Best Outdoor Wedding Venues in Sydney
Sydney offers some of Australia’s most sought-after outdoor wedding venues, from harbourside lawns and garden estates to hidden green spaces across the city’s outer suburbs. This page brings together the best outdoor wedding venues in Sydney for couples who want a wedding that feels outdoor all day, not just at the altar.
The venues on this list feature flexible layouts that cater for unpredictable weather, with fully functional sheltered options if it’s too windy, hot or raining. From open-air ceremonies through to evening celebrations under the stars, each one delivers a wedding experience that feels unmistakably Sydney.
Top 24 Outdoor Wedding Venues in Sydney
1. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Venue Hire: $7,500
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
St Joseph's Guesthouse was built from the ruins of a hillside church and offers an awe-inspiring location for backyard weddings, set against the dramatic backdrop of a soaring, three-storey sandstone façade. Wedding ceremonies take place on the exterior front steps under the original church bell, while outdoor receptions are hosted on the backyard lawn surrounded by tranquil bush valley views.
When you hire St Joseph's for your wedding you get exclusive use of the property for 5 days with accommodation for 10 guests in 5 upstairs bedrooms. A spacious indoor function area on the ground floor provides a fully functional wet-weather option, and furniture and tableware for up to 100 guests is available onsite. With a plunge pool and optional camping set in a private bush landscape, this unique Airbnb offers an atmospheric setting for weekend weddings where everyone celebrates together under open skies.
2. Growwild Wildflower Farm - Marquee
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 145
- Venue Hire: From $6,500
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Growwild Wildflower Farm is a popular outdoor wedding venue set on a 25 acre native flower farm just over an hour from the Sydney CBD. This exclusive-use venue features paved pathways that meander through manicured rows of seasonal plantings, leading to variety of naturally stunning settings including a Secret Valley ceremony site where vows are exchanged on a private lawn hidden within a native bushland clearing.
There are two outdoor reception spaces within the grounds, each catering for different sized weddings. One seats up to 145 guests in an open-sided marquee that has an adjoining lawn games area and outdoor dance floor with festoon lights. The other is a rustic courtyard and garden shed offering an intimate setting for small outdoor weddings with up to 50 guests. Venue hire includes all furniture and tableware, plus wedding planning support from owners Jane & Lukas who provide a list of local caterers to choose from.
3. Lindesay House
- Location: 1 Carthona Avenue, Darling Point, NSW 2027
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Venue Hire: $7,550 - $10,900
- Catering & Drinks: DIY/BYO
Weddings at Lindesay House are hosted on a private harbourfront lawn within the grounds of a heritage estate conveniently located in Darling Point, just 5 minutes from the city. With stunning water views over Sydney Harbour this outdoor reception space is well suited to daytime weddings and is a popular spot for long table dining under sunny skies and cocktail-style garden parties.
Ceremonies take place on the water's edge surrounded by lush green plants, and there's a formal Paterre garden and circular driveway that offer elegant backdrops for editorial style wedding photos. With a huge outdoor area on a covered patio providing an easy wet weather option onsite, Lindesay offers an ideal blank canvas for a relaxed yet refined outdoor wedding in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
4. 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 offers one seamless open-air space for intimate ceremonies and receptions overlooking Sydney Harbour. This elevated cocktail bar has fully retractable doors that open to a circular outdoor terrace where you can exchange vows and host a cocktail reception for up to 80 guests with the iconic city skyline as your backdrop.
A gentle harbour breeze flows through the venue, carrying the outdoor atmosphere indoors, where up to 60 guests can dine on long tables, or 50 with space for a dance floor. With all inclusive wedding packages and a naturally spectacular setting, there's little else to spend on styling or other vendors when you book this all-in-one rooftop venue.
5. Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan
- Location: 362 Narellan Rd, Mount Annan, NSW 2567
- Capacity: 2 - 600
- Venue Hire: From $935
The Australian Botanical Gardens in Mount Annan has a choice of 15 ceremony and reception spaces set across 416 hectares of native landscapes. From woodland clearings and lakeside lawns to architecturally designed forecourts, this Southwest Sydney landmark offers a wide variety of outdoor spaces for intimate elopements through to celebrations with up to 600 people.
The most popular ceremony sites include the Connections Garden, a semi-private setting amongst lush rainforest, the modern Herbarium Forecourt, a weather-proof area with stunning bushland views, and wattle gardens that flower in early spring. The grounds also feature some of Sydney's most affordable outdoor reception spaces, including casual picnic shelters, private woodlands and large grassy areas suitable for marquees.
6. Berry Hill
- Location: 1832 River Road, Leets Vale, NSW
- Capacity: 15 - 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14 - 54
- Venue Hire: 3 days
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Berry Hill sits on 75 acres of undisturbed wilderness about 90 minutes from Sydney and is a 3 day wedding destination that specialises in outdoor events. From open paddocks and bush-covered hills to tranquil river flats, this scenic rural property offers a wide variety of natural spaces in which to create a one-of-a-kind wedding experience.
A riverside ceremony space and farm paddock with a lightening struck tree offer unique settings to say "I do", while open-air receptions are hosted on festoon-lit lawns with dancing under the stars. A permanent hard-floor marquee, bonfire area and 20 luxury bell tents for onsite glamping create a festival-style atmosphere, allowing guests to stay, celebrate and unwind together across a full weekend of outdoor events.
7. Jonah's Whale Beach
- Location: Whale Beach - Sydney, NSW
- Capacity: 30 - 122
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: From $250 per person
Perched high above Whale Beach with uninterrupted ocean views is Jonah's Restaurant & Boutique Hotel, a luxury coastal wedding venue with a clifftop ceremony lawn and an outdoor terrace for cocktail hour. After saying "I do" on the waterfront lawn, celebrations move to the terrace where guests are served from a Bollinger cart and seafood stations while enjoying panoramic views over the Northern Beaches coastline as the sun sets.
Wedding receptions at Jonah's come with a fine dining chefs-hatted menu, award winning wines and 5 star service. There's a private dining room for small receptions with up to 40 guests and the main restaurant seats up to 122. Jonah's also has 11 luxury suites where you can get ready the morning of your wedding.
8. Lords Estate
- Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Just 20 minutes from the Sydney CBD and close to Parramatta, Lords Estate is a privately owned property offering a flexible setting for outdoor weddings within the city’s western suburbs. The estate centres around a 140-year-old sandstone chapel, which sits among landscaped gardens providing a striking backdrop for outdoor celebrations, with the option to bring in food trucks and external catering.
One of the venue’s standout features is its built-in wet-weather flexibility. The historic chapel can be used as a sheltered alternative for ceremonies and small receptions if needed, while marquees are also welcome on the grounds, so outdoor weddings can be planned here with confidence, regardless of conditions. An urban meadow, bird bath, garden swing and fountain provide a variety of picturesque settings for wedding photos throughout the grounds.
9. Kirribilli Event Space
- Location: 51-55 Upper Pitt Street, Kirribilli, NSW 2061
- Capacity: 35
- Venue Hire: $750 per hour
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
This private waterfront lawn is located in Kirribilli and is one of the best outdoor wedding locations on Sydney Harbour as it offers panoramic views of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and ferries entering Circular Quay. The lawn is exclusively available to hire for small wedding ceremonies and receptions with up to 24 seated guests or 35 standing, and comes fully furnished with an optional marquee in case of adverse weather.
The cost to hire this harbourfront lawn for weddings is $750 per hour with a minimum 3 hour hire period. Access to a kitchen is included for your chosen caterers.
10. Chapel Hill Retreat
- Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
- Capacity: 150
- Wedding Packages: All-inclusive
- Accommodation: 36 guests
With 5 outside function areas set within 35 acres of scenic countryside, Chapel Hill Retreat is one of Sydney's most popular venues for alfresco weddings. The outdoor ceremony and reception spaces include a romantic open-air deck, a natural bush cathedral, an avenue of oak trees, a covered deck (so you can dine outdoors even in wet weather) and expansive lawns that all have sweeping mountain and valley views.
All inclusive wedding packages at Chapel Hill give you exclusive use of the entire retreat on your special day, all furniture and tableware, in-house catering, drinks and planning assistance. What's also great about this property is that there's accommodation in 7 cottages which are reserved exclusively for you, but you're not obliged to book, so you can either hire the place for the day or make a weekend of it.
11. Palm Beach Garden Venue
- Location: Palm Beach, Sydney NSW 2108
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Packages: Please Enquire
This private garden wedding venue is located on the waterfront of an exclusive $40 million estate in Sydney's Northern Beaches and offers a tropical setting for outdoor wedding ceremonies with panoramic bush and coastal views. Situated on the quiet side of Palm Beach facing Pittwater Basin, this unique Balinese-influenced garden provides complete privacy, a total blank canvas and endless opportunities for capturing stunning photos.
Experience convenience and ease with its accessible road access, ample street parking, onsite amenities, and a memorable jetty that ensures smooth arrivals and departures. These features make it possible to handle logistics effortlessly, whether you choose to plan your wedding yourself or enlist the help of professionals.
12. Stix Farm By Pearl
- Location: 600 Laws Farm Road, Cumberland Reach, NSW 2756
- Capacity: Seated 250, Cocktail 350
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
At Stix Farm by Pearl, your entire wedding day is hosted outdoors in a scenic riverside setting, with wide-open paddocks and native bushland immersing guests in nature. This private working farm is located on the banks of the Hawkesbury River just 75 minutes from Sydney, and is operated by Pearl Catering who offer curated wedding experiences that include a golden hour lawn ceremony with river views and a fine dining reception under the stars.
Weddings at this quiet country farm are all about restaurant quality food in a refined natural environment. In warmer months long-table feasts are hosted under the night sky, while a barn-inspired space caters to all weather conditions with views over rolling green fields to the river. A kitchen garden, orchard and towering Moreton Bay Fig trees provide a variety of photo backdrops, and all wedding packages include a dedicated coordinator.
13. Leuralla Amphitheatre
- Location: 41 Olympian Parade, Leura, NSW 2780
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Leuralla Amphitheatre is among the top 10 most scenic outdoor wedding locations in NSW and is situated an hour from Sydney overlooking sweeping views of the Jamison Valley. The amphitheatre has an adjoining lawn overlooking the same stunning views and is a perfect spot for cocktail wedding receptions with or without a marquee.
Ceremony venue hire starts at $3,850 and all inclusive outdoor wedding packages with set up, styling, a celebrant and photographer are available from $7,700, or $15,000 with a catered reception. Both event areas are pet friendly.
14. Seadeck Sydney
- Location: Lime Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 420
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Seadeck Sydney is a Mediterranean-inspired vessel that navigates to all the most beautiful spots on Sydney Harbour providing an outdoor wedding venue with endlessly changing coastal scenery. The character-filled boat offers a unique opportunity to get married outdoors in the middle of Sydney Harbour and have a floating wedding reception while cruising Sydney's many coves, beaches and stunning shoreline.
15. Ripples Chowder Bay
- Location: Chowder Bay Road, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Situated on the scenic foreshore walk from Taronga Zoo to Balmoral in Mosman, Ripples Chowder Bay is one of the state's most picturesque outdoor wedding venues. This restaurant can be access by car or by boat, and is an easy walk from Clifton Gardens which is one of the city's most beautiful spots for wedding photos.
With fully opening walls, a retractable roof and sweeping views over Sydney Harbour., this stunning waterfront venue is an ideal location for outdoor wedding receptions.
16. Athol Hall
- Location: 2 Athol Wharf Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: From $200 per person
Set within Sydney Harbour National Park, Athol Hall offers a relaxed leafy setting for weddings, where ceremonies and cocktail receptions are hosted on a sloping lawn overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline. Within the grounds is a heritage hall that caters for seated receptions with up to 130 guests, and there's also a private beach for wedding photos on Sydney Harbour, accessed via a scenic bush track.
Athol Hall is conveniently located just 10 minutes from Middle Head where many couples have wedding photos amongst rugged coastal cliffs and historic sandstone ruins. With sweeping harbour views and the backdrops of North Head, South Head and the open Pacific Ocean all within close proximity, this charming waterfront venue offers one of the most diverse outdoor wedding settings in Sydney.
17. Allegro Treetop Terrace
- Location: 1 Porters Road, Kenthurst, NSW 2156
- Capacity: 190 Seated, 300 Cocktail
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
- Venue Hire: From $4,500
With a treetop terrace bar set amongst the towering gum trees of O’Hara’s Valley, Allegro Function Centre offers a unique outdoor setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions within the leafy grounds of a Mediterranean-style villa. Located in the Hills District just 35 minutes from Sydney CBD, this stunning bushland venue provides a rare chance to marry in a dense, sun-dappled forest just moments from the city.
Facilities include a ceremony rotunda under the trees, an indoor reception space looking into the forest canopy, and the huge open-air terrace, popular for exchanging vows, cocktail events and Hindu ceremonies. Wedding packages start at $50 per person including exclusive use of the venue, all furniture and tableware and the freedom to BYO catering and drinks. With a minimum spend of $7,000 on weekends or $4,500 mid-week, Allegro is one of the most affordable outdoor wedding venues in Sydney.
18. Eleven Eighty Weddings
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 80
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
Eleven Eighty is a unique outdoor wedding destination just south of Sydney on the picturesque Shoalhaven River. Amongst the venue's quirky collection of event spaces is this beautiful alfresco courtyard which seats up to 80 guests and has an adjoining bar opening from within the property's cute little barn.
The courtyard is a very private spot for outdoor weddings, set on the historic site of an old school. When you hire Eleven Eighty you get exclusive use of the grounds, the old school masters cottage, another country style cottage, an old train carriage which works well as a hair & make up station and wet weather back up plans that include the old school hall, barn and a marquee.
19. Pilu at Freshwater Beach
- Location: Freshwater Beach - Sydney, NSW
- Capacity: 50
- Wedding Packages: From $300 per person
Pilu sits just above Freshwater Beach and is a popular venue for small coastal weddings where chefs-hatted food, ocean views and an outdoor dining experience are key. This Sardinian-inspired restaurant has a private terrace garden for beachfront wedding ceremonies, and an outdoor pavilion where up to 50 guests can dine and celebrate in a sheltered space that gets a gentle ocean breeze.
Set within this Hampton’s-style beach house are also two private dining rooms that seat 15 - 28 guests overlooking the sea. Booking either of these spaces allows use of the beachfront terrace for your ceremony. If you're looking for an all-in-one waterfront wedding venue on Sydney's Northern Beaches, Pilu delivers a laid-back atmosphere, fine dining menu and vibes reminiscent of Italy’s Amalfi coast.
20. The Grounds of Alexandria
- Location: Alexandria - Sydney, NSW
- Capacity: 40 - 380
- Wedding Packages: From $250 per person
The Grounds of Alexandria is a trendy inner-city precinct that offers a variety of greenery-filled wedding spaces including a rustic fountain courtyard, plant-filled atrium and a glasshouse-style garden room. Set amongst lush foliage, hanging plants and botanical blooms, these spaces feel like rural garden venues but offer the convenience of an urban setting, and are climate controlled with all-weather roofs.
Many couples choose to get married in the vine-covered courtyard where a French-style water fountain sits under a romantic canopy of fairy lights. The Atrium is a Parisian-style garden parlour that seats up to 80 guests and has a private outdoor laneway for wedding ceremonies. The Garden is a larger space that oozes rustic charm and caters for up to 180 seated guests with ceremonies hosted in the adjoining courtyard.
21. Springfield House
- Location: Dural - Sydney, NSW
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: From $320 per person
Springfield House offers a private location for formal garden weddings in the manicured grounds of a semi-rural manor in North West Sydney. At the heart of this five-acre estate is a custom-designed ceremony lawn with a grand staircase entrance, a paved aisle framed by plinths and an altar under a large white pergola. Framed by trimmed hedges, topiary trees and ornamental fountains, it offers a fairytale setting for garden ceremonies unlike any other in Sydney.
Behind the ceremony garden and surrounded by native bushland is a fully transparent Pavilion Marquee offering a nature-immersed atmosphere for large wedding receptions with 160 to 250 guests. The scale of this striking black marquee makes it popular with Lebanese, Indian and Chinese weddings, while the clear roof guarantees a memorable night under the stars.
22. Wollemi Art Farm
- Location: 701 Coricudgy Road, Kelgoola, NSW 2849
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: BYO Camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Hidden within 100 acres of ancient wilderness near Sydney, Wollemi Art Farm is the ultimate destination for outdoor weddings in nature. The privately owned campsite is exclusively yours for the weekend with no curfews or noise restrictions. Owner Jamie assists with arranging glamping for guests if required, or everyone is welcome to bring their own campers and tents.
Wedding facilities include an open sided shed that seats up to 50 guests on two long tables and acres of picturesque outdoor areas for wedding receptions under the stars. The affordable venue hire fee is currently very negotiable as this is a brand new wedding destination with loads of availability. Ask Jamie about his Questing games which are sure to be a hit with adventurous guests.
23. Audley Dance Hall
- Location: 2 Lady Carrington Drive, Royal National Park, NSW 2233
- Capacity: 30 - 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 5
- Wedding Packages: $240 - $346 per person
Audley Dance Hall is located in the Royal National Park and offers a secluded park-like setting for weddings on the banks of the Hacking River. Immersed deep in lush green bushland and surrounded by native wildlife, this stunning riverside venue offers a laid-back wedding experience that combines the heritage character of an historic hall with the privacy of a nature-filled environment well removed from the city.
Waterfront ceremonies take place under the branches of a willow, plane or fig tree and all sites are surrounded by forest with tranquil river views. Outdoor receptions are hosted at Ironbark Flat, a large grassed area well suited to long-table dining under the stars. A few steps away the heritage-listed hall provides a wet weather space for ceremonies and receptions with expansive river and valley views.
24. The Surry Rooftop
- Location: 28 Albion Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
- Capacity: 150
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Located above Rydges Sydney Central, The Surry Rooftop is a unique outdoor wedding location nestled amongst the city's picturesque skyline. As one of the only rooftop wedding venues in the Sydney CBD, this beautiful private space offers an incredible city vista with sweeping views across Surry Hills to Sky Tower.
The outdoor terrace is perfect for wedding ceremonies and is a beautiful breakaway area from the main function space where cocktails & canapés can be enjoyed while taking in the views in the open air. Affordable wedding packages start at $119 per person and come with a choice of menus and styling items.
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