Farm wedding venues are in plentiful supply in NSW, with a growing number of rural properties making their farmhouses, paddocks, barns and sheds available to hire for farm weddings. From working cattle & sheep farms to flower farms and ranches, New South Wales has one of Australia's largest choice of farm wedding locations.
If you’re tossing up whether to hire a farm wedding venue there are plenty of benefits. Farm weddings offer a unique intimacy that brings family & friends together like you've never been apart. And with farmhouses, country homesteads or a glamping village onsite, farm stay wedding venues offer an amazing opportunity to spend an extended few days enjoying the company of loved ones.
Getting married at a farm is logistically easy too. Farm venues don’t have parking meters, parking rangers or even painted parking spots. Just drive on in - and don’t block the gate. Easy.
What makes farm weddings in NSW a favourite with us is the incredible versatility these rural properties offer to create your own unique celebration. Amazing places to get married at farms in NSW include manicured gardens, open air chapels, waterfront locations such as dams and quiet running brooks, at rustic ruins and with acres of paddocks as a picturesque backdrop.
For your farm wedding reception NSW has many stunning locations including both indoor & outdoor settings. From repurposed sheds renovated into beautiful barn wedding venues, to long tables styled for a celebration under the stars, there's no blank canvas venues quite as versatile, intimate and unique as the farm wedding locations across New South Wales.
Without further ado, here are 50 amazing farm wedding venues in NSW.
Table of Contents
Best Farm Venues in NSW
Blue Mountains
Byron Bay
South Coast
Southern Highlands
Central Coast
Hunter Valley
Illawarra
Mid North Coast
Far North Coast
Riverina
Sydney
Regional NSW
Best Farm Wedding Venues in NSW
1. The Woods Farm
- Location: Berry - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
If you're looking for a farm stay wedding venue, The Woods Farm has you covered with an adorable collection of goats and assorted petting animals onsite. This 40 acre farmstay sleeps your entire wedding guest list and is an ideal destination for a weekend away where everyone stays onsite with you.
The farm features one of the most unique ceremony venues in NSW - an open air rustic chapel with a fairytale, jasmine-covered arbor walkway leading up to it. You can have an outdoor wedding reception or utilise the refurbished barn which is hung with a glorious assortment of luxe chandeliers.
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2. The Lodge At Mount Rivers
- Location: 38 Lawrences Road, Mount Rivers, NSW 2311
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16
- Wedding Packages: DIY or All Inclusive
The Lodge at Mount Rivers is a 200 acre secluded farm with a luxury 6 bedroom homestead located 45 minutes from Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley. This exclusive farm wedding venue is nestled on 3.5km of waterfront on the Paterson River and is bordered by lush rolling hills and mountains.
Venue hire at The Lodge includes exclusive use of the homestead with its beautiful infinity pool and spacious grounds for 3 days. Marquee hire packages are available for larger weddings and smaller weddings can be hosted in the grand dining room or covered decks.
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3. Willow Farm
- Location: Berry - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Farmhouse sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Willow Farm is a private & relaxed country retreat on 160 acres of picturesque farmland. Wedding ceremonies are often held under an old tree in a paddock but you can choose your preferred spot to say "I do" from the many on offer.
Reception venues include a rustic entertainment shed or marquee site which has stunning views over the property and is an ideal location for a relaxed, outdoor reception. Owner Keri offers fully DIY wedding packages or as an experienced event planner herself is also happy to provide a more 'all inclusive' option.
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4. Mali Brae Farm
- Location: Moss Vale - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 30 - 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mali Brae Farm is a private 90 acre wedding farm with two reception venues to suit large and small weddings. The elegantly transformed hay shed seats up to 120 guests and smaller Augustine's Room is ideal for elopements and micro weddings from 30 - 55 guests.
The farm features extensive dam views, drystone wall features, sculptures and garden art and a rustic old boat shed. Wedding packages include complimentary accommodation for two in the onsite dairy cottage.
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5. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: Alpine - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 145
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Growwild is a wildflower farm that provides fresh cut native flowers to the Sydney Flower Markets. The picturesque location is also a registered sanctuary with the Wildlife Land Trust. There's a number of picturesque wedding ceremony locations on the farm's 25 acres, plus a reception barn which has a capacity of 50 guests.
The crowning jewel of Growwild Wildflower Farm is its large garden marquee which overlooks the surrounding plantings and caters for weddings of up to 150 guests. A paved and festoon lit courtyard extends from the marquee creating a beautiful spots with views for pre-dinner cocktails & canapés and a romantic first dance under the stars.
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6. The Homestead Berry
- Location: 8 Homestead Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
If you're looking for a rustic wedding venue with modern vibes, The Homestead Berry is an ideal place to get married. This character-rich little farm stay is set across 5 acres of elegant country gardens and comes with accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 luxury suites.
What we love about The Homestead Berry are the purpose-built timber arbours that provide a unique choice of ceremony spots set against dramatic backdrops including a vine-covered silo. The reception space is one of the most elegant barn wedding venues in NSW, marrying contemporary furnishings & modern facilities with a nod to rustic heritage.
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7. The Woodhouse Wollombi
- Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 33
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Woodhouse Wollombi is a three-peaked timber barn that is architecturally designed to fit seamlessly into the natural bush landscape. Set within Redwood Park on 100 acres of manicured fields, this luxe European property offers 5 star country weddings at surprisingly reasonable rates.
Just beside The Woodhouse is a brand new Tuscan pergola that overlooks the property's private lake, a paperbark forest in which you can say "I do" and acres of mown paddocks. There's a rustic barnstay that's perfect for group accommodation, a newlyweds suite and 8 brand new king suites that can be booked directly by guests.
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8. Fig Tree Park
- Location: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
On the far south coast of NSW surrounded by paddocks of horses is the elegant Fig Tree Park. This French-style country estate is conveniently situated 2 minutes to Tilba Tilba and the beach and has incredible ocean views from its hill top location.
Fig Tree Park is an outdoor wedding venue that comes with large round tables and cross back chairs that are set up under a giant fig tree overlooking the sweeping country & coastal views. A cute barn provides romantic accommodation for two beside the main homestead and accommodation for all guests is located in the immediate vicinity.
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9. 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 newest farm wedding locations in NSW and is situated off-the-beaten-track between Young and Grenfell in the state's Hilltops region. In Autumn, Glencara is surrounded by a picturesque crop of lush green wheat fields which transforms into vibrant fields of canola in Spring providing an amazing backdrop for weddings in the two side seasons when weather is ideal for outdoor celebrations.
The 10 hectare working farm surrounds an historic homestead with whimsical gardens that feature interactive riddles, games and a unique rustic maze providing plenty to explore with a glass of champagne in hand. Facilities include space for a marquee or tipis, a gorgeous barn wedding venue and a lovers shack.
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10. Linnaeus Farm Berry
- Location: 599 Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 30
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Location Hire: DIY/BYO
Linnaeus Farm is the perfect country venue for intimate farm weddings with only 30 guests, and has a modern barn that can be used as a reception venue with regional views to Saddleback Mountain. The 5 bedroom farm house also comes with a resort style pool, Petanque court, kids playground and an infrared sauna.
At the centre of this 3.5 hectare hobby farm is a little lake and lake house perfect for elopements. The gardens offer plenty of beautiful photography locations including an orchard and olive grove and there's a pair of centuries-old fig trees which is another romantic spot to share your vows.
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Farm 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
If you're looking for a secluded country venue at which to get married in nature, Dantosa Estate's 9 acres nestled in the Blue Mountains World Heritage National Park is a dream location. This privately owned estate features sprawling country gardens, a quiet lake with a wedding ceremony pontoon and flat gardens & a tennis court perfect for outdoor receptions.
There are two homesteads on the property that sleep up to 18 guests, the largest of which has a spacious dining room that can seat up to 60 guests for an indoor wedding reception. Venue hire is available for the day, overnight or longer.
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12. Waldara Farm
- Location: Oberon - Blue Mountains, NSW
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Farm house + lodge sleeps 20
Waldara Farm is an authentic Australian working farm on 800 acres just outside the Blue Mountains. Wedding venues include a rustic barn, a repurposed shearing shed, a lawn with gazebo & wharf and a reception hall. Manicured seasonal gardens make a picturesque ceremony venue surrounded by rolling hills and rugged farm landscapes. The entire farm can be hired exclusively for your wedding with accommodation bookings.
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Farm Wedding Venues in Byron Bay
13. Tides Estate Macadamia Farm
- Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: Tailored
This incredible 100 acre macadamia farm is situated in the Byron Bay Hinterland and features a luxe reception venue that seats up to 140 guests and a private 7 bedroom villa. The villa caters for small events of up to 40 guests and is typically packaged with the reception hall for a 3 day wedding experience including a recovery party.
Both the reception hall and villa have stunning views over the macadamia farm to the ocean at Lennox Head. The hall comes fully furnished and has a licensed bar with a choice of preferred caterers. For smaller farm weddings the villa can be hired without the reception hall mid-week and comes with the option of dining between the macadamia trees or poolside overlooking the incredible vista.
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14. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Location: Midginbil - Far North Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150+
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Midginbil Resort is an eco-friendly wedding venue on a sprawling 400 acre farm. Budget friendly wedding packages include exclusive use of the property and hire of all wedding venues including a rustic reception barn and covered outdoor shed. With stunning mountain views and accommodation for all wedding guests, Midginbil is a stunning place for 3 day farm weddings.
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15. Forget Me Not Farm
- Location: Bangalow - Byron Bay, NSW
- Capacity: 30 - 250
- Accommodation: 5 Farm Cottages
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Forget Me Not Farm is a private wedding venue on a working cattle farm near Byron Bay. With award winning gardens, a central dam with fountain water feature and a flat marquee area for wedding receptions, Forget Me Not Farm is the ideal spot for farm weddings in the great outdoors.
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Farm Venues on the South Coast
16. The Woods Farm
- Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Wedding Packages: All Inclusive
The Woods is one of the best farm stay wedding venues in NSW, set on 40 beautiful bush-bound acres 5 minutes from the beaches of Jervis Bay. The resort-style venue includes accommodation for up to 120 guests in a range of cottages and a luxury glamping village with pristine amenities.
Hidden in the woods is an incredible outdoor chapel which is accessed via a 120 metre grass aisle that curves through native trees and shrubs under jasmine covered arches. There's also a chandelier reception hall with an adjoining outdoor bar, a swimming pool where after parties can be held, a herb garden with covered arbor & BBQ facilities, bike sheds and fire pits.
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17. Eleven Eighty Weddings
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Eleven Eighty is a relaxed destination for small country weddings suitable for 20 - 80 guests. Set on 3 intimate acres in the Shoalhaven region, the property comes with 5 unique event spaces including a wedding barn, hall, rustic courtyard and a refurbished train carriage.
Venue hire includes 2 nights accommodation for up to 15 guests in two onsite cottages. You get exclusive access to all event spaces on the property including an amazing Argentinian Grill & Pergola which comes stocked with wood. There's also a props shed with all furniture and a huge range of styling items including velvet couches, tables, chairs and outdoor lighting.
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18. Coolangatta Estate
- Location: 1335 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive + DIY
Coolangatta Estate is a budget friendly vineyard and farm wedding venue situated at Shoalhaven Heads just a few minutes from Berry. The 100 acre property is the site of first settlement in the region and has a unique convict-built motel and community hall that offers a beautiful setting for rustic weddings.
In addition to the wedding hall which seats 80 there is a function room with rustic decor that seats 200. Outside, giant fairy-lit fig trees and a hedge-rimmed croquet lawn feature in the gardens with sweeping views over the vines to surrounding bush covered hills.
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19. Mimosa Wines
- Location: 2845 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Bermagui NSW 2546
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 13
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mimosa Wines is a 200 acre country wedding venue set on a private vineyard and entirely surrounded by National Park. At the centre of the farm style setting is an architecturally designed hatted restaurant which overlooks sweeping views of the vineyard and expansive bushland.
Wedding ceremonies with a bush backdrop can be held amongst the trees or overlooking the view from the huge restaurant deck. You can also get married at the water-lily dam jetty or in the venue's rustic Tuscan style courtyard. All inclusive packages are very affordable and there's two private cottages onsite a short walk through the vines.
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20. Kullindi Homestead
- Location: Booderee National Park, Ellmoos Rd, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
- Capacity: 20 - 200
- Accommodation: 5 units
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Kullindi is an historic homestead wedding venue situated on the shores of Sussex Inlet. The budget-friendly farm style property has 5 self contained cottages which are basic but clean, and plenty of space for guests to BYO camping.
There is no reception venue at Kullindi Homestead so you'll need to hire a marquee or tipis which create an amazing scene set up on the waterfront. There are plenty of mobile catering options in the area including food trucks and you can BYO drinks. Venue hire is $3,800+.
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21. Barn on the Ridge
- Location: Morton - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
Barn on the Ridge is a 55 acre farm wedding venue with stunning country views over valleys, waterways and grazing land. The reception barn is a modern, refurbished space ideally suited to luxe-rustic weddings and ceremonies usually take place next to the picturesque dam.
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Farm Venues in the Southern Highlands
22. Mali Brae Farm - Augustine's Room
- Location: Moss Vale - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 30 - 55
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: All Inclusive
Augustine's Room at Mali Brae Farm is a purpose-built micro wedding barn that seats 30 - 55 guests overlooking lush green paddocks. The space features floor to ceiling windows, an elegant fire place and a luxe rustic bar with a dance floor area.
The private 90 acre wedding farm has 6 ceremony sites to choose from including a dedicated nuptials shed, rustic ruins, weeping willows, waterfront settings and gardens. All inclusive wedding packages are reasonably priced and come with a free night's accommodation for two in The Dairy cottage onsite.
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23. Growwild Wedding Barn
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 50
- Accommodation: Next door
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The micro wedding barn at Growwild Wildflower Farm can seat up to 50 guests inside or caters for cocktail weddings of up to 100. The barn is adjoined by a rustic courtyard where weddings can be held under festoon lights and there's plenty of surrounding space for food trucks and catering vans.
Also at Growwild is a luxury garden marquee and secret bush valley that offer indoor & outdoor ceremony venue options. Situated on 25 acres of commercial gardens which supply the Sydney flower markets with native cut flowers, Growwild is one of the prettiest farm wedding venues in New South Wales.
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24. Briars Conservatory
- Location: Burradoo - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Lodge sleeps 130+
- Wedding Packages: All Inclusive
Briars Conservatory is a popular wedding destination set within 15 acres of country gardens at the Bowral Inn & Lodge of the same name. While the light-filled conservatory is private from the Lodge & Inn it is only a short walk from both making it convenient for guests to book a room & stay the night.
The reception venue overlooks a gorgeous private lake and lakeside gazebo which makes a gorgeous spot for wedding ceremonies and photos. Guests can wander to the public bar at the Inn for refreshments while you have photos, and it's a popular spot for an after party at the completion of your reception.
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25. Petrichor Farm
- Location: Gundaroo - Southern Tablelands, NSW
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Bridal cottage + glamping
Petrichor Farm is an outback wedding venue with 170 acres of grazing land in regional NSW. Wedding receptions are held in a modern rustic barn which opens to a relaxed outdoor area where wildlife can be watched in the late afternoons. Farm weddings in NSW don't get more rural than at Petrichor Farm.
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Farms on the Central Coast
26. Fernbank Farm
- Location: Yarramalong Valley - Central Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: 4 Bedroom house with pool + 4 bed cottage
Fernbank Farm is a heritage listed wedding venue with 25 acres of farm land, gardens, waterways and bushland. A majestic steel arbor and lakeside rotunda provide picturesque ceremony venues while marquees and a small rustic barn cater for wedding receptions. Resident Clydesdales Lola & Lulu can you take you by regal carriage to your altar in true farm style.
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27. Albion Farm Gardens
- Location: Woodville - Central Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 120
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Albion Farm Gardens is a 100 acre farm that features 15 acres of spectacular gardens for wedding ceremonies and photos. The farm features a rustic ceremony barn with elegant chandeliers and wedding receptions can be held across the road at the Woodville Reception Hall.
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Farms in the Hunter Valley
28. Wallaringa Farm
- Location: 321 Wallaringa Road, Wallaringa, NSW 2420
- Capacity: 12
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Nestled in the Dungog Shire where lazy horses graze peacefully in lush rolling paddocks is Wallaringa Farm, a private little elopement venue that welcomes intimate celebrations with up to 12 guests. This beautiful homestead wedding venue features a spacious open plan lounge and dining room, plus a large covered balcony which is a perfect spot to enjoy the amazing sunsets here.
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29. Goosewing Cottage Farmstay
- Location: 1194 Mount View Rd, Mount View, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 20
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Elopement packages: $3,295+
Goosewing Cottage is a farm stay wedding venue that specialises in small weddings and elopements for a maximum of 20 guests (plus children). The secluded property is located in the Hunter Valley and features a purpose-built, open air wedding chapel within a scenic landscape of lush paddocks and rolling green hills.
All inclusive wedding packages start at $3,295 including venue hire, a celebrant and professional wedding photography. Optional accommodation is available in two onsite farm houses, the larger of which has a swimming pool. Wedding receptions can be hosted at one of the many nearby restaurants.
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30. Leaves & Fishes
- Location: 737 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Leaves & Fishes is a unique country venue situated on 20 acres of tropical gardens and rainforest amongst the farms and wineries of the Hunter Valley. A Tuscan-style sunken garden provides an idyllic blank canvas for outdoor weddings or marquee receptions and there's also an amazing wedding hall with a glass wall at one end that overlooks an indoor roman bath.
At the centre of Leaves & Fishes is a flowering lotus lake around which are 4 self contained boat sheds and a two bedroom villa. The villa's over-water balcony is spacious enough to host elopements and micro weddings and special venue hire rates are available for more intimate celebrations.
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31. Greystone Estate
- Location: 617 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 30 - 110
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32 ($18,400 inc 2 nights)
- Wedding Packages: $400+/pp
- 25% mid-week discount
Set in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Greystone Estate is a luxury Hamptons-inspired property that offers a one-of-a-kind destination for unique country weddings. The 5 star self-contained estate boasts luxurious accommodation for up to 32 wedding guests across the main homestead and two other dwellings which is all included with venue hire.
Greystone features 10 resort-like acres of lawns, gardens and farm-style acreage with a Hamptons pool, games room and spacious gathering areas. Perfectly set up for a luxury wedding weekend with family & friends staying onsite with you, the estate has a purpose built open-air chapel and all-white reception venue.
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32. Russley Country Homestead
- Location: 242 Segenhoe Road, Segenhoe, NSW 2337
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The historic Russley Homestead c.1894 is one of the smallest farm wedding venues in NSW, nestled on just 12 acres of rolling pastures near the quaint country town of Scone. The peaceful location on the banks of the Hunter River neighbours famous horse studs and is situated near polo fields, historic pubs and scenic walking tracks.
Russley Country Homestead offers a charming period-design interior with a large dining room that seats up to 10 guests for micro weddings. Venue hire is $5k including exclusive use of the farm for 48 hours. Larger weddings will need to hire a marquee.
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Farms in the Illawarra
33. Ravensthorpe Estate
- Location: 56 Tongarra Rd, Albion Park NSW 2527
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: 24 hrs exclusive hire
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14
Set in a rural region between Albion Park and Shell Harbour, Ravensthorpe is luxe country wedding venue overlooking mountains and surrounding paddocks. The elegant estate has a conservatory and permanent marquee adjoining a large outdoor courtyard with 3 acres of classic country gardens for your wedding photos.
Wedding packages include 24 hour access to the property with accommodation in 3 separate onsite dwellings. You simply choose your caterers from the preferred supplier list and everything else is included including a recovery breakfast for staying guests the next morning.
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34. The Lodge Jamberoo
- Location: 406 Jamberoo Mountain Road, Jamberoo, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 136
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Lodge is a 43 room private hotel surrounded by acres of peaceful farmland on a quiet country road just south of Wollongong. Surrounding a huge outdoor swimming pool, The Lodge can be hired exclusively for your wedding sleeping up to 136 guests a short walk from the onsite reception venue.
This experiential country wedding destination has an amazing Pine Tree Cathedral with an outdoor chapel for wedding ceremonies. Purposely renovated for 3 day weddings, the hotel comes with two huge getting ready rooms, a restaurant where guests are served breakfast & lunch and an after-party bar. Online booking & payment facilities are available for guests.
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Farms on the Mid North Coast
35. Goolawah Retreat
- Location: 288 Point Plomer Rd, Crescent Head NSW 2440
- Capacity: 30 - 150
- Sleeps: 32 + camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Set on 28 coastal acres surrounded by native bushland, Goolawah Retreat is an affordable spot to bring all your friendly & family for a relaxed country wedding. The property has 5 refurbished cottages that sleep 32 guests and plenty of open lawn area for camping with more accommodation within a few minutes drive.
Venue hire at Goolawah Retreat comes with a newly constructed wedding pavilion that seats 90 guests overlooking the farm-like grounds. With no nearby neighbours there is no curfew at Goolawah.
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36. Footprints Farm
- Location: 192 Jones Road, Eungai Rail, NSW 2441
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20 + camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Footprints Farm is an authentically rustic wedding destination hidden off the beaten track on 300 acres of undulating agistment paddocks half way between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. Run by Lucy and her Border Collie Chile, the farm offers a pet friendly, affordable & relaxed location for camping weddings and comes with hot showers and posh long drops.
Celebrations centre around a huge 5 acre spring-fed lake with a BYO communal bar that offers a birds eye view of native turtles and jumping silver perch. The property has a commercial size greenhouse (aka The Boat Shed) which seats 70 guests comfortably, a pair of tipis ideal for 50 guests and a huge Moreton Bay Fig tree that makes a gorgeous spot for outdoor receptions. All furniture & tableware is provided.
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37. Longview Farm
- Capacity: 120
- Location: Manning Valley - North Coast, NSW
- Accommodation: Rotating house + camping
Longview Farm is a secluded rural property with waterfront ceremony and reception venues. There's a rustic entertainment shed that's ideal for larger weddings, a luxury rotating homestead with balcony for smaller weddings and plenty of flat paddock space for camping or glamping. With no curfew, Longview Farm is the ideal spot for a relaxed wedding weekend away with the rowdiest of clans.
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Farms on the Far North Coast
38. The Earthhouse
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: B&B sleeps 4
- Location: Corndale - Far North Coast, NSW
The aptly named Earthhouse is a wedding venue constructed from rammed earth on a 110 acre farm in the Byron Bay hinterland. The unique reception venue and surrounding manicured lawns set a picturesque scene for farm weddings with spectacular views of the surrounding paddocks and bushland. Wedding packages include venue hire only so you can bring your own wedding vendors.
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39. Ardeena Events
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: 9 Guest rooms
- Location: Carool - Far North Coast, NSW
Located high in the rural hinterland, Ardeena Events is a farm-like wedding venue with views for days. Many couples choose to get married outdoors at this wedding venue because of the spectacular backdrop. Ardeena Events is a DIY ceremony and reception venue best catered by the likes of food trucks and teepee bars. An onsite barn provides an alternative weather-proof space and there's 9 rooms for guests to stay overnight.
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40. Summergrove Estate
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: 5 Villas sleep 10
- Location: Carool - Far North Coast, NSW
Summergrove Estate is another of the hill top wedding venues in Northern NSW that enjoys picturesque views over surrounding farming paddocks to the ocean. The versatile farm venue is located an hour north of Byron Bay and features well maintained gardens, an onsite chapel, modern reception barn, and a place where helicopters can land. The accommodation has a swimming pool + tennis court.
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Farms in the Riverina
41. Kimo Estate
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32
- Location: Gundagai - Riverina, NSW
Kimo Estate is a 7,000 acre working sheep & cattle farm with farm stay accommodation for up to 32 wedding guests. The reception venue is a rustic grain shed and wedding ceremonies can be held on the farm or in the homestead gardens. Kimo Estate is a pet friendly farm with a unique choice of accommodation including 3 Eco huts, 2 cottages and a 6 bedroom shearers quarters.
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42. The Wild Vine
- Location: Oura - Riverina, NSW
- Capacity: 205
The Wild Vine is a Wagga Wagga wedding venue, winery and 17 acre boutique farm. Renovated to keep with the original essence of the building, The Wild Vine offers a luxe-rustic setting for intimate farm weddings and receptions. Ceremony spots include The Paddock, a Gum Tree alley and a wooden platform in front of the grape vines. In true farm style you can have drinks and canapes on the lawn, or a hot cocoa station by the fireplace in winter.
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43. Perricoota Station
- Capacity: 500
- Accommodation: Sleeps 17
- Location: Moama - Riverina, NSW
Perricoota Station is an historic all-in-one wedding venue on 3.5km's of Murray River frontage. You can arrive by boat or by horse and cart to this 120 hectare rural station that has associations with Cobb & Co, wool production and citrus groves. There's plenty of spots that are idea for wedding ceremonies and The Packing Shed is a large barn perfect for rustic wedding receptions.
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44. St Edwards of the Riverina
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Luxury homestead sleeps 8
- Location: The Gap - Riverina, NSW
St Edwards of the Riverina is a picturesque country property that offers garden or farm ceremonies, marquee receptions & dancing under the bright stars of a regional night sky. Use the spacious country homestead to get ready and host a recovering brunch the following day. Surrounded by lazy farm land, St Edwards is a perfectly relaxed spot for extended weekend weddings.
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45. Magpies Nest
- Capacity: Approx 100
- Location: Estella - Riverina, NSW
The historic stables at Magpies Nest have been converted into a restaurant and rustic wedding venue. The 20 acre farm style property features sweeping views over the vineyard and olive groves to the Murrumbidgee River. All inclusive wedding packages come with exclusive use of the venue and grounds for ceremony, photos and reception plus an onsite coordinator.
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Farm Venues Near Sydney
46. Chapel Hill Retreat
- Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 34
- Wedding Packages: All-inclusive
With 35 acres of sprawling country gardens set against a dramatic backdrop of fertile fields and the Blue Mountains world heritage National Park, Chapel Hill Retreat is one of the state's most picturesque venues for farm weddings.
Affordable all inclusive wedding packages come with a choice of 7 unique ceremony and reception venues including a natural bush cathedral, a hilltop non-denominational chapel, a tree avenue, modern function room and a picturesque viewing deck ideal for intimate celebrations. Optional accommodation is available in 6 self contained cottages plus a luxe bridal suite.
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47. St Joseph's Homestead
- Location: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW 2775
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: $3,500 - $7,500
St Joseph's Guesthouse is a homestead wedding venue with a difference. Built in the ruins of a 165 year old church, the heritage homestead has 5 bedrooms in its two upper levels and an intimate function space that seats up to 60 guests on the ground floor.
Set on a private hilltop in the Hawkesbury and surrounded by peaceful country views, St Joseph's is a unique alternative to a traditional farm wedding. Venue hire includes exclusive use of the accommodation & grounds for 5 nights and has a swimming pool, large backyard for outdoor weddings and a ceremony spot on the front sandstone steps under the original church bell which still works.
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48. Rustic Weddings Sydney
- Location: Wilberforce - Sydney, NSW
- Capacity: 150
Rustic Weddings Sydney at The Australiana Pioneer Village offers affordable venue hire for farm style weddings. In addition to the rustic reception barn there's also the option for marquee weddings. Farm ceremonies are held under a giant gum tree with the rustic barn in the background.
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Farm Venues in Regional NSW
49. Mountain View Farm
- Location: 11 Mount Dromedary Trail, Tilba Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 - 14
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Mountain View is a very affordable and highly scenic farm wedding location on the NSW South Coast. Situated under the gaze of Mount Gulaga, the private farm stay offers a secluded and serene blank canvas on which to create your dream country wedding.
Onsite facilities include flat paddocks for an outdoor or marquee reception, an open-sided and authentically rustic wedding barn and courtyard, 4 acres of country gardens and a love shack.
A quietly kept secret is the farm's annual Daisy Field Elopements which can be booked for late August to the end of September. You'll be married at a makeshift alter in a huge field of blooming daisies in one of the most romantic wedding experiences available in Australia.
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50. Figbird Cottage
- Location: Terara - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 150+
- Accommodation: 2 Farm cottages sleep 8
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Figbird Cottage is a budget friendly wedding venue with picturesque English gardens surrounded by peaceful farm and grazing land. With the largest European marquee on the NSW South Coast, Figbird Cottage is the perfect spot for relaxed farm weddings in an outdoor setting.
Wedding packages include 1 day or 3 day venue hire with exclusive use of the property and all furniture hire included. Three day hire includes accommodation for up to 8 guests in two cottages.
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About Farm Weddings in NSW
Over the last few years many couples have opted out of an urban wedding preferring instead the laid back country landscape as a backdrop for their special day. Farm wedding venues also provide a wonderful opportunity to DIY & BYO everything from food & beverage to styling. The glossy pages of Australia’s wedding magazines are regularly adorned with detailed images of beautifully styled spaces framed by unexpected country landscapes. Regional locations lend something different to weddings, which is perhaps why farms are now highly sought after venues.
Farm weddings became popular when rustic barns and converted hay sheds began popping up on Pinterest. Jars of hand picked flowers, cheese platters on tree stumps and hessian table runners took over and #rusticweddinginspo was the social media tag to follow. Rural councils received a flurry of applications from NSW landowners wanting to become wedding venues. Farm venues started to become more plentiful and easier to find.
Since the birth of the unique shed wedding we've seen the innovation of horse stable weddings, outdoor & undercover cattle yard weddings, flower farm ceremonies and reception venues made of all sorts of other repurposed rural amenities and structures.
Several purpose built barns have sprung up across the NSW landscape in recent years offering a modern and edgy option so that you can now have a shed wedding without the rustic hashtag. These modern wedding barns have the benefit of being truly blank canvases that you can decorate however you like.
Highland cattle at Lonely Goat Olives in the Hunter Valley.
Farm Stays and farmlets are another great option for a relaxed country wedding and come with all sorts of animals in residence. The difference between a farm stay or farmlet and a proper working farm is in the size of the herd. Or flock. Or huddle - which incidentally, is the collective noun for a group of walrus. Not a farm animal exactly, but essential trivia knowledge nonetheless. #MostImpressiveAnswer-of-the-Night!
One of the best things about farm weddings is that they provide a unique opportunity to have an extended celebration across an entire weekend. Farm venues usually offer exclusive use of the entire property and most have accommodation onsite. Hence, a farm wedding is a great opportunity to bring everyone together for an extended period to enjoy the company of loved ones, including at pre-wedding and post-wedding events.
Farm weddings are as unique and memorable as they are relaxed and fun. Pick your favourite farm venues from the above list and enquire early. They book out fast. Happy planning.
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