50 Bush & Forest Wedding Venues in NSW

Looking for a Forest wedding venue in NSW? This curated list of 50 forest wedding venues in New South Wales includes a stunning collection of bushland settings for ceremonies and receptions. From world-class hinterland weddings to iconic escarpments and National Parks, New South Wales has an incredible variety of bush and forest wedding locations.

This list of bushland wedding venues includes eco-retreats, resorts in heritage-listed forests, private country estates surrounded by native bush, working farms & woodlands, wineries by National Parks, coastal bushland properties, and the list goes on. There are affordable wedding venues that allow DIY, BYO, camping & glamping to luxury destinations with boutique accommodation. There are forest venues to suit grand weddings with hundreds of guests, to more intimate spots for micro weddings and elopements. 

Many forest wedding venues offer all inclusive wedding packages while others are fully DIY giving you control over catering choices and budget. For your convenience, we've provided an indication of package inclusions as well as wet weather plans for each venue below.

If your venue or ceremony location is in a National Park or NSW State Forest, you will most likely require a permit to enter and hold your event in the park.  Permits cover the use of public spaces for your event and can cost anywhere upward of $250, depending on the site, the season and popularity of the location. All wedding venues located inside a National Park will assist you in obtaining a permit.

So if the great outdoors are calling, here is an incredible list of 50 Forest Wedding Venues nestled in native bushland throughout NSW.

Contents

Top 10 NSW
Byron Bay/Northern NSW
Blue Mountains
Central Coast
Hunter Valley
Mid North Coast
Newcastle
South Coast
Southern Highlands
Sydney
Off The Beaten Track

Top 10 Forest Wedding Venues in NSW

The Woods Farm is a coastal wedding venue in Southern NSW
1. The Woods Farm

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

The Woods Farm is a hidden bushland oasis on 40 acres near the white sandy shores of Jervis Bay on the South Coast. An exclusive-use wedding destination where all your guests stay onsite with you for 2+ nights in cottages and a glamping village.

The boutique property is well suited to vintage and rustic weddings with old horse carts, bikes and trucks dotting the landscape. The centrepiece of the farm stay is this one-of-a-kind open air chapel at the end of an impressive curving arbor under which you make your grand entrance. 

The reception shed is a 200 square meter luxe rustic space with impressive vintage chandeliers and cascading flower arrangements. Huge barn sliding doors leading to a large balcony and open outdoor area complete with fire pit, tables and armchairs, open air bar and festoon lights all surrounded by bush. 

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Forest wedding destination Port Stephens
2. The Oasis Rainforest Resort

  • Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
  • Capacity: 80
  • Accommodation: Sleeps 50
  • Wedding Packages: Catered with BYO drinks

This private, festoon-lit rainforest is located at The Oasis in Port Stephens on the banks of One Mile Beach and is one of several ceremony & reception spaces nestled within 5 acres of tropical gardens. With exclusive use of the entire resort for 2 nights including accommodation in 9 luxury cabins, The Oasis is a perfect destination for a 3 day forest wedding.

The main event space is a large covered deck surrounded by lush green foliage, billabongs and tranquil running water features. At night the deck is immersed within a magical fairy-lit rainforest and is one of the most romantic reception spaces in the state. Ceremony spots include decks, boardwalks & forest lawns and there's a wet weather hall if required.

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The Lodge Pine Forest Weddings
3. The Lodge Jamberoo

  • Location: Jamberoo - South Coast, NSW
  • Capacity: 300
  • Accommodation: Sleeps 136
  • Wedding Packages: All inclusive

The Lodge Jamberoo is a pine forest wedding venue that borders rainforest just 10 minutes from Kiama on the southern coastline of NSW. The 43 room hotel surrounds a huge 25 metre swimming pool and offers exclusive-use bookings for weddings. 

The ceremony venue is a magical, open sided timber chapel set amongst a tall pine forest. Also onsite is a luxury reception hall, a champagne courtyard for cocktails & canapés and separate prep rooms for each of the bridal party.

Venue hire starts at $25,000 which includes all accommodation and is typically covered by staying guests who pay their own lodgings. There's a range of food & beverage packages that start at $95 and go up to $180 per person including cocktails.

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St Josephs Guesthouse - Cheapest wedding venue in the Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains
4. St Joseph's Guesthouse

  • Location: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW 2775
  • Capacity: 10 - 100
  • Accommodation: Sleeps 10
  • Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

St Joseph’s Guesthouse is a unique bush wedding venue with 'wow factor' nestled in the lower McDonald Valley, 90 minutes from Sydney. This all-in-one location offers secluded daytime weddings in the ruins of the oldest Catholic Church on the Australian mainland - complete with the original church bell.  

With private and spacious lawns, the now non-denominational location is a dream setting for outdoor weddings with views across the Hawkesbury River bushland.  With complete DIY and BYO freedom for all aspects of your day from catering to styling, St Josephs Guesthouse is an affordable wedding destination well suited to extended celebrations and honeymoons.

A ground floor function area seats up to 60 guests or 100 standing. The top 2 floors have 5 luxury bedrooms and open plan living areas all included in the venue hire fee. The property features onsite parking and an outdoor plunge pool. 

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Forest wedding location near Sydney
5. Chapel Hill Retreat

  • Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
  • Capacity: 150
  • Accommodation: Sleeps 36
  • Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Chapel Hill Retreat is an affordable Blue Mountains wedding venue that overlooks sweeping views of lush green valleys and bushland. The 35 acre property has 7 unique event spaces including a natural bush cathedral, Oak tree avenue, spacious lawns and gardens, a mountain view deck, a non-denominational wedding chapel and a beautiful reception room. Optional onsite accommodation is available in 7 self contained cottages.

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Paperbark Forest Wedding Venue Wollombi
6. The Woodhouse Wollombi

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

The Woodhouse combines the elegance of spacious, European style grounds with rustic bushland surrounds, set on 100 acres of stunning nature between the Watagan & Yengo National Parks in Wollombi. An enchanting paperbark forest, pine trees, willows and thousands of native trees offer a wide choice of backdrops for forest weddings.

Outdoor wedding receptions can be hosted beside the property's private lake at a brand new vine-covered pergola which has an alfresco bar & lounge, all with forest views. The Woodhouse seats up to 150 guests indoors and has a covered outdoor dance floor and adjoining courtyard & fire pit. Optional onsite accommodation includes 8 guest suites, a bridal suite and a rustic barn stay.

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Bushland wedding destination Bermagui
7. 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 property completely surrounded by National Park offering an amazing setting for forest weddings in NSW. The architecturally designed and chefs hatted restaurant sits above the vineyard and from the wraparound balcony overlooks the most incredible bush views in the state.

Forest wedding ceremonies can be held under a canopy of trees or you can get married beside the water-lily dam or on the balcony with the vast bushland as your backdrop. Affordable wedding packages come with all catering, drinks and service staff and there is private accommodation in two cottages within walking distance through the vines. 

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Growwild Wildflower Farm Garden Weddings

8. Growwild Wildflower Farm

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

Growwild is a native wildflower farm, wedding venue and registered sanctuary with the Wildlife Land Trust set on 25 colourful acres, 15 minutes from Bowral in the Southern Highlands. 

The expansive gardens are surrounded by native bushland and offer a number of secluded lawns for private wedding ceremonies and outdoor picnic/festival style receptions. You can wander through the elegant gardens on paved pathways for wedding photos against a plethora of stunning backdrops.

Indoor reception venues include a rustic industrial barn that's perfect for micro weddings up to 50 guests and a luxe garden marquee for up to 145 guests. Wedding packages include exclusive use of the grounds for your wedding day. and BYO alcohol & catering. 

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Forest Wedding Estate Mandalong
9. Mandalong Country Estate

  • Location: Mandaluck Chase, Mandalong, NSW 2264
  • Capacity: 150
  • Accommodation: Sleeps 16
  • Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Mandalong Country Estate is nestled in a clearing of the Watagans State Forest and is the perfect destination for a 3 day wedding immersed in native trees. Ceremony & reception spaces include a natural forest cathedral with bench seating, an elegant deck with views over the forest canopy, an open-sided pavilion with a weatherproof roof and a rustic reception barn.

Venue hire includes a two night stay in the 7 bedroom residence which has a swimming pool, spa and games room with a pool table.

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Forest Wedding Destination North NSW
10. Midginbil Eco Resort

  • Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil, NSW 2484
  • Capacity: 150
  • Accommodation: Sleeps 70 - 150
  • Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Midginbil Eco Resort is a forest wedding venue set on 400 acres an hour inland from Byron Bay in Northern NSW.  Midginbil offers exclusive use of the entire property to you and your entire guest list for the weekend with bookings of all onsite accommodation.

The property has 2 ceremony venues with views over heritage listed Nightcap National Park offering a choice of tranquil forest & escarpment backdrops to tie the knot. The Country Barn style reception venue is a purpose built versatile structure ready for you to stamp your style.

Venue hire includes a 3 day/2 night wedding experience where you book all accommodation (guests pay for theirs). Accommodation includes luxury safari tents, lodge rooms, a bunkhouse and the quirky Rose Manor Cottage. Catering is available onsite & drinks are BYO.

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Forest Venues - Blue Mountains

Leurella Bushland Wedding Ceremony Site
11. Leuralla Amphitheatre

  • Location: 41 Olympian Parade, Leura, NSW 2780
  • Capacity: 200
  • Wedding Packages: All inclusive/BYO

Leuralla Amphitheatre is one of the best mountain top venues in NSW with expansive bushland views over the dramatic sandstone cliffs of the Jamison Valley. The privately operated amphitheatre can be booked through Kyle & Emily at Blue Mountains Weddings who offer the option of dry hire (you arrange your own suppliers) or all inclusive wedding packages with styling, a celebrant & photographer.

Next to the Leuralla Amphitheatre is a flat lawn area suitable for use as an outdoor reception space and where a marquee can be erected. Marquee hire packages are available along with catered reception packages. This space also has incredible mountain views and both areas are pet friendly.

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Blue Mountains Cave Wedding Venue
12. Hatters Hill

  • Location: 227 Chifley Road, Dargan, NSW 2786
  • Capacity: 100
  • Accommodation: Sleeps 2+
  • Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

The Gallery at Hatters Hill is the perfect blank canvas venue for forest weddings in all weather, with huge windows overlooking the picturesque Hartley Valley and densely forested Wollemi wilderness areas. Up to 70 guests can be seated inside the disused gallery and there is a commercial kitchen in the cafe right next door which is included with venue hire.

The cafe is fully furnished for 30 guests and has accommodation for two upstairs making it an ideal spot for pre & post wedding get togethers. The owner can also offer accommodation for 20+ guests just two minutes walk from Hatters Hill at an Airbnb in the bush. The Airbnb has a secret cathedral-like cave perfect for wedding ceremonies hidden deep in native bushland.

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Wilderness wedding venue Wollemi
13. Wollemi Art Farm

  • Location: 701 Coricudgy Road, Kelgoola, NSW 2849
  • Capacity: 200
  • Accommodation: BYO Camping
  • Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Wollemi Art Farm is a private campground located in 100 acres of ancient forest and is the perfect place for wilderness weddings where you BYO tents or set up a glamping village. The huge property has beautiful bush walks to secret creeks, private mountain tops and rock landmarks and owner Jamie offers fun Questing games which are a great ice breaker for guests to get to know each other.

Wedding facilities include an open sided shed that can seat up to 50 guests on two long tables. The property is also the perfect vibe for festival style receptions with tipis and food trucks and has plenty of open lawn area to accommodate this kind of set up. There's also a basic amenities block for campers.

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Blue Mountains wedding venue Australian Bushland
14. Australian Bushland Weddings

  • Location: 256 Webbs Creek Rd, Wisemans Ferry, NSW 2775
  • Capacity: 250
  • Accommodation: Sleeps 200+ guests
  • Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Australian Bushland Weddings is an incredible outdoor wedding venue in pristine bushland at Wisemans Ferry, 1.5hrs from Sydney. The two exclusive hire sites are ideal for a weekend-long festival style weddings with your entire guest list staying onsite with you.

There are unlimited options for your wedding ceremony from historic ruins to secluded bush settings with views near the river and vantage points overlooking Castle Maintain.  The venue boasts two exclusive spaces for your wedding - Little River for more intimate groups of up to 80 guests and Castle Mountain for larger weddings of up to 200. Both sites have cabins and amenities, and the option for an alfresco, marquee or rustic all-weather shed reception.

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Forest Venues - Byron Bay

Forest Wedding Place Tides
15. Tides Byron Estate

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

This private estate in the Byron Bay Hinterland is a beautiful place to get married amongst lush green trees with much of the 100 acres covered in an elegant macadamia plantation. The orchard is also a beautiful spot for wedding receptions and long tables can be set up between rows of trees for outdoor dining.

Tides Byron Estate has a purpose built wedding hall with a huge glass wall that overlooks the orchard and has views stretching to the ocean. There's also a luxury Airbnb on the property with a poolside entertaining area perfect for pre & post wedding events.

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Nightcap Ridge Byron Bay Weddings
16. Nightcap Ridge

  • LOCATION: Nightcap Range Road, Dorroughby, NSW 2480
  • CAPACITY: 100
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: DIY/BYO
  • VENUE HIRE: $3,000 - $7,000
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 10 in 3 cottages,  3 day/2 night

Nightcap Ridge is a unique eco-forest wedding destination nestled in 70 acres of pristine hinterland in the Nightcap National Park, 40 minutes from Byron Bay. This country-chic wedding estate offers an exclusive use, private escape surrounded by lush forest, lily ponds and open grassed areas.

Have a ceremony on the lawn overlooking heritage listed bushland or find a tranquil location near the pond. Immersed in nature, the purpose built all-weather reception venue The Argory, is a huge covered deck pavilion with outdoor stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings and modern country styling.

Wedding Packages include venue hire & accommodation in three luxury cabins. Glamping onsite can be arranged. There are more accommodation options locally and a local door to door bus service to transport guests. 

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Crystalbrook Byron Bay Wedding Venue
17. Crystalbrook Byron Bay

  • LOCATION: 77 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay, NSW 2481
  • CAPACITY: 60 - 150
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive from $280 - $450/pp
  • ACCOMMODATION: 92 Suites

Be immersed in a tropical paradise for the weekend at Crystalbrook Resort, a unique wedding destination offering bespoke ceremonies & receptions tucked in 45 acres of lush rainforest at Byron Bay. 

Crystalbrook has a range of indoor and outdoor spaces that interconnect seamlessly within the natural surroundings. There is a garden bar, a rainforest verandah, a lotus garden, manicured lawns, an alfresco forest restaurant and larger function room that offer a destination for all types of celebrations from boho garden parties to black tie receptions.

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Forest Venues - Central Coast 

Central Coast Venue Yarramalong Valley Farmstay
18. Yarramalong Valley Farmstay

    • LOCATION: 798 Yarramalong Road, Wyong Creek, NSW 2259
    • CAPACITY: 230
    • WEDDING PACKAGES: DIY/BYO
    • VENUE HIRE: From $4,000
    • ACCOMMODATION: Cottage sleeps 12 

Yarramalong Valley Farmstay is a private farm and unique bush wedding venue set on 50 acres in the Central Coast hinterland region of Yarramalong Valley. This scenic all-in-one farmstay offers privacy and tranquility for weddings of up to 200 guest. 

You can write your own wedding story within the bushland valley, from a reception in the rustic barn with fairy lights and chandeliers to an alfresco wedding festival in a marquee or on the lawns. 

Stay for a few nights in the cottage, wake up to the birds, sit on the balcony and take in the views out over the valley. Collect the eggs for breakfast, feed the ponies and enjoy your first days as newlyweds on this gorgeous working farm.

Bidja Estate Forest Weddings
19. Bidja Estate

  • CAPACITY: 150
  • LOCATION: Ourimbah - Central Coast, NSW
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: DIY & BYO
  • VENUE HIRE: $8,999+ (inc 2 nights)
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 8 (Homestead + Newlywed Studio)

Bidja Estate is a relaxed all-in-one wedding location nestled in a tranquil bushland setting just 90 minutes north of Sydney on the Central Coast. 

Surrounded by manicured gardens, rolling countryside and picturesque forest, the property features abundant space for unique ceremonies and reception immersed in the Australian bush. This DIY and BYO venue gives you the flexibility to reveal your unique style, with an extensive list of caterers, suppliers and onsite props to decorate your wedding.

Reception venues include an iconic red barn, a romantic open-air courtyard & dance floor and a paddock where you can pitch a luxe marquee or festival style teepee.  

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Noonaweena is a bushland wedding venue on the Central Coast
20. Noonaweena

  • LOCATION: 1442 George Downes Drive, Kulnura, NSW 2250
  • CAPACITY: 100
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive
  • ACCOMMODATION Sleeps 32

Noonaweena is a private luxury retreat set amongst the canopy of towering native bush in the Central Coast hinterland. Combining luxury and nature, this 100 acre destination offers exclusive access for your weekend-long wedding including 4 luxury lodges (sleeping from 12 - 32). 

Say ‘I do’ in the garden courtyard with dramatic views over Yengo National Park and then celebrate late into the evening with a small reception in the function room for 70 seated guests or outdoors in a marquee for up to 100 people. 

After your wedding relax in the tranquil nature surrounds, take walking tracks to secluded waterfalls, enjoy the swimming pool and spa and the friendly local hospitality.

Forest Venues - Hunter Valley

Riverfront wedding destination Mount Rivers
21. The Lodge At Mount Rivers

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

The Lodge at Mount Rivers is a secluded mountain escape set on 200 acres of nature in the Upper Hunter Valley. Nestled in a bend on the Peterson River, the 6 bedroom estate is a beautiful destination for bush weddings and comes with a myriad of built-in entertainment from fishing spots and swimming holes to horse riding trails and bike tracks.

The homestead's front lawn makes a beautiful outdoor reception space and marquee hire packages are available through the venue. For smaller celebrations including pre & post wedding events there are two spacious dining rooms inside plus a covered entertainment deck beside the infinity pool. Camping is permitted and the venue is pet friendly.

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Leaves Fishes Forest Wedding Venue
22. Leaves & Fishes

  • LOCATION: 737 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325
  • CAPACITY: 2 - 300
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: DIY/BYO
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 12

This Tuscan-style sunken garden is a unique location for forest weddings located at the beautiful Leaves & Fishes in Lovedale. The property centres around a flowering Lotus Lake and is surrounded by lush rainforest creating a private garden oasis for intimate outdoor weddings.

There are 5 luxury boathouses situated on the lake including one two bedder which has a large over-water balcony suitable for micro wedding receptions. The property also has an amazing wedding hall with a glass wall at one end that looks onto a candlelit roman bath.

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Goosewing Cottage Forest Weddings
23. Goosewing Cottage

  • LOCATION: 1194 Mount View Rd, Mount View, NSW 2325
  • CAPACITY: 20
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 12
  • ELOPEMENT PACKAGES: $3,295+

Goosewing Cottage is an intimate wedding venue surrounded by native trees and wildlife. The property specialises in all-inclusive and affordable elopements with 2 - 20 guests (extra children can be accommodated).

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Dashville is a music festival and wedding venue in the Hunter Valley
24. Dashville Hunter Valley

  • LOCATION: 103 Kirkton Road, Lower Belford, NSW 2335
  • CAPACITY: 40 - 300
  • WEDDING PACKAGES:  Guide from $10,250, All inclusive, DIY, BYO 
  • ACCOMMODATION: BYO tent, glamping

Dashville is a relaxed, private wedding venue and campground located in secluded bushland in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Perfect for a weekend-long wedding and a relaxed escape for intimate groups of 40 to large events of up to 300 guests.

The venue is yours exclusively for the weekend and has rustic facilities, shelters and alternative areas for your wedding and reception. You can have your wedding on the verandah, in the forest, or at the delightfully rustic Swoop Inn. Wedding packages include canapés to grazing platters and buffet menus.

This is a wedding venue all about late nights, live music and a lazy morning breakfast immersed in serene bushland. Mid-week elopements are available for up to 25 guests from $3,500.

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Hunter Valley Wedding Venue Margan Winery
25. Margan Winery

  • LOCATION: 1238 Milbrodale Rd, Broke, NSW 2230
  • CAPACITY: 200
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: from $160/pp.

Margan Winery is an eco -friendly restaurant, wedding venue and cellar door in the township of Broke, in the Hunter Valley. This stunning winery features an iconic rammed earth building, incredible gardens and views across the vineyards to the Brokenback Mountain Ranges.

The hatted restaurant is acclaimed for its agri-dining & sustainably farmed wines and serves fine menus from the kitchen garden, orchard and local sourced produce.

Ceremonies & receptions are offered in the courtyard, bar, restaurant, barrel room and outside gardens for up to 150 guests seated and more for cocktail events. Margan Winery can be hired for your exclusive use and is a pet friendly wedding venue.

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Cranky Rock Wollombi is an affordable wedding venue in the Hunter Valley
26. Cranky Rock Wollombi

  • LOCATION: 2214 Wollombi Road, Sweetmans Creek, NSW 2325
  • CAPACITY: 100
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: DIY/BYO
  • VENUE HIRE: $5,000 (inc 2 nights all guests)
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 2 - 100, cottage + camping

Cranky Rock Wollombi is a working beef & horse farm on a 120 acre bush property in the boutique village of Wollombi in the lower Hunter Valley. The affordable DIY venue is named after a huge 25 tonne sandstone boulder that is the centrepiece of the property.

The farm features endless locations and natural backdrops for your wedding including a running brook, a rainforest, open woodlands and incredible sandstone cliffs. The venue hire fee includes DIY glamping & camping for up to 100 wedding guests and use of the large shed, BBQ, bar and fridge facilities. 

Immersed in nature, wake up to the lyre birds, watch the deers and the wallabies roam and enjoy a relaxed weekend with exclusive use of the property for you and your guests.

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Forest Venues - Newcastle

Apollo Hotel is bush wedding venue in Newcastle NSW
27. Apollo International Hotel

  • LOCATION: 290 Pacific Highway, Charlestown, NSW 2290
  • CAPACITY: 20 - 180
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive from $69 /pp
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps all guests

The Apollo International Hotel is set in rustic bushland between Newcastle and the tranquil Lake Macquarie at Charlestown. This beautiful venue offers incredible outdoor locations for your ceremony & photography such as the rotunda in the manicured gardens with a native bush backdrop. This area is also ideal for pre-reception drinks and canapés.  

The reception venue has seamless indoor and outdoor flow with high ceilings, spacious interior and views out over the bushland and pool. Menu choices include cocktail functions, grazing platters, canapés and more formal seated affairs for up to 90 guests (180 cocktail). 

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Forest Venues - North Coast

Mansfield Estate Bush Wedding Venue
28. Mansfield Estate

  • LOCATION: 743 Ocean Dr, Grants Beach NSW 2445
  • CAPACITY: 100
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: DIY/BYO
  • VENUE HIRE: $12,500 (inc accommodation)
  • ACCOMMODATION: 13 guest rooms. Sleeps 30

This private forest eco-retreat and wedding venue is set on 600 acres of unspoilt coastal bushland and koala habitat just 30 minutes from Port Macquarie on the NSW north coast. (Beach access)

At Mansfield Estate you have exclusive use of the property to set up a bohemian style ceremony under the trees or a rustic hillside ceremony with the bush as your backdrop. Mansfield offers a special tree planting ceremony as part of your day to honour the commitment you make to each other and supports Mansfield's promise to protect the environment for future generations. 

Versatile reception areas include an outdoor marquee, open air on the lawn, and a magical reception hall with an adjoining alfresco space & fire pit. fairly lights and stunning views. Midweek, micro wedding and elopement packages available. 

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Sunset Vine Forest Wedding
29. Sunset + Vine

  • LOCATION: 3439a Nelson Bay Rd, Bobs Farm NSW 2316
  • CAPACITY: 125
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: Venue hire from $12,500 (includes accommodation)
  • ACCOMMODATION: SLeeps 2 + offside accommodation

Port Stephens wedding venue Sunset+Vine overlooks Wonganella Estate Vineyard with views spanning across acres of coastal bushland to Tilligerry Creek. Set high on a hill, the sunsets from here are spectacular. 

Ceremony venues at Sunset + Vine include the picturesque vineyard, sundeck balcony compete with timber arbour or on the forest floor under a canopy of trees. The Barrel Room caters for elegant wedding receptions with views over the vineyard.

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Longview Farm bush wedding
30. Longview Farm

  • LOCATION: 95 Longview Cl, Caffreys Flat, NSW 2424
  • CAPACITY: 16 - 120
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: DIY/BYO
  • VENUE HIRE: $14,000 (inc 3 days accommodation, less midweek)
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 16 + glamping/camping
      Longview Farm is a rustic wedding destination framed by the bushy countryside surrounds of the Manning Valley hinterland. This relaxed, 80 acre private property offers exclusive use of the venue for your wedding with 1km of river frontage, a luxury rotating bridal house and deluxe glamping and camping for your entire guest list for the whole weekend. 
      Serene bush locations on the river bank and Gum Tree Paddock are ideal for private wedding ceremonies where the set up & pack down of rustic benches and arbor is included in the hire fee. 
    Reception venues include a large open-sided rustic barn with seated capacity of up to 120, an outdoor lawn games area and space if you prefer to hire in a marquee for your reception. Venue hire includes access to the decorations shed where you'll find rustic wheelbarrows, furniture & furnishings. No neighbours. Late curfew.

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North Coast Wedding Venue Bombah Point
31. Bombah Point

  • LOCATION:  969 Bombah Point Rd, Bombah Point, NSW 2423
  • CAPACITY: 35
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: DIY/BYO
  • ACCOMMODATION: 6 Cottages

Set in pristine forest beside Myall Lakes National Park, this 4.5 star bushland retreat is the perfect destination for the eco-conscious wedding couple and their entire guest list.

Bombah Point offers a communal reception space with full kitchen, bbq fire pit set up and dining facilities to cater for groups of up to 25 people with your choice of DIY and catered options. Facilities include 6 cottages that provide accommodation just a short walk from the beach.

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North Coast wedding venue Nelson Bay Golf
32. Nelson Bay Golf Club

  • LOCATION: 57 Dowling St, Nelson Bay NSW 2315
  • CAPACITY: Seated 180, Standing 230
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive.

Nelson Bay Golf Club is an all in one wedding venue near the Tomaree National Park in Port Stephens. The course is surrounded by native trees and wildlife with a dedicated bushland ceremony site including the 20th tee (to which you can arrive via golf cart). There's also a large open air balcony overlooking the 9th green with views to Tomaree mountain. 

All inclusive wedding packages cater for small intimate dinners to a banquet reception and cocktail events of up to 230 people. There are two adjoining function rooms and a courtyard that cater for weddings from 60 guests and a private dining 'Boardroom' to cater to elopements and micro weddings as small as 8 guests. 

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Heaven Gardens is a garden wedding venue on the Mid North Coast
33. Heaven Gardens

  • LOCATION: 332 Lemon Tree Passage Rd, Salt Ash NSW 2318
  • CAPACITY: 120 Seated, 150 Cocktail
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: 3 day hire for wedding and reception from $5500. Ceremony only 1 day from $1550

The unique & versatile Heaven Gardens is a tranquil wedding venue immersed in 5 acres of private bushland gardens in Port Stephens, just 40 minutes from Newcastle. The 20 themed gardens offer endless picturesque places for your ceremony and wedding photos from lush foliage, rainforest walks, fishponds, winding forest paths and boardwalks to views over Tilligerry National Park. 

An open outdoor pavilion continues the connection to the bushland for your reception with high ceilings, exposed timber and an abundance of natural light. As the sun sets, festoon and fairy lighting create a truly magical ambience. This flexible BYO venue suits BBQ cookouts, grazing tables, roaming cocktail events, food trucks and traditional seated functions. Wedding Packages include the option for ceremony only from $1550.

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River View Island Forest Weddings
34. River View Island

  • LOCATION: 841 Rodeo Dr, Tewinga NSW 2449
  • CAPACITY: 150
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: 2 Day stays. All inclusive + DIY/BYO
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 76

River View Island is a unique 70 acre wedding destination surrounded by nature in the Nambucca Valley region of the NSW North Coast. The picturesque riverfront location offers the perfect mix of contemporary and country charm for a weekend-long luxe rustic wedding. 

Ceremony areas include bushland settings along the river, secluded gardens spots and areas under shady tree canopies. There are 2 reception areas onsite including The Island - an outdoor garden venue where celebrations take place under festoon lit tree canopies, and The Barn - a luxe-rustic indoor venue with industrial vibes and stunning sunset views.

The venue offers 2 cottages sleeping 15 guests onsite (1 with stunning views across the river) and glamping tents for 12. Free camping is permitted for up to 50 people & there are portable amenities. Wedding Packages with venue hire include all furniture and your hosts set up and pack down for you.

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Forest Venues - Sydney 

Blue Mountains wedding venues Botanic Gardens
35. Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan

  • LOCATION: 362 Narellan Rd, Mount Annan, NSW 2567
  • CAPACITY: 200
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: Ceremony packages from $770

The Australian Botanical Gardens in South West Sydney offers an impressive 416 hectares of stunning botanical sites for wedding ceremonies including authentic native Australian woodlands and a tropical waterfront rainforest.

Manicured lawns are situated throughout the garden's and can be hired for your ceremony and/or reception from 2+ hours. Set up marquee packages for 200 start at $110/pp plus catering, that can be arranged at an extra charge. More economical for your reception is the Bowden Centre, as this space avoids marquee hire costs. 

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Palm Beach Bush Wedding Location Sydney
36. Palm Beach Wedding Venue

  • LOCATION: Palm Beach, Sydney NSW
  • CAPACITY: 100
  • WEDDING CEREMONIES ONLY

This private garden is located at a $40 million holiday house in Palm Beach and can be hired for intimate wedding ceremonies framed by bushland and overlooking the ocean. The space features 2,500sqm of Balinese-inspired gardens with lush rainforest plantings. The property has ample street parking, onsite amenities and a jetty suitable for water arrivals/departures.

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Burnt Orange is a garden ceremony venue in Sydney's North Shore
37. Burnt Orange Sydney

  • LOCATION: 1109 Middle Head Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
  • CAPACITY: 200 - 250
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive

Burnt Orange is an historic 1920's mansion and wedding venue on Sydney Harbour tucked away in secluded native bushland in Mosman. You'd never know you were just 20 minutes from the Sydney CBD within the peaceful gardens here.

There are two reception areas in The Signals Room and the Balcony. The wrap-around balcony elevates guests into the treetops and is the perfect alfresco option for 200 guests seated and 250 guests for cocktail events. The indoor areas are perfect for a dance floor or retreat space for guests to relax. 

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The Woodlands bush wedding venue
38. The Woodlands

  • LOCATION: 1 Forestgrove Dr, Harrington Park NSW 2567
  • CAPACITY: 60 - 240
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive

Located within the lush grounds of Harrington Forest, The Woodlands is a stunning all-in-one wedding venue immersed in nature. This South West Sydney parkland oasis features a private ceremonial amphitheater offering amazing natural acoustics and ambience for your outdoor 'I do's'.

The modern architecturally designed reception venue is nestled into the forest clearing integrating seamlessly within the environment. The large elevated function spaces have a versatile layout with floor to ceiling windows and a wrap around balcony from which to enjoy proceedings within the serene bushland setting. 

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Audley Dance Hall Forest Weddings
39. Audley Dance Hall

  • LOCATION: 2 Lady Carrington Dr, Royal National Park NSW 2233
  • CAPACITY: 20-200
  • WEDDING PACKAGES:  All inclusive
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 5

Tucked away in the Royal National Park and surrounded by picture perfect bushland is the heritage listed Audley Dance Hall - a refurbished wedding venue and recreation hall just 45 minutes in the south of the Sydney CBD.

Overlooking the Audley Valley and Hacking River the dance hall is nestled in an expansive bush bound parkland and is a premier venue for romantic outdoor ceremonies and receptions. 

Inside, the hall has been tastefully refurbished to preserve its history with timer walls, high ceilings, a blank canvas and doors opening to the large shady verandah overlooking scenic views down the river. 

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Allegro Bush wedding ceremony
40. Allegro

  • LOCATION: 1 Porters Road Kenthurst NSW 2156 
  • CAPACITY: 200 - 300
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive

Tucked below the towering gums, Allegro is a gorgeous Mediterranean style villa and stunning bushland wedding venue in the O'Hara Valley at Kenthurst in North West Sydney. The venue boasts a leafy bounty of gardens surrounding an outdoor gazebo and a terrace balcony set amongst the tree canopies for weddings with a bush backdrop.

The main reception venue features romantic draped bulb lighting, an open fireplace, exposed rustic beams and huge arch windows displaying the picturesque native bush surrounds. 

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Bundanon
41. Bundanon

  • LOCATION: 170 Riversdale Road, Illaroo, NSW 2540
  • CAPACITY: 50 - 180
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: From $15000
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 96

The Boyd Education Centre at Bundanon is an elevated, contemporary reception venue with a soaring glass frontage offering breathtaking views down the Shoalhaven River. Nestled within the peaceful bush landscape below the wedding hall is a quaint wooden pier that makes an idyllic setting for waterfront wedding ceremonies. 

In total, there are three reception venues within the Bundanon precinct catering for all styles and sizes of weddings from 50 to 300. With the option of on site accommodation, full or part catering, a day or weekend event, Bundanon is the ideal venue to personalise your very own luxury bush wedding experience.

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outdoor wedding venue sydney harbour
42. Athol Hall

  • LOCATION: Bradleys Head Road, Mosman, NSW 2088
  • CAPACITY: 200
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive from $180/pp

Set amongst the trees on the Sydney Harbour foreshore is the historic Athol Hall. This stunning park location is surrounded by nature with exquisite views of the Harbour Bridge and has its own private beach. Most couples hold their wedding ceremony on the sloping front lawn with the bush and Sydney Harbour beyond as their backdrop.

The reception venue is a beautiful heritage hall that is perched at the top of the sloping foreshore lawn and offers an impressive canvas (including exposed roof beams making overhead floral installations easy) to create a wedding to your styling preference.

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Forest Venues - South Coast

Coolangatta Estate Bush Wedding Site
43. Coolangatta Estate

  • LOCATION: 1335 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
  • CAPACITY: 2 - 200
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 70
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive + DIY

Located at Shoalhaven Heads, the historic Coolangatta Estate is bordered by nature on all sides with lush bush covered hills providing a beautiful backdrop to the estate's sprawling vineyard. Places to get married at this gorgeous 100 acre property include a hedge-framed croquet lawn, under a huge fairy-lit fig tree and a selection of waterfront, vineyard and garden locations, all with bush views.

There are two reception venues on the grounds including the original town hall which is a grand convict-built building that oozes historic charm (seats 80), and a function room that seats larger events up to 200 guests. There's also a motel and cellar door within the grounds.

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Fig Tree Park is a new South Coast wedding venue 2min from the beach
44. Fig Tree Park

  • LOCATION: 58 Sheringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
  • CAPACITY: 2 - 200
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: DIY/BYO
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 2

Fig Tree Park is a new wedding venue perched at the top of a hill in rolling countryside overlooking the ocean on the far South Coast of NSW, a 2 minute drive to the charming holiday town of Tilba Tilba.  

The tranquil and romantic setting of the homestead gardens is an idyllic destination for a mid-week or weekend wedding in the great outdoors with breathtaking coastal and countryside views from the shade of fairy lit Fig Trees.

With exclusive use of the property you have access to the wedshed for indoor receptions and the honeymoon suite barn for the duration of your stay. Elopement packages include the option of an private chef & use of the homestead's private dining room for up to 10 guests. The lawns are suitable for functions up to 200 guests.

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Mountain View Wedding destination
45. Mountain View Farm

  • LOCATION: 11 Mount Dromedary Trail, Tilba Tilba, NSW 2546
  • CAPACITYy: 2 - 120
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 2 - 14
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: DIY/BYO

Sitting quietly under the gaze of Mount Gulaga on the Sapphire Coast is the unique Mountain View Farm. This atmospheric location offers a beautiful spot for weddings in the bush and comes with an authentic farm vibe.

There's an open-sided dairy shed with an adjoining courtyard for wedding receptions, 4 acres of gardens for ceremonies, plus a marquee paddock. Mountain View Farm also offers pop-up daisy field elopements every Spring where you can say "I do" in the middle of a one-of-a-kind field of Everlasting Daisies. 

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South Coast Wedding Venue Paperbark Camp
46. Paperbark Camp

  • LOCATION: 571 Woollamia Rd, Woollamia NSW 2540
  • CAPACITY: 100
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 45
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: Guide only of $35,000 (60 people)

Immersed in the forest, the eco-friendly retreat of Paperbark Camp is the perfect wedding venue for a romantic escape amongst the trees. When you book all the accommodation at this couples retreat, you have exclusive use of the property for the duration of your stay.

The treetop Gunyah takes dining amongst the trees to a whole new level. This architecturally designed dining room, high up in the tree canopy, takes in the sea breeze and offers a unique view across the bush. You can also set up outdoor dining in a circular arrangement below, under a fairy lit canopy. 

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South Coast Wedding Venue Kianinny Bush Retreat
47. Kianinny Bush Cottages

  • LOCATION: 246 Tathra Rd, Tathra NSW 2550
  • CAPACITY: 60 - 150
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 150
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive from $100/pp

At Kianinny, you are immersed in 100 acres of bushland just 3kms from Tathra beach on the picturesque Sapphire Coast. This hidden holiday resorts offers unique rustic locations for affordable weddings including a freshwater lake with ceremony pontoon and two covered pavilion rooms for your reception. 

Flexible, budget friendly weekend packages for the entire guest list include accommodation in comfortable self contained cottages for 120+ guests with onsite activities including canoeing, zip-lining and mini-putt. 

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Forest Venues - Southern Highlands

Mali Brae Farm bush wedding venue
48. Mali Brae Farm

  • LOCATION: 562 Nowra Rd, Moss Vale NSW 2577
  • CAPACITY: 30 - 120
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 2

Mali Brae Farm is a boutique & bushy wedding venue on a private 90 acres of idyllic farmland in the heart of the Southern Highlands. Majestic country views, pretty willow trees in a waterfront ceremony setting, unique rustic ruins, elegant pencil pine stairways and woodland bush backdrops are the draw cards here. 

With exclusive use of this family owned & operated farm for your wedding, you can choose any of the 6 ceremony locations and either of the two reception venues for your big day. The transformed hay barn oozes rustic elegance and seats up to 120 while the brand new Augustine's Room brings a modern aesthetic to micro weddings of 30 - 55 guests.  

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Montrose House is a heritage wedding venues in the Southern Highlands
49. Montrose House

  • LOCATION: Ormond Street, Sutton Forest, NSW 2577
  • CAPACITY: 140
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive with preferred caterers
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 2

Country hideaway Montrose House is a secluded forest wedding venue surrounded by 33 acres of shady woodlands, orchards, hazelnut groves and meadows in the Southern Highlands. Plenty of places for guests to explore on your wedding day as they roam the grounds surrounding the original 1861 homestead.

On your wedding day the owners are onsite to liaise with wedding venues and coordinate your preferred set up. You get exclusive use of the entire estate including the Bridal Parlour, ceremony gardens, heritage photo backdrops, Greenhouse Bar, croquet lawns and the reception venue - Badgery Hall. 

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Forest Venues - Regional NSW

The Cove Bush Wedding Destination
50. 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 dream wedding destination for nature lovers situated in the Booderee National Park. Access to this private resort is via a lovely drive on a dirt road through hectares of native trees, which opens to a private seaside oasis bordered by water and bush on all sides.

At The Cove all your guests stay onsite with you and celebrate for the weekend starting with a DIY welcome night BBQ. There's a beachfront garden for wedding ceremonies, a beautiful new wedding hall and an amazing courtyard with an outdoor bar lit by thousands of fairy and festoon lights and perfect for seated or cocktail weddings under the stars. 

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Berry Hill is a brand new country wedding venue on the Hawkesbury River
51. Berry Hill Hawkesbury River

  • LOCATION: 1832 River Road, Leets Vale, NSW
  • CAPACITY: 20 - 300
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: DIY (Onsite coordinator available)
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 74+

Berry Hill is a brand new rural wedding venue with 75 picturesque acres of undisturbed wilderness on the Hawkesbury River, just 90 minutes from Sydney. Perfect for a relaxed destination wedding where you have exclusive use of the property and accommodation options for the entire guest list.

This expansive property features 2km of river frontage, a scenic sandstone escarpment and spacious flat paddocks to set up teepees or a marquee and adjoining glamping village.  

Nestled in breathtaking natural surrounds, you're spoilt for choice with locations for your dream ceremony & DIY reception. The venue comes with an historic heritage homestead that has been lovingly restored and boutique converted shed suites, a giant Scandinavian tipi, marquee and in-house glamping tents.  

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Central Coast Venue Eaglereach Weddings
52. Eaglereach Weddings

  • LOCATION: 610 Moonabung Road, Vacy, NSW 2421
  • CAPACITY: 110 - 150
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive from $150/pp

Eaglereach is a 640 acre wilderness retreat overlooking mountains, valleys and Barrington Tops between the Hunter Valley & Central Coast. This uniquely Australian Resort is all about having a highly romantic wedding experience in the secluded tranquility of nature.

Eaglereach is owned and run by industry renowned Sprout Catering who provide catering at many of the surrounding weddings venues, hence your all-inclusive wedding package is in good hands at Eaglereach.

There are loads of romantic bushland ceremony sites on the property from cliff top locations to the deck where you can say "I do" with the sun setting behind you. The function room is open plan and air conditioned with an adjoining large timber deck offering panoramic views over the bush and wildlife.

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Most forest venues on this list are all-in-one venues where you can host both your wedding ceremony and reception in the one place. Many of these offer a destination venue with onsite accommodation and exclusive use of the property for the entire weekend.  
These Forest wedding venues cater for all types of celebrations from outdoor ceremonies under the forest canopy to the full bushland camping experience to refined luxury forest retreats. If a magical forest event is your wedding dream, look no further than these 50 forest wedding venues in NSW by following the links provided. Happy planning.

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Amazing oceanfront wedding venues in NSW

NSW offers a unique selection of oceanfront wedding venues. From cliff top retreats with panoramic ocean views to beachfront hotels, clubs and resorts. In this article we journey along the state's coastline to find the best seaside wedding venues in NSW.

Many of the most popular ocean view wedding venues are located in the state’s largest cities. Included in the list below there’s also a great choice of oceanside wedding locations up and down the NSW coastline, offering beachfront weddings in more secluded and less well-trodden places. 

NSW offers several luxury wedding destinations at high-end oceanfront venues along its coastal shorelines. The eastern and northern beaches of Sydney offer a choice of hatted, world class eateries. Amongst these seaside reception venues are a handful of private dining rooms well suited to smaller weddings. You'll also find 5 star resort locations dotted along the northern and southern coastlines. 

Regional seaside destinations are often much cheaper than their city counterparts and NSW offers plenty of more affordable wedding venues by the ocean for those on a tighter budget. You'll find surf beaches, quiet coastal towns and secluded bushland settings among the state's best locations for affordable oceanfront weddings below.

If an ocean view is your dream wedding location, this list of the best coastal spots in the state is for you. These are the most spectacular oceanfront wedding venues in NSW.

Popular Ocean View Wedding Venues

Top 34 NSW
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Top 34 Ocean View Wedding Venues in NSW

Ocean view wedding venues The Cove
1. The Cove Jervis Bay

  • LOCATION: Ellmoos Road, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
  • CAPACITY: 200
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 70 - 126
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: DIY/BYO

The Cove is an ideal wedding location for a beachfront getaway in Jervis Bay with your entire guest list. The coastal property offers your very own private beach for the weekend, and you can even get married with your feet in the ocean on the resort's private sandbar.

Reception venues include a brand new wedding pavilion and adjoining garden area with a festoon lit outdoor bar. The Cove is an excellent option for outdoor wedding receptions offering alfresco seated or cocktail events in the balmy coastal climate.

Self-contained beach cabins, a permanent glamping village and a beach house sleep up to 126 guests, and there's free kayaks, paddle boards and a swimming pool providing plenty to do onsite. Weddings require a minimum accommodation booking of 70.

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The Pavilion Ocean View Wedding Venue
2. The Pavilion Kiama

  • LOCATION: 2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama, NSW 2533
  • CAPACITY: 80 - 400
  • WEDDING PACKAGES:  All inclusive from $125/pp

The Pavilion is an affordable ocean view reception venue in Kiama at the gateway to the South Coast. Flexible floor layouts cater for wedding receptions of all sizes from 80 to 400 guests and you get exclusive use of the entire venue with your booking.

All reception areas are beach facing and filled with natural light from floor to ceiling windows. A wrap-around balcony offers panoramic ocean views over the headland to the Kiama lighthouse.

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Fig Tree Park ocean view wedding venue
3. Fig Tree Park

  • LOCATION: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
  • CAPACITY: 2 - 200
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 2
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: DIY/BYO + All inclusive

Fig Tree Park is a brand new ocean view wedding venue just 2 minutes from Tilba Tilba on the South Coast of NSW. The private European style property is perched high on a hill amongst an intimate country landscape and offers unmatched, awe inspiring coastal views. Fig Tree Park is an ideal coastal destination for a romantic wedding weekend away.

Large fig trees on the estate's manicured lawns create a magical atmosphere for wedding ceremonies and receptions, lighting up at night in a sea of fairy lights. Complete with expansive countryside and sea views, this is an unimaginably romantic spot to set up outdoor dining tables for a fully alfresco wedding reception. Marquees are also permitted. 

All inclusive elopement packages for up to 10 guests are catered by a private chef. Larger weddings have a choice of catering options.

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Oceanside wedding venue The Oasis
4. The Oasis Micro Wedding Resort

  • Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
  • Capacity: 80
  • Accommodation: Sleeps 50
  • Wedding Packages: BYO

At The Oasis you get your own private seaside wedding resort for the weekend, with accommodation for up to 50 guests in 9 units. The resort is nestled in lush rainforest 600 metres from One Mile Beach in Port Stephens and is the perfect spot for oceanfront ceremonies followed by wedding photos on the beach.

The resort's main reception space is a covered deck with open sides that at night becomes a romantic oasis immersed in a fairy-lit rainforest. You can also set up tables under festoon lights on the lawns or go fully indoors with an onsite hall.

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Coolangatta Estate Ocean View Venue
5. Coolangatta Estate

  • LOCATION: 1335 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
  • CAPACITY: 2 - 200
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 70
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: $99+/pp

The uniquely positioned Coolangatta Estate is an oceanfront wedding destination situated at Shoalhaven Heads on the South Coast. The 100 acre vineyard is the historic site of first settlement in the region and has a convict-built community hall, heritage motel and rustic buildings, lending a relaxed country backdrop to coastal weddings.

The budget friendly winery is surrounded by water and just moments from the ocean's edge, offering the option of a beach wedding ceremony and photos. The estate has two reception venues to choose from including the atmospheric Grand Hall seating up to 80 guests or a larger function room for up to 200 people. Elopement packages available.

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Interbane House Ocean View Wedding Venue
6. Interbane House

  • LOCATION: 8 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Stanwell Park, NSW 2508
  • CAPACITY: 50
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 18
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: DIY/BYO

Interbane House is a clifftop wedding venue with spectacular ocean views along the southern coastline of NSW. The Victorian-era coastal estate has 5 large bedrooms, an open plan dining & lounge area, a covered entertainment area in the backyard and an outdoor spa and fire pit.

Manicured lawns and gardens surround the house providing an elegant oceanfront setting for wedding ceremonies and cocktail style receptions. Best suited to low key events. Another Airbnb sleeping 8 is available next door.

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Ocean View Wedding Site Tides
7. Tides Byron Estate

  • LOCATION: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
  • HALL CAPACITY: 140
  • VILLA CAPACITY: 40
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 22
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: Tailored

Tides Byron Estate is a 100 acre property with a luxury 8 bedroom villa and reception hall located in Byron Bay. The villa sleeps 22 people and caters for small weddings with up to 40 guests, while the reception venue seats up to to 140. The villa and hall can either be booked together or separately. 

Weddings in the villa centre around the poolside entertainment area which has ocean views looking over the property's macadamia orchard to Lennox Head. Venue hire is affordable and with incredible views furnishing the various event spaces there's very little budget required for styling. Amazing value!

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The Woods Farm coastal weddings
8. The Woods Farm

  • LOCATION: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
  • CAPACITY: 200
  • ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 120
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: BYO

The Woods Farm is a nature lovers paradise set on 40 acres immersed in native bushland just a few minutes from the beaches of Jervis Bay. If you're looking for a spectacular coastal destination, The Woods Farm is an incredibly unique destination that comes with a very special 3 day experience.

Starting with a welcome party hosted around the herb garden pizza oven, your guests can then settle around the camp fires in the glamping village. Your wedding the next day can be held on the beach or in the incredible bush chapel followed by a reception around the outdoor bar or in the chandelier hall. A poolside recovery brunch is hosted the next morning. 

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Nelson Bay Lighthouse Ocean View Weddings 1
9. Nelson Bay Lighthouse

  • LOCATION: Lighthouse Road, Nelson Bay, NSW 2315
  • CAPACITY: 100
  • CEREMONY PACKAGES: $550 - $950

The Inner Light Reserve behind the Nelson Bay Lighthouse is an affordable and private spot to exchange vows with ocean views as your backdrop. When you book this quiet & secluded garden for your wedding, the coastal walk leading to it is cordoned off to the public so you have exclusive use of the area to say "I do". 

The grass amphitheatre overlooking the ceremony "stage" has beautiful views to Shoal Bay Beach and Tomaree Headlands. Venue hire comes with chairs and chair covers and you can have light finger food served after getting married. 

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Seaside wedding spot Tanilba House
10. Tanilba House

  • Location: 32 Caswell Cres, Tanilba Bay, NSW 2319
  • Capacity: 90
  • Accommodation: Sleeps 4
  • Wedding Packages: All inclusive & BYO

Tanilba House is an historic waterfront residence that overlooks Tanilba Bay in Port Stephens and is the perfect wedding venue with ocean views if a peaceful garden ceremony & outdoor reception is your wedding day vision. 

The 3 acres of coastal gardens feature a unique 40 metre fairy-lit wisteria arbour that offers an incredibly romantic space for seaside wedding receptions. The property also has a light-filled conservatory with water views. 

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Oceanfront Venues in Sydney 

Palm Beach Ocean View Venue
11. Private Oceanfront Garden

  • LOCATION: Palm Beach, Sydney NSW
  • CAPACITY: 100
  • VENUE HIRE: $10,000

This private Sydney garden at an exclusive oceanfront estate in Palm Beach is available to hire for wedding ceremonies and photos. With over 2,500 sqm of Balinese-influenced gardens and top of the line lawns underfoot, this secluded waterfront residence offers a unique opportunity to exchange vows at one of the most prestigious properties on the Northern Beaches.

Access is available by road with plenty of street parking and there's a nearby jetty for waterfront arrivals. Bathroom facilities are available onsite and a marquee can be arranged for wet weather. Sorry, no receptions.

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oceanfront wedding venue Sydney Jonahs
12. Jonah's Whale Beach

  • LOCATION: 69 Bynya Road, Whale Beach, NSW 2107
  • CAPACITY: 48 - 122
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive

Jonah's is an award winning restaurant, hotel and ocean view wedding location with an uninterrupted vista over Whale Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Wedding venues include an intimate cliff top garden which can be hired on its own for smaller weddings with up to 48 guests or together with the restaurant for exclusive use for up to 122 guests.

Jonah's offers sit down, cocktail and degustation menus with unique experiences including an oyster bar and interactive seafood station.

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The Boathouse Ocean View Wedding Venues
13. The Boathouse Shelly Beach

  • LOCATION: 1 Marine Parade, Manly, NSW 2095
  • CAPACITY: 200
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: From $195/pp including food, drinks & flowers

The Boathouse at Shelly Beach is a cocktail bar, restaurant, oceanfront wedding venue and favourite locals hangout spot. Wedding venues include a private upstairs space with ocean views over the beach and the front door is literally 2 steps from the sand. Downstairs a larger reception venue seats 80 or can cater for cocktail weddings for 200. 

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Orso Bayside Coastal Reception Venue
14. Orso Bayside

  • LOCATION: 79 Parriwi Road, Mosman, NSW 2088
  • CAPACITY: 180 seated, 250 cocktail
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: From $120/pp 

Orso Bayside is a quiet seaside wedding venue located at Middle Harbour adjacent to Sydney's iconic Spit Bridge. Ceremony & reception venues include a light-filled function room on the bay, outdoor deck and adjoining wharf which offers the opportunity to make a grand ceremony entrance by boat. 

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oceanfront wedding venue Sydney The Bathers Pavilion
15. The Bathers' Pavilion

  • LOCATION: 4 The Esplanade, Mosman, NSW 2088
  • CAPACITY: 100 seated, 170 cocktail
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive from $160/pp

The Bathers' Pavilion is a Mediterranean style wedding venue with a private function room and terrace for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The site offers heritage architecture, an oceanfront location, a blank canvas to style as your own and picturesque ocean views. 

Cocktail receptions start at $160 per person and sit down receptions from $175/pp. Ceremonies are usually held at the beach or local seaside parks.

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Ripples Ocean View Reception Venue Sydney
16. Ripples Chowder Bay

  • LOCATION: Chowder Bay Road, Mosman, NSW 2088
  • CAPACITY: 200
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive

Ripples at Chowder Bay in Mosman is an oceanfront reception venue that offers a unique opportunity for wedding guests to dine right on the water's edge. Located on the Taronga Zoo to Balmoral foreshore walk the location is accessible via both road and water, and is situated within walking distance of the beautiful Clifton Gardens. 

The floating deck opens to a fully outdoor venue with magnificent views over Clifton Gardens and Sydney Harbour. Head Chef Calvin Katz offers a modern Australian menu using fresh season produce that can be custom designed to suit.

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South Coast Oceanfront Venues

A leisurely 2 hour drive south of Sydney is the peaceful region of the NSW South Coast. The choice of ocean view wedding venues here extends from luxury hotels and private farms to affordable beachside clubs and resorts.

You'll find seaside venues that offer you your own private beach for the weekend and places where your entire guest list can stay onsite. Here's a selection of the South Coast's most spectacular oceanfront wedding venues.

Kullindi Oceanview Wedding Venue
17. Kullindi Homestead

  • LOCATION: Booderee National Park, Ellmoos Rd, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
  • CAPACITY: 20 - 200
  • ACCOMMODATION: 5 units
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: BYO

Kullindi Homestead is an affordable waterfront wedding venue located on the banks of Sussex Inlet in Jervis Bay. The historic property features 5 self contained units and comes with a 2 night stay for up to 20 guests, with camping or glamping permitted for any extra people.

There is a huge lawn area on the waterfront that is perfect for outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions. You'll need to hire in a marquees, tipis or a Sperry tent as there is no reception venue onsite, and BYO food & beverages. Food trucks are permitted. 

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oceanfront wedding venue Mollymook Beachside Weddings
18. Mollymook Beachside Weddings

  • LOCATION: 72 Golf Avenue, Mollymook, NSW 2539
  • CAPACITY: 220
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: From $124 per person

Mollymook Beachside Weddings is an affordable oceanfront venue located at Mollymook Golf Club. Reception venues include a function room with uninterrupted ocean views, a courtyard, golf course and beach. Reception packages start at $124/pp for cocktail weddings and $135/pp for seated menus with a 5 hour beverage service. 

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oceanfront wedding venue Bangalay Villas
19. Bangalay Luxury Villas

  • LOCATION: 30 Staples St, Shoalhaven Heads NSW 2535
  • CAPACITY: 60 seated, 120 cocktail
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: $600+/pp inc accommodation

Bangalay Luxury Villas is a coastal wedding venue and resort located next to Shoalhaven Golf Course. Landscaped gardens and an onsite restaurant provide an all-in-one location for ceremonies & receptions and there's 16 beach villas to accommodate all guests onsite. 

The resort can be hired for the exclusive use of your wedding with bookings of all villas, and there's a day spa, swimming pool and fire pit onsite. 

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oceanfront wedding venue Nowra Culburra SLSC
20. Nowra Culburra SLSC

  • LOCATION: 4 Farrant Ave, Culburra Beach NSW 2540
  • CAPACITY: 130
  • VENUE HIRE: From $2,200

The Nowra Culburra Surf Life Saving Club is a blank canvas reception hall on one of the South Coast's quietest and prettiest beaches. The reception venue sits above the club and features a large balcony with expansive ocean views.

Affordable venue hire includes use of a commercial kitchen for DIY wedding receptions. Bring your preferred caterers, BYO drinks and get married on the beach in front of the club.

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Oceanfront Venues in Byron Bay

From the hinterland to oceanfront, Byron Bay offers a world-class selection of coastal wedding venues with spectacular ocean views. It is the perfect destination for laid back, seaside weddings and as a popular holiday spot offers plenty of places to stay and things to do including visiting world class eateries and award winning restaurants.

Many wedding venues in Byron Bay are private use, DIY locations with accommodation onsite. These venues make Byron Bay a popular destination for extended-stay wedding celebrations on the coast. 

oceanfront wedding venue Byron Bay Osteria
21. Osteria

  • LOCATION: 1 Barclay Drive, Casuarina, NSW 2487
  • CAPACITY: 220 cocktail, 180 standing
  • VENUE HIRE: From $2,790

Osteria is an oceanfront wedding venue on the Tweed Coast 30 minutes north of Byron Bay. Wedding venues include a private garden and Spritz Bar, an industrial style reception hall and a late night Whiskey Bar.  Wedding packages include the option for shared feasts, alternate drop menus, or canapé packages and grazing platters for cocktail receptions. 

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Central Coast Oceanfront Venues

An easy one hour drive from Sydney are the laid back beaches of the Central Coast. Being not as busy as Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the Central Coast offers a more relaxed seaside atmosphere with all the benefits of a more populated area. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants, shops, sights and places to stay for your wedding guests, as well as some gorgeous oceanfront places to have your wedding photos taken.

oceanfront wedding venue Caves Coastal
22. Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

  • LOCATION: 27 Mawson Cl, Caves Beach, NSW 2281
  • CAPACITY: 250
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: Start at $150/pp

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows is a hotel with luxury bungalows and beach villas that accommodate 200+ guests. Seaside wedding venues include The Boardwalk for ceremonies with 180 degree ocean views, two reception rooms and Caves Beach itself. Wedding packages include 5 hour room hire, a coastal menu & 5 hour beverage package.

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Illawarra Oceanfront Venues  

The Illawarra is home to some of the most in-demand oceanfront venues in Australia. Centred around Wollongong, the area offers a choice of seaside venues as well as cliff top locations with panoramic water views over the local farming landscape out to the South Pacific Ocean.

oceanfront wedding venue illawarra city beach

23. City Beach Function Centre

  • LOCATION: 1 Marine Dr, Wollongong, NSW 2500
  • CAPACITY: 420
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: From $99 per head

City Beach Function Centre is an affordable coastal reception venue with uninterrupted ocean views. Ceremony sites nearby include the beach and lighthouse and the venue organises council permits for you. City Beach Function Centre caters for all types of ceremonies & receptions including Indian weddings with authentic Indian cuisine. 

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oceanfront wedding venue Illawarra Sebel Harbourside Kiama
24. The Sebel Harbourside Kiama

  • LOCATION: 31 Shoalhaven St, Kiama NSW 2533
  • CAPACITY: 200
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: From $119/pp. 

The Sebel Harbourside is a picturesque waterfront venue overlooking Kiama Harbour.  Wedding venues include function rooms, a marquee and manicured gardens on the harbour foreshore. Hotel accommodation caters for the entire guest list making The Sebel Harbourside a convenient location for extended weekend weddings in a popular coastal holiday spot. 

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oceanfront wedding venue illawarra seacliff house
25. Seacliff House

  • LOCATION: 139 Princes Hwy, Gerringong NSW 2534
  • CAPACITY: 180
  • VENUE HIRE: From $8,000

Seacliff House is a purpose built barn with stunning views over lush, rolling hills to the South Pacific Ocean. The barn's white interiors offer an elegant blank canvas to style in any wedding theme and the courtyard is the ideal spot for cocktails, canapes and a romantic first dance under the stars.

Several accommodation options are available onsite including a brand new luxury farmhouse with huge ocean-facing windows.

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oceanfront wedding venue Illawarra Panorama House
26. Panorama House

  • LOCATION: 811 Princes Hwy, Maddens Plains, NSW 2508
  • CAPACITY: 380 
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: From $70/pp

Panorama House is a cliff top wedding venue with spectacular 180 degree ocean views through floor to ceiling glass windows. Reception venues include three adjoining function spaces that cater for seated functions from 40 to 280 guests. 

A ceremony gazebo offers expansive coastal views over the Illawarra landscape and can be hired with or without a reception package. 

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oceanfront wedding venue Illawarra Tumbling Waters
27. Tumbling Waters Retreat

  • LOCATION: 31 Stonehaven Rd, Stanwell Tops, NSW 2508
  • CAPACITY: 140
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: From $175/pp

Tumbling Waters Retreat is one of the most luxurious ocean view wedding venues in NSW. The stunning wedding spot features clifftop gardens and a restaurant which both offer panoramic seascape views.

12 Luxury suites with features including outdoor baths cater for wedding accommodation. Elopement packages are available from $3,825 and larger weddings can choose from cocktail and sit-down receptions from $175+ per person. 

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oceanfront wedding venue Illawarra Headlands
28. Headlands Austinmer Beach

  • LOCATION: Headland Ave & Yuruga St, Austinmer NSW 2515
  • CAPACITY: 12 - 350
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: From $145/pp

Headlands is a private bar at Austinmer Beach that caters for affordable seaside wedding ceremonies and receptions. The venue's balcony is the ideal spot for ocean view wedding ceremonies with a panoramic backdrop of the South Pacific. Accommodation for 100 guests is available onsite in 50 serviced appartments. 

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oceanfront wedding venue Illawarra Altitude
29. Altitude 1148

  • LOCATION: Southern Gateway Centre, Princes Hwy, Bulli Tops, NSW 2516
  • CAPACITY: 140
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: From $79/pp

Altitude 1148 is a fine dining restaurant with panoramic ocean views over the Illawarra foreshore and Pacific Ocean. Wedding packages include catering of traditional Indian cuisine, 100% halal certified menus as well as modern Australian seafood with gluten free and vegetarian options.

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Oceanfront Wedding Venues in Newcastle

oceanfront wedding venue Newcastle Merewether Surfhouse
30. Merewether Surfhouse

  • LOCATION: 5 Henderson Parade, Merewether Beach, NSW 2291
  • CAPACITY: 350
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: From $99.50/pp 

Merewether Surfhouse is an oceanfront reception venue, hotel and bar. The 2nd floor has a large open plan function space with 180 degree Pacific Ocean views. The venue can be sectioned for smaller events with movable sound proof walls.

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North Coast Oceanfront Wedding Venues  

On the 600km of coastline from Newcastle to Ballina is a wonderful selection of seaside venues where you can get married on the sand or with the ocean as your backdrop. North Coast wedding venues include some of the most exclusive private locations in NSW and are among the preferred holiday spots of Australia's rich and famous.

oceanfront wedding venue The Banksias
31. The Banksias

  • LOCATION: 1126 Point Plomer Rd, Crescent Head, NSW 2440
  • CAPACITY: 120
  • VENUE HIRE: From $20,000

The Banksias is a luxurious and secluded property with its own private waterway on the Macleay Valley Coast. The location provides a private and exclusive setting for waterfront weddings either on the estate's expansive lawns or at Goolawah surf beach nearby. 

The private coastal estate has its own golf course, accommodation for 18, plenty of space for a marquee and offers the freedom to plan your wedding your way. Typical spend is $500+ per person plus venue hire.

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Oceanfront wedding venue Saltwater Fingal Bay
32. Saltwater Fingal Bay

  • LOCATION: 1/3 Marine Dr, Fingal Bay, NSW 2315
  • CAPACITY: 150
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: From $135/pp

Saltwater Fingal Bay is a seaside restaurant with an open air balcony offering unobstructed ocean views across Fingal Beach. The balcony is an ideal spot for sand-free oceanfront wedding ceremonies, cocktail events and intimate sit-down wedding receptions. 

Fingal Bay is a popular coastal holiday spot with plenty of accommodation and things to do nearby, making Saltwater an ideal option for a destination wedding in NSW.

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Drifters Wharf Wedding Venue With Views
33. Drifters Wharf

  • LOCATION: Dane Drive, Gosford, NSW 2250
  • CAPACITY: 300
  • WEDDING PACKAGES: All Inclusive

In the heart of the Central Coast is Drifters Wharf, an oceanfront wedding venue with a modern aesthetic, private bar serving premium beers on tap, wines and cocktails, and views over beautiful coastal sunsets. The main reception room is a relaxed event space wit floor to ceiling glass sliding doors that open onto a private deck overlooking Brisbane Waters.

All inclusive wedding packages come fully catered with the option of round or long table dining. Additional options include boat arrivals, entertainment and a recovery Mimosa Brunch.

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oceanfront wedding venue Bombah Point
34. Bombah Point

  • LOCATION: 969 Bombah Point Rd, Bombah Point, NSW 2423
  • CAPACITY: 20 - 35
  • VENUE HIRE: From $5,000 including accommodation
  • ACCOMMODATION: 6 cottages sleep 5 in each

Bombah Point is a small coastal wedding venue with eco cottages at White Tree Bay in the Myall Lakes National Park. Wedding venues include a reception building, games room and fire pit that are surrounded by peaceful bushland and wildlife.

It's a short walk to the sea and the venue offers kayaks for hire offering plenty to do for extended stay weddings. A fully stocked kitchen and communal veggie and herb garden can be used to cater pre & post wedding events.

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Oceanfront wedding venues in NSW offer some of the most spectacular ocean views in the world. From luxury private properties to affordable function spaces, you're sure to find your ideal wedding location on this list of stunning ocean view wedding venues.

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