Barns and Sheds have recently become some of the most sought after wedding venues in Australia. As more couples look for unique wedding locations for their ceremony and reception, demand for barn venues, sheds and other farm locations has soared. And so too has supply. When it comes to finding off-the-grid unique wedding venues for a barn wedding, Australia is the wed shed capital of the world.
Initially inspired by beautifully styled private farm weddings that had began appearing on social media, couples started looking for similar barn venues for their own weddings. Farm owners found themselves receiving enquiries about the possibility of hosting weddings on their property. Those queries have steadily increased over the past few years and in response, so too have the variety of barn wedding venues and shed locations now available for hire in NSW.
Rustic spaces such as restored hay barns and tractor sheds are readily found in all regions of the state. Their exposed wooden beams, original flooring and corrugated & wrought iron features lend a relaxed and festive atmosphere to off-the-grid weddings. Ideal for rustic and boho weddings, these repurposed structures are easily (and cheaply) glammed up to achieve a modern aesthetic.
Other rustic barn wedding venues in NSW include horse stables and arenas. Long table weddings are particularly well suited in these reception spaces and there’s usually very little styling required other than the table setting itself.
In recent years, purpose built wedding sheds have sprung up throughout NSW in response to growing demand for the chilled vibe of a barn venue coupled with a fresh and modern aesthetic. White walls, high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, floor to ceiling glass windows and large glass sliding doors make these light filled venues the perfect blank canvas to style to your own preference.
Barns and sheds are wonderfully understated wedding venues that offer a unique and relaxed setting for laid back events with a fun atmosphere. They're typically large spaces that offer room for a dance floor, photo booth or a break away area that can be easily styled with a few rugs, a pair of velvet couches and a personalised neon sign. One of the great things about farms with wedding barns and sheds, is that they almost always also offer accommodation onsite. From barn lofts to country estates to farm stays to homesteads, cottages or even glamping.
Whether you prefer a repurposed rustic barn or a modern light filled shed, there's a huge range of barn wedding venues to choose from in NSW. From working cattle farms to private properties to exclusive retreats - these are the best barn and shed venues for weddings in NSW...
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1. Bush Chapel - The Woods Farm
- Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 120 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Wedding Packages: 3 Days
The Bush Chapel at the Woods Farm is a unique, open air ceremony venue surrounded by native bush. The luxe-rustic setting has a fairytale like arbor leading up to the front steps creating a grand entrance to your wedding ceremony.
The Woods Farm is an all-in-one wedding location that has a reception shed (pictured below) and accommodation for your entire guest list. You hire the property for your exclusive use and enjoy extended time with loved ones for a whole weekend away on the NSW South Coast. Guests are able to pay for their own accommodation.
2. Wedding Shed - The Woods Farm
- Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 120 - 200
The Wedding Shed at The Woods Farm is a rustic reception venue featuring corrugated iron, exposed beams and a delightful collection of luxe chandeliers. Up to 150 guests can be seated inside the shed or you can add a marquee to cater for up to 200.
The Wedding Shed is located on a 40 acre farm stay with an open air bush chapel, accommodation for your entire guest list, a swimming pool and menagerie of petting animals onsite.
3. The Entertainment Shed - Willow Farm
- Location: Berry - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 135
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: 3 Days
The entertainment shed at Willow Farm is a beautiful rustic space for DIY & BYO wedding receptions. The farm also has a yoga barn that can be used as wet weather ceremony venue and a marquee site that can be used in conjunction with the entertainment shed so that you have seperate spaces for dining, dancing and lounging. Farmhouse sleeps 10.
4. Eleven Eighty Weddings
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 80
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
Eleven Eighty is a quirky country venue with a micro wedding barn that seats up to 30 guests. The barn offers an elegant blank canvas for rustic weddings and comes with an adjoining bar that can also be accessed from a beautiful courtyard which seats up to 80 guests for outdoor weddings.
Also at Eleven Eighty are two cottages that sleep 15 guests, a refurbished train carriage fitted with mirrors as a place to get ready and a pergola area with an Argentinian BBQ which comes furnished for your use with fire wood. Weddings are DIY & BYO and there's an amazing props shed filled with free furniture for ceremonies & receptions including velvet lounges.
5. The Hay Barn - Mali Brae Farm
- Location: Moss Vale - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: All Inclusive
The converted hay barn at Mali Brae Farm offers a rustic wedding venue for up to 120 guests. The space has a long row of skylights creating an ambient light-filled setting with a huge rustic brick feature fireplace.
The 90 acre farm has plenty of great places to have ceremonies including a waterfront site, paddocks and a heritage setting at rustic ruins. Wedding packages include farm stay accommodation which is complimentary for 2.
6. 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 budget friendly wedding destination in the rainforest of Byron Bay's Hinterland. The 3 day venue comes with a rustic wedding barn, 3 ceremony areas immersed in nature and a range of accommodation for your entire guest list including a village of safari tents each with their own timber balconies.
The 400 acre property is one of Australia's most fun wedding destinations. The completely private venue has no curfew, welcomes after parties and comes with a bonfire set up to light at the end of your reception. There's also a swimming pool, tennis & volleyball courts, a games pavilion and a communal dining room.
7. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: Alpine - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 50 - 100
- Accommodation: Next door
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Growwild Wildflower Farm is a 25 acre country property brimming with beautiful wildflowers, native bushland and a stunning array of bird and wildlife. The farm has two reception venues including this rustic barn which seats 50 for wedding receptions and can also be used as a ceremony location.
8. The Lodge Jamberoo
- Location: 406 Jamberoo Mountain Road, Jamberoo, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 136
- Wedding Packages: 3 Days
The Lodge is a newly renovated 43 room hotel accessed via a quiet country road that ambles through lush green paddocks. Venue hire of The Lodges includes all accomodation for 2 nights and access to the large wedding barn for functions of up to 300 guests.
A unique Pine Tree Cathedral provides an open-air ceremony site next to an ambient running creek and is easily accessed from the two large preparation rooms. There's a restaurant and bar onsite providing communal gathering areas for pre & post wedding events and all hotel rooms surround an enormous outdoor swimming pool.
9. Goolawah Retreat
- Location: 288 Point Plomer Rd, Crescent Head NSW 2440
- Capacity: 30 - 150
- Sleeps: 32 + camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The barn style pavilion at Goolawah Retreat is surrounded by 28 acres of native bushland and overlooks stunning views to the ocean. This relaxed and affordable property is perfect for a weekend away with family & friends and comes with 5 self contained cottages with the option for additional guests to camp.
The open sided pavilion seats up to 90 guests or caters for cocktail receptions of up to 120 and has commercial kitchen facilities for the caterer of your choice. Venue hire includes exclusive use of the property with no curfew. Pet friendly.
10. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Ceremony: Under church bell
- Receptions: Venue hire $5,500 (includes 3 nights)
St Joseph's Guesthouse is a wildcard inclusion amongst this list of barn wedding venues. If you're looking for a rustic place to get married that's not your standard function centre this 160 year old converted church certainly ticks the box.
Inside are 5 luxury bedrooms on the top 2 stories and a function area on the ground floor that caters for weddings of up to 100 guests. You can tie the knot on the front sandstone steps under the original church bell which still works and either utilise the indoor space or set up an outdoor celebration and revel in the ambient country setting.
Barn & Shed Venues in the Blue Mountains
The Barn @ Waldara Farm
- Capacity: 150
- Location: Oberon - Blue Mountains, NSW
- Info: There are two barn wedding venues at Waldara Farm. One has large wooden sliding doors and is ideal for rustic style receptions. The other is a shearing shed that's ideal for wedding ceremonies in wet weather. Ideal for DIY weddings. Exclusive Use. Sleeps 20.
Lithgow State Mine
- Capacity: 150
- Location: Lithgow - Blue Mountains, NSW
- Info: The Bathhouse is an industrial barn venue at the heritage listed site of the Lithgow State Coal Mine. Now a museum, the bush-bound property is an ideal rustic location for DIY/BYO weddings. Spacious lawns provide exceptional views of the Blue Mountains.
Tobruk Sheep Station
- Capacity: 200
- Location: Hawkesbury Valley, NSW
- Info: Rustic farm stay with function centre plus drovers camp for rustic outdoor weddings. Hire the property for the weekend and stay onsite. The farm features accommodation for 11 + glamping.
Australian Bushland Weddings
- Capacity: 250
- Location: Wisemans Ferry, NSW
- Info: Rustic all-weather shed venues with accommodation onsite for 200+ guests plus camping & glamping. A heritage location that offers budget friendly weddings from 50+ guests. Site hire includes exclusive use, a late curfew and outdoor adventure activities.
Ding Dang Doo Ranch
- Capacity: 50
- Location: Lower Blue Mountains, NSW
- Info: A 30 acre private horse ranch with multiple places for weddings including the rustic stables. Suitable for elopements & small weddings, the property sleeps 13 with additional glamping options.
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Barns & Sheds in Byron Bay
Ardeena Events
- Capacity: 130
- Location: Carool, NSW
- Info: The undercover pavilion at Ardeena is a modern barn venue providing an alternative and wet weather option in addition to outdoor receptions with spectacular ocean views. This farm style venue offers DIY/BYO packages and provides accommodation for 18 guests.
Summergrove Estate
- Capacity: 130
- Location: Carool, NSW
- Info: A modern barn venue with white decor providing the ultimate blank canvas for farm weddings on the far North Coast of NSW. The location also features an onsite chapel and accommodation for 22 guests.
The Earth House
- Capacity: 120
- Location: Byron Bay hinterland
- Info: Located on a 110 acre farm, The Earth House is an unique barn style wedding venue featuring exposed wooden beams and spectacular mountain and hinterland views. DIY/BYO options available and accommodation for 4 onsite.
Red Barn @ Pillar Rock Farm
- Capacity: 200
- Location: Far North Coast, NSW
- Info: The ultimate barn wedding venue on a 270 acre farming property with fishing, bushwalking, rock climbing, mountain biking & 4WD activities onsite. Accommodation for 16 includes a guesthouse, barn loft and hunting cottage. Suits DIY/BYO weddings from 40+ guests.
The Saloon @ Riverside Ranch Yamba
- Capacity: 150
- Location: Yamba, NSW
- Info: 50 acre private riverfront wedding venue located 6 minutes from the beach. The property offers 4 ceremony & 3 reception venues including the rustic Moondance Saloon, and is also suitable for outdoor, festival style weddings.
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Barns & Sheds on the Central Coast
Paradise Botanical Gardens
- Location: Kulnura - Central Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 230
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: 3 Days
Paradise Botanical Gardens is a 230 acre hideaway and one of the most picturesque outdoor venues in NSW. The property features a newly renovated open air barn wedding area that is nestled in a magical setting of lush trees and plants and features a canopy of festoon lights, a paved courtyard, bar and rustic brick backdrop.
Other rustic wedding sites on the property include heritage Roman Columns through which you can weave one long outdoor table for an utterly unique experience dining under the stars. There's also a lakeside marquee area and the Kings Garden - a manicured lawn secluded within the gardens and perfect for wedding ceremonies.
The Pavilion @ Somersby Garden
- Capacity: 120
- Location: Somersby - Central Coast, NSW
- Info: 50 acre private property surrounded by bush gardens with converted barn for wedding receptions and a stunning outdoor amphitheatre for ceremonies. Also offers marquee weddings, accommodates 14 onsite and provides access to The Great North Walk.
The Stables of Somersby
- Capacity: 250
- Location: Somersby - Central Coast, NSW
- Info: The Stables is a lovingly repurposed rustic barn located on a private equestrian farm. The venue is ideal for DIY/BYO weddings & elopements and provides accommodation for 4 in the barn's loft. Hire the entire farm for your exclusive use and bring your pup - The Stables is one of the region's more pet-friendly wedding venues.
The Barn @ The Springs
- Capacity: 350
- Location: Peats Ridge - Central Coast, NSW
- Info: The renovated wedding barn at The Springs is a modern, industrial style venue with rustic features. The 125 acre bush location is surrounded by farm land and features an onsite golf course.
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Barns & Sheds in the Hunter Valley
The Barn & Hay Shed - Adams Peak Country Estate
- Capacity: 180
- Location: Broke - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Info: Renovated barn wedding venue plus hay shed with stunning Hunter Valley views. Exclusive use hire for the weekend with accommodation for 24 on the estate. Rustic, pet-friendly and BYO, with option for outdoor receptions.
The Woodhouse Wollombi
- Capacity: 150
- Location: Wollombi - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Info: Architecturally designed wedding shed plus barn stay for 16 on a 100 acre farm. Exclusive use wedding venue available for the entire weekend and you can BYO alcohol. Pets are welcome and there's some great places for glamping.
Moravia Park
- Capacity: 200
- Location: Lovedale - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Info: Rustic wedding barn featuring exposed wood and original corrugated iron. Great location for outdoor receptions and with BYO options, Moravia Park is one of the most affordable & stunning barn wedding venues in NSW. Bridal suite sleeps 2.
Albion Farm Gardens
- Capacity: 120
- Location: Albion Farm - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Info: Rustic chapel-style barn venue in a unique garden setting. Ceremony only packages available with location for wedding receptions across the road in the arts hall.
Redleaf Wollombi
- Capacity: 250
- Location: Wollombi - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Info: Versatile country estate with multiple wedding locations and an onsite barn suitable for receptions of 40 - 80 guests. A blank canvas venue to DIY & BYO with exclusive hire for the weekend. Popular with outdoor receptions and sleeps 12 onsite.
The Barn @ Merrindah Weddings
- Capacity: 150
- Location: Wollombi - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Info: The original shearing shed at Mulla Villa Farm has an adjoining courtyard that's ideal for rustic DIY & BYO country weddings. The farm is also suited to marquee weddings.
Mist in the Gum Trees
- Capacity: 120
- Location: Cooranbong - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Info: Eco friendly and rustic wedding venue with industrial barn look reception space and sandstone ceremony area. Two onsite cabins sleep 15 guests.
Ben Ean Winery
- Capacity: 500
- Location: Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Info: Heritage listed covered courtyard that has a rustic barn venue atmosphere. An all-in-one winery wedding location.
The White Barn
- Capacity: 150
- Location: Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Info: Hamptons style country barn with 8m high cathedral ceilings. Onsite vineyard provides a picturesque wedding ceremony location. Pet-friendly wedding venue.
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Barns & Sheds in the Illawarra
Seacliff House
- Capacity: 180
- Location: Gerringong, NSW
- Info: One of the first modern shed wedding venues in NSW. Blank canvas to DIY styling. Ocean Views, Outdoor Receptions, Industrial, Pet-friendly, Sleeps 24
The Woolshed
- Capacity: 350
- Location: Yallah, NSW
- Info: Restored wool shed with a rustic blank canvas surrounded by farmland. Pet friendly wedding reception venue.
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Barns & Sheds on the North Coast
The Shed @ Longview Farm
- Capacity: 120
- Location: Manning Valley - Central Coast, NSW
- Info: Luxury rotating house with accommodation & space for smaller weddings. Plus onsite party shed for larger weddings. DIY/BYO, Waterfront, Rustic, Pet-friendly, Rotating House, Exclusive Use, Late Curfew, Sleeps 36 + Glamping
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Barns & Sheds in the Riverina
The Grain Shed - Kimo Estate
- Capacity: 200
- Location: Gundagai - Riverina, NSW
- Info: A charming rustic barn venue with high ceilings and original corrugated iron and timber finishes on a 7,000 acre working farm. Eco-friendly cottages provide accommodation with stunning views across farmland for 30.
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Barns & Sheds on the South Coast
The Old Dairy - Mountain View Farm
- Location: Tilba Tilba, NSW
- Capacity: 2 - 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 - 14
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The Old Dairy Shed at Mountain View Farm is an authentic cattle yard wedding venue surrounded by the majestic Gulaga Mountains. Framed by lush green paddocks and tree covered hills the open-sided shed offers a relaxed destination for affordable country weddings and has space for a marquee or tipis in the adjoining paddock.
At the start of spring Mountain View Farm offers a limited 6 week elopement season where you can get married with up to 25 guests in the farm's annual Daisy Fields. All inclusive elopement packages are available for under $10k. With limited spots you'll need to book quick. Optional accommodation includes 3 cottages, 2 glamping tents and a love shack.
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 rustic wedding venue set within a private vineyard overlooking expansive National Park views. The reception venue is a luxe rustic restaurant with wrap around balcony featuring raw timber pylons throughout giving a barn style feel to the space.
The chef's hatted restaurant & balcony have sweeping views over the vineyard and surrounding bushland offering an incredible backdrop for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Other ceremony options include a Tuscan style courtyard, lily pond jetty and in the forest. Two cottages are available onsite a short walk through the vines from the restaurant.
Driftwood Shed
- Capacity: 100
- Location: Terara - Shoalhaven, NSW
- Info: Original 100 year old farm shed filled with tools and wares. The ideal place for rustic weddings with DIY/BYO packages available and accommodation onsite for 6.
Barn On The Ridge
- Capacity: 130
- Location: Morton - South Coast, NSW
- Info: A barn wedding venue with a view! Barn On The Ridge is a DIY wedding venue with a unique mix of rustic character and modern features. BYO stylist or simply let the venue speak for itself. Stunning gardens on 55 rural acres.
The Barn @ Oaklands Event Centre
- Capacity: 300
- Location: Pambula - South Coast, NSW
- Info: The main hall in Oakland's rustic barn is an intimate wedding venue for large weddings. The adjacent beer hall provides a post wedding recovery venue and space for smaller weddings & elopements. The heritage country homestead accommodates 6 and provides the perfect bridal suite.
Terara Park Farm
- Capacity: 180
- Location: Terara - Shoalhaven, NSW
- Info: 22 acre horse farm with original barn wedding venue. A budget DIY & BYO location with plenty of rustic charm. Hire for the weekend and stay onsite with up to 12 guests.
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Barns & Sheds in the Southern Highlands
Augustine's Barn - Mali Brae Farm
- Location: Moss Vale - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 30 - 55
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Newly opened in October 2021, Augustine's Room at Mali Brae Farm offers a luxe-barn reception venue for small weddings of between 30 and 55 guests. Floor to ceiling glass windows overlook stunning country views and there's space for dancing in front of the private bar.
The farm offers 6 intimate ceremony locations to choose from including a dedicated wet weather ceremony shed.
Barn Chapel - Weddings in the Wilde
- Capacity: 200
- Location: Wildes Meadow - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Info: Immersed in bushland, the rustic log barn chapel is one of the Southern Highland's most unique barn venues. The property is ideal for festival style weddings, offers a late curfew, lets you BYO food & beverages and provides basic but comfortable places to sleep for the entire guest list.
The Stables - Bendooley Estate
- Capacity: 250
- Location: Berrima - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Info: The Stables at Bendooley Farm is one of the most luxurious barn wedding venues in NSW. Purpose built for weddings with high ceilings and a huge glass facade, it is also one of the state's most popular wedding locations. The farm features the alternative Book Barn space - headquarters of Berkelouw Books.
The Hay Shed - Petrichor Farm
- Capacity: 150
- Location: Gundaroo - Southern Tablelands, NSW
- Info: The ultimate outback farm venue on 170 acres of grazing farmland. The farm features a renovated rustic shed for wedding receptions and plenty of places for wedding ceremonies. Sleeps 2 + glamping.
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Barns & Sheds in Sydney
Butchers Daughter
- Location: 11-15 Alexander Street, Crows Nest, NSW 2065
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive from $145/pp
Butchers Daughter is a barn-style reception space in the heart of urban Crows Nest. Part industrial and part rustic this unique wedding venue caters for up to 50 seated guests or 100 standing and comes with affordable shared menus and option for BYO drinks.
Butchers Daughter is owned and operated by one of Sydney's most visionary floral designers and Bridget is available to style the space at your request. Expect eye catching installations of unusual shape framed by neon rope lights, coloured glassware and a riot of candles.
William Inglis Hotel
- Capacity: 700
- Location: Warwick Farm - Sydney, NSW
- Info: Budget friendly horse stables suitable for large cultural weddings. William Inglis is a rustic wedding venue with a choice of wedding reception spaces that differ in size. Wedding packages include all-in-one receptions and ceremony only packages. Sleeps 300.
A barn venue is a wonderful choice for couples who want their wedding to be relaxed and fun with the ceremony and reception all in one place. Most of the properties on this list provide accommodation onsite too, so that you can stay the night before your wedding, get ready onsite in the morning and wander ‘home’ after your wedding reception.
With many properties available for your exclusive use for the entire weekend, barn and shed venues offer a very private and intimate setting where you can enjoy the company of your guests for an extended wedding celebration. And while barn weddings are popular, they’re certainly very unique. Having your wedding in a barn or shed is not a celebration that the two of you, or your guests, will quickly forget.
Some of the barn wedding venues listed above are among the most popular wedding locations in NSW. They often book out quickly and we recommend making enquiries 8 months to 2 years in advance. The longer the lead time, the more likely you are to secure your preferred wedding date at your favourite barn venue.
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