Curated below are the best outdoor wedding venues in NSW, featuring a wide variety of picturesque settings to get married and celebrate in nature. All venues offer open-air ceremony sites while some host your entire day outside, with outdoor reception spaces, dining and dancing under the stars and an after-party bonfire to finish the night.
From backyard venues and mountain retreats to vineyards, farms and gardens, this list spans a wide range of coastal, city and rural landscapes in which to host weddings outdoors. Most venues also provide a wet weather backup, with many offering undercover spaces that make alfresco weddings possible, even if it rains.
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Blue Mountains Venues
Byron Bay Venues
Central Coast Venues
Hunter Valley Venues
Illawarra Venues
Newcastle Venues
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Top 10 Outdoor Wedding Venues in NSW
1. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 20 - 145
- Accommodation: Next door
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Growwild Wildflower Farm is one of the best outdoor wedding venues in NSW, offering the freedom to host your entire wedding day outdoors on a 25 acre working wildflower farm. This exclusive-use property is located in the Southern Highlands and is surrounded by native bushland, offering a totally private setting that feels rural and relaxed but conveniently located just 1 hour from Sydney.
The venue features three distinct open-air event spaces, including a secluded valley ceremony site where vows are exchanged on a lawn enclosed by native trees. Outdoor receptions for up to 145 guests are held in an elegant marquee with opening walls and an open-air dance floor overlooking the surrounding landscape, while a rustic courtyard suits smaller celebrations of up to 50 guests and comes with an indoor barn for wet weather.
2. Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat
- Location: 55 Radiata Road, Kangaroo Valley, 2577
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 64 + camping
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- No Curfew
Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat is set within a breathtaking wilderness landscape and is purpose-built for immersive, multi-day wedding celebrations surrounded by nature. Ceremonies take place in the venue’s incredible Rock Cathedral, a 320-million-year-old natural formation surrounded by towering gum trees, creating one of the most distinctive outdoor ceremony settings in Australia.
Following the ceremony, guests gather on an open-air sunset deck with sweeping views over Kangaroo Valley, offering a spectacular setting for pre-dinner drinks as the sun drops behind the escarpment. Receptions are held in a glass-walled venue with bushland surrounds, with a fire pit for late-night celebrations under the stars. Wedding packages include accommodation for up to 64 guests, and in-house coordination to help bring the entire experience together.
3. The Linton
- Location: 611 Wisemans Ferry Road, Somersby, NSW 2250
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: From $135 per person
Set across six acres of manicured gardens on the Central Coast, The Linton offers a refined outdoor setting for weddings within a series of beautifully designed spaces. The estate’s curated grounds include heritage Camellia gardens, open lawns and a striking Bamboo Trail, creating private, nature-filled backdrops for ceremonies, photos and relaxed moments throughout the day.
Reception spaces include the Myrtle Barn, which opens on all sides to surrounding greenery, offering the feel of an outdoor venue with the benefit of full shelter from the elements. With two additional function spaces, in-house catering packages and flexible DIY options available, The Linton is well suited to personalised and polished outdoor celebrations with a built-in plan for wet weather.
4. Fig Tree Park
- Location: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Fig Tree Park is an elegant European-inspired estate offering outdoor weddings with sweeping ocean views from a tranquil hillside on the South Coast. The manicured grounds are ideal for couples wanting to celebrate their entire wedding day outdoors in an elevated rural setting where hedge-lined lawns are surrounded by quiet paddocks of grazing horses.
A cosy barn has space for getting ready before saying "I do" on a private lawn overlooking the ocean. The fairy-lit branches of a magnificent fig tree offer a warm and atmospheric setting for outdoor receptions, while an undercover option is available in a hilltop pavilion with opening sides taking in the spectacular coastal views. A courtyard and tree-lined drive offer additional outside spaces that can be adapted to suit different guest numbers and layouts.
5. The Woods Farm
- Location: Lot 3 Bayly Rd, Tomerong NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Woods Farm sits within 40 acres of private woodlands just minutes from Jervis Bay, offering a fully immersive wedding experience where guests stay and celebrate all weekend in a relaxed, nature-filled setting. At the heart of the venue is a vine-covered bush chapel, with a long aisle through jasmine-covered archways, creating one of the most romantic outdoor ceremony settings in NSW.
A spacious courtyard with an open-air bar and dance floor lends a social atmosphere to warm evening celebrations, while an all-weather barn provides a seamless backup. Luxury cottages and a glamping village are spread throughout the property, creating a laid-back, festival-style atmosphere with fire pits, a pizza oven and a resort-style pool setting the scene for a fun weekend from welcome night to recovery.
6. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 St Albans Rd, St Albans, NSW 2775
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Built from the ruins of a 160-year-old church, St Joseph’s Guesthouse offers a distinctive outdoor wedding setting, with a three-storey sandstone façade rising above the Hawkesbury Valley. The private backyard lawn sits against a bush-covered hillside, creating a sheltered and atmospheric space for open-air receptions, with an adjoining indoor function area available for wet weather.
A romantic ceremony location awaits on the original church steps beneath the heritage bell, where sweeping valley views create a dramatic backdrop for exchanging vows. The five-bedroom guesthouse is offered with flexible multi-day hire, allowing time to set up, celebrate and stay onsite, with the freedom to design a relaxed, DIY-style wedding experience in a completely private setting.
7. Figbird Cottage
- Location: Terara - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 2 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Figbird Cottage is a relaxed garden estate set among hundreds of rose and camellia bushes with sculpted topiary and open paddocks surrounding the property. The grounds are well designed for outdoor weddings, flowing seamlessly from ceremony spaces to lounge areas on sunlit lawns to evening celebrations under open skies.
One of the highlights of this property is its romantic aisle under a fairy-lit rose arbour leading to a choice of ceremony areas from a white arbour framed by roses to a pond and rotunda. Receptions centre around a permanent open-sided marquee that opens directly to the gardens, creating an all-in-one alfresco space for cocktail hour, dining and dancing. The setting lends itself to laid-back celebrations, from lawn games among the roses to food truck catering.
8. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Location: Ellmoos Road via Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 111
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Cove is a private beachfront resort on the white sands of Jervis Bay, offering exclusive-use hire for multi-day weddings with all guests staying onsite. Set within Booderee National Park, the resort combines a secluded coastal setting with accommodation for up to 111 guests in cottages and a village of luxury bell tents, creating a relaxed, weekend-long celebration where everyone stays together by the ocean.
Ceremonies take place on a manicured lawn overlooking your own private beach, providing a refined waterfront setting just metres from the sand. Following the ceremony, guests move into a sunlit courtyard where festoon lighting, coastal greenery and a warm sea breeze create a distinct Mediterranean feel for cocktail hour and alfresco receptions. A modern reception hall with large concertina doors provides a covered space that opens to the outdoors.
9. The Woodhouse Wollombi
- Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 33
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Set on 100 acres of manicured grounds in the Hunter Valley, The Woodhouse Wollombi brings a refined European feel to outdoor weddings. The venue’s outdoor event space centres around a Tuscan-style pergola and bar, where landscaped gardens and serene lake views create a polished setting for cocktail-style receptions of up to 150 guests, or seated dining for up to 60.
The exclusive-use property offers a choice of ceremony locations, from lakeside settings to a secluded paperbark forest. Additional spaces for mingling include a striking cantilevered deck over the water, while an under cover dance floor allows celebrations to continue in the fresh air regardless of weather. With accommodation in a barn stay and eight luxury suites, the property offers a beautifully curated setting for a relaxed wedding weekend.
10. Willow Farm Berry
- Location: Berry - South Coast, NSW 2353
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Willow Farm is a private, family-run property set across 160 acres of farmland in Berry, offering a refined outdoor setting for weddings that are completely tailored from the ground up. The venue centres around a spacious lawn framed by a row of mature trees, overlooking a private dam and rolling green hills, creating a beautiful backdrop for open-air ceremonies and marquee-style celebrations.
Ceremonies are typically held beside the dam, in a creekside setting or in a paddock with a striking lightning-struck tree. Receptions are fully custom-built, from long-table dining under the stars to tipi or marquee weddings with outside dance floors. A rustic entertaining barn and modern yoga shala provide additional spaces, with owner Keri offering trusted suppliers and planning support to bring a personalised vision to life.
Outdoor Wedding Venues in the Blue Mountains
11. Leuralla Amphitheatre
- Location: 41 Olympian Parade, Leura, NSW 2780
- Capacity: 200
Leuralla Amphitheatre sits on a private cliff top in Leura and is one of the most spectacular outdoor wedding venues in NSW with breathtaking views over the Jamison Valley's dramatic cliffs and escarpments. This stunning ceremony space is exclusively available to book through Kyle & Emily at Blue Mountains Weddings who offer DIY venue hire as well as all inclusive packages with a celebrant and styling.
Beside the amphitheatre is an open grass area perfect for casual cocktail parties and Kyle & Emily also offer a fully catered marquee reception package here, so you can host your entire day in the one special spot.
12. Chapel Hill Retreat Deck
- Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
- Capacity: 60
- Accommodation: Sleeps 36
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Chapel Hill Retreat features a mountain-view deck that’s ideal for small weddings with up to 60 guests. This roofless deck can be styled for outdoor ceremonies and intimate receptions, with wet-weather rooms and undercover spaces available on site. Venue hire includes exclusive use of the entire 35-acre retreat on your wedding day, with the option to stay on site in stylish cottages.
The property offers total privacy, and comes with a variety of outdoor ceremony locations nestled within the expansive landscape. A gorgeous avenue of oak trees provides an intimate space for micro weddings, alongside a scenic lawn with Blue Mountains views and a natural lakeside amphitheatre.
13. Berry Hill
- Location: 1832 River Road, Leets Vale, NSW
- Capacity: 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14 - 54
- Food & Beverage: BYO
Berry Hill is surrounded by 75 acres of unspoilt wilderness on the banks of the Hawkesbury River and is well suited to relaxed, festival-style weddings spread over three days. It’s an ideal property for a curfew-free weekend of celebrations amongst gum-tree covered hills, with accommodation in a homestead, three modern shed suites and optional luxury bell tents.
Berry Hill offers a variety of outdoor ceremony locations, including a riverside setting framed by trees, a lone tree in a paddock and the formal homestead gardens. An open-air reception space overlooks the river and is framed by festoon lights, with a permanent marquee featuring hardwood floors for dancing and an after-party bonfire site all located in the one area.
14. Wollemi Art Farm
- Location: 701 Coricudgy Road, Kelgoola, NSW 2849
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: BYO Camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Wollemi Art Farm offers a rare opportunity to get married in your own private wilderness and is a fully DIY wedding venue set within a private campground in Wollemi National Park. The raw natural beauty of this untamed landscape will appeal to adventure-loving couples, with rocky outcrops and hillside terrain offering an unending choice of bushland backdrops for your wedding ceremony.
Wedding facilities on site are limited to an open-sided shed that seats around 50 guests and is best suited to informal gatherings, along with basic amenities. You'll need to hire a marquee or tipi for your reception, plus portable toilets and a glamping village (or invite guests to bring their own tents).
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Outdoor Venues in Byron Bay & Northern NSW
15. Nightcap Ridge
- Location: Nightcap Range Road, Dorroughby, NSW 2480
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12 + glamping
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Nightcap Ridge sits within UNESCO-listed Gondwana Rainforests and is a magical place to get married in one of the most biologically rich landscapes in Australia. At this 70 acre hinterland hideaway you say "I do" surrounded by ancient forests and celebrate over 3 days immersed in the Nightcap National Park, just 70 minutes from Byron Bay.
The property's stunning outdoor ceremony sites include an intimate forest glade and a lush lawn set beside a tranquil lily pond. An undercover ceremony and reception space offers candlelit dining in a modern, outdoor room that's fully weatherproof with an outdoor fireplace, bar and sweeping views over nature. Bring your swimmers as there's an amazing waterhole with rocks to jump off.
16. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil, NSW 2484
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150+
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Midginbil Eco Resort is one of the largest outdoor wedding destinations in New South Wales, easily accommodating up to 150 guests for a relaxed, three-day celebration in the Byron Bay Hinterland. With no neighbours, no curfew, and a bonfire site where you can celebrate until dawn, this 400 acre property is well suited to couples wanting a relaxed wedding weekend without restrictions.
The resort offers two hilltop ceremony sites with sweeping views over national park, along with a waterfront setting surrounded by lush subtropical greenery. Open lawns allow space for marquee or tipi-style outdoor receptions, complemented by a rustic reception barn and covered area for wet-weather ceremonies.
17. Tides Byron Estate
- Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
- Capacity: 40 - 140
- Orchard Capacity: 60ish
- Terrace Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
Tides Byron Estate is nestled on a 100-acre macadamia farm in the scenic hills surrounding Byron Bay, and offers three unique outdoor settings where couples can exchange vows and celebrate amongst manicured rows of mature nut trees.
The property features an eight-bedroom Balinese-inspired villa with a poolside function area suitable for intimate celebrations of up to 40 guests, as well as a modern function room paired with an elegant grass terrace for outdoor receptions of up to 140 guests. You can also set up a long table reception in the orchard which works well for celebrations of 20 - 60 guests.
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Outdoor Wedding Venues on the Central Coast
18. Whistle Tree Weddings
- Location: 11 Calool Street, Bensville, NSW 2251
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 7
- Venue Hire: $4,200 - $7,800
Whistle Tree is a 16-acre Balinese-style retreat on the Central Coast, offering a peaceful riverside setting where couples can host their ceremony and reception in one seamless outdoor space. The property has a natural bush cathedral with individual tree trunk seating for ceremonies among the trees, and an open-sided hut with an outdoor reception area on a quiet riverfront lawn.
As a blank canvas venue, Whistle Tree is well suited to DIY couples wanting the freedom to bring their own style and suppliers. Wedding packages include a planner and on-the-day coordinator to help create a personalised celebration.
19. Wyong Creek Hall
- Location: 791 Yarramalong Road, Wyong Creek, NSW 2259
- Capacity: 110
- Venue Hire: $1,500 - $3,000
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Wyong Creek Hall is a relaxed community hall available to hire for outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions in the Yarramalong Valley. Behind the hall is a private outdoor area well suited to casual, DIY-style celebrations, including BBQ or spit-roast receptions. Couples can exchange vows on the undercover verandah, which has wheelchair access, or inside the hall.
Venue hire starts from $1,500 for single-day use or $3,000 for a full weekend, including furnishings for up to 100 guests. With no need to hire tables and chairs, it’s a popular option for couples seeking a more affordable outdoor wedding venue.
20. Fernbank Farm
- Location: Wyong Creek - Central Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Fernbank Farm sits within 25 acres of landscaped grounds, waterways and bushland on the Central Coast, offering an elegant rural location for outdoor weddings that feels private, open and peaceful. The venue offers a full in-house wedding planning and styling service, with optional arrival by a pair of resident Clydesdale horses pulling a six-seater Landau carriage.
Couples can exchange vows and host a long-table reception beneath the majestic vine-covered arbour, with additional ceremony options including a pebbled lakeside setting. An open-sided Indian tent and air-conditioned pavilion provide flexible, weather-proof reception options.
21. The Stables of Somersby
- Location: 50 Lutana Rd, Somersby, NSW 2250
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The Stables of Somersby is a family-owned equestrian farm with striking A-frame stables that create a distinctive backdrop for outdoor wedding receptions. The venue sits beside a private lake with a boathouse and jetty, and is surrounded by expansive lawns and natural bushland offering a myriad of beautiful spots for wedding photos.
Ceremony options include an open-air pavilion draped in creepers, a majestic ceremony tree with a wisteria-lined aisle, and a natural bush setting among towering gum trees, ferns and lilies. Wedding packages include exclusive use of the entire estate, a dedicated wedding planner, and onsite accommodation for two in the loft.
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Outdoor Venues in the Hunter Valley
22. 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 lesser known wedding destination that offers a relaxed rural location for weekend-long celebrations in the Hunter Valley. The 6 bedroom house has a scenic outdoor ceremony and reception area on the banks of the Peterson River, plus a poolside event space perfect for micro weddings & recovery parties.
While The Lodge itself sleeps up to 16 guests, additional guests are welcome to camp, and with no neighbours this is one of the few properties in NSW that has no curfew. Nature lovers will have fun here as you can kayak, swim and fish in the river, plus there's excellent bush walking and mountain biking trails. Marquee hire is available through the property owner.
23. Leaves & Fishes
- Location: 737 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Leaves & Fishes is a private property known for its diverse range of outdoor ceremony and reception spaces set around a tranquil Lotus Lake. The largest is a Tuscan-style sunken garden, offering a secluded space for alfresco celebrations of up to 300 guests. Smaller weddings for 2 to 40 guests can be held in a variety of intimate outdoor spaces, including the Rainforest Alley, European columns and boathouse decks overlooking the lake.
Wet weather options at this 20 acre Hunter Valley property include a repurposed store, restaurant and banquet hall that seat 40, 60 and 90 guests respectively. The owner has local marquee, tipi and Sperry tent suppliers for larger celebrations. All inclusive wedding packages come with accommodation in five lakeside boat houses.
24. Wandin Valley Estate
- Location: 12 Wilderness Road, Rothbury, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 40 - 170
- Accommodation: Sleeps 42
- Wedding Packages: $150 - $245/pp
Wandin Valley Estate is a nature-filled winery offering outdoor weddings surrounded by native eucalypts, vineyards and a private lake. One of the property’s most distinctive features is its private cricket pitch, where outdoor wedding receptions can be hosted beside the Cricketers Pavilion with the newlyweds’ names displayed on a vintage scoreboard.
Couples can exchange vows on a lakeside pontoon, under a canopy of trees, or overlooking vines with views to the Brokenback Ranges. Wedding packages include a two-night stay across seven luxury lodges, each spaced apart to give guests privacy and breathing room, creating a relaxed and easy-flowing wedding weekend for everyone staying onsite.
25. Greystone Estate
- Location: 617 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 32 - 110
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Greystone Estate is a luxurious private estate offering a relaxed, all-in-one setting for three-day weddings in the Hunter Valley. Set across 10 park-like acres are four separate dwellings accommodating up to 32 guests, along with dedicated indoor and outdoor event spaces that allow couples to host an easy-flowing wedding weekend onsite.
Couples can exchange vows in an all-white open-air pavilion, where ceremonies take place outdoors beneath a sheltered roof. An outdoor patio seats up to 60 guests for intimate receptions, while a modern hall provides a seamless option for celebrations in any weather. With a swimming pool and BBQ area, the estate is well suited to relaxed outdoor celebrations.
26. Goosewing Cottage
- Location: 1194 Mount View Rd, Mount View, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 20
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Elopement packages: $3,595+
Goosewing Cottage is an outdoor wedding ceremony location that's ideal for intimate ceremonies and elopements with up to 20 guests. The open air chapel sits in a lush paddock on a quiet little farm stay in the Hunter Valley and comes with all inclusive wedding packages featuring a choice of marriage celebrants and a professional photographer.
Optional accommodation is available in two self-contained cottages, one of which features a swimming pool and an outdoor dining area beneath a rotunda. Wedding receptions are permitted onsite for staying guests only, with the owners also providing a curated list of local restaurants for couples planning a larger celebration nearby.
27. Anambah House
- Location: 200 Anambah Road, Anambah, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 150 - 250
- Ceremony Fee: $2,750
- Wedding Packages: $250 - $280/pp
Anambah House is an exquisite 19th-century homestead offering romantic outdoor garden ceremonies followed by elegant barn receptions. Set behind grand iron gates, the spacious country-style gardens provide a choice of ceremony backdrops, from elegant statue fountains and the heritage homestead façade to sweeping views across the Hunter Valley landscape.
All-inclusive wedding packages include exclusive use of the secluded hillside estate for 150 - 250 guests. The grounds offer a plethora of picturesque locations for wedding photos, from the tree-lined driveway to a tranquil lagoon, with ample space for guests to explore during cocktail hour. The barn is best suited to a minimum of 150 guests.
28. Redleaf Wollombi
- Location: 2480 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Venue Hire: $20k
- Average Cost Per Head: $400+
Redleaf Estate is a world-class, exclusive-use estate offering outdoor weddings over three days at the very top end of the market. Centred around a Tuscan-style villa and surrounded by manicured grounds bordered by native bushland, the property is best suited to couples wanting to create a truly immersive and unforgettable wedding experience for their guests.
Outdoor ceremonies and receptions can be hosted in a Tuscan courtyard set against the terracotta walls of the six-bedroom villa, or beneath a marquee positioned within the estate grounds. Both spaces offer a sophisticated open-air atmosphere well suited to elegant, design-led weddings in the Hunter Valley.
29. Estate Tuscany
- Location: Mistletoe Ln &, Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 80
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Estate Tuscany is an exclusive-use vineyard estate offering a picturesque courtyard for wedding ceremonies and receptions, paired with Tuscan-style accommodation for up to 80 guests. The grass courtyard provides a beautiful space for alfresco celebrations, with sweeping views across the vineyards to the Brokenback Ranges.
An indoor function room and onsite restaurant offer seamless wet-weather options, making Estate Tuscany well suited to relaxed wedding weekends where guests can stay and celebrate together.
30. Maddies of Bolwarra
- Location: 35 Paterson Rd, Bolwarra, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 60
- Accommodation: Sleeps 6
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Set in a peaceful rural pocket just five minutes from Maitland, Maddies of Bolwarra offers an intimate outdoor setting for small weddings of up to 60 guests. A magnificent Morton Bay Fig Tree creates a striking natural altar for outdoor ceremonies, while the surrounding grounds are ideal for open-air receptions and relaxed dancing under the stars.
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31. Ravensthorpe Estate
- Location: 56 Tongarra Rd, Albion Park, NSW 2527
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
For couples wanting an entirely outdoor wedding day, Ravensthorpe Estate offers a romantic country setting centred around a beautifully renovated Georgian Manor. Set on three acres just outside Albion Park, the estate is framed by rolling green hills and mountain views and is available for exclusive use with flexible 24-hour wedding packages, including midweek hire.
Couples can exchange vows beside a vine-covered rotunda on the lawn, host a large outdoor reception for up to 200 guests on the tennis court beneath festoon lighting, or a more intimate cocktail-style celebration in the private courtyard for up to 80 guests. An all-weather pavilion seats 200 guests providing an indoor space for evening celebrations and dancing if required.
32. The Lodge Jamberoo
- Location: 406 Jamberoo Mountain Road, Jamberoo, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 106
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Lodge is tailor made for a fun, stay-together wedding experience, offering a relaxed resort-style setting just 30 minutes from Wollongong. The property features 43 renovated hotel rooms arranged around a striking 25-metre swimming pool, allowing up to 106 guests to stay onsite and celebrate together over two nights.
Ceremonies take place in a unique open-air chapel set among tall pine trees, while a modern reception hall provides a polished option for celebrations in any weather. Options for an outdoor reception include a poolside cocktail party or a long-table celebration along the resort’s main avenue. All-inclusive wedding packages are affordably priced, and guests can book their own accommodation.
33. Private Property Illawarra
- Location: 8 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Stanwell Park, NSW 2508
- Capacity: 50
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Set high on the clifftops at Bald Hill, Private Property Illawarra is a magnificent Victorian-era residence offering a rare outdoor wedding setting with panoramic ocean views stretching from the Sea Cliff Bridge to Port Kembla. The house enjoys a dramatic vantage point overlooking Wollongong Harbour, creating an unforgettable coastal backdrop for intimate ceremonies and celebrations.
A marquee-style pavilion set within a terraced garden accommodates outdoor receptions for up to 50 guests and is protected from the coastal breeze. A wide wraparound balcony provides additional space for ceremonies and cocktail-style receptions. The five-bedroom house sleeps up to 18 guests making this a well-suited option for destination-style weddings where coastal scenery takes centre stage.
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Outdoor Wedding Venues in Newcastle
34. Stanley Park
- Location: 77 Fullerton Cove Rd, Fullerton Cove, NSW 2318
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Set on the glistening waters of Fullerton Cove, Stanley Park offers a rare waterfront setting where alfresco ceremonies and receptions take place within the grounds of a heritage country estate. The historic homestead, a magnificent fig tree and the shoreline of the bay provide a choice of romantic ceremony backdrops, all framed by peaceful water views.
Alfresco wedding receptions can be hosted on the waterfront lawns surrounding the rustic barn, creating a relaxed open-air celebration beside the bay. Venue hire includes exclusive use of the homestead and grounds, all furniture for your ceremony and reception, and onsite accommodation across eight bedrooms for up to 15 overnight guests.
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Outdoor Venues on the NSW North Coast
35. The Oasis @ One Mile Beach
- Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 50
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive or BYO
Set across five acres of lush tropical rainforest, The Oasis offers a secluded outdoor setting for multi-day weddings surrounded by dense greenery. The property features three alfresco event spaces, including a ceremony lawn set beside a trickling billabong and a covered deck that becomes especially atmospheric after dark, illuminated by surrounding fairy-lit trees and soft festoon lighting.
Wedding packages include exclusive use of the entire resort, accommodation across nine onsite units, an in-house wedding coordinator and access to a weather-proof function room for wet weather ceremonies. Optional in-house catering is available, with the flexibility of BYO drinks, making The Oasis well suited to relaxed wedding weekends where guests stay and celebrate together.
36. Tanilba House
- Location: 32 Caswell Cres, Tanilba Bay, NSW 2319
- Capacity: 90
- Accommodation: Sleeps 4
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive & BYO
Set on the water’s edge in Port Stephens, Tanilba House is a private heritage estate offering an elegant outdoor setting for waterfront weddings. The three-acre property features expansive lawns framed by historic architecture, with a restored stone gaol providing a distinctive backdrop for wedding photos.
Outdoor receptions are hosted beneath the venue’s striking 40-metre stone arbour, where long tables sit beneath a canopy of wisteria and fairy lights in an open-air dining experience found nowhere else in the state. A fig tree cathedral provides an intimate natural space for outdoor ceremonies, while a light-filled conservatory offers an easy wet-weather alternative.
37. Goolawah Retreat
- Location: 288 Point Plomer Rd, Crescent Head NSW 2440
- Capacity: 30 - 150
- Sleeps: 32 + camping
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
- No curfew
Goolawah Retreat is set across 28 acres at Crescent Head and is ideal for festival-style weddings, with expansive lawns enclosed by surrounding bushland that give celebrations a private, immersive feel. The relaxed coastal property offers three-day hire packages, with accommodation for up to 32 guests across five cottages and the option for additional guests to camp onsite.
The open lawns provide ample space for outdoor ceremonies and receptions, with interactive dining experiences such as food trucks working particularly well here. An open-sided, fully weather-proof pavilion overlooks a tranquil lagoon with glimpses of the ocean beyond, and adjoins a festoon-lit courtyard for relaxed cocktail functions and dancing beneath the stars.
38. Longview Farm
- Location: 95 Longview Cl, Caffreys Flat, NSW 2424
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 54
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Set on a quiet riverbank in the Manning Valley, Longview Farm offers a laid-back location for wedding celebrations immersed in fresh country air. The 80-acre property centres around an open-walled party shed overlooking the river and surrounding farmland, delivering a rustic barn feel while still allowing celebrations to flow naturally outdoors.
Exclusive venue hire is offered over two nights, with accommodation for up to 10 guests in the farmhouse and a further 44 guests in a village of luxury bell tents. With no nearby neighbours and no noise curfew, Longview Farm is ideal for couples wanting a carefree wedding weekend where music, dancing and celebrations can continue late into the night.
39. River View Island
- Location: 841 Rodeo Dr, Tewinga NSW 2449
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15 - 76
Set on a peaceful river island in the Nambucca River region of the NSW North Coast, River View Island offers a rare outdoor wedding setting surrounded by open lawns, natural shade and flowing water. The expansive grounds sit where the river forks, creating a naturally enclosed island where ceremonies, receptions and celebrations can be held entirely outdoors with water on all sides.
Wedding packages include exclusive use of the island for two days, with an open-air barn available as a weather-proof alternative if required. Accommodation is available onsite across two cottages sleeping up to 15 guests, along with glamping tents for a further 12 and free camping for up to 50. All furniture is included with venue hire, and on-the-day wedding coordinators are provided to assist with set-up and pack-down.
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Outdoor Wedding Locations in the Riverina
40. Kimo Estate
- Location: 1218 Nangus Rd, Nangus, NSW 2722
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14+
Spanning 7,000 acres of working farmland, this expansive rural property offers an authentic country setting defined by scale, privacy and dramatic natural landscapes. A charming country cottage provides a serene outdoor setting for wedding ceremonies, while a 115-year-old tin-walled grain shed delivers a character-filled space for barn receptions.
The vast property offers endless photo opportunities, from giant granite boulders and wind-swept plains to wide-open horizons that change with the light. Unique eco huts positioned on private hilltops provide romantic accommodation for two, complete with outdoor hot tubs, making this a memorable option for couples wanting a true farm wedding experience grounded in nature and history.
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Outdoor Venues on the South Coast
41. Mountain View Farm
- Location: 11 Mount Dromedary Trail, Tilba Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 - 14
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Set beneath the slopes of Mount Gulaga on the Sapphire Coast, Mountain View Farm is a working rural property offering outdoor weddings in a raw, unpolished farm setting. With wide-open paddocks, bush-covered backdrops and rustic farm fences, it’s well suited to couples wanting a relaxed celebration that feels down-to-earth rather than manicured.
Each spring, the farm’s Daisy Paddocks bloom, with a one-of-a-kind aisle and altar carved into the fields creating a pop-up ceremony space for small weddings and elopements. Ceremonies for up to 120 guests are held year-round at a rustic door altar set within the country grounds. Receptions take place in the original open-sided dairy shed, left largely untouched for a genuinely low-key farm celebration, with space for a marquee if desired.
42. Eleven Eighty Weddings
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 80
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
Eleven Eighty is a quirky, character-filled wedding venue in the Shoalhaven region, offering an eclectic mix of outdoor and indoor spaces for relaxed, non-traditional celebrations. The spacious private courtyard is designed to host both ceremonies and receptions, with room to create separate zones for each, and includes the option of a clear marquee cover for weather protection.
A standout feature is the furniture shed filled with décor and styling items, making the venue especially appealing to DIY couples. The property also includes a renovated train carriage salon, wet weather options within an old school hall and barn, two self-contained cottages, an Argentinian BBQ and vibrant street art murals that create fun, unexpected backdrops for wedding photos.
43. Mimosa Wines
- Location: 2845 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Bermagui NSW 2546
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 13
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mimosa Wines is a hillside winery set across 200 acres of vineyards and untouched National Park on the South Coast. The architecturally designed restaurant is a fine-dining destination, with expansive sliding doors that open onto a large covered balcony, allowing a coastal breeze to flow through the reception space creating a relaxed alfresco atmosphere.
Outdoor ceremony locations include the covered balcony, and a variety of natural backdrops including a lily-pond jetty, rows of vines, a Tuscan-style courtyard and bushland edges. With sweeping vineyard views, a chef’s-hatted menu and award-winning wines, Mimosa Wines is particularly well suited to foodie couples who value exceptional cuisine and scenery.
44. Linnaeus Farm Berry
- Location: 599 Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 30
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Location Hire: $7,500 - $9,500
- Food & Drinks: BYO
Linnaeus Farm is a refined country estate specialising in intimate luxury weddings with a maximum of 30 guests. Set across 3.5 hectares in Berry, the property offers a collection of elegant outdoor settings including manicured gardens with views to Saddleback Mountain, a relaxed poolside event space, and a private lakehouse that’s ideal for small elopements by the water.
If weather requires, celebrations can move into the entertainment barn, where large barn doors open to mountain views, allowing indoor dining to still feel connected to the landscape. With a five-bedroom residence and beautifully curated grounds that include a pétanque court, olive grove & orchard, Linnaeus Farm is well suited to couples seeking a private and deeply personal wedding experience.
45. Kiruna Farm
- Location: Woodstock Rd, Woodburn, NSW 2538
- Capacity: 50
- Venue Hire: $4,000+
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Kiruna Farm is a sustainable flower farm set across 100 acres in Milton, offering a relaxed outdoor wedding setting surrounded by blooming fields and open rural views. At the heart of the property is an original, unrenovated machinery shed repurposed for weddings, making it ideal for laid-back cocktail-style receptions with an authentic farm feel.
A luxury marquee sits beside the shed for seated dining and wet-weather cover. Ceremonies are held on an unroofed viewing deck or within the flower fields themselves, where couples exchange vows in complete privacy among shoulder-high dahlias. Affordable venue hire includes seasonal flowers grown onsite, with the owner, a local florist, available to assist with styling.
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Outdoor Venues in the Southern Highlands
46. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 257
- Capacity: 145
Growwild is a 25-acre wildflower farm offering a peaceful outdoor setting for weddings surrounded by native gardens and bushland. Ceremonies take place in the secluded Hidden Valley, a private clearing bordered by National Park where ceremonies take place immersed in nature, with birdlife and the occasional koala spotted in the surrounding trees.
Outdoor receptions can be hosted in the intimate courtyard of a micro wedding barn for celebrations of up to 50 guests, or within a larger garden marquee that seats up to 145. The marquee opens to a festoon-lit patio designed for dancing beneath the open sky, with opening walls that allow a breeze to flow through and views across the gardens. BYO friendly.
47. Caoura Cliffs
- Location: 1450 Caoura Road, Tallong, NSW 2579
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- BYO catering & drinks
Perched high above the Shoalhaven River with sweeping bird’s-eye views across vast stretches of untouched National Park, Caoura Cliffs offers a truly immersive outdoor wedding setting defined by privacy, scale and stillness. Ceremonies take place at a dramatic clifftop location where the landscape drops away into the valley below, creating a powerful sense of space.
The private 1,100-acre property includes a contemporary barn for receptions, a modern alfresco area suited to cocktail-style celebrations, and a cottage with a poolside pavilion that works beautifully for relaxed recovery gatherings. With its expansive setting and complete seclusion, Caoura Cliffs is best suited to couples seeking a destination-style wedding experience where the landscape takes centre stage.
48. Sylvan Glen Estate
- Location: 570 Kareela Rd, Penrose, NSW 2579
- Capacity: 20 - 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 62
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Sylvan Glen is set across 60 acres of rolling hills and protected woodlands in the Southern Highlands and is designed to host destination weddings of varying sizes. The estate has two separate wedding areas on opposite sides of the property, allowing couples to choose the layout that best suits their guest numbers, while still enjoying exclusive use of the entire property.
The main wedding site centres around an historic homestead that sleeps up to 42 guests, with ceremonies held on a vine-covered deck in an orchard. This area also features a cocktail lawn, a romantic book barn for receptions, a casual barn for pre & post wedding gatherings and a rustic chapel for wet-weather ceremonies.
On the other side of the property, Scribbly Cottage accommodates a further 20 guests and has its own marquee seating up to 50, making it ideal for micro weddings or as an extension for larger celebrations. Couples can book either area individually or combine both to sleep up to 60 guests onsite for the entire weekend.
49. Mali Brae Farm
- Location: 562 Nowra Rd, Moss Vale, NSW 2577
- Capacity: 30 - 110
- Accommodation: Complimentary for 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mali Brae Farm is set across 90 acres of rolling paddocks in the Southern Highlands and offers one of the widest selections of outdoor ceremony settings in the region. Couples can choose from six distinct locations across the property, including waterside spots framed by weeping willows and much-loved rustic ruins, which provide a particularly atmospheric backdrop for exchanging vows.
The historic ruins also double as a memorable setting for outdoor canapés and a romantic first dance beneath the stars. Wedding receptions are hosted indoors, either in Augustine’s Room which is a light-filled space for smaller celebrations with floor-to-ceiling windows that draw the surrounding paddocks directly into the room, or a refurbished hay shed that offers a warm, rustic atmosphere for larger receptions.
50. Retford Park
- Location: 1325 Old South Road, Bowral, NSW 2576
- Capacity: 100
- Ceremony Venue Hire: $1,785 - $3,565
Retford Park is one of the grandest outdoor wedding ceremony venues in the Southern Highlands, set within the formal gardens of a 19th-century Italianate mansion in the heart of Bowral. The heritage estate offers a series of elegant garden rooms and open lawns beneath towering mature trees, providing a refined setting for outdoor ceremonies in all seasons, from autumn colour to spring blooms and summer shade.
Built in 1887 by the Hordern family and later reimagined by James Fairfax, Retford Park is rich in history and artistic significance, with pristine gardens, sculptures and the striking ‘Portuguese Pink’ mansion forming a spectacular backdrop for wedding photography. While receptions are not held onsite, couples can host post-ceremony drinks & canapés. A verandah provides a wet-weather alternative, making this an ideal choice for a memorable outdoor ceremony followed by celebrations elsewhere.
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Outdoor Wedding Venues in Sydney
51. Lords Estate Chapel
- Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Set within a gated estate between Parramatta and the Hills District, Sydney’s Lords Estate is a character-filled setting for outdoor weddings anchored by an historic chapel and established gardens. Mature trees throughout the grounds provide generous natural shade, making the outdoor areas particularly comfortable for open-air dining and summer celebrations.
Wedding receptions can be hosted on the grassed lawns beside the estate’s urban meadow, with marquees permitted on the grounds for added flexibility. For smaller weddings, the close proximity of the chapel makes it easy to transition celebrations indoors if weather changes, allowing the day to flow smoothly without disruption.
52. Lindesay House
- Location: 1 Carthona Avenue, Darling Point, NSW 2027
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Venue Hire: $7,550 - $10,900
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Lindesay House is set directly on Sydney Harbour at Darling Point and offers a rare outdoor setting for elegant wedding ceremonies and receptions in one of Sydney’s most prestigious locations. The heritage estate centres around an intimate lawn surrounded by tropical gardens and mature trees, creating a sense of privacy that’s exceptionally hard to find so close to the CBD.
This blank canvas space is particularly well suited to refined garden parties, with ceremonies and receptions hosted together in the one outdoor setting. A sheltered courtyard provides an undercover option large enough to seat all guests, while the formal Parterre garden is well suited to editorial-style wedding photos. Due to its residential location, Lindesay House is best suited to daytime celebrations and hosts a limited number of evening weddings each year.
53. Chapel Hill Retreat
- Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 36
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Chapel Hill Retreat is set across 35 acres overlooking the Blue Mountains National Park and offers a breathtaking natural backdrop for outdoor weddings. The retreat features a variety of open-air ceremony and celebration spaces, including landscaped gardens, sweeping lawns, a bush cathedral, a tree-lined avenue and an elevated viewing deck, allowing couples to choose a setting that best suits their style and guest numbers.
For smaller celebrations, the function room deck provides an intimate space to dine and dance beneath the stars with expansive countryside views. Wedding packages are all inclusive and can include onsite accommodation across seven self-contained cottages, making Chapel Hill Retreat well suited to relaxed wedding weekends where guests can stay and celebrate together.
54. Gili Rooftop @ Taronga Zoo Sydney
- Location: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 60 Seated - 80 Standing
- Accommodation: 58 Rooms
- Wedding Packages: $220 - $230/pp
Gili Rooftop at Taronga Zoo offers a breezy indoor–outdoor setting for weddings, with panoramic views across Sydney Harbour. Large concertina doors connect the open-air deck with a sheltered bar and reception space, allowing ceremonies and celebrations to flow seamlessly between inside and out.
The rooftop’s contemporary bar styling and seamless layout are particularly well suited to cocktail-style weddings, with space to seat up to 60 guests indoors while still enjoying the surrounding outlook. All-inclusive wedding packages are managed by Trippas White Group and include furniture, tableware, catering and drinks, making Gili Rooftop an easy option for couples seeking an effortless waterfront celebration.
55. Jonah's Whale Beach
- Location: 69 Bynya Road, Whale Beach, NSW 2107
- Capacity: 30 - 122
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: $260+/pp
Jonah’s Restaurant & Boutique Hotel offers an exclusive clifftop setting for outdoor wedding ceremonies, with uninterrupted views across Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Ceremonies take place on the ocean-facing lawn, making the dramatic coastal backdrop the focal point of the wedding experience.
Wedding receptions are hosted in the chef-hatted restaurant, where floor-to-ceiling windows immerse guests in the surrounding seascape. Following the ceremony, celebrations continue on the open-air terrace for sunset canapés, with features such as a Bollinger cart, caviar bar and seafood station enhancing the refined, foodie-focused atmosphere.
56. Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan
- Location: 362 Narellan Rd, Mount Annan, NSW 2567
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive or BYO
Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan is a vast and varied location for outdoor weddings in Western Sydney, with a wide choice of natural backdrops spread across the gardens. Couples can choose from lakefront lawns, rainforest pockets, open parkland and flowering garden areas, allowing ceremonies and celebrations to be tailored to different styles and guest numbers.
Booking a ceremony space includes access to the gardens for wedding photography, while extended lawn hire allows for outdoor receptions with the flexibility to BYO marquees and DIY catering. For wet weather or indoor celebrations, the heritage Bowden Function Centre provides an additional option, making the gardens a versatile choice for couples wanting creative freedom within a large-scale outdoor environment.
57. The Backyard at St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Set on a peaceful hillside overlooking the Hawkesbury Valley, St Joseph’s Guesthouse offers a relaxed backyard-style setting for outdoor weddings hosted over multiple days. The private lawn sits against a bush-covered slope, creating a sheltered space for alfresco celebrations with expansive valley views.
The five-bedroom guesthouse comes with generous five-day hire, allowing time to set up, celebrate and recover on site without feeling rushed. Tables, chairs, cutlery and glassware are provided to simplify DIY celebrations, while the ground floor function space offers a practical wet-weather option.
58. Palm Beach Wedding Venue
- Location: Palm Beach, Sydney NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Ceremony Venue
Set directly on the ocean’s edge at Palm Beach, this private holiday house offers one of the most exclusive outdoor wedding ceremony settings in New South Wales. The expansive grounds include more than 2,500 square metres of manicured lawn and Balinese-inspired gardens, providing a refined, open-air backdrop for intimate ceremonies, photography and post-ceremony drinks.
This venue is available for wedding ceremonies only, with no receptions held onsite. Its prestige location, beachfront outlook and private estate setting make it particularly well suited to couples seeking a statement ceremony in one of Sydney’s most tightly held coastal enclaves, followed by celebrations elsewhere.
59. Taronga Zoo Sydney
- Location: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 300
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Located within Taronga Zoo, this iconic open-air wedding venue offers a truly unique setting for outdoor ceremonies with sweeping views across Sydney Harbour and the city skyline. By day the amphitheatre hosts the zoo’s bird shows, and after hours it transforms into a dramatic ceremony space where couples can exchange vows under open skies at one of Sydney’s most recognisable landmarks.
For couples wanting to continue celebrations onsite, Taronga Zoo also offers a reception marquee custom-built on the Concert Lawns each November. The luxury marquee provides a covered alfresco setting for large-scale wedding receptions, allowing ceremonies and celebrations to be paired within the same scenic harbourside precinct.
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Outdoor Wedding Venues in Regional NSW
60. Stix Farm By Pearl
- Location: 600 Laws Farm Road, Cumberland Reach, NSW 2756
- Capacity: 20 - 350
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Catering & Drinks: All inclusive
Stix Farm is set along the river in the Hawkesbury Valley and offers a secluded outdoor wedding setting surrounded by bushland, productive farmland, orchards and vegetable gardens. Operated by renowned caterers Pearl, the property is an ideal fit for a refined, fine-dining wedding experience in a relaxed, natural environment.
Weddings unfold across a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces, including a modern barn, a riverfront lawn for open-air celebrations and a ceremony site beneath a majestic Moreton Bay fig tree. Located around an hour from Sydney by road and also accessible by water via Wisemans Ferry, Stix Farm offers a memorable destination-style setting that feels both grounded in nature and exceptionally well catered.
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Types of outdoor wedding venues in NSW
Outdoor wedding venues in NSW come in a wide range of styles, from garden estates and beachfront locations to private farms and wilderness retreats. Here’s a quick guide to the different types of open-air wedding venues available across the state.
Garden Wedding Venues
Garden wedding venues are the most widely available style of outdoor wedding venue in NSW, featuring landscaped grounds, flowering surrounds and established greenery that create a nature-filled setting for ceremonies, receptions or both. With blooming florals and trees providing built-in decor, these venues offer a picturesque backdrop for weddings with beautiful photo opportunities. They often include manicured lawns, courtyards and garden pathways, with structures like marquees, conservatories or open-sided pavilions allowing celebrations to continue in all weather.
Popular examples include Briars Conservatory, known for its lakeside ceremony lawns and glass reception space, Figbird Cottage, set among rose and camellia gardens with a permanent marquee, and Growwild Wildflower Farm, where manicured wildflower gardens create a relaxed, nature-led setting surrounded by native bush. Formal estates such as Lindesay House and curated garden venues like The Linton offer additional options across both heritage and contemporary styles.
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Beach & Waterfront Venues
New South Wales has a wide range of outdoor venues in beachfront and waterside locations, where ceremonies and receptions can be hosted in the open air beside the ocean, rivers and lakes. From barefoot ceremonies on the sand to elevated lawns and rooftop terraces, these venues offer a relaxed, outdoor setting for weddings, with sea breezes and expansive ocean, harbour and water views.
The best outdoor wedding venues on the beach in NSW include private seaside resorts, clifftop estates and surf clubs where ceremonies and receptions can be hosted right on the ocean's edge. Many of these venues feature purpose-built spaces such as covered courtyards and pavilions that open to the outdoors, allowing celebrations to continue in all weather.
Popular examples include The Cove Jervis Bay, a private beachfront resort with outdoor ceremony & reception spaces overlooking the sand, Jonah’s Whale Beach, known for its clifftop garden and ocean views, and Taronga Zoo, where a rooftop bar and harbour-facing terrace offers a unique waterfront backdrop. Coastal houses such as Private Property Illawarra provide additional options for exclusive-use weddings by the ocean.
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Private Property & Farm Venues
Private properties and rural farms offer complete flexibility, with large open spaces where weddings can be designed from the ground up. These venues typically offer exclusive hire for the weekend and allow for marquee or tipi setups, long-table dining and custom layouts, making them well suited to highly personalised outdoor celebrations.
Unlike more structured venues, private properties provide the freedom to choose catering, styling and layout, with celebrations often centred around open lawns, paddocks or purpose-built event spaces. Many also offer accommodation onsite, allowing guests to stay and celebrate across multiple days in a relaxed, immersive setting.
Popular examples include Willow Farm in Berry, known for its marquee weddings and long-table outdoor dining, Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat, where large-scale weddings unfold across a private wilderness property, and The Woods Farm in Jervis Bay, offering a luxury farm-stay experience with a stunning bush chapel and outdoor bar and dance floor. Coastal properties such as Private Property Illawarra and expansive rural estates like Midginbil Eco Resort near Byron Bay provide additional options for exclusive-use weddings with complete flexibility.
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Bush, Forest & Nature Retreats
Bush and forest wedding venues are among the most unique outdoor wedding venues in NSW, set within native landscapes ranging from secluded clearings to rainforest gardens and wilderness retreats. These venues feature some of the most distinctive outdoor ceremony and reception spaces in the state, including natural rock formations, forest chapels and elevated lookouts surrounded by nature.
Popular examples include Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat, known for its dramatic Rock Cathedral ceremony site, The Woods Farm, where a vine-covered bush chapel sits hidden within private woodland, and The Oasis Port Stephens, set within a fairy-lit rainforest. Secluded properties like Mountain View Farm and other bushland retreats offer additional options for weddings immersed in nature with expansive views and total privacy.
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Marquee & Blank Canvas Venues
Marquee and blank canvas wedding venues are designed for outdoor celebrations where the reception is hosted within a temporary or permanent structure in an open setting. From clear-span marquees on country lawns to tipis set beneath the stars, these venues offer a flexible way to host outdoor weddings with the added benefit of shelter.
Some venues provide permanent marquees or purpose-built structures that open to surrounding gardens or farmland, while others are true blank canvas sites where everything is brought in, from flooring and lighting to catering and styling. This format allows complete control over the layout and atmosphere of your wedding, from long-table dining and outdoor dance floors to fully styled, large-scale receptions.
Popular examples include Figbird Cottage, where a permanent open-sided marquee connects directly to the gardens, Growwild Wildflower Farm, featuring a marquee courtyard with surrounding bushland views, and Willow Farm, where custom marquee or tipi setups are created on expansive lawns. Venues like The Woodhouse Wollombi also incorporate covered outdoor structures alongside open-air spaces, offering a more designed take on marquee-style weddings.
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Outdoor Ceremony Venues (Reception Indoors)
Some venues in NSW specialise in outdoor ceremony locations paired with indoor or covered reception spaces. These settings include scenic ceremony lawns, courtyards or terraces paired with glass conservatories, barns or halls that open to the outdoors. They are ideal for weddings that begin in the open air before moving inside for dining and dancing, and offer a balance of atmosphere, practicality and weather protection all year round.
Popular examples include Briars Conservatory, where lakeside ceremonies are followed by receptions in a light-filled glass structure, The Linton, which combines garden settings with open-sided and indoor reception spaces, and Ravensthorpe Estate, offering a garden ceremony and pavilion-style reception. Many estates and coastal venues also follow this format, providing a seamless balance between outdoor experience and indoor comfort.
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