Australia's Most Unique Wedding Venues
Looking for somewhere a little bit different to tie the knot? Australia's most unique wedding venues range from non-traditional function spaces to the downright unconventional. From little known venues to the weirdest and most wonderful wedding locations, Australia delivers a broad variety of quirky spaces for out of the box weddings.
Below are 30 alternative wedding venues that provide a unique backdrop for one-of-a-kind celebrations. They are an eclectic collection of non-weddingy places in which anything goes. Fun times and amazing memories are the only common things at these unusual wedding locations.
Amongst this list are funky hotels, whimsical halls, outdoor venues and magical wedding spaces repurposed from heritage treasures such as train carriages, a locomotive shed and crumbling churches & barns. All of these amazing wedding venues come with dramatic backdrops, amazing views and offer a one-of-a-kind wedding experience you won't find anywhere else.
Here are 30 of the most unique wedding venues in Australia curated for those with a mind to be different.
Unique Wedding Venues
Unique Wedding Venues in 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 dream wedding venue on 40 acres of woodlands just 5 minutes from the beautiful beaches of Jervis Bay. At this amazing farm stay your one-of-a-kind 3 day wedding experience starts with a welcome night BBQ, your wedding the next day and a poolside recovery brunch on the last morning.
The Woods Farm is home to one of Australia's most unique wedding ceremony sites. The incredible bush chapel is hidden in the woods and is reached through a series of jasmine-covered archways stretching 120 metres through native bushland. There's also an amazing outdoor bar surrounded by lush trees and a beautiful chandelier reception hall.
2. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW 2775
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Venue Hire: $3,500+
St Joseph's Guesthouse is the quirkiest wedding church in Australia. Having been resurrected from crumbling ruins this magnificent building now features 5 luxury bedrooms, spacious living areas and an intimate function space that seats 60 guests on the ground floor (suits up to 100 for cocktail events).
The backyard of this award winning venue is one of the most atmospheric places for a wedding in Australia. A circular plunge pool and circular band stage are set against the dramatic facade of the church and overlook beautiful views over surrounding bushland. Venue hire starts at $3,500 with accommodation for 10 guests for 2+ nights.
3. Secret Valley @ Growwild
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 145
- Accommodation: Next door
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Growwild is a private wildflower farm that offers exclusive venue hire for weddings in the Southern Highlands. The farm has two blank canvas reception spaces perfect for dressing in your own unique style and a secret valley ceremony site nestled in bushland and where Koalas are sometimes spotted watching ceremonies from the surrounding trees.
One of the reception spaces is a unique little rustic barn which seats up to 50 guests and has an adjoining courtyard well suited to live cooking stations such as Argentinian BBQs. The other is an elevated garden marquee that opens on all sides to landscaped gardens and an outdoor dance floor. Owners Lukas & Jane are delightful, and are your on-the-day wedding coordinators.
4. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Location: Ellmoos Road via Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
- Capacity: 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 111
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Overlooking its own private beach on the pearly white sands of Jervis Bay, The Cove is a 3 acre seaside resort that can be hired for exclusive-use functions. This secluded coastal oasis is hidden in the beautiful Booderee National Park and with accommodation for everyone onsite, is among Australia's top 5 destinations for outdoor weddings on the beach.
The resort features an oceanfront ceremony lawn, an all white reception hall and a romantic fairy-lit courtyard which surrounds a bar and offers a relaxed Mediterranean-style setting for outdoor wedding receptions. Venue hire comes with a fun house, beach cabins and a luxe glamping village.
5. The Woodhouse Wollombi
- Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 17
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
One of the most unique wedding venues in Australia's iconic Hunter Valley is The Woodhouse Wollombi with its 3 architecturally designed Blackbutt peaks seamlessly nestled in nature. Sitting grandly at the end of a long, tree-lined drive, the contemporary building oozes European elegance inside & out with soaring 7m ceilings, polished concrete and stylish neutral decor.
The Woodhouse is set in 100 acres of manicured gardens, paddocks & bushland and features an outdoor dance floor, picturesque courtyard, alfresco bar area and a Tuscan-style garden pergola suitable for outdoor receptions overlooking the private lake. Optional 1 & 2 night accommodation packages are available in a rustic barn stay and gorgeous Honeymoon Suite.
6. The Oasis Micro Wedding Resort
- Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 50
- Wedding Packages: BYO
This enchanted forest wedding venue is located at The Oasis in Port Stephens, one of Australia's only micro rainforest resorts. When you hire The Oasis for your wedding you get exclusive use of the resort for 2 nights with accommodation for up to 50 guests in 9 self contained cabins.
Ceremony & reception venues include a covered, open-air deck immersed in magical fairy-lit trees and an alfresco lawn area with a canopy of festoon lights. One Mile Beach is just 600 metres from the resort offering the option of a beach ceremony or nuptials in the tropical gardens surrounded by billabongs and tranquil water features.
7. Linnaeus Farm Berry
- Location: 599 Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 30
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Location Hire: DIY/BYO
The Linnaeus Collection have launched a new concept in luxury weddings with their deconstructed hotel accommodation around the town of Berry on the NSW South Coast. One of the group's prestigious wedding venues is Linnaeus Farm, a micro wedding estate that sleeps up to 12 guests and caters for intimate celebrations with a maximum of 30 guests.
The 5 bedroom estate is surrounded by 3.5 hectares of manicured gardens with a resort style swimming pool, a Petanque court, orchard, miniature lake and garden barn. The barn is an amazing spot for small wedding receptions and has views of surrounding mountains and a games space with ping pong. An incredible playground makes this farm the perfect wedding venue for young families.
8. 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 the perfect place to get married for adventure-lovers looking for an off-the-beaten-track wedding venue. When you hire this 6 bedroom house for your wedding you can bring your own horse to graze in surrounding paddocks for the weekend, plus mountain bikes, hiking boots, kayaks and fishing gear.
Set on the banks of the Peterson River on a 200 acre mountain retreat, The Lodge at Mount Rivers is the hidden gem of the Hunter Valley. There's a covered event area beside the infinity pool perfect for pre & post wedding soirees while the front lawn is ideal for outdoor receptions. Marquee hire packages available. Pet friendly. No curfew. Camping permitted.
9. The Lodge Jamberoo
- Location: 406 Jamberoo Mountain Road, Jamberoo, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 136
- Wedding Packages: $95+/pp plus accommodation
With 43 poolside rooms to accommodate all your guests, The Lodge Jamberoo is Australia's most fun wedding destination. This amazing hotel is located along a quiet country road and is purpose-built for awesome weddings with an open-air pine tree cathedral for ceremonies and a whimsical wedding hall for receptions.
Venue hire for private events includes all hotel rooms, two spacious & fun suites for getting ready, outdoor gardens and courtyards connecting the larger event spaces and a cafe & after party bar. Casual pre-wedding drinks are hosted the night before your wedding and poolside recovery parties are most welcome.
10. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil, NSW 2484
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150+
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
With all your wedding guests staying onsite with you, no curfew, a late night bonfire site, swimming pool, tennis & volleyball courts and an uber groovy safari village (each tent has its own timber balcony & incredible rainforest views), Midginbil Eco Resort is one of Australia's coolest places to have a wedding.
This secluded 400 acre property is located an hour inland from Byron Bay nestled within the sub-tropical rainforest of Night Cap National Park. Venue hire includes exclusive access for 3 days/2 nights and guests are able to pay their own accommodation.
11. The Pavilion Kiama
- Location: 2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 80 - 400
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Pavilion Kiama brings together a rare trifecta of wedding awesomeness; a stunning beach location, walking distance proximity to accommodation (no Uber required at the end of the night), and amazingly affordable wedding packages that include a fully furnished ceremony & reception, all catering and drinks.
This modern beachfront venue has an elevated stage, a private bar, an entrance foyer that can double as a wet weather ceremony venue, two oceanfront ceremony sites right outside including one that is sheltered between rustic boat sheds, and a private Bridal Suite.
12. The Tiers @ BoxGrove
- Location: 119 Duramana Road, Bathurst, 2795
- Capacity: 190
- Accommodation: Sleeps 62
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Tiers at BoxGrove take country weddings to another level with alfresco dining under a canopy of festoon lights and an outdoor dance floor under the Bathurst stars. This unforgettable wedding experience comes with optional in-house wedding styling, a choice of caterers, an onsite salon and accommodation for 62 guests in four cottages and six luxury eco-cabins.
Other beautiful wedding facilities at this 170 acre family farm include 2 indoor & 2 outdoor ceremony spaces and a modern, purpose-built barn for indoor wedding receptions.
13. Tides Byron Estate
- Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: Tailored
This unique wedding destination is located on a 100 acre macadamia farm near Byron Bay. Perfect for a fun 3-day celebration, the property features an elegant all-white wedding hall and a luxury 8 bedroom villa which both have stunning views over the macadamia orchard to the coastline of Lennox Head.
When you book the wedding hall and villa for a fun wedding weekend you can start with a welcome dinner, have a ceremony against the beautiful farm & coast backdrop, dine in the reception hall or outdoor terrace and host a poolside recovery party the next day. For something completely different the orchard offers an alternative wedding reception space under the stars.
14. Leuralla Amphitheatre
- Location: 41 Olympian Parade, Leura, NSW 2780
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the iconic Jamison Valley, Leuralla Amphitheatre is one of Australia's most spectacular wedding ceremony locations. The amphitheatre can be hired for wedding ceremonies from Kyle & Emily at Blue Mountains Weddings and comes with an adjoining lawn providing the option of a marquee reception onsite.
One of the cool things about Leuralla Amphitheatre is the option to cater a post ceremony gathering where guests can enjoy the unique location and amazing views while dining on canapés & finger foods. This post ceremony package is ideal for couples wanting to avoid the expense of a more formal wedding reception.
15. Pop Up Weddings
- Location: Tilba Tilba, NSW
- Capacity: 2 - 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 - 14
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Mountain View Farm is a scenic country venue overlooked by Gulaga Mountain and is available to hire all year round but is a particularly unique wedding destination in early Spring when fields full of daisies burst into bloom. Special pop up weddings & elopements can be booked at a once-in-a-lifetime altar crafted into the daisy fields each year.
The six week daisy season starts in the middle of August and runs to the end of September offering a limited 6 week season. All inclusive packages are available during this time and come with optional accommodation for 2 to 14 guests in a love shack and glamping tents.
16. Mimosa Wines
- Location: 2845 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Bermagui NSW 2546
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 33
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The chefs-hatted Mimosa Wines is an incredibly scenic spot for weddings with some of the best views in south eastern Australia. The architecturally designed restaurant sits on a high section of the 200 acre winery and has sweeping views over the vineyard below and across the canopy of unspoilt national park for as far as the eye can see.
This amazing place comes with a non traditional wedding menu to delight the most ardent food critic and is one of the only wedding venues to serve a gastro menu in Australia. Venue hire includes exclusive access to the vineyard on your wedding day, a Lily Pond Deck for wedding ceremonies, use of two onsite cottages and decked glamping village.
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Unique Wedding Venues in VIC
17. Monsalvat Artist Community
- Location: 7 Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham, VIC 3095
- Capacity: 150
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Reminiscent of a village in the south of France, the heritage architecture of Montsalvat isn’t the only thing that makes this special place one of Melbourne’s most interesting wedding venues. The light-filled Long Gallery and adjoining European courtyard with its ornamental pool provides the perfect spot for edgy cocktail weddings set amongst rotating art exhibitions.
The heritage-listed Great Hall sits grandly within 12 acres of European gardens and offers the romance of a bygone era with an abundance of candles, impressive stained glass windows, two large wrought iron chandeliers, a marble fireplace and handcrafted wooden tables.
All inclusive wedding packages feature a modern Australian menu and experienced wedding coordinators to style your forecourt, gallery or chapel ceremony.
18. The Altar Electric
- Location: 299 Johnston Street, Abbotsford, VIC 3067
- Capacity: 80
- Ceremony Only Packages: Yes
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive elopements
The Altar Electric is a hipster wedding chapel that offers fun elopements and micro weddings in the centre of Melbourne city. All inclusive wedding packages are very affordably priced and make getting married super easy and memorable with a range of quirky options.
19. Camp Sunnystones
- Location: 98 Possumtail Run, Merrimu, VIC 3340
- Capacity: 500
- Accommodation: Sleeps 90
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The 50 acre Camp Sunnystones is located beside the Long Forest Conservation Reserve and with accommodation for up to 90 guests onsite is one Australia's most relaxed places for a destination wedding.
Two outdoor event areas include a brand new turfed site for marquee weddings with views over wild flowers to Mt Macedon and an interesting wedding spot in your own private valley also suited to marquee or tipi receptions. Affordable venue hire including accommodation is around $5k.
20. Swallowfield Vineyards
- Location: Swallowfield Road, Gembrook, VIC 3783
- Capacity: 150
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Swallowfield Vineyards is a private family-owned estate, boutique vineyard and nature-lovers dream wedding venue set against a magical landscape of pine forests, ornamental lakes, vineyards and views over the Yarra ranges. We love the unique collection of ceremony and photography sites at this 150 acre property, which come fully furnished with a choice of arbors, wine barrels and chairs.
The manicured lawns & gardens at Swallowfield Vineyards make a beautiful outdoor reception venue or there's the rustic Stables which open on three sides to reveal valley views and grazing horses. Tables & chairs, tableware, lawn games and signage is included with the affordable venue hire fee and you can choose your own caterers and BYO drinks.
Unique Wedding Venues in QLD
21. Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef
- Location: Daydream Island, Whitsundays, QLD
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Fancy getting married on a private island? Daydream Island Resort is a world class destination in the tropical Whitsundays and has a plethora of jaw dropping venues for weddings along with excellent accommodation for all guests, on-island bars & restaurants, an underwater reef observatory, rainforest walks, pools with swim up bars and incredible snorkelling.
The island boasts one of the trendiest wedding chapels in Australia with its double glass facade and stunning views over the Coral Sea. There's also a seaside infinity deck for outdoor ceremonies and receptions right on the waters edge and poolside event spaces with dining under the stars.
Daydream Island resort is situated 30 minutes from mainland Queensland and is accessible via boat or helicopter. All inclusive wedding packages are currently on sale for weddings booked before end of 2025.
22. Vista Hinchinbrook
- Location: 51531 Bruce Highway, Rungoo, QLD 4849
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Vista Hinchinbrook is a lesser known wedding destination situated in tropical North Queensland between Townsville & Cairns. The converted tea rooms has a huge outdoor balcony with one of the state's most scenic outlooks featuring sweeping views across the Cardwell Range & Channel.
Nestled amongst tropical rainforest are four guest cabins including a luxe bridal suite that has the same amazing views as the ceremony & reception spaces. All inclusive wedding packages are incredibly affordable and come with a fully furnished ceremony & catered reception with a late curfew. The venue is wheelchair friendly and allows amplified music.
23. The Farm Plumeria Road
Location: 405 Plumeria Road, Black River, QLD 4818
Capacity: 150
Accommodation: Sleeps 76+
Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
With free camping for guests on 540 acres of private farmland near Townsville, The Farm Plumeria Road takes the gong for Australia's most laid back wedding destination. If you're looking for a picturesque place for a fun wedding weekend where everyone stays onsite with you, and there's no curfew, this is it.
Wedding facilities at The Farm include a spacious open-sided barn that comes fully furnished under a canopy of fairy & festoon lighting, and 6 unique wedding ceremony sites that range from a rustic rotunda and private lagoon to a quintessential Australian windmill. There are 6 motel style units on the farm and glamping tent hire packages are available, or guests can BYO their own tents & campers.
24. Maleny Retreat
- Location: Mears Lane, Booroobin, QLD 4552
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Sitting 555m above sea level with spectacular views over the Glasshouse Mountains, Moreton Island and the Pacific Ocean beyond, Maleny Retreat's hilltop ceremony & reception site is one of the coolest places to get married in Australia. It's also among the top 10 scenic venues in Queensland.
Venue hire includes overnight accommodation in a 9 room guesthouse which has a large covered verandah suitable for small weddings or pre/post wedding functions of up to 30 guests. Most wedding receptions are hosted outdoors on the grassy hilltop and marquee hire packages are available for up to 200 guests. Guests may book the onsite glamping village.
25. Black Hall Weddings
- Location: 87 George Street, Kalbar, QLD 4309
- Capacity: 90
- Wedding Packages: $140+/pp
Named among the top 10 places in the world to visit, the beautiful Scenic Rim offers a world-class destination for weddings. One of this region's best places to get married are the enchanting venues of White Chapel & Black Hall which are situated on a quiet country corner and offer an unexpectedly magical destination for modern weddings.
The street-front chapel is true to its name with a completely white interior including elegant bentwood chairs and a neon backlit altar. Behind the chapel a covered courtyard provides a casual reception space with a modern outdoor fireplace extending into beautiful gardens. Across the lawn is the gorgeous reception venue of Black Hall set beside an outdoor bar.
26. Train Shed Weddings
- Location: North Street, North Ipswich, QLD 4305
- Capacity: 40 - 500
- Wedding Packages: $90+/pp
With an iconic PB 15, No444 steam locomotive taking centre stage, the Moving Goods Hall at Queensland's first-ever railway workshop is a front runner for the most unique place to get married in Australia. This amazing event space has an impressive 11 metre high ceiling, 3 open-sided walls and the track mounted engine which puffs steam on cue.
After closing hours this historic precinct becomes exclusive yours with beautiful gardens and grand architectural backdrops providing stunning locations for wedding ceremonies, photos and receptions. A standout experience offered by this special place keeps your guests entertained with a private tour of the museum while you have photos onsite.
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27. Old Broadwater Farm
- Location: 56 New River Ramble, West Busselton, WA 6280
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Wedding Packages: Inclusive with BYO
This whimsical wedding chapel is located at Old Broadwater Farm, a stunning country-style venue just outside of Busselton's urban centre. The spectacular ceremony site is set on spacious grounds featuring an air conditioned marquee, paved cocktail courtyard and a timber deck suited to seated outdoor receptions.
Wedding packages at Old Broadwater Farm are fully catered with BYO drinks. Venue hire includes accommodation for 10 and there is additional accommodation within walking distance. One of the best elements of this property are the wedding photo opportunities with extensive gardens, a romantic swing, rustic barns and golden paddocks as your backdrop.
28. Chambré Estate
- Location: 167 Andrews Way, Margaret River, WA 6285
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 34
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Chambré Estate is one of Margaret River’s newest private properties to hire for weddings and comes with 7 King Suites and 4 Luxury Cabins sleeping 34 guests for a one-of-a-kind wedding weekend getaway. The main lodge can host 40 - 50 guests for intimate receptions and has a spacious kitchen and open fireplace with nearby ceremony sites under Redgum & Marri trees.
Set on 3 hectares of stunning nature, this magnificent bush retreat is a perfect outdoor wedding location. A picturesque olive grove is ideal for long table lunches or dinners under festoon lights, while a pretty dam is an elegant setting for low key picnics. Pre & post wedding events are welcome and there's space for extra guests to glamp.
Unique Wedding Venues in SA
29. Woodburn Homestead
- Location: 410 Angas Plains Road, Langhorne Creek, SA 5255
- Capacity: 80
- Sleeps 12 + glamping
- Venue Hire: $8,500+
One of the more unusual wedding venues in Australia is the open air stone chapel at Woodburn Homestead which was created in the ruins of what was once a barn. The chapel is set beside a rustic shed and marquee lawn and sits on 42 country acres with amazing photo opportunities including along the gum tree lined driveway.
This historic estate sleeps 10 guests in the main refurbished homestead and there is also a romantic bridal suite in a seperate Coach House. Venue hire ranges between $8,500 - $10,500 including accommodation and there are a choice of onsite catering packages with BYO drinks.
30. TEN 22 Adelaide
- Location: 1022 South Road, Edwardstown, SA 5039
- Capacity: 160
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
TEN22 is an all-inclusive industrial wedding venue hidden 15 minutes south of the Adelaide CBD. The unconventional location was converted from its origins as a wrought iron manufacturing warehouse and now offers an all-in-one setting for relaxed & affordable, one-of-a-kind weddings.
The contemporary warehouse blends an industrial chic vibe with old world furnishings and features original iron gates on entry, festoon lights, vintage Parisian lounges, an Italian chandelier, draped greenery, a fairytale courtyard for wedding ceremonies, a fairy-lit private laneway with flower graffiti perfect for wedding photos and sparkler send-offs and a luxe bridal suite.
Alternative Wedding Venues
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