Hunter Valley Wedding Venues
Wedding Venues: Hunter Valley | NSW | Australia
Looking for a wedding venue in the Hunter Valley, NSW? These 56 beautiful wedding venues are the most scenic ceremony sites & reception spaces in the Hunter Valley, all featuring amazing views over lush green hills, iconic vineyards and spectacular mountain ranges.
The best places to get married in the Hunter Valley include world-renowned gardens, winery wedding venues, luxury estates, hatted restaurants, and a wonderfully diverse choice of indoor & outdoor wedding chapels. Venues range from rustic locations with heritage appeal, to modern wedding venues inspired by the chic aesthetics of the Hamptons and Tuscany.
The one thing the top Hunter Valley wedding venues have in common is that they offer gorgeous ceremony & reception venues plus accommodation in one handy location. And with the central village of Pokolbin being an easy 2 hour drive from Sydney and 1 hour from Newcastle, these stunning Hunter Valley venues are ideal wedding destinations with world-class facilities perfect for a weekend escape.
Here are our 56 favourite wedding venues in the Hunter Valley. They include our pick of the region's top 10 wedding locations, plus a mix of DIY venues and places that provide all inclusive wedding packages to suit all budgets.
Popular Hunter Valley Venues
All-inclusive Venues
BYO Places
3-Day Destination Weddings
Small Wedding Venues
Wineries
56 Best Hunter Valley Wedding Venues
1. The Woodhouse Wollombi
- Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 33
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Set within 100 acres of manicured countryside & luxe European gardens, The Woodhouse Wollombi at Redwood Park is among the most elegant wedding destinations in the Hunter Valley. The site's impressive reception hall features a contemporary interior event space, adjoining outdoor dance floor and a new outdoor bar area that overlooks a private lake.
Wedding packages are available with a 1 or 2 night stay in a luxe Bridal Suite & group Barn Stay, and from 2025 an additional 16 guests will be able to book 8 new king suites. A lakeside pavilion and seasonal gardens provide scenic ceremony sites amongst pine, paperbark & willow trees making The Woodhouse Wollombi the perfect place for all-in-one weddings.
2. The Lodge At Mount Rivers
- Location: 38 Lawrences Road, Mount Rivers, NSW 2311
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16 + camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The Lodge at Mount Rivers is one of the Hunter Valley's best wedding venues for outdoor soirees, as it has spacious lawns on the banks of the Peterson River, a gorgeous event space set beside a luxury infinity pool, and a picturesque vista over the region's iconic rolling green hills.
The 6 bedroom house is located 45 minutes from Pokolbin on a 200 acre property in the upper Hunter Valley and offers a complete blank canvas on which to create your dream 3 day wedding. Bring your horse, bikes, kayaks and fishing gear for a one-of-a-kind wedding at this secluded mountain escape. Camping permitted. No curfew. Marquee hire packages available.
3. Greystone Estate
- Location: 617 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 125
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Greystone Estate is a 5 star wedding venue with luxury accommodation for up to 32 guests across 4 seperate onsite dwellings. The Hamptons-inspired private property is set across 10 resort-like acres of manicured lawns & gardens, and features an open air ceremony pavilion, a stand-alone reception venue, swimming pool, BBQ area and games room.
Venue hire at Greystone Estate is priced at $19,700 for a mid-week wedding with 2 nights accommodation for 32 guests. Weekend venue hire is $24,800. Catering packages are provided in-house with canapés, alternate drop & shared feast menus available.
4. Leaves & Fishes
- Location: 737 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
Situated on 20 private acres with boat shed accommodation surrounding a central Lotus Lake, Leaves & Fishes is one of the top wedding destinations in New South Wales. Enchanting ceremony and reception spaces include a Tuscan-style sunken garden, a tropical outdoor oasis, ornamental pear tree, banquet hall with a candlelit roman bath and a lush greenery deck.
Venue hire includes a 3 day bespoke wedding experience with onsite accommodation for 12 guests. All inclusive elopement & micro wedding packages are available for 2 - 20 guests and come with flexibility to choose your preferred marriage celebrant and photographer.
5. Nirvana Vista Estate
- Location: Sweetwater Road, Rothbury, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 70
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
This affordable hilltop estate is an ideal wedding venue for garden ceremonies & receptions as it has panoramic views over the Hunter Valley stretching from Newcastle to Cessnock. At the centre of the gardens is a covered white pavilion providing a scenic reception space with seating for up to 70 guests.
Nirvana Vista Estate is one of the Hunter Valley's most affordable private properties to hire for weddings and comes with two nights accommodation for up to 20 guests in 7 bedrooms. You can hire your own preferred caterers, BYO drinks and host a post wedding recovery party in the large entertaining area that adjoins the house.
6. Goosewing Cottage
- Location: 1194 Mount View Rd, Mount View, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 20
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Elopement packages: $3,595+
Goosewing Cottage is the Hunter Valley's premier venue for micro weddings and elopements with up to 20 guests. This gorgeous little farm stay offers a private and intimate location to get married surrounded by a lush green landscape of rolling hills.
All inclusive wedding packages at Goosewing Cottage start at $3,595 for a 2 person mid-week elopement, with a choice of the region's favourite marriage celebrants to facilitate a personalised ceremony & all legals. You also get an award winning photographer and a copy of all high resolution images of your day. Witnesses are provided if required and there's option accommodation in a cottage + homestead (sleeps 4 & 8 guests respectively).
7. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Address: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW 2775
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
St Joseph's Guesthouse is the most unique wedding venue in the Hunter Valley, having been built from the ruins of a 160 year old church. The hillside property is now a non-denominational Airbnb featuring 5 luxury bedrooms in the upper 2 levels and an amazing function area that seats 60 on the ground floor.
The affordable venue hire fee includes three nights accommodation for 10 guests, access to the outdoor plunge pool, and the freedom to bring all your own wedding vendors to suit your budget. There's a gorgeous wedding ceremony site on the under the original church bell which still works today, and an epic reception area with bush views in the atmospheric backyard.
8. Mandalong Weddings
- Location: Mandaluck Chase, Mandalong, NSW 2264
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Mandalong is a private 7 bedroom estate located in the Watagans State Forest and is one of the finest wedding locations in the Hunter Valley for nuptials in nature. The estate has three amazing ceremony sites including a festoon-lit forest cathedral, an open-air shed and an elegant deck that overlooks scenic views of the surrounding forest. There's also a romantic reception hall with rustic timber decor & fairy lit walls.
Wedding venue hire includes exclusive use of the residence & grounds for 3 days including the option to host a post wedding recovery around the 12 metre in-ground pool.
9. Hunter Valley Gardens
- Location: 2090 Broke Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 150
- Wedding Packages: $139+/pp
Hunter Valley Gardens is one of the most popular wedding venues in the Hunter region, offering ten internationally themed garden backdrops for wedding ceremonies and photos. Two of the most beautiful places to get married include at the top of, or at the bottom of a 10 metre flowing waterfall. There's also a non-denominational chapel for your wet weather option.
Wedding packages start at $1,400 for ceremony venue hire without a reception onsite. You can also book the gardens for photos only or host your entire wedding onsite with a reception in the Garden Terrace or a marquee with average packages ranging from $140 - $180 per person.
10. Wallaringa Farm Elopements
- Location: 321 Wallaringa Road, Wallaringa, NSW 2420
- Capacity: 12
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Immersed in the rolling hills of Dungog Shire with picturesque views over quintessential Australian countryside, Wallaringa Farm offers a quiet & private setting for the most intimate of Hunter Valley weddings. Catering for nuptials with a maximum of 12 guests and sleeping up to 8 in 3 luxury bedrooms, this beautiful farm stay offers the ultimate location for micro weddings & elopements celebrated over 2 nights or more.
11. Emma's Cottage Hunter Valley
- Location: 438 Wilderness Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 35
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Wine Shed at Emma's Cottage is one of the Hunter Valley's newest wedding reception venues and comes fully furnished with all-white decor offering the perfect blank canvas to style to any wedding theme. Also at Emma's Cottage are 4 self contained cottages and a 5 bedroom guesthouse providing onsite accommodation for up to 35 guests.
Exclusive use wedding packages include a styled ceremony set up, use of the sprawling country grounds for wedding photos and a fully catered wedding reception with a range of food & beverage options.
12. Tocal Homestead Weddings
- Location: 957 Tocal Road, Paterson, NSW 2421
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- Off Peak Weekend discounts: Jan & Feb + Jun - Aug
The heritage-listed Tocal Homestead is a highly sought after wedding venue as it has beautiful ceremony & reception facilities for affordable rustic weddings. The homestead and surrounding old farm buildings are nestled within the Dungog Shire region of the Hunter basin and is a dream location for wedding photography.
Wedding ceremonies and pre-dinner garden parties are held in the homestead’s gardens, before everyone walks to the elegantly refurbished 100 year old heritage hay shed for evening festivities. All inclusive wedding packages take care of set up, pack up, catering, drinks and planning, and overnight accommodation for 8 is available within the homestead's four suites.
13. Peterson House Reception Venue
- Location: 2457 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 80 - 300
- Wedding packages: $179+/pp
- Venue Hire Discounts: Mid-week, winter & January
Peterson House is a well known Hunter Valley wedding venue situated on the main wine trail. The popular spot has a wedding chapel for ceremonies and small receptions, a rustic restaurant that can be booked for private functions, and a luxury reception space in a grand marquee featuring polished timber floors, luxe chandeliers and a courtyard amongst the vines.
Wedding packages for 2026 start at $215 per person with a $10 - $20 discount for mid week & off peak bookings. Saturday receptions require a minimum booking of 100 guests. With a beautiful outlook over grape vines, Peterson House is one of the best winery wedding venues in New South Wales.
14. Wallalong House
- Location: 76 Wallalong Rd, Wallalong NSW 2320
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 19
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The majestic Indian Tent at Wallalong House is one of the Hunter Valley's most luxurious reception venues, offering pool-side dining for up to 150 guests in a relaxed country setting. This idyllic wedding destination accommodates up to 19 guests for the weekend in heritage stables, and offers wedding packages with an optional welcome night dinner catered by Fennel & Co.
15. Carriageway Dungog
- Location: 4426 Clarence Town Road, Wirragulla, NSW 2420
- Capacity: 40 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 40
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Carriageway is a dream wedding venue for train lovers with five original Red Rattler train carriages set within the stunning hills of Dungog Shire. The 1920's art deco carriages have been refurbished into four self contained units and a private dining reception venue styled with original railway signage and relics from their 60 years of service.
Carriageway offers affordable venue hire including exclusive access to the entire retreat with accommodation for 36 guests plus foldaway beds. There’s a gorgeous wedding chapel with an open air set up that can be utilised as a covered reception space and outdoor dining or marquee weddings are permitted. Carriageway is a BYO catering & drinks venue that does affordable in-house pizzas on request.
16. Lovedale Wedding Chapel
Location: 842 Lovedale Rd, Allandale, NSW 2320
Capacity: 180
Accommodation: Sleeps 6
Wedding Packages: All inclusive
This gorgeous Hunter Valley ceremony venue is one of the most popular wedding chapels in New South Wales. Set on 27 acres in the heart of wine country, Lovedale Chapel is often booked out years in advance as it offers a weather-proof spot for wedding ceremonies, and has a budget friendly wedding reception hall right next door.
Lovedale Chapel welcomes both civil and religious ceremonies and can be booked with or without the adjoining wedding hall which has a large deck for drinks and canapés overlooking the chapel, vineyard and surrounding paddocks. The grounds also have three cedar cottages providing accommodation for 6 guests.
17. Ben Ean Winery
- Location: 119 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 100 - 500
- Wedding packages: All inclusive
Seating up to 300 guests, the heritage listed courtyard at Ben Ean Winery is the perfect Hunter Valley reception venue for large rustic weddings. Ben Ean Winery is set within the 200 acre vineyard formerly known as Lindeman's Estate and has 3 scenic ceremony sites including a fig tree setting and garden terrace which both feature expansive regional views.
The garden terrace is an ideal spot for pre-dinner drinks & garden games with views over the the vineyards and Brokenback Mountain range. In addition to the covered courtyard, the Laraghy Room offers a more modern reception space seating up to 150 guests. Standard wedding range from $180 - $235 per person with discounted rates for winter weddings and small mid week events.
18. Bimbadgen Palmers Lane
- Location: 790 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Bimbadgen Estate has two Hunter Valley wedding venues; one at Palmers Lane and the other at McDonalds Road. Palmers Lane is a modern reception venue purpose-built with rustic charm and has the option of seated outdoor dining. McDonalds Road winery features Esca Restaurant which is the perfect reception venue for a more understated wedding.
Both Bimbadgen venues are scenic places to get married with panoramic regional views over surrounding vineyards and mountain ranges. The Lane Retreat at Palmers Lane offers 60 studio retreats to accommodate all your wedding guests onsite, 4 of which are included in the $3,000 venue hire fee. All inclusive wedding packages in 2026 start at $175 per person.
19. Lorn Rose Farm
- Location: 229 Glenarvon Road, Lorn, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 50
- Accommodation: Sleeps 9
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Lorn Rose Farm is situated 5 minutes from the historic town of Maitland and caters for intimate weddings with up to 50 guests in its rose gardens, poplar forest & double-side-opening rustic barn. The grounds feature gorgeous old trucks & bicycles, a pastel knick knack shop and an historic 4 bedroom homestead that can be included with venue hire providing accommodation for up to 9 guests.
The owners have a collection of a dozen or more vintage lounge suites that can be utilised for wedding ceremony seating in the garden. But our favourite thing about this estate is the symmetrical lines of poplar trees that would make an amazing reception venue overlooking paddocks of grazing cows.
20. Hunters Quarter Weddings
- Location: 576 De Beyers Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 120 - 160
- Accommodation: Sleeps 6
- Wedding packages: All inclusive
Hunters Quarter is one of the Hunter Valley's top wedding venues for foodies, as owner Brian Duncan from Michelin star restaurants works with you to create a bespoke menu for your wedding. The restaurant has a private terrace overlooking the Cockfighters Ghost vineyard and optional accommodation in a 3 bedroom federation style cottage.
Your all inclusive wedding package at Hunters Quarter starts at $180 per person for a set 2 course menu and drinks package. Two picturesque wedding ceremony areas are available to hire fully furnished from $1,500.
21. Mystwood Weddings
- Location: 117 Milsons Arm Road, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 110
- Accomodation: Sleeps 12
- Wedding Packages: BYO drinks
Nestled amongst 140 acres of lush green hills and Wollombi bushland, Mystwood is a stunning wedding venue for luxe-rustic affairs. The site's unique bush cathedral is one of our favourite wedding ceremony venues in the Hunter Valley as it is located under a natural rock escarpment and offers a completely private, utterly romantic location to say "I do".
The cathedral sits next to a luxe marquee pavilion styled with hanging baskets of greenery and opens onto a paved courtyard and outdoor dance floor set under a romantic fairy-lit canopy.
Hunter Valley wedding packages rarely tick all the boxes like Mystwood's do. Venue hire comes with two nights accommodation in 5 luxury cabins, ceremony & reception styling, service staff, a celebrant, photographer, videographer, DJ, cake and more. You simply add your choice of menus from an affordable $50 per head and BYO drinks.
22. Spicers Vineyards Estate
- Location: 555 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: 12 rooms + house ($399 - $1,599 per night)
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Spicers Vineyards Estate is a high end wedding venue exclusively catering to intimate celebrations with a maximum of 80 guests. The secluded retreat is centrally located at the top of Hermitage Road and with private views across 4 acres of vineyards to the Brokenback Mountain ranges, is the perfect location for romantic Hunter Valley weddings.
All inclusive wedding packages at Spicers Vineyards Estate range from $240 - $300 per person with a seasonal minimum spend. Catering is provided onsite by Restaurant Botanica which offers outdoor dining under a large covered verandah.
23. Margan Winery
- Location: 1238 Milbrodale Rd, Broke, NSW 2230
- Capacity: 50 - 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
One of the Hunter's best vineyard wedding venues is Margan Winery which comes with beautiful regional views to the Brokenback Mountain Ranges. This elegant ceremony & reception venue centres around a rammed earth building and features stunning gardens, a barrel room, outdoor terrace and a hatted restaurant that seats 50 and serves menus from the one-hectare kitchen garden and orchard.
Margan Winery can be hired for your exclusive use and is pet friendly with wedding packages starting at $195 per person.
24. Moravia Park Hunter Valley
- Location: 423 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Moravia Park is the Hunter Valley's ultimate wedding location for a relaxed country ceremony & rustic barn reception. The property centres around the repurposed barn which has huge sliding doors that open to a character-filled function space with tables, chairs and a split level bar.
Moravia Park is exclusively yours for 3 days & 2 nights to style into your dream wedding place. You're free to choose all your own wedding vendors and RSA staff are provided to serve your BYO drinks. Weekend venue hire is $12,200+gst for 2026 weddings and includes a two night stay in the bridal suite. Mid week hire is under $10k. Onsite house accommodation for 10 guests is available from $935 per night.
25. Thistle Hill Wedding Venue
- Location: 591 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 75
- Accommodation: Sleeps 48
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Thistle Hill Wedding Venue & Accommodation offers an all-in-one destination for beautiful Hunter Valley weddings. The vineyard has spacious lawn and courtyard event spaces, a lake front ceremony site, an intimate reception pavilion with an adjoining verandah and deck, and a poolside entertaining area that all cater for functions with 25 - 75 guests.
The guesthouse is also a popular spot for wedding accommodation and welcomes pre & post wedding events onsite. The 20 acre property has 8 boutique hotel style suites, a 2 bedroom cosy cottage and a 5 bedroom luxury villa. Pet friendly.
26. Chapel Mon Coeur
- Location: 469 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Chapel Mon Coeur is a brand new Hunter Valley venue offering elegant wedding ceremonies in the heart of Lovedale. The unique open air wedding chapel is located next door the property’s Chardonnay vineyard with stunning views of the Brokenback Ranges as your backdrop.
Venue hire packages are priced at $4,500 and include 4 hours use and set up & pack down of all ceremony furniture with convenience amenities onsite. If you want to have your entire day at Chapel Mon Coeur the staff will organise a marquee, catering, drinks and styling according to your requirements.
27. Peppers Creek Reception Room
- Location: 1946 Broke Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 120+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Peppers Creek Barrel Room brings a touch of Tuscany to Hunter Valley weddings with its high gabled ceilings, gilded wall mirrors and an impressive 5 metre feature stone fireplace. Owned by Jade McIntosh Flowers, this incredible wedding venue comes beautifully styled with unique floral installations custom made for each Bride & Groom.
The Barrel Room's huge Indian elephant doors are a stones throw away from the Peppers Creek Chapel, a beautiful wedding ceremony location set within a merlot vineyard. This iconic Hunter Valley location also has three stone cottages accommodating up to 26 guests for the weekend. All inclusive wedding packages range from $175 - $235 per person for weddings in 2026.
28. Abermain Hotel Hunter Valley
- Location: 27 Charles St, Abermain, NSW 2326
- Capacity: 30 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 30+
- Wedding packages: All inclusive
The Abermain Hotel is a renovated local pub with private garden event space for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Affordable wedding packages start at $150 per person for a cocktail reception including a pub style menu and there's accommodation in double, triple, quadruple and family sized rooms for wedding guests.
29. Maddies of Bolwarra
- Location: 35 Paterson Rd, Bolwarra, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 4 - 60
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Maddies of Bolwarra is the perfect venue to hire for weddings with a small guest list of up to 60 people. The intimate B&B is located away from the Hunter Valley's busiest wedding areas and has beautiful gardens for wedding ceremonies surrounded by picturesque dairy farm. The giant Morton Bay Fig Tree is a particularly gorgeous spot to get married.
Maddies has both indoor & outdoor reception areas with the gardens providing a romantic spot for dancing under the stars, and a private dining room seating guests out of the weather. Venue hire packages are $2,400 - $4,500 depending on guest numbers + accommodation and catering.
30. Odyssean Wedding Place
- Location: 113 Quorrobolong Road, Cessnock, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 20
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Odyssean is a family-owned 25 acre horse boarding property that has recently begun offering venue hire for micro weddings of up to 20 guests. The farm stay is operated by husband and wife team Amber and Ben Seidler who have installed 4 tiny homes and a cabin that offer optional onsite accommodation near the horse stables.
With venue hire starting at under $1,000 Odyssean is one of the Hunter Valley's best wedding venues for intimate, low budget celebrations.
31. Albion Farm Gardens
- Location: 869 Paterson Rd, Woodville, NSW 2321
- Capacity: 120
- Venue Hire Price: $5,000
The 100 acre Albion Farm Gardens is a top wedding ceremony venue that comes with 15 acres of spectacular gardens for your wedding photos. Aside from a plethora of outdoor spots for nuptials there's also a rustic wet weather barn that features luxe internal decor including hanging chandeliers.
There is no reception venue at Albion Farm Gardens but The Woodville School of Arts is located across the road and has an affordable venue hire fee. Venue hire starts at $5,000 for mid week weddings & $6,000 for weekend weddings including access to the gardens for your ceremony + photos. Venue hire for elopements is $2,200.
32. Segenhoe Inn Hunter Valley
- Location: 56 MacQueen St, Aberdeen, NSW 2336
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Segenhoe Inn is among the oldest bed & breakfasts in New South Wales and has a function centre at the rear of the hotel. The B&B is one of the most budget friendly wedding venues in the Hunter Valley with all inclusive packages and accommodation for up to 18 guests overnight.
33. Piggs Peake Winery
- Location: 697 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, 2320
- Capacity: 30 - 150
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Piggs Peake Winery has two modern wedding venues including a barrel room for seated receptions of 40 - 120 guests and a private dining room for micro weddings of up to 30 people.
Outdoor function areas include a paved sandstone courtyard with a modern water fountain that offers the perfect place for wedding ceremonies, drinks & canapés and late night dancing. There's also a lakefront ceremony spot with a picturesque bush backdrop. All inclusive wedding packages at Piggs Peake Winery start at $205 per person for weddings in 2026.
34. Spicers Guesthouse
- Location: Ekerts Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 30 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 90+
- Wedding packages: All inclusive
Spicers Guesthouse has 4 prestigious wedding venues to choose from including a scenic outdoor ceremony place on the popular Mountain View lawn which has extensive valley and mountain views. Two reception venues cater for 70 - 120 guests and 120 - 150 guests respectively. One is a blank canvas white pavilion with 3 sides of glass walls adjoining a courtyard. The other is a larger luxe function room with white wash walls.
35. The Convent Hunter Valley
- Location: Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Capacity: 40 - 170
- Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Convent Hunter Valley is best known for its long tree-lined driveway and courtyard fountain made famous by appearances in several reality tv shows. It's also one of the Hunter Valley's grandest wedding destinations with a large, light-filled bridal suite, infinite photo opportunities and a luxury reception marquee in the heart of central Pokolbin.
Foodies will love the paddock-to-plate restaurant Circa 1876, which is located in an historic cottage a short walk down the estate's beautiful driveway. The boutique hotel offers a range of accommodation with seperate quarters so everyone can get ready at the same place.
36. Enzo Weddings Hunter Valley
- Location: Cnr Broke Rd & Ekerts Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 80 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 35 (optional)
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The modern chapel at Enzo in Pokolbin is a world class wedding venue featuring a glass walled altar that immerses guests in an iconic vineyard setting for which the Hunter Valley is renowned. Situated at Ironbark Hill Vineyard, the chapel features 18 hand carved timber pews where guests watch as doors are dramatically opened and bells chime for your grand entrance.
Enzo's restaurant offers a wonderful intimate vibe as your wedding reception venue with sandstone pillars & fire place, high pitched ceilings, luxe chandeliers and glass doors which open onto a paved undercover terrace. Wedding packages at Enzo cost $230 - $240 per person for weddings in 2026 and include exclusive use of the entire vineyard.
37. Cranky Rock Wollombi
- Address: 2214 Wollombi Road, Sweetmans Creek, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 - 100
- Venue Hire Price: $5,000+
Cranky Rock Wollombi is a 120 acre working beef & horse farm and one of the most affordable venues in the lower Hunter Valley. The location gets its name from the 25 tonne sandstone rock that is one of many photo opportunities on the property.
Cranky Rock offers a laid back setting for weddings for up to 100 guests where everyone can camp or glamp in the valley for the weekend. The farm stay features a peaceful running brook, a rainforest, open woodlands and impressive sandstone cliffs. Deer, wallaby, wombats and lyre birds are regularly spotted around the place.
38. Pokolbin Village Estate
- Location: 2188 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 54
Pokolbin Village is a sprawling estate that spans 100 acres in the heart of wine country and is one of the more affordable spots for Hunter Valley weddings. There are a variety of places to erect a marquee for receptions, plus a function room that suits smaller celebrations of up to 60 guests.
Hotel and self contained accommodation is available onsite for 54 guests.
39. Redleaf Wollombi
- Location: 2480 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Redleaf Wollombi has long been the Hunter Valley's most exclusive wedding destination, offering a one-of-a-kind 3 day wedding experience with luxury accommodation in a 6 bedroom Tuscan-style villa. The property is set on a private 100 acre country retreat surrounded by manicured gardens and has a popular courtyard, luxe marquee and intimate barn-style event space for all-in-one wedding ceremonies & receptions.
2026 Venue hire at Redleaf Wollombi starts at $17,600 for mid-week functions and $28,600 for peak season weekends. Redleaf partners with Pepes for catering with food & beverage packages starting from $258/pp.
40. Hollybrook Hunter Valley
- Location: 2269 Wollombi Road, Sweetmans Creek, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 25
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: Elopements & micro weddings
Hollybrook Hunter Valley is a grand old 20th century homestead set on a 100-acre historic dairy farm. The stately residence is nestled in the lowlands of its very own valley and is one of the prettiest wedding venues in the Hunter Valley. The relaxed destination offers a plethora of wedding photo locations with outer dairy farm buildings, heritage backdrops and gardens.
Exclusively yours for the weekend, Hollybrook is your very own micro wedding retreat and comes with dedicated planners who will set up for your ceremony and reception for you and also cater to events before & after your wedding day.
41. Wandin Valley Estate
- Location: 12 Wilderness Road, Rothbury, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 42
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Cricketers Pavilion at Wandin Valley Estate is a popular wedding venue that offers a fun, all-in-one location for weddings in the heart of wine country. The Pavilion is a light filled, modern reception room with an outdoor veranda and dance floor. The room overlooks the iconic score board featuring your names and the cricket pitch where lawn games and canapés can be enjoyed during cocktail hour.
The three picturesque ceremony sites at Wandin Valley include a Eucalypt Grove, timber pontoon with dam views and a barn style space furnished with oak barrels and chandelier lighting. All inclusive wedding packages come with 3 course dining, drinks, ceremony and access to 7 luxury lodges complete with a swimming pool.
42. Starline Alpacas Farmstay Resort
- Address: 1100 Milbrodale Road, Broke, NSW 2330
- Capacity: 80 seated, 120 cocktail
- Accommodation: Sleeps 60+
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Starline Alpacas Resort is the most recommended wedding venue in the Hunter Valley for couples seeking an affordable spot to say "I do". The farmstay is renowned for its friendly alpacas and spectacular views over the Brokenback ranges and Yengo-Wollemi National Park.
Venue hire for 2026 weddings is $8,245 including 3 nights accommodation in the couples cottage. All other onsite accommodation is reserved for your guests & can be payed by them.
43. Cypress Lakes Hunter Valley Resort
- Location: 15 Thompsons Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 900
- Accommodation: Sleeps 900+
- Wedding Packages: $145+/pp
- Elopements & micro weddings available
Cypress Lakes Resort is the most popular wedding venue in the Hunter Valley with 12 individual event spaces within the 25 acre resort including the largest reception venue in the Hunter Valley. The hotel amenities include a championship 18 hole golf course, several swimming pools, tennis courts, two restaurants, a bar, kids play area, gym & sauna and onsite day spa.
The prettiest ceremony sites include a man-made lake with rotunda and water fountain, poolside, secluded gardens, bush backdrops and a vineyard setting. Function rooms include a grand marquee, ballroom and light-filled smaller function centre style spaces.
44. RidgeView Estate
- Location: 273 Sweetwater Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 70
- Accommodation: Sleep 12
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Ridgeview Estate is a small family owned & operated winery that we highly recommend to couples on a budget and who are planning an intimate wedding with up to 70 guests. The restaurant and undercover verandah area is a beautiful function space in all weather with stunning views across picturesque bushland and waterways.
Wedding packages at RidgeView Estate start at $175 per person including canapés and a 2 course meal with a 5 hour drinks package. The vineyard also has accommodation for 6 couples in 4 onsite cottages.
45. Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens
- Location: McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 40 - 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mercure Resort is an iconic wedding venue of the Hunter Valley that offers affordable all-inclusive packages and 4½ star accommodation in the heart of the vineyards. You can have your wedding ceremony in the quiet lodge gardens or inside the library, photos in the resort gardens or next door at the famous Hunter Valley Gardens and then celebrate into the night in one of 5 onsite reception venues.
Standard wedding packages are available for 15 to 120 guests including 5 hours room hire, 2 or 3 course menu and a 5 hour drinks package.
46. Krinklewood Vineyard
- Location: 712 Wollombi Road, Broke, NSW 2330
- Capacity: 6 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Krinklewood Estate is the Hunter Valley's most exclusive wedding location, with 8 elegant ceremony & reception areas located within the manicured grounds of a biodynamic vineyard. Surrounding the French-inspired colonial residence are stately formal gardens with fountains & urns, tiered lawns, a pool & loggia and an orchard & citrus garden.
The residence balcony & pergola are perfect wedding venues for intimate celebrations seating up to 30 & 60 guests respectively, while the cellar door and European-style courtyard offer a blank canvas space for larger events. Venue hire for Saturday weddings in 2026 ranges from $15,500 in winter to $27,000 in peak season including overnight accommodation for 14 people.
47. Squire's Vineyard
- Location: 62 Squire Close, Belford, NSW 2335
- Capacity: 2 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 30
- Wedding Packages: BYO drinks
You would not expect Hunter Valley weddings at a luxurious and private Hampton's style property to be this affordable. But they do things a little differently at Squire's Vineyard, providing all your styling items, furniture and faux florals as part of the package (along with BYO drinks), offering substantial savings to their couples.
Wedding amenities include a luxe all-white function room, a modern open-air pavilion that adjoins a croquet lawn and can be used for outdoor weddings, a Guesthouse which accommodates groups of 14 and 4 additional self-contained suites that sleep 16 in total. Pre & post wedding events are welcome onsite and a full planning service is provided by the owner.
48. Peterson House Wedding Chapel
- Location: 2457 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 80 - 200
- Venue Hire: $2,250
The Peterson House chapel is not only one of the best wedding ceremony spaces in the Hunter Valley but doubles as an intimate reception hall seating up to 120 guests. The iconic wedding chapel seats 200+ guests for ceremonies and is available to hire for $2,250. An optional canapés & cocktail hour can be added for post ceremony mingling.
49. Serene Paradise Estate
- Location: 362 Luskintyre Road, Luskintyre, NSW 2321
- Capacity: 185
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Serene Paradise Estate is an award winning wedding venue in the Hunter Valley's historic Maitland region and sits on 22 acres of country gardens overlooking the Hunter River and surrounding hills. Wedding facilities include a timber-roofed barrel room for wedding receptions seating up to 175 guests, an adjoining chapel, garden courtyard & a ceremony rotunda.
Venue hire comes with exclusive use of the grounds including a 5 bedroom colonial homestead that sleeps 10 guests and a newly completed 3 bedroom Honeymoon suite.
50. Dark Horse Vineyard
- Location: 386 Wilderness Road, Rothbury, 2320
- Capacity: 170
- Accommodation: Sleeps 6
- Wedding Packages: BYO drinks
Among the best luxury wedding destinations in the Hunter Valley is Dark Horse Vineyard, a Hampton's-inspired property revolving around a custom-built American style reception barn. This striking black barn with its elegant white doors makes a beautiful backdrop for outdoor wedding ceremonies and is surrounded by manicured lawns and perfect rows of grape vines.
Adjoining the reception venue is the Barn House which offers luxury accommodation for 6 guests including generous check in & out times. Wedding packages provide exclusive access to all 25 acres for the weekend and a large inventory of furniture and styling items.
51. Peppers Creek Chapel
- Location: 1946 Broke Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 120+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Peppers Creek Chapel is a beautiful wedding ceremony venue immersed in rows of Merlot grape vines in the lower Hunter Valley wine region. The chapel features a peaked pergola entry and side opening doors that overlook rows of thriving vines and lush rolling hills beyond.
The Peppers Creek Chapel can be hired for wedding ceremonies only, or you can book the Peppers Creek Barrel Room at the same address and have your entire day at the one award-winning wedding location.
52. Adams Peak Country Estate & The Barn
- Location: 66 Adams Peak Rd, Broke, NSW 2330
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 24
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
With its luxury house & seperate homestead, all-in-one amenities and welcoming pet friendly policy, Adams Peak Country Estate is regularly named among the best Hunter Valley wedding venues. The estate has two ceremony venues with extensive regional views including a wet weather option, and both come fully furnished. Receptions are hosted in a beautifully refurbished barn.
Venue hire for peak season weddings in 2026 is priced at $18,000 including 2 nights accommodation for 24 guests. You then add a wedding package priced per head from Monkey Place Catering with details provided by the venue on enquiry.
53. Estate Tuscany
- Location: Cnr Mistletoe Ln & Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 40 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 80
- Wedding packages: All inclusive
With individual hotel rooms that accommodate 80 onsite, Estate Tuscany is one of the Hunter Valley's best wedding venues to take over for the weekend. The estate has a premium wedding ceremony site within its grassed courtyard, which overlooks the Brokenback Ranges and has some of the most iconic views in the region.
The Mill Restaurant, outdoor courtyard, conservatory and function room provide four seperate reception venues to choose from onsite. There's also a guest bar for your reception after party.
54. Chateau Elan Hunter Valley
- Location: Vintage Dr, Rothbury, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 25 - 170
- Accommodation: Sleep 200+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
With a beautiful wedding chapel, luxury hotel suites, a private bar & restaurant overlooking a Greg Norman designed golf course, two premium reception rooms and the largest spa in the southern hemisphere, Chateau Elan is one of the best wedding destinations in the Hunter Valley.
The resort's elegant chapel called The Carriage House can be hired exclusively for wedding ceremonies from $3,000 and is the perfect place to get married whether you're hosting your reception at the resort or elsewhere. All inclusive packages at Chateau Elan range from $185 - $195 per person for weddings in 2025 and require a minimum of 60 - 90 guests depending on your chosen reception space.
55. White Barn Pokolbin
- Location: 290 Old N Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 70 - 150
- Wedding packages: $175+/pp
- Venue Hire Discounts: Mid-week
White Barn Pokolbin is a beautiful wedding venue with a Hamptons-style country barn that features 8m cathedral ceilings and a soft & modern blank canvas colour palette. The purpose built reception venue has a spacious 500sqm floor area and is surrounded by 30 acres of manicured grounds & vineyards with views of the Brokenback Ranges as your ceremony backdrop.
Wedding packages at White Barn Pokolbin start at $155 per person for mid-week weddings with a minimum of 70 guests. Weekend weddings require a 90 person minimum and start at $175/pp for cocktail receptions and $200/pp for a 3 course sit down menu.
56. Harrigan's Hunter Valley
- Location: 2090 Broke Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 30+
- Wedding Packages: $89+/pp
- Minimum: 60 guests
Harrigan's is an iconic Irish pub located in the heart of Pokolbin and is a popular hangout spot for guests attending Hunter Valley weddings. At the entrance to the main bar is an exclusive event space called 'The Deck', which is a mostly private pavilion-style function room that offers the most affordable wedding packages in the Hunter Valley.
Harrigan's is situated right next to Hunter Valley gardens, a world class wedding ceremony venue with a myriad of beautiful photo opportunities. And making logistics easy, Harrigan's also has 4 star accommodation in units situated behind the pub.
Hunter Valley Weddings
The Hunter Valley is a well established wine region less than 2 hours north of Sydney and is a popular destination for vineyard weddings and relaxed country celebrations. A favourite wedding destination for scenic views over wineries, mountains and rolling green hills, the Hunter Valley is a picturesque place to get married during any season and has all the amenities required for large & small weddings alike.
Here's everything you need to plan your unique Hunter Valley wedding. Find the best wedding venues and vendors in the Hunter Valley right here:
Hunter Valley Venues
Use these handy shortlists to find the best wedding venues in the Hunter Valley.
Affordable Venues
Airbnb Venues
Barns & Sheds
BYO Places
Chapels
Country Areas
Destination Venues
DIY Locations
Farms
Garden Venues
Luxury Venues
Outdoor Ceremony & Reception Venues
Private Places
Rustic Spots
Small Wedding Venues
Venues with Accommodation
Venues with a View
Waterfront Places
Wineries
Wedding Destinations
Here's a guide to the best wedding locations in the Hunter Valley...
Pokolbin
Pokolbin is the busiest wine region in the Hunter Valley with a high concentration of award winning wedding venues in a relatively small geographic region. There's plenty to do within easy access of wedding venues in Pokolbin, which makes it a popular location for destination weddings. Pokolbin is the best place for large weddings in the Hunter Valley with the ability to accommodate 200+ guests close-by.
Rothbury
Located 10 minutes from the vineyards of Pokolbin, Rothbury is the ideal location for an all-inclusive wedding where most of the planning is done for you. Wedding venues in Rothbury include a championship golf course and the largest day spa in NSW.
Wollombi
Weddings in Wollombi are all about relaxed country vibes in secluded, elegant surrounds. The private farms and estates here are all DIY wedding venues where you can choose your own wedding vendors. Wollombi venues cater for small and large guest lists and most wedding packages are simply a venue hire fee that includes exclusive use of the property and accommodation. You BYO everything else.
Broke
Weddings in Broke, NSW are all about the stunning scenery. The ceremony and reception venues here offer uninterrupted country views across vineyards to the world heritage wilderness area of the Broken Back Ranges. Broke is an idyllic location for long table weddings in the great outdoors. Here's a list of wedding venues in Broke.
Lovedale
Lovedale is a place of boutique, family owned wineries where kangaroos roam lazily in grassy paddocks and time goes a little slower. Lovedale wedding venues are located just 12 minutes from the larger wineries central to the Hunter Valley, and there are a range of accommodation options for guests close by.
Off-The-Beaten-Track
Outside the main Hunter Valley wedding locations lies a selection of unique venues that offer exciting possibilities. From deer farms to private B&B's, these wedding venues cater for every type of celebration including elopements and micro weddings to large cultural celebrations. If you're looking for a private and secluded wedding venue, these spots are ideal.
Maitland
Maitland is an historic country town with an eclectic range of wedding locations including affordable farm stays, luxurious private properties, heritage halls, rustic barns, seasonal gardens and specialist elopement venues. Maitland wedding venues are among the cheapest places to get married in the Hunter.
Hunter Valley Wedding Packages
All-inclusive Packages
Elopement Packages
Small Wedding Packages
Cost of Hunter Valley Wedding Venues
The average budget for a wedding in the Hunter Valley is around $45,000. This typically includes a ceremony & reception for 30 - 100 guests, catering, drinks, a celebrant and photographer. The average reception venue offers all inclusive packages from $160 - $250 per person. All inclusive reception packages in the Hunter include venue hire, food & beverage, staff and tableware at a minimum.
Affordable wedding venues offer an opportunity to keep ceremony & reception costs under $150 per person. Cheaper places often offer BYO wedding packages where you pay a venue hire fee and select catering & drink suppliers according to your budget. Venue hire fees in the Hunter Valley start at $4,000 and go up to $24,000 at the luxury end of the market where accommodation is also included.
The Hunter Valley has several luxury wedding venues that you can hire for the exclusive use of your wedding. A typical wedding budget at these private estates is $350 - $550 per person for mid week weddings and $500 - $1,000 per person on the weekend.
Destination micro weddings and elopements are well serviced by dedicated small wedding venues in the Hunter Valley. There is a choice of all inclusive places with micro wedding packages for under $5,000 to DIY locations where your inclusions are up to you.
When to get married in the Hunter
Summer
Summer is harvest time in the Hunter Valley with the months of December to February alive with winemaking activities. The vines are lush, green & fruit laden at this time of year and the vineyards provide a picturesque location for wedding photos.
Autumn
From March to May, the Hunter Valley's lush green landscape transforms to a gold orange hue. Vineyards and trees drop their leaves and a beautiful golden light takes hold. Autumn is arguably the most picture perfect time for Hunter Valley weddings with great deals on offer at the later end of the season.
Winter
Hunter Valley's winter weddings are intimate affairs that enjoy crisp blue skies, fresh country air and cosy evenings warmed by open fire places. Day time temperatures are mild and outdoor wedding ceremonies are bathed in warm sunlight. Vines are bare during winter and add an earthy, rustic backdrop to wedding photos.
Spring
From September to November the vineyards emerge from their winter slumber and new growth begins to transform the valley into a lush landscape of greenery. October is the busiest month of the year for Hunter Valley weddings so book your venue & preferred vendors early!
Getting There
The Hunter Valley is an easy 1.5 hour drive from Sydney. Trains can be taken to Maitland Station and flights land 30 minutes away in Newcastle which depart from many major cities in Australia.
The Hunter Valley hosts many local and international events every year. Concert dates can sometimes be announced less than 6 months out and will consume a lot of the area’s accommodation. So if you’re booking a Hunter Valley wedding, make sure your guests have their accommodation locked in well in advance.
Hunter Valley wedding venues are regularly in high demand. You’ll want to enquire as early as possible (18 months in advance is ideal) to secure your preferred date with your preferred location.
Wedding Venues Near Hunter Valley
If you're still on the hunt for your perfect wedding venue, try these locations near the Hunter Valley, NSW...
Illawarra
Newcastle
North Coast
Riverina
South Coast
Southern Highlands
Off The Beaten Track
Sydney
Blue Mountains
Byron Bay
Central Coast
Find Hunter Valley Wedding Vendors
About The Author
Rachael Hastie is Australia's leading wedding industry expert with more than 20 years experience in connecting couples with specialist wedding providers. Based in Sydney, Rachael brings an expert knowledge of the latest wedding venues and vendors around NSW.
Have a Hunter Valley wedding venue to add to this list? Get Started