Top 10 Beachside Wedding Venues in NSW
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The variety of beachfront wedding venues in NSW is as diverse as its undulating coastline. With more than 2,100 km of sandy shores and 892 beaches, New South Wales is Australia's hotspot for beach weddings. From beach resort wedding venues to private seaside houses, NSW rivals the Mediterranean with its choice of coastal ceremony & reception venues.
Whether you're planning a destination wedding at the beach or looking for an affordable spot for a seaside wedding reception, this list has you covered with the top 10 beachside wedding venues in NSW.
Top 10 Beach Wedding Venues in NSW
1. The Cove Jervis Bay
- LOCATION: Jervis Bay - South Coast, NSW
- CAPACITY: 200
- WEDDING PACKAGES: 3 Days
- ACCOMMODATION: Fun house, glamping village, cabins (sleeps 11)
The Cove at Jervis Bay is the ultimate beach wedding destination for a 3 day coastal celebration with all your family & friends staying onsite with you. You get your own private beach with a wedding ceremony garden overlooking the sand, or you can get married ankle deep in the ocean on a sheltered sandbar.
The resort is secluded within National Park on the sunny South Coast and features private, festoon-lit outdoor areas with an alfresco bar where you can set up a cocktail or seated reception under the stars. A brand new wedding hall offers a fresh, all-white space for indoor receptions.
2. The Pavilion Kiama
- LOCATION: Kiama - South Coast, NSW
- CAPACITY: 80 - 400
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive
The Pavilion Kiama is a very affordable seaside reception venue with panoramic beach & ocean views that take in the Kiama Lighthouse. Located on the coastal headland near hundreds of hotel rooms, The Pavilion offers all the convenience of a city venue in one the most picturesque beach locations in NSW.
Venue hire includes the oceanfront room, it's wrap around balcony and adjoining pre-dinner foyer, and wedding packages include a range of affordable menus with off-peak & last-minute specials available. Ceremonies can be held on the grass overlooking the beach, on the beach itself or between a row of rustic sheds right next to the venue.
3. Fig Tree Park
- LOCATION: Tilba - South Coast, NSW
- CAPACITY: 2 - 200
- WEDDING PACKAGES: 3 Days
- ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 2
Fig Tree Park is a seaside residence set on a private hilltop with uninterrupted ocean views. The European style grounds and gardens are available to hire for your exclusive use and offer a spectacular setting for outdoor seaside weddings. In the evenings, the whole property becomes a scene from the south of France with large fairy-lit fig trees, up-lit gardens and romantic overhead festoons.
Package options include elopements & micro weddings, and there are round tables and elegant cross back chairs onsite for weddings of up to 200 guests. Luxury accommodation for 2 is included with venue hire in an intimate seaside barn.
4. The Oasis Micro Wedding Resort
- LOCATION: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
- CAPACITY: 80
- ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 50
- WEDDING PACKAGES: Catered with BYO drinks
The Oasis is a coastal rainforest resort located several hundred metres from One Mile Beach in Port Stephens and is a beautiful destination for intimate weddings celebrated over a 3 day stay. Venue hire is very affordable and includes accommodation for up to 50 guests in 9 refurbished units and all inclusive wedding packages include the option for BYO drinks.
Within the 5 acres of lush tropical gardens are festoon-lit lawns suitable for seated receptions under the stars. The hero of the property however is a magical deck surrounded by a fairy-lit rainforest that at night becomes a romantic oasis akin to being on your own private island.
5. Jonah's Whale Beach
- Location: 69 Bynya Road, Whale Beach, NSW 2107
- Capacity: 160
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Jonah's at Whale Beach in Sydney is a world class wedding destination with a cliff top ceremony garden, fine dining restaurant and 11 suite boutique hotel that overlooks stunning views of the Northern Beaches. As one of Australia's most exclusive beachfront venues, Jonah's offers a fully customised premium wedding experience with a 2 - 4 course menu paired with an award winning wine list and optional food stations such as a caviar bar & oyster cart.
Jonah's Restaurant seats up to 122 guests with space for a dance floor, and given its epic ocean views is an ideal location for lunch time weddings. Jonah's also has a private dining room perfect for micro weddings with 30 - 40 guests.
6. Taronga Zoo Sydney
- Location: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 30 - 600
- Accommodation: 58 Rooms
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Taronga Zoo has four oceanfront reception venues that all feature stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge & Opera House. One is a funky little rooftop bar (pictured) which seats 30 - 60 guests indoors and has an adjoining balcony suitable for wedding ceremonies. There's also a terrace room that seats up to 150 guests, a grand ballroom for weddings with up to 250 guests and a luxury, pop up marquee available October-November each year for large weddings of up to 600 people.
Taronga Zoo is best known for its waterfront ceremony space within the unique bird amphitheatre exhibit which offers a beautiful place to get married set against the striking backdrop of Sydney's scenic skyline.
7. Beach Byron Bay
- LOCATION: Byron Bay - Tweed Coast, NSW
- CAPACITY: 50 - 150
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive
Beach Byron Bay is an oceanfront reception venue and restaurant positioned on the sand dunes overlooking Clarkes Beach and Mount Warning and the local lighthouse. The dining deck at the back of the restaurant opens up creating an alfresco reception space with unobstructed views over the beach and ocean.
All inclusive wedding reception packages are catered with a team of onsite chefs who service a culinary feast according to your private menu.
8. Saltwater Fingal Bay
- LOCATION: Fingal Bay - North Coast, NSW
- CAPACITY: 150
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive
Saltwater Fingal Bay is an affordable reception venue with a large outdoor balcony that overlooks the shoreline of Fingal Beach. You can have your wedding ceremony on the balcony with the ocean as your backdrop, and this space is also ideal for pre-reception drinks & canapés.
Inside the reception venue is a contemporary airy space designed to compliment the coastal location. Expansive floor to ceiling windows offer sea views from every table. All inclusive reception packages start at $135/pp.
9. Palm Beach Estate
- LOCATION: Palm Beach, Northern Beaches
- CAPACITY: 100
- WEDDING PACKAGES: Ceremonies only
This 2,500 sqm Balinese-inspired garden is located on the beachfront of a luxurious $40 million holiday home in Palm Beach. There are endless opportunities for wedding photos with the beach on one side and impeccably landscaped lawns on the other.
With generous street parking, easy accessibility and convenient onsite amenities, this venue offers an exclusive experience for wedding ceremonies and photos with beachfront reception venues located nearby.
10. Angourie Resort Yamba
- LOCATION: Yamba - North Coast, NSW
- CAPACITY: 40 - 170
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive
- ACCOMMODATION: 66 Villas of 1 -2 bedrooms
Angourie Resort is a beachside wedding venue secluded within pristine subtropical rainforest. The coastal wedding destination offers accommodation for your entire guest list and caters to micro weddings from 40 guests right up to exclusive-use weddings with 170 guests.
Places to get married include the poolside bar, 3 separate reception venues, nearby beaches and the sandstone Green Point just a few minute's drive away.
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