Nowra Wedding Venues
Looking for a wedding venue in Nowra, NSW? Situated on the fertile banks of the Shoalhaven River, Nowra wedding venues offer a tranquil location for country weddings and include elegant private estates, manicured rural gardens, farms, wineries and waterfront retreats.
These are the top 14 wedding venues in Nowra.
Top 14 Wedding Venues in Nowra
1. Figbird Cottage
- Address: 330 Comerong Island Road, Terara, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Venue Hire: $45 - $130 per person
Figbird Cottage is the perfect wedding venue in Nowra for romantic garden nuptials with an aisle through a 20 metre fairly-lit rose arbour and grounds featuring hundreds of rose & camellia bushes, sculpted topiary trees and a luxury European marquee that overlooks surrounding dairy country. Other wedding facilities include two country cottages that sleep 8 guests and a make up salon.
Figbird Cottage is one of the only wedding venues local to Nowra that offers exclusive-use day hire packages which range in price from $45 - $68 per person. Three day wedding packages come with all onsite accommodation and an on-the-day wedding coordinator and are priced from $60 - $130 per person. Micro wedding packages for 2 - 30 guests start at $2,000.
2. The Woods Farm
- Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Venue Hire: $40,000 - $60,000
The Woods Farm is located twenty minutes south of Nowra and is one of the most sought after wedding venues on the South Coast. When you hire The Woods Farm for your wedding you get exclusive use of the entire farm stay for two nights with a pizza evening in the garden on Friday night, your wedding on Saturday and a poolside recovery on Sunday.
Wedding Facilities at The Woods Farm include an incredible open-air bush chapel which is nestled in a forest of native trees and shrubs and has a 120 metre aisle of jasmine covered arches leading to the chandelier altar. There's also a chandelier reception hall and an alfresco event space centred around an outdoor bar. Venue hire pricing is seasonal (cheapest in winter) and food & beverage packages are about $120 per person.
3. Coolangatta Estate
- Location: 1335 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70
- Wedding Packages: $10,000 - $14,000
Coolangatta Estate is located 15 minutes from Nowra on the Shoalhaven River and is a 100 acre coastal winery with two heritage reception venues including the region's original town hall. A convict-built 26 room motel adds to the historic vibe of the grounds where a fairy-lit fig tree and intimate croquet lawn provide romantic wedding ceremony sites.
One of the highlights of Coolangatta Estate is the 200 year old Grand Hall which is an incredibly atmospheric event space that oozes a yesteryear nostalgia and is the perfect wedding venue for rowdy shared banquets with up to 80 guests.
Coolangatta Estate offers wedding venue hire from $10,000 including one night accommodation in 26 rooms. Alternatively you can build-your-own wedding package to avoid paying for things you don't need. A styled ceremony is $2,000, reception venue hire is $1,000, an hour of canapés is $28 - $35 per person, a 2 or 3 course menu is $65 - $75 per person and the bar tab minimum spend is $500. All pricing is current for 2025.
4. Willow Farm
- Location: Galls Lane, Berry - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: $250 - $400 per person
Located on 160 acres of scenic rolling hills, Willow Farm is one of the best wedding venues near Nowra for elegant country nuptials. The property centres around a rustic entertainment shed which is a versatile event space that easily transforms from ambient lounge to dining space to party area or dance floor.
Willow Farm is best known for its stunning outdoor area that overlooks sweeping views of the farm's paddocks & dams. Large trees provide shelter for outdoor dining under the stars and owner Keri has local outdoor dance floor & marquee hire companies on her preferred supplier list. The typical spend for a Willow Farm wedding with 80 people is $35,000 - $40,000.
5. The Pavilion
- Location: 2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 80 - 400
- Wedding Packages: $135 - $160 per head
The Pavilion is a picturesque reception venue located half an hour north of Nowra on the Kiama Headlands and is a light-filled event space that's sought after for its stunning ocean views. The Pavilion is one of the cheapest wedding venues in the Shoalhaven region with packages ranging from $135 - $160 per person and is set beside two outdoor ceremony sites including a Pine Tree framed lawn and a sheltered spot between two rows of rustic sheds.
The Pavilion has an entrance foyer with a bar area where canapés are served prior to the main function room doors opening for the entry of guests. The doors then close again awaiting the grand entrance of the bridal party who have a private room to relax and refresh in after having photos at the many scenic spots nearby. Hotel accommodation is within a 5 minute walk.
6. Eleven Eighty Weddings
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
- Venue Hire:
- Curfew: 10.30 pm
Eleven Eighty is one of the most unique wedding venues in Nowra with 5 eclectic event spaces on the 3 acre estate. The central courtyard is a beautiful location for outdoor weddings of up to 80 guests and there's a refurbished hall that seats 50, a barn that seats 30, an old train carriage that seats 20 and picnic pergola in the garden with an Argentine Grill.
Exclusively yours for 2+ nights, this cute little country-style property comes with a styling shed complete with all furniture including tables, chairs and velvet lounges. There are two cottages that sleep 15 guests, street art murals on walls and the venue is pet friendly.
7. Terara Riverside Gardens
- Address: Terara Road, Nowra, NSW 2541
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Venue Hire: $13,200
- Noise Curfew: 10.30pm
Terara Riverside Gardens is one of the most popular wedding venues in Nowra with 5 acres of manicured gardens situated on the picturesque banks of the Shoalhaven River. Wedding facilities include a permanent luxury marquee with cathedral style windows, an adjoining open-air barn that doubles as a sheltered ceremony site and a dance floor, and a furnished outdoor area with lawn games.
It costs $13,200 to hire Terara Riverside Gardens for a 3 day wedding experience that comes with two nights accommodation for up to 8 guests. Most furniture & tableware is included with major additional costs being catering and BYO drinks. Preferred caterers are Garnish Creative Catering and Rabbit & Co. Piccolo & Poppi stylists are based onsite but you're also free to DIY.
8. Bewong River Retreat
- Address: 2395 Princes Highway, Bewong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 130
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Bewong River Retreat is a DIY wedding location on the Bewong River near Nowra. Wedding venues include riverfront ceremonies and a function centre with adjoining marquee. Wedding packages enable BYO alcohol & catering. Bewong River Retreat is an ideal weekend-long wedding destination as there's accommodation for 38 onsite + extra guests are able to glamp.
9. Linnaeus Farm
- Location: 599 Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 30
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Venue Hire: $10,000 - $17,500
Linnaeus Farm is a luxury wedding destination that specialises in small celebrations for up to 30 guests and is located close to Nowra via a 20 minute drive on the A1. The 5 bedroom estate sits on 3.5 hectares of manicured country gardens with a miniature lake & lake house, a Petanque court, resort-style swimming pool, orchards, an olive grove and a modern reception space in a purpose-built barn.
The farm is part of the Linnaeus Collection which offers 5 star hotel-style accommodation in private estates throughout the Shoalhaven area. Venue hire starts at $10,000 for a two night stay and comes with exclusive use of the property, access to the barn and tables & seating for up to 30 wedding guests. Catering, drinks, styling and all other wedding suppliers are BYO.
10. Moraea Farm
- Location: 450b Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 30
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Venue Hire: $7,500 - $12,000 + restaurant
Moraea Farm is a private estate to hire for weddings close to Nowra and consists of a luxury 6 bedroom farm house and an operational restaurant. The grounds of the farm house provide a spectacular country location for wedding ceremonies & private dining experiences, while the restaurant offers the option of private hire as your reception venue.
One of the great things about booking Moraea Farm for your wedding is that the restaurant gives you access to commercial kitchen facilities plus plates, cutlery, cups and tableware which saves on hire fees. Wedding venue hire at Moraea Farm ranges from $7,500 - $12,000 including accommodation for two nights mid week or weekends respectively. Enquire for restaurant access & catering.
11. The Driftwood Shed
- Address: 111 Terara Road, Terara, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
An 8 minute drive from Nowra wedding venues is The Driftwood Shed, which offers a relaxed location for outdoor weddings next to an old rustic shed. A white marquee provides a blank canvas reception venue to style as preferred and wedding packages include exclusive dry-hire of the property. BYO alcohol & catering and stay onsite for the night. Sleeps 6.
12. Terara Park Farm
- Address: 174 Millbank Road, Terara, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 180
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Terara Park Farm is a 22 acre wedding venue located 6 minutes down the road from Nowra. The property's reception venue is a large converted horse arena and wedding ceremonies are held by the dam and jetty. 4 self contained units provide accommodation for 12 at this budget friendly wedding venue.
13. The Homestead Berry
- Location: 8 Homestead Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Venue Hire: $13,500 - $19,500
The Homestead Berry epitomises what Nowra weddings are all about with purpose-built ceremony spaces & a contemporary reception venue that bring a modern vibe to a traditional farm setting. The 5 acre hobby farm features a formal garden, a circular timber arbour that overlooks lush dairy country and an elegant barn with polished floors and a one-of-a-kind silo bar.
The Homestead offers venue hire for weddings with up to 80 guests from $16,500 and micro weddings from $13,500, including a unique 3 day experience with up to 10 people staying onsite. Staying guests receive a casual welcome dinner on night one and breakfast both mornings. There are two preferred caterers who offer well priced menus and you BYO drinks.
The Homestead also includes a minibus service for guest pick ups & drop offs within the local area and the property has The Salon for getting ready. In-house flowers & styling is available on request.
14. Nowra Culburra SLSC
- Address: 4 Farrant Ave, Culburra Beach NSW 2540
- Capacity: 130
- Venue Hire: $3,000
If you're looking for an affordable wedding hall in the Shoalhaven, the Nowra Culburra SLSC offers an absolute beachfront wedding location and has a venue hire fee of $3,000. The space comes with a commercial kitchen & bar, is fully furnished for up to 130 guests and is BYO catering & drinks. Wedding ceremonies can be held on the beach in front of the function centre.
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Nowra Wedding Venue Guide
Just over an hour south of Wollongong on the Shoalhaven River, the twin towns of Nowra & Terara offer a selection of beautiful wedding venues set amid the spacious grounds of farms, gardens and private estates. Surrounded by green paddocks of grazing horses and cattle, Nowra is one of the most popular locations for country weddings on the South Coast.
Most wedding venues in Nowra come with onsite accommodation and include properties that sleep between 8 - 120 guests. Venues with the largest number of beds are The Woods Farm and Coolangatta Estate, and The Lodge Jamberoo is another venue close to Nowra that accommodates more than 100 guests.
The only local venues that offer all inclusive wedding packages are The Woods Farm, Coolangatta Estate and The Pavilion. The Homestead Berry & Figbird Cottage are the next easiest places to get married, where you simply choose a menu from one of the venue's preferred caterers and BYO drinks. All other venues in Nowra require you bring your own caterers & beverages.
The cheapest wedding venue in Nowra is the Surf Club which has a hire fee of $3,000. The Pavilion is also very economical with wedding packages from $135 per person that are genuinely all inclusive and don't required added extras. The Linnaeus Collection have Nowra's most luxurious wedding locations for under 30 people and include Linnaeus Farm & Moraea Farm which both require a minimum budget of $20k+. The most expensive wedding destination in the region is The Woods Farm owing to the limited number of weddings licensed by council per year.
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