46 Beautiful South Coast Wedding Venues
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Looking for a South Coast wedding venue for your big day? These 46 beautiful wedding venues are the most scenic places to get married in the South Coast region of New South Wales and include a wide range of picturesque ceremony & reception venues from the Shoalhaven to Batemans Bay.
The South Coast is the perfect wedding location for couples wanting a unique destination wedding in a stunning coastal region with relaxed country charm. All South Coast wedding venues have a ceremony & reception space at the one location and with most also offering onsite accommodation, this area is ideal for fun weekend weddings hosted across 2 - 3 days.
The best places to get married on the South Coast range from luxury seaside resorts to rustic farms and include some of the most unique event spaces in NSW, from open-air chapels & chandelier halls to outdoor bars & seaside gardens. The South Coast is particularly notable for its stunning beach wedding venues located between Gerringong and Jervis Bay, where options for an oceanfront wedding range from Mediterranean-style resorts to affordable surf clubs & community halls.
Other popular wedding venues on the South Coast include a great choice of farm stays, wineries and private country estates clustered around Berry, Nowra and the Sapphire Coast. These incredible destinations are a haven of innovative country venues ranging from secret bush chapels and rustic barns to private hotels and pop-up daisy fields.
This shortlist of the South Coast's most beautiful wedding venues has stunning locations to cater for all wedding budgets from $75 per person to $400+ per head and includes a wide variety of DIY & BYO places as well as venues that offer all inclusive wedding packages. These are the top 46 wedding locations on the Southern Coastline of NSW.
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1. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Location: Jervis Bay, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 111
- Venue Hire: $18,000+
- Catering & Drinks: $115+ per person
The Cove is the perfect wedding venue on the South Coast for a weekend-long celebration at your own private beachfront resort in Jervis Bay. Situated within the Booderee National Park, this world class wedding destination comes with everything you need for an unforgettable 3 day soiree including a beautiful ceremony site, modern reception venue and a romantic Mediterranean courtyard for a seaside reception under the stars.
The Cove's 2 night wedding package includes exclusive access to the entire 3 acre resort, use of all ceremony & reception facilities and luxury accommodation for up to 111 people. Most couples ask their guests to contribute $150 per night for their accommodation which eliminates a decent chunk of the seasonal hire fee.
2. The Woods Farm
- Location: Tomerong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Venue Hire: $35,000+
- Catering & Drinks: $120 - $200 per head
The Woods Farm is located in Tomerong near Jervis Bay and is the best South Coast wedding venue for a fun-filled 3 day event in nature. The 40 acre farm stay is renowned for its magical bush chapel, and with an aisle of jasmine-covered archways stretching 120 metres through native bushland, is one of Australia's most romantic places to get married.
Other facilities for destination weddings at this one-of-a-kind farmstay include an elegant function hall furnished with crystal chandeliers, an outdoor reception area with a courtyard bar, a welcome night BBQ site, a poolside recovery area and onsite accommodation for up to 120 guests in cottages and a luxury glamping village. The coastline of Jervis Bay is just 5 minutes away for a beach ceremony on the world's whitest sand.
3. The Pavilion Kiama
- Location: Kiama, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 80 - 400
- Catering & Drinks: $135 - $150/pp
The Pavilion is situated on the Kiama Headland and is the perfect reception venue on the South Coast for an affordable beachfront wedding with million-dollar ocean views. This beautiful function room has large airy windows overlooking Kiama Beach & Lighthouse, and comes with a seperate entrance foyer which doubles as a back up ceremony venue in wet weather.
Just beside The Pavilion are two waterfront ceremony sites including a palm tree lawn and a secret spot hidden between two rows of rustic boat sheds. Unique wedding photo locations are also abundant nearby with many picturesque spots along the beach and in a show ground grandstand, making The Pavilion ideal for couples seeking an all-in-one ceremony & reception venue with relaxed coastal charm.
4. Figbird Cottage
- Location: Terara, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 2 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8 + glamping
- Venue Hire: $45+ per head
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
The best garden wedding venue in the South Coast region is Figbird Cottage near Nowra, where hundreds of rose & camellia bushes are set within peaceful dairy paddocks offering an idyllic setting for relaxed country nuptials. With ornamental white gates, topiary trees, a miniature rotunda and a magical aisle under a 20 metre fairy-lit rose arbor, Figbird Cottage is one of the most romantic places to say "I do" in New South Wales.
At the heart of Figbird Cottage is a luxury European marquee that fully opens to festoon-lit lawns creating an easy indoor/outdoor flow for a garden reception under the stars. Optional onsite accommodation is available in two cottages.
5. Willow Farm Berry
- Location: Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Venue Hire: $10,000 - $18,500
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Willow Farm is one of the most popular outdoor wedding locations on the South Coast and is situated on 160 acres of lush countryside in Berry, just minutes from Seven Mile Beach. Wedding facilities at Willow Farm are perfect for DIY couples and include a sheltered lawn with elevated views over a dam & paddocks, a rustic entertainment shed and a shala for indoor ceremonies.
Willow Farm is an idyllic wedding destination for a 3 day stay as it comes with onsite accommodation for up to 10 guests. Event bookings include exclusive use of the farm for two nights, plus owner Keri who is a highly experienced function manager to assist with local wedding vendor recommendations and marquee hire.
6. The Homestead Berry
- Location: 8 Homestead Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Venue Hire: $12,300 - $19,500
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Homestead Berry is the most all inclusive wedding destination in the Shoalhaven with everything from venue hire & catering to styling, flowers and guest transport included in wedding packages. Set across 5 acres of elegant grounds are a contemporary reception venue built within a repurposed cow shed and 3 beautiful ceremony sites including formal gardens or a more rustic setting under a unique circular arbour.
If you're looking for a modern place to get married that's rich in rustic character, this stunning location in Berry is the perfect wedding venue. All wedding packages include a fully styled ceremony & reception space, use of the onsite salon for getting ready, 2 nights accommodation in 5 luxury suites and a minibus service for guest transport.
7. Mimosa Wines
- Location: 2845 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Bermagui NSW 2546
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 13
- Catering & Drinks: $180 - $240/pp
Mimosa Wines sits on a scenic hillside between Bermagui and Tathra in the Murrah State Forest and with spectacular vineyard & bushland views is one of the most picturesque wedding locations on the far South Coast. Being the region's only chefs hatted restaurant to cater wedding receptions with a fine dining gastro menu, this stunning winery is an ideal venue for foodies.
The architecturally designed restaurant features huge glass sliding doors that open onto a large balcony offering an incredibly scenic location for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hour. There's also a gorgeous ceremony site on a lily pond deck nestled amongst the vines, a Tuscan-style rustic courtyard and onsite accommodation in two onsite cottages with a new glamping village coming in 2026.
8. 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
- Catering & Drinks: DIY/BYO
One of the most romantic places to get married on the South Coast are the pop-up daisy fields in Tilba Tilba, which are in spectacular bloom from mid August to the end of September each year at Mountain View Farm. This picturesque farm stay also has four acres of gardens and an open-sided dairy shed that sit under the atmospheric gaze of Mount Gulaga and offer a idyllic location for low key rustic weddings year round.
Wedding packages at Mountain View Farm start at $3,950 for up to 30 people, $5,500 with up to 50 people and increases incrementally to $11,950 for ceremonies & receptions with 120 people. All packages include 2 nights accommodation for up to 18 guests. Owner Kathryn is extremely helpful and also flexible in accommodating special requests.
9. Fig Tree Park
- Location: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Catering & Drinks: All inclusive
Fig Tree Park is an elevated country estate that sits in the foothills of Mount Gulaga and with 180 degree ocean views over surrounding paddocks to Montague Island is the perfect coastal wedding location for outdoor ceremonies & receptions.
Th 33 acre property centres around a French-style cottage & stables and features manicured European gardens with an oceanview lawn for ceremonies and a magical outdoor reception area under a huge fairy-lit fig tree. An open air pavilion provides a sheltered reception venue onsite and all inclusive wedding packages come fully furnished with a choice of caterers and complimentary accommodation for 2 in a luxury seaside cottage.
10. The Lodge Jamberoo
- Location: 406 Jamberoo Mountain Road, Jamberoo, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 60 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 106
- Venue Hire: $32,000+
- Food & Beverages: $115+/pp
The Lodge is located in Jamberoo on a quiet country lane just south of Wollongong and is a luxury resort that specialises in hosting your entire wedding weekend in one exclusive-use location. This incredible country hotel is tailor made for destination weddings with a majestic ceremony space in a paved pine tree forest, a modern reception hall and 43 poolside rooms offering a fun stay for your entire guest list.
All inclusive wedding packages at The Lodge come with two nights accommodation for all guests, all furnishings for your ceremony & reception, two large dressing rooms for getting ready and exclusive use of the resort style amenities which include a late night bar for your after party. Most couples ask their guests to pay $150 per night, which collectively eliminates the hire fee.
11. Kiruna Farm
- Location: Woodstock Rd, Woodburn, NSW 2538
- Capacity: 50
- Venue Hire: $4,000+
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Kiruna Farm is a 100 acre sustainable flower farm located near Milton and with stunning views over expansive fields of seasonal blooms, is one of the prettiest outdoor wedding venues on the South Coast. Function facilities at this hinterland oasis include a marquee reception venue, a majestic machinery shed lounge & dance floor, and three beautiful ceremony sites including a purpose-built viewing deck and a wild altar within rows of head-high dahlias.
Wedding packages at Kiruna Farm are priced from $4,000 and include 3 days access, use of custom-built timber trestle tables made from trees on the farm and $1,000 worth of flowers. You can either DIY your own florals with your included blooms, or have owner Anna who is one of the region's best wedding florists create arrangements for you. Amazing value!
12. Eleven Eighty Weddings
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 10 - 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
- Venue Hire: $7,750+
- Catering & Drinks: DIY/BYO
Eleven Eighty is the perfect wedding location for an intimate 3 day celebration at Shoalhaven Heads and is located just 10 minutes from Berry on a unique 3 acre country estate. The property is a DIY'ers dream with four unique event spaces set around a central courtyard, offering a seperate area to celebrate each part of your wedding day.
The enchanting function spaces include a barn reception venue for 30 people, a heritage-listed school hall typically utilised for late-night dancing, the courtyard which comes with an optional glass marquee seating 80 guests and lush gardens with an Argentinian BBQ pergola. Wedding packages include access to styling shed with ceremony & reception furniture, use of a train carriage salon for getting ready and a two night stay in two onsite cottages.
13. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 30 - 145
- Accommodation: Next door
- Catering & Beverages: BYO
Growwild Wildflower Farm specialises in bespoke garden weddings and has three breathtaking ceremony & reception venues nestled within 25 acres of native trees & wildflowers. The grandest function space is a timber-floored marquee with a romantic outdoor dance floor overlooking the gardens. For intimate ceremonies & receptions, a rustic wedding barn seats up to 50 people and has its own private courtyard.
All wedding packages at Growwild come with exclusive use of the gardens including a bridal suite and a beautiful ceremony venue in a secret valley with resident Koalas. Owners Jane & Lukas offer a very warm & personal service from driving you around the property for wedding photos on a John Deere and assisting with content creation.
14. 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 the cheapest winery wedding venue on the South Coast and is located at Shoalhaven Heads near Berry on 100 acres of coastal vineyards. With two heritage reception venues including a Grand Banquet Hall and an old school building, a stylish ceremony site on a hedged croquet court, plus an onsite motel with rooms that guests can book themselves, Coolangatta Estate is the perfect destination for an affordable vineyard wedding beside the sea.
15. 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
Situated in Albion Park just minutes from Wollongong, this restored 19th-century Georgian Manor offers a luxury country location for contemporary weddings with heritage vibes. The sophisticated property sits within 3 acres of manicured gardens and has a romantic ceremony space at a vine-covered rotunda, an elegant reception pavilion, an intimate courtyard for cocktail events and a tennis court that doubles as an outdoor reception space.
The events fee at Ravensthorpe is seasonally priced from $9,200 - $15,500 and includes on the day coordination and an overnight stay with supper & brunch for up to 18 guests (which can be invoiced directly to guests). A drinks package must be purchased from the venue and are priced from $65 - $95 per person, and you then have a choice of 3 preferred caterers with most couples spending $75 - $85 per head on food.
16. Mona Farm
- Location: 140 Little River Road, Braidwood, NSW 2622
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 55
- Venue Hire: $17,000 - $42,000
- Catering & drinks: $180 - $290/pp
Mona Farm is located in Braidwood, 45 minutes inland from Batemans Bay and is one of the top 5 luxury wedding destinations on the South Coast. The 124 acre estate is the perfect location for contemporary weddings with 8 acres of English-inspired gardens featuring sculptural art installations, heritage architecture and whimsical woodlands, all set around a modern reception marquee and refurbished woodshed that overlook a private lake.
Mona Farm's weekend wedding package ranges from $30,000 - $42,000 including exclusive use of the property, your ceremony & reception furniture & set up, on-the-day wedding coordination and accommodation for 12 people. Couples then typically spend between $180 - $290 per head on food & beverages.
17. 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.
18. Moraea Farm
- Location: 450b Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 30
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Venue Hire: $5,500 - $8,500
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Moraea Farm is the South Coast's ultimate destination for boutique weddings with the luxury estate featuring its own exclusive restaurant venue just minutes from Seven Mile Beach and the village of Berry. Location hire includes a two night stay in the 6 bedroom estate with approval to host an intimate wedding ceremony for up to 30 guests in the garden, plus the option to hire the fully furnished restaurant & commercial kitchen facilities for a private self-catered reception.
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 you get exclusive use of the grounds, greenhouse, a luxury reception marquee and adjoining barn event space for 3 days with onsite accommodation for up to 8 guests. The venue comes fully furnished so you just need to hire one of the preferred caterers and BYO tableware, styling, florals and drinks.
20. Nowra Culburra Beach SLSC
- Location: 4 Farrant Ave, Culburra Beach NSW 2540
- Capacity: 130
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
If you're looking for a beachfront wedding venue that combines affordability, flexibility and panoramic ocean views, the surf club at Culburra Beach is one of the best places for an oceanfront wedding on the South Coast. The function hall offers a complete blank canvas to style in your preferred theme, has a full commercial kitchen for use by your preferred local suppliers and with the option to get married on the beach, is the perfect coastal venue for a ceremony & reception in one place.
21. Seacliff House
- Location: 139 Princes Hwy, Gerringong, NSW 2534
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20+
- Venue Hire: $11,000 - $20,000
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Uniquely positioned on the Gerringong headlands near Kiama, Seacliff House combines a tranquil farm setting with stunning ocean views offering a scenic wedding destination unlike any other. The prestigious estate centres around a modern barn venue 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 wedding packages are priced from $11,000 for mid week celebrations to $20,000 for peak weekends and comes with onsite accommodation for 20 guests in two farm houses.
22. Bangalay Luxury Villas
- Location: 30 Staples St, Shoalhaven Heads NSW 2535
- Capacity: 90
- Accommodation: 16 luxury villas
- Event Fee: $12,000+
- Catering & Drinks: $200+/pp
Bangalay Luxury Villas blends modern coastal luxury and the serenity of nature at its exclusive wedding location right beside Seven Mile Beach at Shoalhaven Heads. With an award winning restaurant that seats up to 60 guests, a tropical poolside garden for wedding ceremonies and 16 luxury villas onsite, Bangalay offers a sophisticated all-in-one destination for intimate beachside weddings.
23. Worrowing Estate
- Location: 81 The Wool Rd, Worrowing Heights NSW 2540
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 40+
- Venue Hire: $17,400 - $26,500
Set on 250 acres of private bushland just minutes from Jervis Bay, Worrowing Estate's open fields, tranquil lakes and stylish barn wedding venues make it a dream destination for couples who love the outdoors. With more than a dozen picturesque ceremony spots featuring views of the Budawang Mountains, spacious lawns for partying under the stars and onsite accommodation in wilderness huts & cottages, Worrowing offers endless possibilities for a personalised celebration over 3 days.
Wedding packages are seasonally priced between $17,400 - $26,500 and include exclusive use of the estate's rustic ceremony barn & modern wedding hall (comes fully furnished for up to 140 seated guests) and a two night stay for up to 41 guests. Guests are able to pay their own accommodation which is deducted from the hire cost.
24. Paperbark Camp
- Location: 571 Woollamia Rd, Woollamia NSW 2540
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 45
- Venue Hire: $14,310+
Paperbark Camp's luxury safari-style retreat is nestled in a secluded eucalypt forest just minutes from the coastal village of Huskisson and is the most unique wedding destination on the South Coast, tailor made for adventurous couples. The camp centres around "The Gunyah", a treetop restaurant where outdoor wedding receptions can also be hosted on the forest floor below.
When you tie the knot at this boutique resort you get the entire camp to yourself for two nights, an intimate ceremony in the forest, an unforgettable wedding reception in or under The Gunyah and premium accommodation for 26 guests in a one-of-a-kind safari village. Being one of few South Coast wedding venues to offer eco-friendly credentials, you'll be doing your bit for the environment by getting married at Paperbark Camp.
25. Bewong River Retreat
- Location: 2395 Princes Hwy, Bewong NSW 2540
- Capacity: 60 - 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 38 + glamping
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Bewong River Retreat stands out among other local wedding venues on the South Coast for its peaceful riverside setting just 10 minutes from Jervis Bay. Nestled within 160 acres of pristine bushland on the banks of the Bewong River, this secluded retreat provides an ideal wedding location for laid back couples who want a tranquil waterfront celebration surrounded by nature.
At Bewong River Retreat the entire property becomes yours for the weekend with exclusive use of the waterfront ceremony area, luxe reception room & adjoining marquee and 9 self contained bungalows. You have the freedom to choose your own local wedding vendors and with a rustic onsite golf course and beaches nearby there's plenty to occupy guests for the weekend.
26. Mollymook Beachside Weddings at Salt & Spencer
- Location: 72 Golf Avenue, Mollymook, NSW 2539
- Capacity: 220
- Catering & Drinks: All inclusive
Salt & Spencer is located on Mollymook Beach and being situated directly on the sand, is the perfect beachside wedding venue for an uninterrupted ocean vista. At Salt & Spencer you can get married on the ocean's edge and have photos along the beach before celebrating your reception in the seaside function centre.
If you're looking for an affordable beachfront location for a mid-week ceremony & reception in one place, Salt & Spencer is a fantastic budget friendly option. (Weekend weddings not available)
27. Cupitts Estate
- Location: 58 Washburton Rd, Ulladulla NSW 2539
- Capacity: Seated 120, Cocktail 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20
- Venue Hire: $15,780 - $19,700
- Catering & Drinks: $220+/pp
Nestled in Ulladulla just minutes from Milton & Mollymook and with sweeping views over Burrill Lake and the Budawang Ranges, Cupitts Estate is the most scenic vineyard wedding venue on the South Coast. Home to a boutique winery, award-winning restaurant and brewery, this family-run property is tailor made for couples who love fine food & boutique style.
As a high end destination venue Cupitt's has everything you need in one place from a scenic ceremony amongst the vines and a premium reception in the restaurant, to luxury villas & a 4 bedroom farmhouse that accommodate your guests. Exclusive wedding packages are available for mid-week celebrations from Monday to Friday only with a minimum spend of $18,000 - $38,000.
28. The Barn On The Ridge
- Location: 24 Clyde Ridge Rd, Morton NSW 2538
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Venue Hire: $10,000+
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
The Barn On The Ridge sits high in the rural hinterland of Milton and is an idyllic location for rustic barn weddings with spectacular views over the Budawang Ranges and Pigeon House Mountain. Featuring modern décor, wall-to-wall windows and a spacious deck with jaw-dropping views, this unique reception venue perfectly marries country charm with contemporary South Coast weddings.
This 55-acre country escape comes with a spectacular ceremony spot beside a hillside dam framed by sweeping farmland views, with hire packages from $10k–$13k that include three-day access and a two-night stay in the Austin Farm Truck Bridal Suite.
29. Tilba Valley Winery
- Location: 947 Old Hwy, Corunna NSW 2546
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Tilba Valley Winery & Ale House is one of the stops on Tilba Tilba's Bellbird Scenic Drive and offers a pretty lakeside setting for waterfront weddings near Mystery Bay. Overlooking Corunna Lake and framed by the rolling foothills of Mt Dromedary, this family run boutique winery perfectly blends stunning country surrounds with budget friendly affordability.
Ceremonies can take place on the lakeside lawns or gardens, followed by a reception in the rustic dining room with its own bar, fireplace and a dance floor. With flexible spaces, great food and wine, and a warm laid-back atmosphere, Tilba Valley is ideal for couples seeking a charming and memorable winery wedding just 10 minutes from Narooma.
30. Kianinny Bush Cottages
- Location: 246 Tathra Rd, Tathra NSW 2550
- Capacity: 60 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150
- Venue Hire: $4,500+
Tucked within 100 acres of bushland near Tathra on the far South Coast of New South Wales, Kianinny Bush Cottages offers a secluded, nature-filled setting for unforgettable destination weddings. With a tranquil freshwater lake at its heart, it's a peaceful bush retreat where you can celebrate surrounded by towering trees and native wildlife.
Kianinny has everything you need onsite for a fun weekend-long celebration including bush & waterfront ceremony sites, two covered outdoor reception venues, cosy cottages for your entire guest list and a raft of activities including mini golf, zip lining and archery. Plus, Tathra Beach is just minutes away for oceanfront ceremonies & photos. Weddings incur a minimum spend of $13,450 on venue hire + accommodation.
31. Oaklands Event Centre
- Location: 3546 Princes Hwy, Pambula NSW 2549
- Capacity: 40 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
Oaklands Event Centre is a boutique farm stay located in Pambula on the far South Coast and with a huge event barn providing a unique reception space for up to 300 guests, it's an idyllic destination for large country weddings. Most couples choose to stay and get ready onsite in a heritage-listed homestead built in 1842, where wild country gardens provide a serene setting for romantic wedding ceremonies.
Being situated just minutes from Pambula Beach, Oaklands offers a wide variety of backdrops for wedding photos from rustic buildings on the farm to coastal portraits beside the sea. Affordable wedding packages start at under $150 per person inclusive of catering a& drinks, and optional recovery parties are welcome at the homestead or in the relaxed beer garden beside the barn.
32. Greyleigh South Coast
- Location: Long Brush Road, Jerrara, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20
- Venue Hire: $25,000+
- Catering & Drinks: $204 - $269
Perched high above Kiama with sweeping views over rolling green hills to the ocean, Greyleigh is one of the South Coast's most luxurious wedding venues. Once a working dairy farm from the 1800's, the 200-acre property has been thoughtfully restored into a stunning country estate, complete with orchards, stone walls and century old trees that frame every photo beautifully.
Greyleigh offers an unusually rich collection of ceremony & reception spaces including a natural amphitheatre, secret garden, pretty fruit orchard and The Gables, a decadent barn venue perfect for chic weddings with rustic appeal. Exclusive wedding packages at Greyleigh start at $25k for mid-week celebrations during low season and range up to $32k for a two night stay on peak weekends. You then add a food & beverage package priced from $204 per head.
33. Wildwood Kangaroo Valley
- Location: 407D Bendeela Rd, Kangaroo Valley NSW 2577
- Capacity: 90
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Venue Hire: $11,000+
Wildwood is an award winning wedding venue nestled in the Kangaroo Valley's lush subtropical rainforest and being completely immersed in nature, offers a totally private setting to start married life. 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 on the South Coast.
A marquee style pavilion otherwise known as The Farmhouse is the venue's premier reception space and comes with an adjoining picnic lawn for outdoor events. DIY nuptials are priced from $11,000 mid-week and comes with overnight accommodation for 8 guests. An all inclusive wedding package with a celebrant, photographer & catering is available from $30,000 for 40 guests
34. Weddings in the Wilde
- Location: 71 Ryans Ln, Wildes Meadow NSW 2577
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Weddings in the Wilde is an outdoor function centre set within 40 hectares of lush rainforest near Kangaroo Valley and is a beautiful place for festival-style weddings immersed in nature. The unique location is best suited to DIY couples wanting to create a weekend-long wedstival where everyone stays onsite with you, and there's zip lining, archery and a giant swing to add to the festivities.
Facilities at Weddings in the Wilde include a unique ceremony venue in a rustic log chapel, a tree-lined Green where festoon lights & fire pits create a romantic ambience for outdoor events and a private function room for indoor soirees. This Wildes Meadow venue is one of the only wedding venues in the South Coast region to offer late-curfew celebrations.
35. City Beach Function Centre
- Location: 1 Marine Dr, Wollongong NSW 2500
- Capacity: 80 - 420
- Wedding Packages: $119 - $150/pp
Boasting a premium oceanfront location in the heart of Wollongong and surrounded by the city's best hotels & amenities, City Beach Function Centre is the most convenient of any beachfront wedding venue on the South Coast. And with in-house event planners to arrange everything from customised menus to beach ceremony permits, couples can relax and enjoy a seamless wedding experience.
The function centre has two premium oceanside reception rooms with floor to ceiling windows overlooking panoramic beach views. Both are pillarless in design and tailor made for grand celebrations with 80 - 400 guests.
36. The Sebel Harbourside Kiama
- Location: 31 Shoalhaven St, Kiama NSW 2533
- Capacity: 60 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150
- Venue Hire: $1,000 - $2,500
- Catering & Drinks: $154 - $240/pp
The Sebel Harbourside Hotel specialises in affordable waterfront weddings in Kiama and has a beautiful ceremony site and two function rooms with picturesque views over Kiama Harbour to the ocean. The most popular reception venue at The Sebel is its largest space, the courtyard marquee, which seats up to 150 guests and has heritage building views.
Wedding packages at The Sebel Harbourside Kiama start at $154 per head for a two course catered reception with a 4 hour drink service. The Sebel is a great wedding location if you've got travelling guests as they're able to book & pay their own accommodation with a 10% group discount.
37. Crooked River Wines
- Location: 11 Willowvale Rd, Gerringong NSW 2534
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: $170 - $220/pp
Situated in Gerringong between the mountains and the sea, Crooked River Wines offers one of the most breathtaking settings for winery weddings on the South Coast. Unforgettable ceremonies unfold beneath a 150-year-old fig tree with panoramic views across undulating hills and picturesque rows of vines with ocean glimpses.
Wedding receptions at Crooked River Wines take place overlooking lush vines in a stylish function room where fine food and handcrafted estate wines take centre stage. With affordable packages starting at under $180 per person this picturesque venue is the perfect setting for couples wanting a budget friendly vineyard wedding that oozes coastal elegance.
38. Jackson Ranch by Bannisters
- Location: 101 Willinga Road, Bawley Point, NSW 2539
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 30
The Jackson Ranch is a 5 star wedding venue situated at Willinga Lake in Bawley Point and is operated by the owners of world-renowned Bannisters By The Sea. Set across 37 acres of serene natural bushland, this private waterfront estate offers an exclusive setting for a sophisticated wedding weekend filled with fine food, natural serenity and Bannisters' signature style & service.
When you take over The Jackson Ranch you get the entire lakefront property to yourself for a memorable 3 day destination-style wedding celebration complete with 10 onsite cabins for up to 40 guests. A grand poolside marquee provides a luxurious reception space for up to 150 seated guests and there's a stylish reception room with rustic appeal for smaller soirees. Moody rainforests, lake views and secluded sandy beaches provide a variety of backdrops for ceremonies & photos.
39. Lincoln Downs Resort
- Location: 11683 Princes Highway, North Batemans Bay, NSW 2536
- Capacity: 70
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70
- Wedding Packages: $180+/pp
Situated one kilometre from Batemans Bay, Lincoln Down Resort is the right wedding destination for couples seeking an affordable waterfront wedding where all their guests can stay onsite with them. The affordable resort comes with a gorgeous ceremony rotunda over a private lake, two wedding reception spaces including an elegant function room that seats 70 guests and a private dining room that seats 20 people and 33 guest rooms with a swimming pool and tennis court.
40. Bawley Vale Estate
- Location: 226 Bawley Point Rd, Bawley Point, NSW 2539
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Venue Hire: $16,000
- Catering: BYO
Bawley Vale Estate is a world class wedding destination hidden amongst the South Coast's beautiful bushland half way between Ulladulla and Batemans Bay. The sprawling grounds of this 100 acre coastal estate boast a huge choice of beautiful wedding ceremony locations from fruit orchards & olive groves to a tranquil lake setting and rugged bush backdrops.
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. The wedding package at Bawley Vale Estate is priced at $16,000 and includes studio accommodation for 2, and all furniture and tableware for up to 120 guests. Catering is BYO and drinks packages are available for $41 - $60 per person.
41. Jaspers Berry
- Location: 4 O'Keeffes Ln, Jaspers Brush, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16
- Venue Hire: $3,080
- Wedding Packages: $242/pp
The ethereal Jaspers Berry is one of the most romantic wedding destinations on the South Coast and is set within a country guest house surrounded by fairytale gardens in Berry. The boutique country hideaway is a haven of understated opulence with secret garden rooms, a magical Faraway Tree C1890, Hollywood-glam style Bridal Salon and a Gentlemen’s Club Lounge.
An intimate courtyard garden sets the scene for wedding ceremonies while the grand reception space with its antique French doors adds a touch of fine dining Parisian flair. The wedding package at Jaspers is priced at $242 per person and includes full ceremony & reception styling with a country banquet and BYO drinks. Venue hire is $3,080 including overnight accommodation in 8 guest rooms.
42. NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Resort
- Location: Banyandah Street, South Durras, NSW 2536
- Capacity: 10 - 130
- Accommodation: Villas sleep 40+
- Venue Hire: $0
- Catering & Drinks: $160 - $195/pp
Murramarang Resort is a beachfront wedding venue located in South Durras just 15 minutes from Batemans Bay and is one of the most affordable places to get married on the South Coast. The resort has its own private beach where you can say "I do" overlooking Wobbegong Bay, a versatile function space under a covered courtyard and three reception venues that seat 30 - 100 guests.
Wedding packages at Murramarang Resort are priced from $160 - $195 per person with a minimum of 50 guests and include the National Park ceremony fee for a furnished ceremony on the local headland or beach. You also get a charcuterie grazing table with pre-reception drinks and a 2 course or buffet catered reception with drinks.
43. Kullindi Homestead
- Location: Booderee National Park, Ellmoos Rd, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
- Capacity: 20 - 200
- Accommodation: 5 units
- Venue Hire: $3,300
- Food & Drinks: BYO
Kullindi Homestead is a waterfront wedding venue nestled on the shores of Sussex Inlet near Jervis Bay. The budget-friendly wedding spot is $3,300 to hire for your exclusive use for the weekend and includes 5 self contained units that sleep up to 20 guests.
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. Limited camping is permitted.
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.
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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: 30 - 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mali Brae Farm is a 90 acre dairy farm with two refurbished barns perfect for couples wanting a luxury wedding location with rustic country charm. The farm has 6 outdoor ceremony locations to choose from including landscaped gardens, rustic ruins and a secluded running creek, plus a repurposed garden shed that seats all your wedding guests indoors.
Reception venues at Mali Brae Farm include an elegantly transformed hay shed with a huge rustic fire place, modern timber floors and skylights that fill the space with light. Augustine's Room is perfect for micro weddings with 30 - 55 guests and features floor to ceiling windows overlooking stunning farm views.
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
Milton
Nowra
Jervis Bay
Kangaroo Valley
Sapphire Coast
Shoalhaven
Wollongong
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Best Ceremony Locations on the South Coast
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
Best Reception Venues on the South Coast
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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