New South Wales has an incredible choice of waterfront wedding venues, which is no surprise given we have one of the world’s longest coastlines. From beachfront and clifftop venues with ocean views, to riverfront properties and lakeside retreats. There are literally hundreds of waterfront wedding venues in Australia, and a diverse selection of them are right here in NSW.
Among the best waterfront venues to hire for weddings in New South Wales are clifftop Airbnbs that overlook the ocean, beach wedding venues, riverside ceremony & reception spaces, exclusive-use coastal resorts and event spaces overlooking lakes. From oceanfront venues to inland rivers and lakes, the state's incredibly picturesque waterways offer up some of Australia's most Instagrammable wedding venues.
Here are the 62 most beautiful waterfront wedding venues in NSW. They're all located between the popular holiday spot of Byron Bay in northern NSW to the less well trodden beaches on the state’s far south coast and range from luxury oceanfront locations to affordable riverside retreats.
Table of Contents
Top 10 Waterfront Venues in NSW
Blue Mountains Venues
Byron Bay Venues
Central Coast Venues
Hunter Valley/Newcastle Venues
Illawarra Venues
North Coast Venues
Riverina Venues
South Coast Venues
Southern Highlands Venues
Sydney Venues
Top 10 Waterfront Venues in NSW
1. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Location: Ellmoos Road via Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 126
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Cove is located on its own private beach in Jervis Bay and is the perfect waterfront venue for a destination wedding on the South Coast of New South Wales. This exclusive-use resort has an ankle-deep sandbar where you can get married standing in the ocean, plus a gorgeous ceremony sites in a beachside garden.
The Cove's main reception venue is located on the ocean's edge and is a modern hall that adjoins an outdoor courtyard. The courtyard offers a magical space for outdoor wedding receptions with fairy-lit trees and a gentle ocean breeze oozing Mediterranean vibes. All inclusive wedding packages come with a two night stay for up to 126 guests.
2. The Pavilion Kiama
- Location: 2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 80 - 400
- Wedding Packages: $125+/pp
The Pavilion is an affordable beachfront reception venue located in picturesque Kiama, 30 minutes from Wollongong. Situated in prime position on the headland, the modern function space has expansive ocean views that take in the Kiama foreshore, surf beach and lighthouse.
A modern entrance foyer and bar provide a seperate space for pre-dinner drinks and canapés and there is a Bridal suite for resting & refreshing before evening festivities commence. Beside the venue are two outdoor ceremony options including a waterfront park framed by huge pine trees and a more private & secluded area between rows of rustic sheds.
3. The Oasis One Mile Beach
- Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
- Capacity: 18 - 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 50
- Wedding Packages: BYO
The Oasis at One Mile Beach is a private seaside resort that specialises in micro weddings for 18 - 80 guests. The resort can be hired for your exclusive use and comes with a magical outdoor reception space within a fairy-lit rainforest, 5 acres of tropical gardens and 9 self contained units.
The refurbished resort was recently taken over by the same owners as Tanilba House and comes with everything you need for a 3 day wedding from ceremony & reception furniture to a choice of catering menus. Six hundred metres from the resort is One Mile Beach which makes a beautiful spot for beach wedding ceremonies and photos.
4. Private Property Illawarra
- Location: Stanwell Park, NSW
- Capacity: 10 - 60
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Situated on Bald Hill with panoramic views over the Illawarra coastline, this private Stanwell Park residence is one of the state's most spectacular locations for waterfront weddings. The Victorian-era estate seats up to 30 guests in the main dining room, has a seaside balcony that caters perfectly for cocktail functions and features a pavilion-style reception venue seating 50 guests in the backyard.
Wedding packages start at $2,850 for a 2 night midweek stay for up to 50 guests and weekends are priced from $5,000.
5. The Woodhouse Wollombi
- Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 30 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 33
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Woodhouse sits on the European-style grounds of Redwood Park in Wollombi and with stunning views over a private lake, manicured fields & native bushland, is a picturesque country location for intimate waterfront weddings. Three lakefront wedding venues include a gorgeous ceremony space, a cantilevered deck perfect for afternoon canapés and a new Tuscan-style pergola & outdoor bar seating up to 60 guests.
The main event space within the architecturally designed Woodhouse seats up to 150 guests and has a covered outdoor dance floor. The property comes with optional accommodation in a rustic barn stay, 8 luxury suites and a honeymoon villa for two.
6. 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
The Gili Rooftop at Taronga Zoo is one of the best waterfront wedding venues in Sydney as it has panoramic harbour views that take in the Sydney Harbour Bridge and spectacular sunsets over the city skyline. We love the all-in-one versatility of this unique harbour view space, with the outdoor balcony offering a gorgeous area for wedding ceremonies overlooking the harbour, while inside comfortably seats up to 50 guests with room for a dance floor.
The caterers at Gili Rooftop are Trippas White Group who offer all inclusive wedding packages priced from $220 - $230 per person.
7. Berry Hill Hawkesbury River
- Location: 1832 River Road, Leets Vale, NSW
- Capacity: 20 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 54
Berry Hill sits within a 75 acre wilderness sanctuary surrounded by hills covered in heritage blue gum forest and is a stunning riverfront wedding venue that offers the perfect destination for festival-style celebrations. The property features a scenic ceremony site on the banks of the Hawkesbury River, a permanent marquee with hard-wood flooring and an adjoining outdoor reception space with romantic festoon lighting and river views.
Wedding packages at Berry Hill include exclusive use of the entire property for two nights, all furniture for your ceremony & reception set up & styled by in-house coordinators, and use of a homestead, 3 suites and an optional glamping village with 20 fully furnished teepees.
8. Mimosa Wines
- Location: 2845 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Bermagui NSW 2546
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mimosa Wines is a 200 acre vineyard nestled within picturesque National Park on the far South Coast of NSW and comes with a private lake & jetty offering a beautiful location for waterfront wedding ceremonies. Overlooking the lake & vineyard with one of the prettiest views in Australia is the property's hatted restaurant, an architecturally designed reception space that offers indoor/outdoor dining amongst exposed timber pylons.
All inclusive wedding packages at Mimosa Wines come with a degustation menu that will delight foodies, and the venue also has two cottages accessed via a beautiful walk through the vines and 5 luxury glamping tents pitched on timber decks.
9. 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 is a riverfront wedding venue situated off-the-beaten-track on 200 acres of grazing land 45 minutes from Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley. Nestled on the Peterson River, the front lawn of this luxurious 6 bedroom homestead is one of the state's best spots for a private riverfront wedding.
This luxury mountain escape has plenty to do onsite with mountain bike and bushwalking trails in surrounding hills, swimming holes & fishing spots in the river and paddocks where you can bring your own horse to graze. There's an infinity pool with a covered entertaining deck perfect for pre & post wedding events and two large dining rooms inside. The Lodge is pet friendly and guests are able to camp onsite.
10. The Homestead Berry
- Location: 8 Homestead Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The private lake at The Homestead Berry comes with a gorgeous little row boat offering a romantic wedding photo opportunity amongst scenic rural surrounds. This luxe-rustic wedding destination is situated near the popular town of Berry and includes a two night stay in 5 luxury lakefront suites for up to 10 guests.
Wedding facilities at The Homestead include a repurposed rustic shed with modern furnishings. The shed opens onto a covered outdoor dance floor and is surrounded by 5 acres of manicured gardens where waterfront wedding ceremony spots and beautiful photo opportunities await. All inclusive wedding packages include the option of in-house flowers.
Waterfront Venues in the Blue Mountains
11. Dantosa Estate
- Location: 76 Mort St, Katoomba, NSW 2780
- Capacity: 16 - 60
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Waterfront NSW: Dantosa Estate is one of the only waterfront wedding venues in the Blue Mountains and is nestled within world heritage bushland on 9 very private acres. The property comes with two self contained cottages that sleep up to 18 guests, the larger of which has a spacious dining room that seats up to 60 guests.
The larger of the cottages also looks over the estate's private lake where a ceremony pontoon and lake house offers a picturesque setting for lakefront weddings. The beautiful gardens make a wonderful location for outdoor receptions and there's also a tennis course that can be utilised for dining under the stars or where a marquee can be pitched.
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Waterfront Venues in Byron Bay
12. Tides Byron Estate
- Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
- Capacity: 20 - 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: Tailored
Tides Byron Estate is a 100 acre property with a luxury 8 bedroom house set within a picturesque macadamia orchard in Byron Bay. The upper storey of the house has a poolside entertainment area that caters for weddings of up to 40 guests with incredible ocean views to Lennox Head.
Also on the property is a reception hall that can be hired in addition to the house for larger weddings of up to 140 guests. The hall features a terrace overlooking the orchard where outdoor weddings can be set up under the stars.
13. Ancora Weddings
- Location: 118 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads, NSW 2485
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: In Byron Bay
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive $150/pp
Ancora Weddings is a mediterranean-style waterfront reception venue at Tweed Heads just north of Byron Bay. Modern interiors feature polished timber floors, fresh white walls, a statement marble bar and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The space is filled with light and has a luxe airy vibe with beautiful water views over the inlet.
Just 5 minutes from a choice of ocean front ceremony locations and with a wedding team onsite, Ancora Weddings is one of the easiest destinations for a waterfront wedding in Northern NSW. Menus are catered by UK celebrity chef Matt Kemp.
14. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil NSW 2484
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150+
- Wedding Packages: BYO catering & drinks
Midginbil Eco Resort is a 3-day wedding venue in the Byron Bay hinterland with mid-week venue hire starting at $7,900. A short drive down the road is the waterfront ceremony venue of Crams Farm where couples having their wedding at Midginbil can choose to exchange vows.
Midginbil is a relaxed, holiday style wedding destination with lots of open gathering areas where you can spend time with wedding guests before & after your wedding. The property features two other ceremony areas onsite, a rustic and airy reception barn, bonfire site, swimming pool and tennis & volleyball courts.
15. Riverside Ranch
- Location: 151 Micalo Rd, Yamba NSW 2464
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Available in Yamba
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Riverside Ranch, otherwise known as Yamba Wedding Retreat, is a 50 acre wedding venue on 800 metres of picturesque & private river frontage. Just 2 km to Yamba's shops and accommodation, this Clarence River venue offers an affordable and convenient location for destination weddings. Packages start at $6,600.
There are 4 ceremony locations and 3 reception areas on the property, a bridal suite for getting ready, a mobile horse float bar and a unique pontoon from which you can go for a romantic paddle along the waterway 'Gondola' style. The Moondance Saloon is the main covered reception venue which was the original barn and horse stables.
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Waterfront Venues on the Central Coast
16. Pullman Magenta Shores Resort
- Location: 1 Magenta Drive, Magenta, NSW 2261
- Capacity: 220 - 400
- Accommodation: Apartment style hotel rooms
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive + elopement packages from $79pp
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Tuggerah Lake, Pullman Magenta Shores offers a variety of waterfront destinations for your wedding ceremony & reception. The 52 acre property is the only 5 star resort on the central coast and offers stunning water views from all apartments.
The resort has 6 reception venues and a wedding ceremony area on the lakeside lawns. There's also beautiful landscaped gardens for your wedding photos featuring 3 swimming areas, a pool bar and 18 hole championship golf course.
17. Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalow
- Location: 27 Mawson Cl, Caves Beach NSW 2281
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Bungalows
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalow is a beachfront, all-in-one wedding venue with accommodation for 200. You can get married on the waterfront with stunning ocean views as your backdrop and guests are able to stay onsite after your wedding reception.
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Waterfront Venues in Hunter Valley/Newcastle
18. Greystone Estate
- Capacity: 32 - 110
- Location: 617 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
Greystone Estate is a luxury estate set on 10 park-like acres of beautifully manicured lawns and gardens. Purpose-built for 32 guests to stay onsite for a luxury weekend away, the property comfortably caters for small weddings as well as those of up to 110 guests.
A picturesque dam sets the scene for waterfront wedding ceremonies and there's an open air pavilion, modern function room and communal spaces throughout the main house that overlook views across the property. At Greystone Estate you have a private chef & 5 star wedding service available throughout your stay with 2 night venue hire from $13,800 (includes accommodation).
19. Leaves & Fishes
- Location: 737 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
Leaves & Fishes is a private rainforest retreat set on 20 acres in the heart of wine country in Lovedale. The popular wedding destination is renowned for its incredible sunken garden, but for micro weddings the flowering Lotus Lake offers a beautiful waterfront location.
There are 4 boat sheds and a two bedroom villa that border the shoreline of the Lotus Lake and each have timber balconies over the water allowing views of native fish and turtles going about their daily routines. The villa's balcony is larger than the others and is a wonderful place for exchanging vows and private dining over the lake.
20. Merewether Surfhouse
- Location: 5 Henderson Parade, Merewether NSW 2291
- Capacity: 350
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive $145/pp
With 180 degree ocean views, Merewether Surfhouse is a waterfront reception venue with an impressive backdrop. Caters for weddings from 40 to 350 guests in the upper floor function centre.
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Waterfront Venues in the Illawarra
21. Tumbling Waters Retreat
- Location: 31 Stonehaven Rd, Stanwell Tops NSW 2508
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Luxury suites
- Wedding Packages: Ceremony only $55+/pp, all inclusive $210+/pp
Tumbling Waters Retreat is a stunning clifftop wedding venue with uninterrupted water views, magnificent gardens, surrounded in nature with 12 luxury suites. You can hire the gardens for a waterfront wedding ceremony or book the entire location including reception venue which has huge windows overlooking the bay.
22. Panorama House
- Location: 811 Princes Hwy, Maddens Plains NSW 2508
- Capacity: 380
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive $95+/pp
Panorama House is a budget friendly waterfront venue with 180 degree cliff top views over the Pacific Ocean. You can hire the rotunda for your wedding ceremony only from $1,000 or the stunning water view backdrop is included with reception packages.
23. Seacliff House
- Location: 139 Princes Hwy, Gerringong NSW 2534
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20+
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Seacliff House is a popular wedding venue that gets booked out more than a year in advance. The modern barn has stunning water views across lush countryside to the Gerringong headlands. Price guide for weddings at Seacliff House is in the vicinity of $250 - $400 per person.
24. The Sebel Harbourside Kiama
- Location: 31 Shoalhaven St, Kiama NSW 2533
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Hotel rooms
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Sebel Harbourside Hotel is a budget friendly, waterfront wedding venue on Kiama Harbour. Reception venues include function rooms and garden marquee. You can have a waterfront ceremony on the harbour front lawns.
25. Headlands
- Location: Headland Ave & Yuruga St, Austinmer NSW 2515
- Capacity: 350
- Accommodation: Sleeps 100
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Headlands is an affordable ocean front reception venue with several ceremony locations within minutes walk including Austinmer Beach and Glastonbury Gardens.
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Waterfront Venues on the North Coast
26. Tanilba House
- Location: Tanilba House, 32 Caswell Cres, Tanilba Bay NSW 2319
- Capacity: 90
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Tanilba House is situated on 3 acres of coastal gardens in Port Stephens and with a unique fig tree cathedral for wedding ceremonies, and a covered reception venue under a 30 metre fairy-lit wisteria arbour, is the perfect outdoor venue for waterfront weddings on the Mid North Coast. Tanilba House also features a light-filled conservatory that overlooks the garden's heritage stone walls and convict built gaol to the waters of Tanilba Bay.
27. Nelson Bay Lighthouse
- Location: Lighthouse Road, Nelson Bay, NSW 2315
- Capacity: 100
- Venue Hire: $550 - $900
This waterfront ceremony venue in the popular holiday region of Nelson Bay offers a private & secluded location for outdoor weddings right on the ocean front. Nestled behind the Nelson Bay Lighthouse at the tiny park called Inner Light Reserve, the cliff top garden amphitheatre can be hired solely for wedding ceremonies and comes fully set up with guest seating.
28. Longview Farm
- Location: 95 Longview Cl, Caffreys Flat NSW 2424
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10+
- Wedding Packages: week days $8,800+, weekends $14,000+
Longview Farm is a riverside country wedding venue with luxury onsite accommodation in a revolving house. With 1km of river frontage that meanders past the barn reception venue, waterfront wedding ceremonies and functions are idyllic here.
29. Heaven Gardens
- Location: 332 Lemon Tree Passage Rd, Salt Ash NSW 2318
- Capacity: 120 Seated, 150 Cocktail
- Accommodation: Available nearby
- Wedding Packages: 3 day hire
Heaven Gardens is an affordable DIY & BYO wedding venue in the waterside destination of Port Stephens. The 5 acres of tranquil garden rooms features manicured lawns, rainforest boardwalks and a pavilion with adjoining dance floor.
The pond with water fountain makes a beautiful backdrop for wedding ceremonies and garden parties for micro weddings and larger functions alike.
30. The Banksias
- Location: 1126 Point Plomer Rd, Crescent Head NSW 2440
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18+
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The Banksias is a luxury waterfront wedding retreat where bush meets the sea. Weekend hire for your exclusive use. Price guide for wedding packages is $500 - $1,000 per head. You get your own private waterway just 200m from the ocean.
31. Saltwater Fingal Bay
Capacity: 150
Location: level 1/3 Marine Dr, Fingal Bay NSW 2315
Info: Idyllic beachfront wedding venue for ceremonies & receptions on the water. Plenty of accommodation available in this beach holiday region.
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Waterfront Venues in the Riverina
32. Nimbo Fork Lodge
Capacity: 150
Location: 330 Nimbo Rd, Killimicat NSW 2720
Info: Secluded and picturesque waterfront wedding venue on the fork of Tumut River and Nimbo Creek. Accommodation for 22.
33. Tindarra Resort
Capacity: 250
Location: 79 Perricoota Rd, Moama NSW 2731
Info: 300m of river frontage for wedding ceremonies, cocktail parties and/or sit-down marquee receptions. Arrive by boat.
34. Perricoota Station
Capacity: 500
Location: Perricoota State Forest Road, Moama NSW 2731
Info: Rustic all-in-one wedding venue on 3.5km's of Murray River frontage. Arrive by boat to your waterfront wedding ceremony.
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Waterfront Venues on the South Coast
35. Coolangatta Estate
- Location: 1335 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive + DIY
- Elopement Packages: All inclusive
Coolangatta Estate is a waterfront wedding venue with a rich history as the first site of settlement on the Shoalhaven River. Situated at Shoalhaven Heads, the 100 acre coastal property is surrounded on all sides by water with the river and ocean on two sides and dams that service the winery on the property itself.
This budget friendly vineyard has two outdoor ceremony sites including an elegant hedge-rimmed croquet lawn and huge fairy-lit fig tree. Reception venues include a convict-built wedding hall that suits intimate shared feasts served on long tables and a larger function room that caters for up to 200 guests.
36. Fig Tree Park
- Location: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Fig Tree Park is a brand new ocean-facing wedding destination on the Sapphire Coast of NSW. Situated high on a hill in beautiful European style gardens, the property offers a birds eye view of the surrounding countryside and glistening sea waters.
Wedding spaces with water views include an outdoor reception area under a fairy-lit fig tree, the hedge-rimmed front yard of the property's French style residence, and a hill top pavilion with open-sided walls.
37. Willow Farm
- Location: Galls Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: 3 days
Willow Farm is situated on a 160 acre farm in Berry and has two waterfront wedding areas including a secluded creekside location for wedding ceremonies and a picturesque dam. An outdoor reception space overlooks the dam and is a beautiful location for DIY weddings with many couples electing to erect marquees or tipis here to enjoy the stunning farm views.
The property also features a rustic entertainment shed often utilised as a dance floor, a yoga barn that doubles as a wet weather ceremony venue and a luxe farmhouse that accommodates 10 guests for the weekend.
38. Kullindi Homestead
- Location: Booderee National Park, Ellmoos Rd, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
- Capacity: 20 - 200
- Accommodation: 5 Units
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Kullindi Homestead is a sprawling country-style property with a waterfront event space on the shores of Sussex Inlet near Jervis Bay. The property requires hire of a marquee, tipi or Sperry tent as there is no dedicated reception venue structure.
There are 5 self contained units that sleep up to 20 guests onsite which are included in the very reasonable hire fee of $3,800 for 2 nights. You get the entire property exclusively to yourselves for the duration of your stay and can BYO all your preferred wedding suppliers.
39. NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort
Capacity: 20 - 120
Location: Banyandah Street, South Durras, NSW 2536
Info: Murramarang Beachfront Resort is one of the most affordable all-inclusive waterfront venues on the South Coast. The resort is located right on the beach and has stunning ocean views plus villas to accommodate all guests. Four reception venues cater for micro weddings of 20 - 40 guests up to functions of 120.
40. Terara Riverside Gardens
Capacity: 120
Location: 135 Terara Rd, Terara NSW 2540
Info: 5 acres of beautiful gardens on the Shoalhaven River. Indoor spaces include the barn or greenhouse.
41. Bangalay Villas
Capacity: 88
Location: 30 Staples St, Shoalhaven Heads NSW 2535
Info: Landscaped garden venue ideal for outdoor reception on the coast. Restaurant for indoor receptions + 16 luxury villas.
42. Mollymook Beachside Weddings
Capacity: 220
Location: 72 Golf Ave, Mollymook NSW 2539
Info: Absolute beachfront wedding ceremonies and receptions. Budget friendly.
43. Kianinny Bush Cottages
Capacity: 150
Location: 246 Tathra Rd, Tathra NSW 2550
Info: Weekend weddings on 100 acres of natural terrain with a freshwater lake as its centrepiece. Flexible packages.
44. Tilba Valley Winery
Capacity: 100
Location: 947 Old Hwy, Corunna NSW 2546
Info: Family run boutique winery located at the scenic foothills of Mt Gulaga on the shores of Corunna Lake.
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Waterfront Venues in the Southern Highlands
45. 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 a boutique wedding venue on 90 acres of idyllic farmland and grounds in the Southern Highlands. The property features beautiful waterfront settings for wedding ceremonies and photos including at a peaceful dams where there's an old boat shed and jetty.
Two reception venues include a large rustic barn suited to weddings of up to 110 guests and a smaller luxe-rustic function room suitable for weddings of 30 - 55 guests.
46. Briars Conservatory
- Location: 653 Moss Vale Rd, Burradoo NSW 2576
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 130+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Set on 15 acres of country gardens with a lake-side gazebo in Bowral, Briars is a tranquil destination for waterfront weddings in the heart of the Southern Highlands. Overlooking the lake, gazebo and gardens is Briars Conservatory, a light filled reception venue with a modern all-white palette including exposed roof beams ideal for hanging floral installations.
A short wander across the lawn is Briars Lodge & Inn providing accommodation for any & all guests who wish to stay. The Inn has private dining rooms that can be hired for pre-wedding dinners and a public bar ideal for the after party.
47. Weddings in the Wilde
Capacity: 140
Location: 71 Ryans Ln, Wildes Meadow NSW 2577
Info: Budget friendly weddings with a festival feel. Accommodation for up to 140 guests.
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Waterfront Venues in Sydney
48. Jones Bay Wharf
- Location: 32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, NSW 2009
- Capacity: 20 - 1,000
- Wedding Packages: from $130 per head
The heritage-listed Jones Bay Wharf has 8 waterfront reception venues located on the Sydney Harbour foreshore, with spaces to suit seated weddings from 20 guests up to 680. The largest wedding venue is the flagship Heritage Wharf Room which covers the full length of the pier and has a private over-water deck with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline.
With plenty of on-site parking and convenient access to public transport, Jones Bay Wharf is one of the easiest places for a waterfront wedding in Sydney, and you can even arrive & depart via water taxi or private charter.
49. Taronga Zoo Sydney
- Location: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 30 - 600
- Accommodation: 58 Rooms
- Wedding Packages: $220 - $230/pp
Within the grounds of Sydney's world renowned Taronga Zoo are 4 water view wedding venues that all have a panoramic vista over Sydney Harbour. The most spectacular ceremony venue at this incredible landmark is the iconic bird amphitheatre which has views to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and across the city skyline. Harbour view reception venues include a grand ballroom that seats 250 guests, an intimate rooftop bar that seats 60 people, and a modern function room that seats 150.
50. Palm Beach Wedding Venue
- Location: Palm Beach, Sydney NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Ceremony Venue
This exquisite $40m holiday house is located at Palm Beach in Sydney and offers a private beachfront location for wedding ceremonies and photos overlooking stunning ocean views. Venue hire at this exclusive estate includes access to 2,500m² of Balinese style gardens with pool house amenities, and can be accessed via road or the nearby jetty.
51. Lindesay House
- Location: 1 Carthona Avenue, Darling Point, NSW 2027
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Venue Hire: $6,535 - $10,385
Lindesay House is a grand 19th century mansion situated just minutes from the CBD and with elegant manicured lawns & a marquee-style garden courtyard, offers the perfect waterfront location for outdoor weddings on Sydney Harbour.
As this historic estate is located within a residential area it is best suited to small day time weddings & garden parties with up to 60 guests. There's limited council-approved availability for up to 12 weddings per year with a 9pm curfew.
52. Doltone House Darling Island
- Location: 48 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, NSW 2009
- Capacity: 1,200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Doltone House Darling Island is the largest waterfront wedding venue on Sydney Harbour seating up to 750 guests in the first 6 star green rated building in NSW. This premium event space has a floor to ceiling glass facade with views over Sydney Harbour and can be accessed by boat with a private outdoor promenade.
Darling Island is within walking distance of the Sydney CBD and is serviced by ferries, water taxis, bus and light rail. There's also onsite parking for guests. All inclusive wedding packages are cheapest on a Sunday and start from an affordable $120 per person.
53. Kirribilli Event Space
- Location: 51-55 Upper Pitt Street, Kirribilli, NSW 2061
- Capacity: 24 Seated, 50 Cocktail
- Venue Hire: $750 - $1,000/hr
This private Kirribilli terrace is one of the most exclusive waterfront venues in Sydney and is an idyllic location for small wedding ceremonies & receptions with a maximum seating capacity of 24 guests. Wedding packages are priced from $750 per hour with a minimum hire period of 4 hours. Tables & chairs, kitchen access and a marquee are included with the hire fee.
54. Long Reef Golf Club
- Location: Anzac Avenue, Collaroy, NSW 2097
- Capacity: 140 - 250
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive from $130/pp (winter pricing)
Long Reef Golf Club on the Northern Beaches of Sydney offers waterfront wedding ceremonies and receptions overlooking Manly to the Central Coast. There is an outdoor terrace for drinks & canapés and golf buggies are provided with all wedding packages to transport the bridal party for wedding photos along the picturesque coastline nearby.
55. Athol Hall
Capacity: 200
Location: Bradleys Head Road, Mosman, NSW 2088
Info: Located on Sydney Harbour, Athol Hall is an expansive waterfront venue with views to the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. The ceremony lawn leads down to a secluded beach that's an ideal spot for wedding photos. All-inclusive wedding packages from $105/pp.
56. Jonah's Whale Beach
Capacity: 122
Location: 69 Bynya Rd, Palm Beach NSW 2108
Info: Nestled above Whale Beach with a spectacular cliff top garden, Jonah’s offers intimate weddings for up to 48 guests or exclusive use weddings for up to 122 guests.
57. Orso
Capacity: 250
Location: 79 Parriwi Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
Info: Absolute waterfront wedding venue in Middle Harbour, adjacent to the Spit Bridge in Mosman. Has its own beach, wharf, jetty and resident pelicans.
58. Manly 16ft Skiff
Capacity: 150
Location: Cnr East Esplanade &, Stuart St, Manly NSW 2095
Info: Manly wedding venue with stunning water views of Sydney Harbour and captivating sunsets.
59. St Michael's Golf
Capacity: 200
Location: Jennifer St, Little Bay NSW 2036
Info: 180 degree uninterrupted views of the Pacific Ocean from the cliffs of Little Bay. Plenty of photo opportunities on this coastal golf course 20 minutes from Sydney.
60. Public Dining Room
Capacity: 110
Location: 2A The Esplanade, Mosman NSW 2088
Info: Quiet wedding venue on Balmoral Beach with private dining room for weddings up to 40 guests and a terrace up to 75.
61. Metro Mirage Hotel Newport
- Location: 2 Queens Parade West, Newport NSW 2106
- Capacity: 30 - 130
- Accommodation: Hotel rooms
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Metro Mirage Hotel is a waterfront wedding venue in Pittwater that caters for weddings from 30 - 130 guests and sleeps 100.
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62. Footprints Farm
- Location: 192 Jones Road, Eungai Rail, NSW 2441
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 100
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
This private lake wedding venue is situated on a 300 acre farm between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour and is better known as a seasonal camping spot that comes with amenities for up to 100 DIY campers. There's onsite accommodation for around 20 guests, with camp spots for everyone else.
The 5 acre spring fed lake is a beautiful backdrop for weddings and has a quirky tiki bar on its shoreline perfect for DIY cocktails during pre & post wedding events. For the wedding day itself there is a gorgeous outdoor space under a huge Moreton Bay Fig Tree, a commercial sized greenhouse for indoor weddings and a pair of tipis that can seat around 50 guests.
Waterfront wedding venues are extremely popular in NSW with many couples opting to exchange vows in front of the picturesque backdrop of sparkling waterways. And it's not just ocean-front wedding venues that are in high demand, riverfront properties can also book out up to 18 months or more in advance. We recommend enquiring early with any of the wedding venues on this list, which you can do using the links provided.
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