46 Beautiful South Coast Wedding Venues
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Looking for a wedding venue on the South Coast, NSW? These beautiful South Coast wedding venues are situated in some of the most picturesque places in southern New South Wales and offer an enviable choice of amazing ceremony sites & reception spaces.
The South Coast's most popular wedding destinations are situated between Wollongong & Batemans Bay and include a range of beachfront venues from exclusive seaside resorts to affordable function centres. The gorgeous towns of Berry & Nowra have several luxury wedding venues at private properties and farms, and there are plenty of mid-range estates and wineries that offer the perfect place to get married in a relaxed country setting.
Among the most beautiful places to get married on the South Coast are Jervis Bay wedding venues where nature offers the option of seaside weddings or forest nuptials. Couples wanting to find a unique wedding venue will love the open-air chapels, chandelier wedding halls and outdoor reception venues on offer in this region.
Here are the most beautiful wedding venues on the South Coast of NSW. They cater for all wedding budgets from $75 per person to $400+ per head and include DIY & BYO places as well as venues that offer all inclusive wedding packages.
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1. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Location: Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
- Capacity: 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 111
- Venue Hire: $18,000 - $42,000
- Wedding Packages: $115 - $260 per head
The Cove is a beachfront wedding venue located in Jervis Bay and is hidden within the Booderee National Park with its own private white sand beach. Amenities at this world-class wedding destination include a pamper room to get ready in, a seaside wedding ceremony garden, an outdoor festoon-lit reception area, and a brand new modern wedding hall.
The Cove's 3 day venue hire package for weddings includes accommodation for all guests in a beach house, cabins & luxe glamping village, a DIY welcome night BBQ and a recovery brunch with free paddle boarding on day 3. Venue hire is priced from $18k and guests typically contribute $150 per night for their accommodation which eliminates a decent chunk of this fee. Catering & drinks are priced from $115 - $260 per person.
2. The Woods Farm
- Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Venue Hire: $35,000 - $55,000
- Wedding Packages: $120 - $200 per hear
The Woods Farm is one of the South Coast's most sought after wedding destinations and ranks among Australia's best places to get married. Nestled within 40 acres of woodlands just 5 minutes from Jervis Bay, this beautiful farm stay accommodates your entire guest list for a fun weekend getaway including a welcome night BBQ and poolside recovery.
Venue hire includes your wedding ceremony in the amazing bush chapel which has a magical aisle of jasmine-covered archways meandering 120 metres through native bushland to its' chandelier altar. A beautiful wedding hall opens onto an outdoor bar and lawn area providing the flexibility of an indoor and outdoor reception venue.
3. The Pavilion Kiama
- Location: 2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 80 - 400
- Venue Hire: $0 - $2,000
- Wedding Packages: $135 - $160 per head
The Pavilion Kiama is a highly affordable, coastal reception venue that overlooks Kiama's picture perfect surf beach and lighthouse. Large airy windows offer stunning ocean views and the function room is a beautifully renovated blank canvas ready to style in any colour palette.
The entry to The Pavilion has a foyer with a bar that allows the main function room to be closed to guests on arrival and provides a space for pre-dinner drinks and mingling. The doors are then opened to surprise guests with your room set up. There's also a hidden Bridal Suite where you can relax before making your grand reception entrance. Wedding packages are priced from $135 - $160 per person with potential discounts for winter bookings.
4. 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 the newest luxury wedding destination in Berry and specialises in intimate celebrations for up to 30 guests. The 5 bedroom estate is located on 3.5 hectares of manicured gardens featuring a Petanque court and swimming pool that overlook picturesque views to Saddleback Mountain. Pageboys & flower girls will love the best private playground in Australia!
The gardens of this 5 star location offer a plethora of wedding ceremony sites from the beautiful Lake House, orchard and olive grove, to a pair of centuries-old Fig Trees. At the bottom of the garden is Jamie's Barn that has a beautiful area for private dining, a games space with ping pong and a private sauna. Venue hire for weddings is $7,500 mid week and $9,500 on weekends.
5. Figbird Cottage
- Location: Comerong Island Rd, Terara - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8 + glamping
- Venue Hire: $45 - $130 per head
- Food & Beverages: BYO
Figbird Cottage is a dream wedding venue for relaxed garden nuptials and is located near Nowra within peaceful paddocks of grazing cows & horses. The romantic gardens are entered via ornamental white gates and through a 20 metre rose arbor which twinkles under a canopy of fairy lights, and features a huge European marquee with an adjoining festoon-lit cocktail lawn.
The cost for single day venue hire at Figbird Cottage ranges from $45 - $95 per person with BYO catering & drinks. Three day venue hire packages range from $60 - $130 per person and include accommodation for up to 8 guests in two onsite cottages.
6. Willow Farm Berry
- Location: Galls Lane, Berry - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Venue Hire: $10,000 - $18,500
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Willow Farm is one of the most popular outdoor wedding venues on the South Coast and is located on 160 acres of lush countryside in Berry. Wedding facilities at Willow Farm include a rustic entertainment shed that caters for up to 100 guests, a marquee site for larger weddings of up to 130 guests and an outdoor reception area perfect for unique, DIY celebrations.
Willow Farm is mere minutes from the South Coast's beautiful beaches making it an idyllic wedding destination for a 3 day or longer stay. Venue hire includes onsite accommodation for up to 10 guests and is priced from $10,000. The cheapest way to get married at Willow Farm is to utilise the rustic shed for your reception to avoid marquee hire. Most couples spend $18,000 - $25,000 on venue hire with a marquee.
7. The Homestead Berry
- Location: 8 Homestead Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Venue Hire: $12,300 - $19,500
- Food & Drinks: BYO
If you're looking for a modern place to get married on the South Coast that's rich in rustic character, The Homestead in Berry is the perfect wedding venue. This all-in-one wedding destination is set across 5 acres of elegant grounds with endless photo opportunities and a myriad of beautiful wedding ceremony spots that overlook scenic rural views.
The contemporary reception venue is a repurposed cow shed that has a unique silo bar and elegant double doors leading to a covered courtyard. Venue hire for micro weddings is $12,300 or for weddings with up to 80 guests starts at $17,800 and both packages include 2 nights accommodation in 5 luxury suites, use of a salon for getting ready, minibus service for guest transport and set up of your chosen ceremony space & preferred reception layout.
8. Mimosa Wines
- Location: 2845 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Bermagui NSW 2546
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 13
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
If it's spectacular views you're looking for, Mimosa Wines is one of the most impressive wedding venues on the South Coast. The architecturally designed, hatted restaurant sits high on a sloping hill and has incredible views over its private vineyard below and hundreds of acres of pristine National Park. and can be opened for an indoor/outdoor vibe.
Wedding ceremony areas include a purpose-built lily pond deck, the wraparound deck of the reception venue and any spot of your choosing within the vineyard or surrounding bushland. Venue hire includes a two night stay in an onsite farmhouse and seperate cottage which are both within walking distance through the vines. Wedding packages are surprisingly affordable and include a gastro dining experience.
9. Mountain View Farm
- Location: 11 Mount Dromedary Trail, Tilba Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 - 18
- Venue Hire: $3,950 - $11,950
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
One of the most romantic places to get married on the South Coast is located under the atmospheric gaze of Mount Gulaga. This picturesque farm offers a relaxed setting for country weddings near the popular holiday town of Tilba Tilba and features an open-sided dairy shed, adjoining courtyard, 4 acres of gardens and a marquee paddock for celebrations with up to 130 guests.
Mountain View Farm is the home of pop-up daisy field weddings which are exclusively available at the start of Spring from mid August to the end of September each year. During this time you can get married in the middle of a field of Everlasting Daisies with up to 25 loved ones as your witness.
Venue hire ranges from $3,950 for weddings with up to 30 people, $5,500 with up to 50 people and increases incrementally to $11,950 for weddings with 120 people. All wedding packages include 2 nights accommodation for up to 18 guests. Owner Kathryn is extremely helpful and also flexible in accommodating special requests.
10. 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 coastal wedding venue located on a peaceful hill top with sweeping views over the South Pacific Ocean. Centred around a gorgeous French-style cottage, the property brings a new level of luxury to outdoor ceremonies & receptions with one of the best views of any South Coast wedding locations.
Manicured gardens featuring trimmed hedges and a huge fig tree are lit up at night by thousands of fairy and festoon lights creating the most romantic setting for outdoor receptions. Exclusive venue hire includes large round tables and elegant cross back chairs, freedom to hire your preferred caterers, use of the homestead for getting ready and complimentary accommodation for 2.
11. The Lodge Jamberoo
- Location: 406 Jamberoo Mountain Road, Jamberoo, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 106
- Venue Hire: $32,000 - $58,000
- Food & Beverages: $115 - $300 pp
The Lodge Jamberoo is a 39 room country hotel that specialises in 3 day weddings with all guests staying for two nights in rooms that overlook a huge 25 metre swimming pool. Wedding amenities include an amazing pine forest chapel which is one of the most beautiful wedding ceremony venues on the South Coast, a modern reception hall that's easily styled to any colour palette, and a bar, restaurant, spa and two getting ready suites.
Venue hire is priced from $32,000 in winter to $58,000 in peak season which runs from October to April each year, and includes two nights accommodation for 106 guests with breakfast each morning. Most couples set a price for each room based on their budget and have guests pay via an Eventbrite account. If guests pay $150 per night, they'll collectively contribute $31,800 towards your venue hire.
12. Moraea Farm
- Location: 450b Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 30
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Venue Hire: $5,500 - $8,500
- Food & Beverages: BYO
Moraea Farm's private dining hall is the newest South Coast reception venue and comes with full commercial kitchen facilities for use by your preferred caterer. Location hire includes a two night stay for up to 12 guests in the 6 bedroom farm house next door, with approval to host an intimate wedding ceremony for up to 30 guests in the garden.
Moraea Farm is situated a few minutes drive from Seven Mile Beach and has sister properties within a 5 minute drive to accommodate additional guests.
13. Eleven Eighty Weddings
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 80
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
- Venue Hire: $7,750+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
Eleven Eighty is a quirky wedding venue located at Shoalhaven Heads that specialises in intimate celebrations with 20 - 80 guests. The 3 acre property offers private venue hire from $7,750 and comes with 5 eclectic event spaces plus two nights accommodation in two onsite cottages.
Facilities include a heritage listed wedding hall that's typically utilised as a dance floor, a luxe micro barn, an outdoor reception venue & bar, a pergola & Argentinian BBQ and a gorgeous little train carriage which doubles as a hair & make up salon.
14. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 30 - 145
- Accommodation: Next door
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO, Assisted planning
Growwild Wildflower Farm is an affordable & elegant wedding venue on 25 spacious acres at the gateway to the South Coast. The intimate garden location has a beautiful wedding ceremony site surrounded by native bushland which is often visited by Koalas and is a registered sanctuary for local wildlife.
Growwild has two reception venues including a rustic wedding barn best suited to smaller weddings & elopements, and a larger marquee for 50+ guests. The owners recently got married here themselves and loved the location so much they purchased the property. It's this personal touch that makes Growwild one of our favourite spots for South Coast weddings.
15. Coolangatta Estate
- Location: 1335 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70
- Venue Hire: $3,000
- Wedding Packages: $115 - $190 per head
Coolangatta Estate is one of the few South Coast venues to offer winery weddings. The 100 acre coastal estate is located a few minutes from Berry at Shoalhaven Heads and with historic buildings overlooked by bush covered hills and stunning sunsets, the property oozes a unique country charm.
Facilities for weddings include a giant fairy-lit fig tree and croquet lawn ceremony areas, plus two reception venues including a 200 year old Grand Hall and a large function room. With an onsite motel that accommodates up to 70 guests who can book & pay their own way, Coolangatta Estate is one of the easiest and most affordable wedding destinations on the South Coast.
Coolangatta Estate's wedding packages include a ceremony venue hire fee of $2,000, a reception venue hire fee of $1,000 and catering & drinks from $115 - $190 per person. There's also a staffing costs of between $2,000 - $4,000 depending on guest numbers.
16. Ravensthorpe Estate
- Location: 56 Tongarra Rd, Albion Park NSW 2527
- Capacity: 50 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Venue Hire: $9,200 - $15,500
- Catering: BYO
- Drinks: $65 - $95 per head
Ravensthorpe Estate is an historic Georgian manor house located in Albion Park which specialises in elegant garden weddings and has 3 acres of beautiful grounds including a gorgeous vine covered ceremony rotunda. Luxury wedding facilities include a garden pavilion, a private courtyard suitable for intimate celebrations and a festoon-lit tennis court that offers the perfect reception space for sophisticated outdoor events.
The venue hire fee at Ravensthorpe Estate is seasonally priced from $9,200 - $15,500 and includes an overnight stay for up to 18 guests which can be invoiced directly to guests. All ceremony & reception coordination on the day is also included. A drinks package must be purchased from the venue and are priced from $65 - $95 per person. A choice of 3 preferred caterers are provided and most couples spend around $75 - $85 per head on food.
17. Private Property Illawarra
- Location: 8 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Stanwell Park, NSW 2508
- Capacity: 50
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Venue Hire: $5,000
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Interbane House is a spacious 5 bedroom house to hire for weddings on the NSW South Coast. Perched on Bald Hill with a sweeping vista over the surrounding coastline, Interbane House is one of the best wedding venues the South Coast has to offer if you're looking for epic views.
The Victorian period home is surrounded by manicured lawns, has a covered outdoor event space, an open air fire pit and an outdoor spa that all take in the birds eye views. Inside, open plan living provides weddings areas to seat 30 guests and there are 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. An extra 8 guests can be accommodated next door.
18. Caoura Cliffs
- Location: 1450 Caoura Road, Tallong, NSW 2579
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Among the most luxurious wedding destinations on the South Coast is Caoura Cliffs, a 1,100 acre wilderness farm with a contemporary reception hall and adjoining ceremony space that sit of a private cliff top overlooking sweeping views of the Shoalhaven River. This amazing wedding location comes with a luxury cottage where a swimming pool and outdoor dining pavilion offer a gorgeous setting for pre & post wedding events.
Caoura Cliffs is managed by wedding professionals who provide one-on-one planning support from the time you enquire. They'll walk you through the venue before you book, recommend local wedding vendors in line with your expectations and be there on your wedding day to coordinate your chosen vendors and assist with ceremony & reception set up. Highly recommended.
19. Terara Riverside Gardens
- Location: 135 Terara Rd, Terara NSW 2540
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Venue Hire: $13,200
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Terara Riverside Gardens is a romantic wedding location set on 5 acres of beautiful gardens on the banks of the Shoalhaven River near Nowra. With a riverbank ceremony site, formal lavender garden, climbing rose sanctuary, orchard and an all-weather greenhouse that all have stunning mountain & river views, the property is one of the best locations on the South Coast for beautiful garden weddings.
When you hire Terara Riverside Gardens for your wedding you get exclusive use of the gardens, greenhouse, a luxe marquee and adjoining barn for 3 days with onsite accommodation for up to 8 guests. The venue hire fee is $13,200 and comes fully furnished. You'll need to hire one of the venue's preferred caterers and BYO tableware, styling, florals and drinks.
20. Nowra Culburra Beach SLSC
- Location: 4 Farrant Ave, Culburra Beach NSW 2540
- Capacity: 130
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The Nowra Culburra Surf Life Saving Club is a blank canvas wedding hall that offers an affordable spot to get married on the beach. Wedding packages include hall hire with a full commercial kitchen for use of your preferred suppliers. Located on one of the quietest South Coast beaches, the hall is an ideal spot for all-in-one beach weddings with ceremonies on the sand and receptions overlooking the ocean.
21. Seacliff House
- Location: 139 Princes Hwy, Gerringong, NSW 2534
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20+
- Venue Hire: $11,000 - $20,000
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Seacliff House is a scenic wedding destination located on the Gerringong headlands near Kiama and is sought after for its tranquil farm setting and stunning ocean views. The estate centres around a purpose-built wedding hall which has huge ocean-facing glass windows and overlooks an elegant ceremony space framed by manicured hedges.
The convenient location of Seacliff House being just 2 hours from Sydney and 30 minutes from Wollongong makes it one of the South Coast's most in-demand wedding sites. Three day venue hire packages are priced from 11,000 for mid week micro weddings to $20,000 for peak weekends and comes with onsite accommodation for 20 guests in two farm houses. Furniture, styling, catering & drinks are BYO.
22. Bangalay Luxury Villas
- Location: 30 Staples St, Shoalhaven Heads NSW 2535
- Capacity: 90
- Accommodation: 16 luxury villas
- Venue Hire: $12,000+
Bangalay Luxury Villas is one of the most exclusive wedding venues on the South Coast and comes with 16 luxury villas, a poolside garden with views over Shoalhaven Heads Golf Course and an in-house restaurant, Bangalay Dining.
Wedding ceremonies and receptions can either be hosted in the private landscaped garden or restaurant which seats up to 60 guests and caters to 90 for a cocktail reception (can be stretched to 120). Wedding packages are priced from $200 per person plus the venue hire fee and accommodation which is around $300/pp per night.
23. Worrowing Estate
- Location: 81 The Wool Rd, Worrowing Heights NSW 2540
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 40+
- Venue Hire: $17,400+
Worrowing is a 250 acre coastal wedding venue with 12+ ceremony locations centred around manicured gardens and dams. Located in scenic Jervis Bay, Worrowing is one of the most picturesque places to get married on the South Coast and comes with unique accommodation for 41 guests in boat sheds & wilderness huts.
Indoor ceremony & reception spaces include a modern wedding hall and shed which are fully furnished for up to 140 seated guests. Worrowing is a DIY & BYO wedding destination allowing your choice of caterers. Seasonal venue hire is priced between $17,400 - $26,500 and includes a two night stay for 41 guests. Guests are able to pay their own accommodation which is deducted from venue hire.
24. Paperbark Camp
- Location: 571 Woollamia Rd, Woollamia NSW 2540
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 45
- Venue Hire: $14,310+
Paperbark Camp is a unique wedding destination that centres around "The Gunyah" treetop reception space. Outdoor weddings can also be hosted on the forest floor beneath the The Gunyah dining room.
This camp is completely immersed in native bushland and is one of very few South Coast wedding venues to offer eco-friendly credentials. The minimum venue hire fee is $14,310 including accommodation & breakfast for 26 guests with additional beds available. All inclusive wedding packages are priced from $205 per person with a furnished ceremony, catering & drinks for a minimum of 50 guests.
25. Bewong River Retreat
- Location: 2395 Princes Hwy, Bewong NSW 2540
- Capacity: 60 - 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 38 + glamping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The private Bewong River Retreat is a 160 acre wedding place set within temperate South Coast bushland. The waterfront venue has a ceremony area on the river, a large function room with adjoining marquee, self-contained bungalows, a rustic golf course and plenty of wildlife.
Wedding packages include exclusive use of the entire property for 3 days/2 nights and you have free reign of the property to BYO wedding vendors as preferred.
26. Mollymook Beachside Weddings at Salt & Spencer
- Location: 72 Golf Avenue, Mollymook, NSW 2539
- Capacity: 220
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mollymook Beachside Weddings is an absolute beachfront wedding location where you can have your ceremony on the sand and reception in the function centre. Wedding packages are available from Monday to Wednesday only.
One of the few budget friendly wedding venues located directly on a South Coast beach offering uninterrupted views over the ocean.
27. Cupitts Estate
- Location: 58 Washburton Rd, Ulladulla NSW 2539
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20
- Minimum Spend: $18,000 - $38,000
Cupitts Estate is a winery, brewery and event venue that offers exclusive wedding packages for mid-week celebrations from Monday to Friday. (No Saturday/Sunday weddings) The popular farm-style location comes with beautiful country views across the vineyard to Burrill Lake.
Wedding venue hire starts at $15,780 mid-week or $19,700 on a Friday and includes ten luxury villas for 2 nights. Wedding packages including food & beverage start at $230/pp. A 10% discount applies to winter weddings.
28. The Barn On The Ridge
- Location: 24 Clyde Ridge Rd, Morton NSW 2538
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Venue Hire: $10,000+
This beautiful barn is located on the ridge of a 55 acre country retreat and is a unique reception venue with modern decor blended with authentic rustic charm. The barn showcases hand-milled hardwood & rusted corrugated iron and has wall to wall windows and an adjoining deck with epic views across the beautiful country scape the South Coast is famous for.
Wedding ceremonies can be held next to the dam with sweeping views over the surrounding farm land, Pigeon House Mountains and the Budawang Ranges. Venue hire ranges in price from $10k - $13k and includes 3 days/2 nights access plus a two night stay in the Austin Farm Truck Bridal Suite. Catering & drinks are BYO.
29. Tilba Valley Winery
- Location: 947 Old Hwy, Corunna NSW 2546
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Tilba Valley Winery is a family run boutique winery and idyllic spot to get married located at the scenic foothills of Mt Gulaga on the shores of Corunna Lake. The budget friendly event venue is off the South Coast's main wedding trail and offers a uniquely relaxed setting for laid back weddings.
Expansive lawns cater for wedding ceremonies and there's a choice of rustic reception spaces.
30. Kianinny Bush Cottages
- Location: 246 Tathra Rd, Tathra NSW 2550
- Capacity: 60 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150
- Venue Hire: $4,500+
One of the southern-most wedding venues on the NSW coastline is the 100 acres of bushland at Kianinny Cottages. The property offers lakeside ceremonies on a waterfront pontoon and outdoor wedding receptions in a choice of covered pavilion rooms.
Comfortable self-contained cottages for 150+ guests and onsite canoeing, zip-lining and mini-putt make this Sapphire Coast wedding venue an ideal budget-friendly weekender for the whole family. Wedding venue hire starts at $4,000 with a minimum spend of $13,450 including venue hire + accommodation.
31. Oaklands Event Centre
- Location: 3546 Princes Hwy, Pambula NSW 2549
- Capacity: 40 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
One of the largest reception venues on the South Coast is Oaklands Event Centre which caters for weddings with up to 300 guests. The huge "shed" is perfect for rustic style wedding receptions and comes with affordable packages inclusive of catering.
Adjacent to the wedding shed is a relaxed beer garden and barn popular with post recovery events. There's a homestead on the farm large enough for the whole bridal party to get ready and is the ideal spot for wedding ceremonies. With a variety of rustic sheds, petting animals, driveways and gardens, Oaklands is an easy all-in-one wedding spot.
32. Greyleigh South Coast
- Location: Long Brush Road, Jerrara, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16
- Venue Hire: $25,000+
Set on 200 historic farming acres with expansive views over rolling green hills to the ocean, Greyleigh is one of the most luxurious wedding venues on the South Coast. The property has 4 event spaces including a natural amphitheatre, country gardens, a pretty fruit orchard and the rustic Gables, a unique reception space seating up to 150 guests.
Venue hire at Greyleigh starts at $25k for mid-week weddings during low season and weekend weddings start at $32k. The venue hire fee includes exclusive use of the property and two nights accommodation for up to 20 guests. You then add an all inclusive wedding package which range in price from $204 - $269 with optional extras.
33. Wildwood Kangaroo Valley
- Location: 407D Bendeela Rd, Kangaroo Valley NSW 2577
- Capacity: 90
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Wildwood is an award winning wedding venue nestled in lush subtropical rainforest and has expansive views over picturesque Kangaroo Valley. An elevated wooden deck known as The Valley Lookout is the crowning jewel at Wildwood and with sweeping national park views is one of the best wedding ceremony locations in New South Wales.
A marquee style pavilion otherwise known as The Farmhouse is the venue's indoor reception space and comes with an adjoining picnic lawn. Venue hire starts at $11,000 for mid-week weddings and comes with overnight accommodation for 8 guests. An all inclusive wedding package with celebrant, photographer and catering is available $30,000 for 40 guests
34. Weddings in the Wilde
- Location: 71 Ryans Ln, Wildes Meadow NSW 2577
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Weddings in the Wilde is an education facility set within 40 hectares of lush rainforest and is a beautiful place to get married in nature. This amazing wedding venue is perfect for a secluded weekend-long celebration where everyone stays onsite with you in group accommodation. Camping is permitted and there's zip lining, archery and a giant swing to keep guests entertained.
The ceremony venue is an incredibly unique wedding chapel made from rustic logs which also makes an amazing backdrop for wedding photos. Well suited to festival-style celebrations, the treelined Green lights up at night under festoon lights with fire pits and dancing under the stars. You can BYO food trucks and there's a late curfew.
35. City Beach Function Centre
- Location: 1 Marine Dr, Wollongong NSW 2500
- Capacity: 420
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
City Beach Function Centre is a coastal reception venue located in Wollongong. Set on the beach front with views of the ocean, the popular venue makes coastal weddings easy with local amenities, transport and hotels being in close proximity. All inclusive wedding packages come with optional luxuries
36. The Sebel Harbourside Kiama
- Location: 31 Shoalhaven St, Kiama NSW 2533
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Hotel rooms
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Sebel Hotel is a stunning garden venue offering affordable beachside weddings and receptions overlooking Kiama Harbour. A range of function rooms including a marquee reception venue cater for weddings of up to 200 guests. The Sebel is a great wedding location if you've got travelling guests as they're able to book & pay their own accommodation onsite.
37. Crooked River Wines
- Location: 11 Willowvale Rd, Gerringong NSW 2534
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Crooked River Wines is one of the closest South Coast venues to Sydney, offering a convenient location for country weddings and receptions. The vineyard is a spectacular setting for wedding ceremonies with views across farmland and mountains to the ocean. The function centre offers the ideal blank canvas to self style for rustic wedding receptions.
38. Jackson Ranch by Bannisters
- Location: Bawley Point - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 30
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Jackson Ranch is a 5 star wedding venue operated by the owners of world-renowned Bannisters. The 37 acre private waterfront property is set within serene natural bushland and features lots of secluded nooks and picturesque spots for wedding photos. The grounds are ideal for outdoor nuptials with a backdrop of moody rainforests, lake views or secluded sandy beaches.
Wedding packages include exclusive use of the entire venue for the duration of your booking and you can stay onsite with up to 30 wedding guests. Wedding receptions can be held outdoors or in the Jackson Room and outside terrace. The property was recently taken over by the owners of Bannisters.
39. Lincoln Downs Resort
- Location: 11683 Princes Highway, North Batemans Bay, NSW 2536
- Capacity: 70
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Lincoln Down Resort is the right wedding destination for couples seeking an affordable waterfront wedding where all their guests can stay onsite with them. Located one kilometre from Batemans Bay, the resort comes with 33 rooms, swimming pool, tennis court and a gorgeous ceremony rotunda over the private lake.
There are two wedding reception spaces at the resort including a function room that seats 70 guests and a private dining room that seats 20 people. All inclusive wedding packages start at under $200 per person.
40. Bawley Vale Estate
- Location: 226 Bawley Point Rd, Bawley Point, NSW 2539
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Bawley Vale Estate is a world class wedding destination hidden amongst the South Coast's beautiful bushland. The sprawling grounds of this 100 acre coastal estate boast a huge choice of beautiful wedding ceremony locations and a diverse canvas for your wedding photos including orchards and lakes.
The hero of the property is the modern industrial style barn which makes for an impressive reception venue with high ceilings and statement floor-to-ceiling windows. There's accommodation for 2 onsite and the entire estate is exclusively yours for 2 nights with all wedding packages.
41. Jaspers Berry
- Location: 4 O'Keeffes Ln, Jaspers Brush, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Guest House
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The ethereal Jaspers Berry is one of the most luxurious & romantic wedding destinations on the South Coast. The boutique country hideaway is a haven of understated opulence with secret garden rooms and grand vintage spaces setting the scene for fully bespoke weddings.
Exclusive venue hire includes an immersive & luxurious wedding experience starting with preparations in the Hollywood-glam style Bridal Salon and Gentlemen’s Club Lounge. An impeccably intimate ceremony garden has an adjoining area for garden games and a must have wedding photo is under the magical Faraway Tree C1890. Indoors, there's a private area for tea ceremonies, a gorgeous reception room and a bar lounge.
42. NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Resort
- Location: Banyandah Street, South Durras, NSW 2536
- Capacity: 20 - 120
- Accommodation: Villas sleep 40+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Murramarang Resort is one of the most affordable all-in-one beach wedding venues on the South Coast. Located right on the sand, the resort comes with several ocean-view ceremony and reception venues plus villas to accommodate all guests.
Four reception venues cater for micro weddings of 20 - 40 guests up to parties of 120 and include both indoor & outdoor function spaces. Ceremony venues include Mill Beach, a grassy headland, several forest settings and a wet weather courtyard. All inclusive wedding packages from $160/pp
43. 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 waterfront wedding venue nestled on the shores of Sussex Inlet near Jervis Bay. The budget-friendly wedding spot features 5 self contained units that sleep up to 20 guests and you get the entire property for your exclusive use for 2 nights.
The waterfront event area features a huge flat lawn suitable for ceremonies and outdoor wedding receptions and marquees & tipis are permitted. Kullindi is a DIY & BYO venue with limited wedding facilities so you'll need to hire all your own vendors including caterers and furniture suppliers. You can also have guests glamping set up should you wish. Venue hire cost is $3,800
44. Bundanon Weddings
- Location: 170 Riversdale Road, Illaroo, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 50 - 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 96
- Venue Hire: $14,000+
Bundanon's beautiful wedding venue is situated within a 1,000 hectare wildlife sanctuary located 30 minutes from Nowra on the NSW South Coast. The centre was gifted to the Australian people by artists Arthur and Yvonne Boyd and contains an architecturally designed reception venue with breathtaking views down the Shoalhaven River.
Bundanon’s natural amphitheatre offers a unique outdoor ceremony location nestled within the peaceful bush landscape. Following your ceremony the Boyd Wedding Hall with its semi-commercial kitchen and onsite accommodation provides the perfect DIY location for 1, 2 or 3 day South Coast weddings. Venue hire is priced from $14,000 including overnight accommodation for 34 guests.
Wedding Venues Near South Coast
45. Briars Conservatory
- Location: 653 Moss Vale Rd, Burradoo, NSW 2576
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: 80+ People
- Accommodation: Sleeps 130
Briars is a gorgeous wedding venue located on the same Southern Highlands estate as an Inn and Lodge of the same name. Although located in a completely private setting, the Lodge & Inn are a quick walk away for guests offering easy accommodation after your wedding reception and somewhere to get refreshments while you have wedding photos.
The conservatory is set within 15 acres of lush country gardens and overlooks a lakefront rotunda framed by Weeping Willows that provide a picturesque location for wedding ceremonies.
46. Mali Brae Farm
- Location: 562 Nowra Rd, Moss Vale NSW 2577
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mali Brae Farm is a boutique wedding venue location on a private 90 acre farm with 6 ceremony locations to choose from, stunning landscaped gardens and extensive regional views. Reception venues include an elegantly transformed hay shed which retains its rustic origins and a brand new luxury wedding space for micro weddings of 30 - 55 guests.
47. Glencara Weddings
- Location: 706 Jerrybang Lane, Monteagle, NSW 2594
- Capacity: 2 - 160
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 + glamping/camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Glencara Estate is one of the lesser known wedding venues near the Southern Tablelands and offers a picturesque setting for country weddings in the side seasons. In Spring the venue is surrounded by vibrant crops of canola offering a beautiful yellow backdrop for wedding photos. In Autumn lush green wheat fields replace the canola and offer a gorgeous earthy backdrop.
The 10 hectare farm centres around an historic homestead and the whimsical gardens that surround it which include a unique rustic maze, games and quirky riddles. The property also features a repurposed barn that is perfect for use as a rustic reception venue and seats up to 120 guests. Marquees & camping permitted.
South Coast Wedding Locations
South Coast wedding venues are among the most sought after places to get married in New South Wales and are regularly booked out 18 months in advance, so if you've found your dream wedding venue in this beautiful region we highly recommend booking asap.
Local Wedding Venues
The two most popular spots for a South Coast wedding are Jervis Bay and Berry, which respectively have some of the best coastal wedding venues and country wedding venues in New South Wales. Nowra is another popular wedding destination for country nuptials in the Shoalhaven Region, while Wollongong and the Sapphire Coast offer a great variety of beach wedding locations.
These are the top wedding destinations on the South Coast NSW:
Berry
Nowra
Jervis Bay
Kangaroo Valley
Sapphire Coast
Shoalhaven
Wollongong
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Ceremony Venues
Every wedding venue on the NSW South Coast is an all-in-one destination with at least one beautiful wedding ceremony location onsite. This region is notable among Australia's best places to get married, with visionary venue owners having created a collection of world class ceremony spaces that offer a magical place to say "I do".
Here are five of the best wedding ceremony venues on the South Coast:
- The Bush Chapel at The Woods Farm - features a 120 metre aisle of jasmine covered archways leading to an open air timber chapel hidden in the woods
- Beachfront Lawn at The Cove - overlooks your own private beach with pristine white sand and turquoise waters
- Pop Up Daisy Fields at Mountain View Farm - a one-of-a-kind aisle & altar is designed into the annual bloom available for a limited 6 week season each Spring
- The Gardens at Fig Tree Park - the scenic front garden of a hill top French-style estate with expansive ocean views
- Pine Tree Cathedral at The Lodge Jamberoo - an open air timber chapel set under a natural pine forest with paved seating for guests
Reception Venues
South Coast weddings are synonymous with scenic reception venues that treat guests to beautiful views over fertile farmland, bush-covered hills and beautiful coastlines. Here are five of the region's most scenic reception spaces that all come with panoramic views that epitomise the stunning natural beauty of the South Coast.
- The Courtyard at The Cove - set next to its own private beach with an outdoor bar lit in thousands of fairy lights you'll think you're dining in the Mediterranean
- The Pavilion Kiama - a surprisingly affordable beachfront reception venue that overlooks beautiful ocean views to the Kiama Lighthouse
- Chefs Hatted Restaurant at Mimosa Wines - the best foodie venue in NSW! Incredible views over the vineyard below and across the canopy of national park for as far as you can see
- The Fig Tree at Fig Tree Park - imagine 100+ people sitting on elegant round tables under a huge fairy lit fig tree with 180° ocean views. One of the most romantic reception venues in Australia!
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