Off-The-Beaten-Track Rustic Wedding Venues
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Looking for a rustic wedding venue? Here are 10 rustic wedding venues situated off-the-beaten-track in country NSW. From barns and sheds to farms and private country garden, these idyllic wedding locations are perfect for rustic celebrations with ceremony, photos & reception all held in the one place.
10 Rustic Wedding Venues in Country NSW

1. Goolawah Retreat
- Location: Mid North Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 30 - 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32 + camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY
Surrounded by 28 acres of native bushland and with a brand new timber reception pavilion onsite, Goolawah Retreat is an ideal location for rustic weddings in a relaxed and affordable holiday-style setting. There are 5 refurbished cottages onsite and camping is permitted on the property.
Wedding packages include 3 day hire with accommodation for 32 from $6,000 - so if an affordable destination wedding in a rustic setting is what you're after, Goolawah ticks the box perfectly. Pet friendly. No neighbours. No curfew. BYO.

2. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Location: Tweed Valley - Northern NSW
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70 - 150
- Wedding Packages: DIY
Midginbil Eco Resort is a rustic, 3-day wedding destination in Northern NSW, an hour inland from Byron Bay. Between 70 to 150 wedding guests stay onsite with you for 2 nights and you get exclusive use of the entire 400 acre property including 3 ceremony sites, a refurbished reception barn, bonfire area, swimming pool, tennis and volleyball.
Midginbil is a picturesque spot surrounded by sub tropical rainforest with 360° views over lush national park. Venue hire starts at $7,900 mid week.

3. Mali Brae Farm
- Location: Moss Vale - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 30 - 110
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mali Brae Farm is a private 90 acre farm that's perfect for rustic weddings. A choice of 6 ceremony locations across the farm include the rustic ruins pictured above, a ceremony shed, and there's two rustic reception venues. The Hay Barn is ideal for weddings of up to 110 guests while the new luxe-rustic Augustine's Room is purpose built for micro weddings of 30 - 55 guests.
The farm features drystone walls, garden sculptures, an old boat shed and complimentary accommodation for 2 in the Dairy Cottage.

4. Willow Farm
- Location: Berry - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 50 - 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY or All inclusive
Willow Farm is a 160 acre picturesque farm with lush green paddocks, private lawns and an array of ceremony sites including an intimate creek setting. The rustic entertainment shed is ideal for DIY & BYO weddings and can be used as a break out area should you prefer an outdoor reception with long tables and dance floor set up on the lawns. Marquees & teepees are welcome.
A farmhouse provides accommodation for 10 for the weekend and there's a yoga barn for morning-after recovery.

5. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: Alpine - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 30 - 60
- Accommodation: Available next door
- Wedding Packages: DIY with owner assistance
Growwild Wildflower Farm is a picturesque garden venue with a small rustic barn that caters for wedding ceremonies and receptions of up to 50 seated guests. The property is a registered sanctuary with the Wildlife Land Trust and features 25 acres of elegant wildflower gardens and bushland that are perfect for rustic weddings.
There's a bridal suite onsite for getting ready and a permanent wood floor marquee for larger weddings with 50 - 130 guests.

6. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: Hawkesbury, NSW
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY
St Joseph's Guesthouse is a uniquely rustic wedding venue in the restored ruins of a 160 year old church. The unique 5 bedroom, 3 level stone building offers the ideal all-in-one location for intimate & affordable day-time weddings with a rustic, vintage or boho theme.
An affordable flat venue hire fee of $5,500 provides exclusive access to the Guesthouse, grounds and 5 bedroom accommodation for up to 4 days. The ground floor has an intimate function area suitable for seated ceremonies & receptions of up to 60 guests or 100 standing.

7. Petrichor Farm
- Location: Gundaroo - Southern Tablelands, NSW
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Situated in the Southern Tablelands, Petrichor Farm is the ultimate outback wedding location. With 170 acres of grazing land & an abundance of native wildlife this is one of the most laid back wedding venues in NSW. Petrichor Farm offers a private, rustic-chic style reception space, plenty of ceremony & photo locations and a cute cottage where couples can stay overnight. Option to glamp onsite.

8. Longview Farm
- Location: Manning Valley, NSW
- Capacity: 70 - 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16 + glamping/camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY
Longview Farm is a private & secluded country property with an outdoor wedding area and rustic reception barn on a peaceful riverfront setting. The farm features a unique rotating house which is included with the venue hire fee of $15,000. (Enquire for mid week rates).
Venue hire at Longview Farm includes exclusive access to all 80 acres with the option to set up a deluxe glamping village utilising tents available onsite. There's an outdoor lawn games area, marquee site, and a decorations shed filled with free styling items. Legally required RSA staff are also included, simply BYO catering and booze. Late curfew.

9. Wildwood Kangaroo Valley
- Location: Kangaroo Valley, NSW
- Capacity: 10 - 90
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Wildwood Kangaroo Valley is an eco friendly all-inclusive wedding venue offering complete privacy in a secluded bushland location. Popular for its cliff-top ceremonies, the venue also boasts a rustic open-sided shed for wet weather ceremonies and a wedding pavilion for your reception.
Venue hire starts at $8,800 mid week or $15,000 on the weekend plus catering from $70/pp. Elopements available from $1,000.

10. Adams Peak Country Estate
- Location: Upper Hunter Valley, NSW
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 24
- Wedding Packages: Semi inclusive
Adam's Peak Country Estate is renowned as one of the Hunter Valley's best venues for rustic weddings. Ceremonies enjoy stunning views over the Upper Hunter's vineyards and countryside from the manicured lawn while The Barn and Hay Shed offer an open-air summer venue and winter reception venue respectively, both with original rustic charm.
Wedding packages start at $15,000 + catering on the weekends (includes accommodation for 24 guests) and $7,000 midweek. Catering & drinks are provided by preferred suppliers with dedicated packages available for Adams Peak clientele.
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