an Argentinian BBQ pergola and train carriage salon providing individual spaces for a complete weekend of celebrations.
The onsite function spaces include a heritage listed wedding hall, a luxe wedding barn with indoor/outdoor bar and a private courtyard with glass marquee. We love the street art murals providing gorgeous backdrops for wedding photos and the styling shed filled with furniture for seated or cocktail weddings and breakaway lounges.
52. Coolangatta Estate
- Location: 1335 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive + DIY
- Elopement Packages: All inclusive
Coolangatta Estate is a coastal winery located on the site of first settlement in the Shoalhaven region. The 100 acre property offers a picturesque location for destination weddings with historic buildings & paddocks of lush grape vines framed by majestic bush covered hills, the Shoalhaven River and ocean.
The winery oozes colonial charm with an intimate convict-built wedding hall and motel set within beautiful country gardens that feature giant fig trees and a hedge framed croquet lawn. There's also a modern function room well suited to luxe-rustic weddings with up to 200 guests.
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Destination Wedding Venues in the Southern Highlands
53. 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 offers destination weddings on a gorgeous, family owned & operated 90 acre farm in the heart of the Southern Highlands. There are 7 ceremony locations onsite including landscaped gardens, rustic ruins, a rustic wet weather shed and outdoor deck with all spots enjoying extensive views over dams and surrounding farmland.
Mali Brae Farm has two reception venues for weddings of different sizes. The brand new Augustine's Room caters for micro weddings seating 30 - 55 guests, while the refurbished elegant barn seats up to 110. All inclusive packages provide your ceremony set up, photos, reception with catering & drinks and accommodation for 2.
54. Sylvan Glen
- Capacity: 140
- Location: 570 Kareela Rd, Penrose, NSW 2579
- Accommodation: Guesthouse + cottage sleep 62 guests
- Wedding Packages: Venue hire, DIY/BYO
Sylvan Glen is a destination wedding venue and weekend party house in a secluded and picturesque location surrounded by 60 acres of vineyards and ecologically protected woodlands. There's a private golf course onsite and all the required amenities to self cater pre and post wedding events.
55. Bendooley Estate
- Capacity: 250
- Location: 3020 Old Hume Hwy, Berrima, NSW 2577
- Accommodation: Cottages sleep 20 guests
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Bendooley Estate is one of the most popular wedding venues in NSW and offers a choice of spaces including the original Berkelouw book barn and a purpose built barn with massive cathedral style glass windows. The spectacular farm style venue centred around a lake is an impressive location for destination weddings.
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Destination Wedding Venues in Sydney
56. Saint Events Centre
- Location: Saint Mary's Leagues Club
- Capacity: 20 - 500
- Accommodation: Onsite hotel
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Saints Event Centre is an ideal location for affordable destination weddings in Sydney with all inclusive wedding packages priced from $55 per person and convenient accommodation at the onsite 4 star Holiday Inn.
57. Jonah's Whale Beach
- Capacity: 122
- Location: 69 Bynya Rd, Palm Beach, NSW 2108
- Accommodation: Hotel rooms for 22 guests
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The cliff top garden at Jonah’s offers an intimate wedding venue with spectacular ocean views. The space caters for up to 48 guests or the entire venue can be booked for exclusive use weddings for up to 122 guests. Jonah's is the ideal venue for destination weddings on Sydney's northern beaches.
58. Ovolo Hotel Woolloomooloo
- Capacity: 300
- Location: 6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011
- Accommodation: Hotel rooms
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Heritage-listed waterfront wedding venue with views of Sydney Harbour. The hotel offers some of the most creative spaces for wedding ceremonies and receptions in Sydney. A fun hotel to stay-and-play and an ideal base for destination weddings in Australia's largest city.
59. William Inglis Hotel
- Capacity: 700
- Location: 155 Gov Macquarie Dr, Warwick Farm, NSW 2170
- Accommodation: Hotel rooms for 300+ guests
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The William Inglis Hotel offers wedding ceremonies and receptions at its riverside stables in inner suburban Sydney. The gardens provide an ideal destination for large cultural weddings with hundreds of guests. A budget friendly wedding venue with choice of spaces to suit various sized weddings.
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Destination Wedding Venues in Country NSW
60. The Vinegrove Mudgee
- Capacity: 150
- Location: 111 Mount Pleasant Ln, Buckaroo, NSW 2850
- Accommodation: Homestead sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
A destination wedding venue on a 100 acre farm with sculptural gardens and a vineyard. Romantic wedding ceremonies & marquee receptions are held right in the middle of the grape vines. Wedding packages include styling by the owners who are experienced interior decorators.
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These 60 locations are the most stunning places for destination weddings in NSW. They all provide wedding venues for ceremonies and receptions in the one location and have accommodation onsite, or within close proximity to the venue. Use the enquiry form on each listing to request wedding packages and availability for any of these destination wedding venues.
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