Newcastle Wedding Venues
Looking for a Newcastle wedding venue? From the oceanfront to the harbour foreshore, the ceremony and reception venues in Newcastle, NSW offer a unique collection of places to get married.
From all-in-one wedding venues in resorts and hotels, to secluded spots that offer all inclusive wedding packages, these are the most recommended wedding venues in Newcastle, NSW.
Newcastle Venues

Merewether Surfhouse
- Wedding Venue: Hotel / Bar
- Capacity: 350
- Location: Newcastle, NSW
- Cost: All inclusive wedding packages from $99.50/pp
Oceanfront wedding venue with 180 degree water views. One large function space is located on the entire 2nd floor with movable sound proof walls providing sections for smaller events from 30 to 350 guests.
All inclusive food & beverage packages start at $99.50/pp for cocktail weddings and $105/pp for sit down receptions.

Customs House Newcastle
- Location: 1 Bond Street, Newcastle, NSW 2300
- Capacity: 20 - 180
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Customs House is a popular Newcastle wedding venue located in the heart of the city on the Harbour Foreshore. The function centre has 3 unique reception venues catering for all inclusive weddings from 20 to 180 guests.
The largest event space is the wedding hall which seats up to 140 guests or caters for 180 for a cocktail event and overlooks the water. There's also a Harbourmasters Lounge which is perfect for cocktail functions of up to 60 guests and The Collectors Room that seats 20 for micro wedding receptions.

Stanley Park
- Wedding Venue: Heritage Estate
- Capacity: 200
- Location: Fullerton Cove - Newcastle, NSW
- Info: Grand waterfront estate with large barn and expansive grounds for wedding ceremonies & receptions. DIY & BYO packages available for large & small weddings. Hire includes exclusive use of the entire location and there's accommodation for 15 guests at the venue. Barn hire from $8,000.

48 Watt St
- Wedding Venue: Church + Hall
- Capacity: 300
- Location: Newcastle, NSW
- Info: Within walking distance of the Newcastle foreshore are 3 wedding venues at 48 Watt St. The location includes Main Hall pictured above, White Hall - a modern blank canvas venue, and The Atrium which is a light filled break out space ideal for pre-dinner canapes or cocktail weddings.

Apollo Hotel Newcastle
- Location: 290 Pacific Highway, Charlestown, NSW 2290
- Capacity: 20 - 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps All Guests
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive from $69/pp
The Apollo International Hotel is an all-in-one wedding venue set amongst rustic native bushland. Conveniently located between Newcastle beaches and Lake Macquarie, it is surrounded by stunning photo opportunities.
The hotel has a large reception venue (seats 90 with dance floor) that opens onto a poolside terrace & outdoor bar area. Wedding packages start from $69 per person and include a complimentary garden ceremony at the outdoor rotunda. Ask about special wedding party rates for accommodation onsite.
Wedding Venues Near Newcastle

The Greenhouse
- Wedding Venue: Function Room
- Capacity: 200
- Location: Medowie - Port Stephens, NSW
- Info: The Greenhouse is a 135-hectare wedding location in natural bushland with spacious manicured greens. The purpose built wedding venue provides an all in one location for affordable ceremonies, photos and wedding receptions.

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows
- Wedding Venue: Hotel + Restaurant
Capacity: 250 - Location: Caves Beach - Central Coast, NSW
- Info: All-in-one beachfront wedding venue located 45 minutes south of Newcastle. Seaside wedding ceremonies and receptions enjoy 180 degree ocean views. For wedding guests who wish to stay the night there are beds for 200 in luxury bungalows and villas.

Maddies of Bolwarra
- Capacity: 60
- Venue Type: Bed & Breakfast
- Location: Bolwarra - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Info: Maddies is a private venue for small weddings and elopements located 50 minutes inland from the NSW city of Newcastle. A giant Morton Bay Fig is the ideal setting for ceremonies and the venue caters for both indoor & outdoor wedding receptions. A blank canvas, garden venue where pets are welcome. There is accommodation for 6 at the property.

Tanilba House
- Wedding Venue: Heritage Homestead
Capacity: 90 - Location: Port Stephens - North Coast, NSW
- Info: Less than an hour north of Newcastle, this heritage listed homestead on 3 acres of waterfront gardens provides an idyllic location for destination weddings in the NSW region of Port Stephens. All inclusive ceremony + reception packages in a choice of indoor or outdoor spaces. All-inclusive wedding packages from $9,200.
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