Looking for a beach wedding venue in NSW? This list of 45 beachfront wedding venues in New South Wales includes the most beautiful ceremony & reception venues in seaside locations across the state, and with over 892 beaches from the far South Coast to Byron Bay, it's easy to see why New South Wales is a sought after hotspot for oceanfront weddings.
The best coastal wedding venues in New South Wales include world class resorts, cliff top venues with panoramic ocean views, award-winning restaurants on the waterfront and beachside reception spaces set against a glistening ocean backdrop.
This list includes all of the top 10 beach wedding venues in NSW which range from affordable function spaces such as seaside pavilions, halls and surf clubs, to world class wedding locations on the beaches of Sydney, the South Coast and Port Stephens.
From stunning beachfront reception venues to all-in-one seaside resorts, here are the 45 most beautiful locations for beach weddings in NSW.
45 Beach Wedding Venues in NSW
Top 10 Beach Wedding Venues NSW
Byron Bay Venues
Central Coast Venues
Illawarra Venues
Newcastle Venues
North Coast Venues
South Coast Venues
Sydney Venues
Top 10 Beach Wedding Venues in NSW
1. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Location: Ellmoos Road, Jervis Bay, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 40 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 111 guests
- Catering & Drinks: All inclusive
The Cove is located on a world-class beach in Jervis Bay and is the ultimate oceanfront wedding venue for a multi-day celebration, with all your guests staying onsite with you. This stunning beach resort sits on 3 secluded acres within the Booderee National Park and offers exclusive venue hire for you & your guests to party barefoot in the sand over two nights.
Beachfront wedding spaces at The Cove include an elegant seaside ceremony garden, a sandbar where you can say "I do" ankle deep in the ocean, a luxury reception hall, and a romantic Mediterranean-style courtyard with a festoon-lit bar. With onsite accommodation for 111 guests, The Cove is an idyllic wedding destination for a beach soiree over 3 fun days.
2. The Pavilion Kiama
- Location: 2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama, NSW 2533
- Seated Capacity: 30 - 250
- Cocktail Capacity: 400
- Catering & Drinks: $125+/pp
The Pavilion Kiama offers sweeping ocean views from its picturesque reception space perched on the headland above Kiama Surf Beach, and with all inclusive function packages priced from just $125 per person, it's one of the cheapest beachside wedding venues on the NSW South Coast.
The Norfolk Room is the venue's standout space for coastal events with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the iconic Kiama Lighthouse. Two beautiful ceremony sites nearby include an elegant park setting under grand Norfolk Pines and a rustic space between two row of sheltered boat sheds. The surrounding rocky coastline offers a plethora of stunning wedding photo locations.
3. Jonah's Whale Beach
- Location: 69 Bynya Rd, Palm Beach, NSW 2108
- Capacity: 30 - 122
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Catering & Drinks: $260+/pp
Jonah's at Whale Beach is Sydney's most exclusive destination for oceanfront weddings, with its spectacular cliff top ceremony garden, award-winning restaurant and boutique hotel providing a premium wedding experience with jaw dropping views over the Northern Beaches coastline.
This 5 star beachside venue offers all inclusive wedding packages for 30 - 40 guests in a private dining room, or up to 122 guests in the main chefs hatted restaurant and includes a customisable 2 - 4 course fine-dining menu paired with world class wines. This stunning beachfront resort comes with onsite accommodation 11 luxury suites that all have turquoise water views.
4. The Oasis One Mile Beach
- Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18 - 50
The Oasis is situated 600 metres from One Mile Beach in Port Stephens and offers the perfect beachside setting for a tropical wedding in nature. This exclusive-use resort sits within 5 acres of lush rainforest and comes with magical outdoor areas for wedding ceremonies & receptions, plus onsite accommodation for up to 50 guests in 9 refurbished units.
At The Oasis, you can either get married on the beach, beside tranquil billabongs, or on open lawns or timber boardwalks under a canopy of Palm Trees. The hero of The Oasis is a covered entertaining deck situated within a forest of fairy-lit trees, offering an incredibly romantic space for wedding receptions, complete with gentle wafts of a warm sea breeze.
5. Coolangatta Estate
- Location: 1335 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70
- Wedding Packages: $99+/pp
Uniquely positioned at Shoalhaven Heads, Coolangatta Estate is the best coastal wedding venue in NSW for a winery experience beside the sea. The 100 acre vineyard is the historic site of first settlement in the area and has beautiful heritage function rooms, a convict-built motel and rustic farm backdrops that lend a unique country atmosphere to oceanfront weddings.
The budget friendly vineyard is just moments from the waves offering the option of seaside wedding ceremonies and photos on the sand. The estate has two charming reception venues to choose from including an atmospheric Grand Hall that seats up to 80 guests and a luxe-rustic function room for weddings of up to 200 guests.
6. Fig Tree Park
- Location: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Catering & Drinks: All inclusive
With a stunning clifftop location offering panoramic views over the Pacific Ocean to Montague Island, Fig Tree Park is one of the most scenic ocean view wedding venues on Australia's eastern seaboard. This luxe European-inspired property perfectly captures the romance of the sea with multiple outdoor spaces for ceremonies & receptions framed by a glistening coastal horizon.
The most popular ceremony spot at Fig Tree Park is an elegant hedge-trimmed lawn set on an ocean-facing garden terrace. A magical reception area sits nearby under the fairy-lit branches of a huge fig tree and there's a fully enclosable cliff top pavilion for unforgettable coastal celebrations in any weather.
7. Berry Hill Weddings
- Location: 1832 River Road, Leets Vale, NSW
- Capacity: 15 - 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14 - 54
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
- No Curfew
Berry Hill delivers a truly unique beachside wedding experience, offering couples exclusive venue use for three unforgettable days. Guests can take a refreshing swim at the estate's sandy foreshore surrounded by 75 acres of pristine wilderness, making it a coastal-style celebration unlike any other.
Wedding facilities at this hidden gem include a waterfront ceremony site, function marquee and an outdoor reception area under romantic festoon lighting. Venue hire includes exclusive use of all amenities for two nights and comes with onsite accommodation in a luxury cottage & 3 modern shed suites, plus the option of a fun glamping village with 20 fully furnished bell tents.
8. The Woods Farm
- Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Catering & Drinks: All inclusive
Nature loving couples looking for a private beach wedding venue will appreciate the convenient location of The Woods Farm, just minutes from the world renowned white sand beaches at Jervis Bay. This premium farm stay specialises in 3 day weddings and offers 40 acres of coastal bushland for your exclusive use with onsite accommodation for up to 120 guests.
In addition to beach ceremonies, The Woods Farm has an incredible bush chapel with 120 metres of jasmine-covered arches providing the most romantic wedding aisle in Australia. There's a beautiful function space in a vintage chandelier hall for receptions, and an outdoor bar & courtyard, garden and poolside entertaining areas for alfresco events and recovery parties.
9. Tides Byron Estate
- Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
- Hall Capacity: 140
- House Capacity: 40
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
Tides Byron Estate is a luxurious coastal wedding venue situated on a scenic macadamia orchard in the Byron Bay area and features a modern reception hall & an 8 bedroom villa that both have spectacular views along the northern coastline of NSW. The stunning reception hall adjoins an oceanview terrace with both spaces seating up to 140 guests, while the villa's poolside entertaining area seats up to 40 people with a panoramic ocean vista to Lennox Head.
10. Taronga Zoo Sydney
- Location: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 30 - 600
- Accommodation: 58 Rooms
- Wedding Packages: $220 - $230/pp
Taronga Zoo has 5 spectacular ceremony & reception venues for oceanside weddings, all directly overlooking the water in Mosman. These incredible foreshore spaces include an iconic bird amphitheatre, an intimate rooftop bar & balcony perfect for 30 - 60 guests, an elegant ballroom and waterfront function room for weddings with 100 - 250 guests, and an exclusive seasonal marquee offering luxury seaside weddings for up to 500 people.
Beach Venues in Byron Bay
11. Beach Byron Bay
- Location: 2 Massinger Street, Byron Bay, NSW 2481
- Capacity: 50 - 150
- Catering & Drinks: All inclusive
Beach Byron Bay is situated on the shoreline of Clarkes Beach in Byron Bay and offers the ultimate beachfront location for a fine dining wedding reception just metres from the surf. This award winning venue centres around an ocean-facing deck which has a retractable roof for all-weather dining right on the ocean's edge.
At Beach Byron Bay you can say "I do" on the sand directly in front of the venue and event staff will organise the required council permit for your beach nuptials. With Julian Rocks, Cape Byron Lighthouse and Mount Warning all featuring in the surrounding vista, the stretch of sand surrounding the restaurant is one of the most scenic beaches to get married on in New South Wales.
12. Victoria's At Wategos
- Location: 1 Marine Parade, Byron Bay, NSW 2481
- Capacity: 30 seated, 40 cocktail
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20
Victoria’s At Wategos is one of the most exclusive beach wedding venues in NSW, tucked between Cape Byron Lighthouse and The Pass on Australia's easternmost point. The European-style boutique villa offers a refined tropical setting for outdoor ceremonies, and is 5 minutes from the sandy shores of world class Wategos Beach where you can exchange vows on the sand.
Victoria's is well known for its romantic reception spaces including a magical outdoor terrace with exquisite water views, and a Mediterranean-style courtyard framed by palms swaying in the warm sea breeze. Indoors is an ocean view event space with floor to ceiling glass windows and 10 luxury suites making Victoria's an idyllic destination for refined beach weddings.
13. Osteria Weddings
- Location: 1 Barclay Dr, Casuarina, NSW 2487
- Capacity: 150 seated, 200 cocktail
- Venue Hire: $3,250 - $5,250
- Catering & Drinks: $120 - $198/pp
Osteria Weddings on the Tweed Coast offers a contemporary coastal setting for wedding receptions just 30 minutes north of Byron Bay. With Casuarina Beach only 300 metres away and the Cabarita Headland offering a panoramic ocean vista for ceremonies & photos, this contemporary venue is the perfect all-in-one location for a stylish seaside wedding.
This chic reception venue features a romantic garden courtyard where guests can soak in the salty sea air with pre-reception drinks under festoon lights. For the main event, you enter the impressive refinery hall through white barn doors to cascading bulb lighting, fairly lit walls and polished floors. Wedding accommodation is available in the nearby coastal towns of Kingscliff, Salt and Cabarita.
Beach Venues on the Central Coast
14. Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalow
- Location: 27 Mawson Cl, Caves Beach, NSW 2281
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: 200 Villas & Bungalows
- Catering & Drinks: $150+/pp
Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalow is an affordable beachfront wedding venue nestled in the dunes overlooking the stunning white sands of Caves Beach on the Central Coast. This is a popular spot for coastal events offering wedding ceremonies in the sand or on the decking with the ocean as your backdrop.
Modern reception venues overlook the pristine waters of Caves Beach with spaces to suit all types of weddings from elopements and intimate events through to luxury gala receptions. All inclusive packages for sit down and cocktail weddings start at $150 per person and beach bungalows offer luxury onsite accommodation for guests.
15. Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific
- Location: Pine Tree Lane, Terrigal, NSW 2260
- Capacity: 50 - 450
- Accommodation: 99 Guest Suites
- Catering & Drinks: $135+/pp
With three oceanfront wedding venues in prime position overlooking Terrigal Beach, the 4.5 star Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific is the perfect Central Coast location for delux beachfront weddings. And with Terrigal Beach just steps away, this is an ideal venue for couples wanting a wedding ceremony on the sand.
All of the Crowne Plaza's seaside function rooms have views of the swaying palms that line Terrigal Beach and include the award winning Seasalt Restaurant with its giant windows and modern Australian cuisine. A romantic lounge with arched windows framing the coastal promenade is one of the best beachfront ceremony venues in NSW for indoor nuptials.
16. Killcare Surf Club
- Location: Beach Drive, Killcare NSW 2257
- Capacity: 150
- Venue Hire: $1,950 - $2,500
This stunning Surf Club wedding venue is located at Killcare Beach on the Central Coast and sits beside the scenic Bouddi National Park, offering a more private setting for beach weddings than most other coastal venues in the area. It's also one of the cheapest beachfront venues on the northern coastline of New South Wales with venue hire from just $1,950.
At Killcare Surf Club you can have your wedding ceremony beside the waves, on a beachfront lawn or on an expansive balcony with panoramic Pacific Ocean scenery. This is one of the only oceanfront wedding locations near Sydney to offer BYO catering with a commercial grade kitchen on-site, and restaurant Spinnakers also offers catering packages. You'll need to purchase in-house drinks from $45/pp.
17. The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort
- Location: 200 Main Road, Toukley, NSW 2263
- Capacity: 30 - 200
- Onsite Accommodation: 83 Rooms
- Catering & Drinks: $150+/pp
Located between the Budgewoi & Tuggerah Lakes, The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort is a stunning coastal wedding venue surrounded on all sides by water views. The jewel in the crown at this beautiful wedding location is the covered courtyard located right at the waters edge which offers a weather-proof setting for oceanfront ceremonies.
The resort has two ocean facing reception venues with floor to ceiling glass doors that fully open to let in the sea breeze. The Foreshore Room & Lake View Room both feature modern decor with a Hamptons-inspired theme and have adjoining outdoor areas bathed in sunshine. Up to 120 guests can be catered for seated functions or 200 for cocktails weddings.
18. Pullman Magenta Shores Resort
- Location: 1 Magenta Drive, Magenta, NSW 2261
- Capacity: 220 seated, 400 cocktail
- Accommodation: 50 Luxury resort apartments studio, 1-3 bedrooms
- Catering & Drinks: All inclusive
Pullman Magenta Shores is a 5 star beachfront resort with 7 luxury wedding venues located between the Pacific Ocean and Tuggerah Lake. The 52 acre resort was designed to take in the beauty of its natural surrounds and has direct access to the secluded shores of Magenta Beach, plus a beautiful ceremony site nestled amongst waterfront gardens.
World class function facilities at this popular Central Coast resort include 7 oceanfront reception spaces with outdoor terraces. Further making this beautiful resort a beachfront wedding destination of choice are modern studio apartments and 1 - 3 bedroom suites providing onsite accommodation for all wedding guests.
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Beach Venues in the Illawarra
19. Private Property Illawarra
- Location: 8 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Stanwell Park, NSW 2508
- Capacity: 60
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
With panoramic clifftop views over the southern coastline of New South Wales and ports of Wollongong, this private Victorian-style homestead is one of the best seaside wedding venues for small celebrations south of Sydney.
The 5 bedroom house features a covered entertaining area in the backyard, lush gardens perfect for a coastal ceremony against the glistening sea, and seating for private events with up to 30 guests in the spacious indoor dining room.
20. Headlands Austinmer Beach
- Location: Wollongong - Illawarra, NSW
- Capacity: 80 - 350
- Accommodation: Sleeps 100
- Catering & Drinks: $145 - $215/pp
This absolute oceanfront wedding venue at Headlands Beach on the South Coast is a short 90 minute drive from Sydney and just 20 minutes north of Wollongong. The hotel specialises in coastal receptions in its grand Oceanview Room which comes with a private bar & balcony overlooking breaking waves along the shoreline.
Surfside ceremonies are welcome on Little Austinmer Beach just a short walk from the venue and in-house event planners can assist with furnishings. All inclusive beach wedding packages start at $145 per person with most couples spending $170 - $200 per head.
21. The Imperial Clifton
- Location: 315 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Clifton, NSW 2515
- Capacity: 33 - 100
- Catering & Drinks: $150 - $250/pp
The Imperial Clifton sits 500 metres from the Sea Cliff Bridge on the Illawarra's Grand Pacific Drive, and offers a jaw-dropping location for seaside wedding receptions. This spectacular oceanview function space is hidden in a private upstairs area of the iconic hotel and is filled with light from large windows framing the dramatic ocean vista.
What sets this venue apart from other oceanfront venues on the NSW South Coast is its unique menu options which include street stalls, food stations and live oyster shucking. Combined with the remarkable views, this one-of-a-kind venue offers an unforgettable wedding experience.
22. City Beach Function Centre
- Location: 1 Marine Drive, Wollongong NSW 2500
- Capacity: 130-420
- Catering & Drinks: $119 - $150/pp
City Beach Function Centre is located directly on Wollongong City Beach just 5 minutes from the town centre and offers a magnificent beachfront location for large wedding receptions. The centre's two exceptional reception venues are both are light filled event spaces with high ceilings, beach views and large ocean facing balconies. The ocean room caters for wedding receptions with up to 150 people while the Pearl room is perfect for larger events of up to 420.
Staff at City Beach Function Centre coordinate beach wedding ceremonies, providing council permits plus set up & styling on your wedding day. You can also get married nearby at Flagstaff Hill on dramatic cliffs by the sea which has stunning views over Wollongong Lighthouse stretching down the South Coast.
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Beach Venues in Newcastle
23. Merewether Surfhouse
- Location: 5 Henderson Parade, Merewether Beach, NSW 2291
- Capacity: 350
- Catering & Drinks: $100+/pp
Merewether Surfhouse is a cocktail bar, restaurant and oceanside reception venue situated on Merewether Beach in Newcastle. If you're looking for an affordable beach wedding package, the Surfhouse offers particularly good value with all inclusive catering & drinks from just $105 per person.
The entire 2nd floor of the Surfhouse features an ocean-facing reception space with floor to ceiling glass windows offering 270° views over the South Pacific Ocean. The versatile function room has generous outdoor balconies, plus movable sound proof walls that provide sectioning for smaller events from 40+ guests.
Beach Venues on the North Coast
24. Tanilba House
- Location: 32 Caswell Cres, Tanilba Bay, NSW 2319
- Capacity: 20 - 90
- Wedding Packages: $250+/pp
With 3 acres of tropical gardens hidden on the shoreline of Port Stephens, Tanilba House offers the perfect seaside location for outdoor weddings on the Mid North Coast. The property centres around a heritage listed homestead which has a light-filled conservatory for ocean-view receptions, but most couples opt for an outdoor wedding reception under a 30 metre stone arbour covered in wisteria.
The grounds surrounding the heritage homestead offer a plethora of beautiful spots for coastal nuptials and photos including a magical fig cathedral and a convict-built gaol.
25. The Retreat Port Stephens
- Location: 4302 Nelson Bay Rd, Anna Bay NSW 2316
- Capacity: 70 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 91
The Retreat backs directly onto the largest living sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere and is just 3 minutes drive from the town centre of Port Stephens making it one of the most convenient all-in-one beachfront wedding venues on the North Coast.
This exclusive use retreat comes with spectacular dunes and rustic bush backdrops for wedding ceremonies and photos, plus has a multipurpose function room and outdoor area for coastal receptions. With onsite accommodation for your entire guest list, The Retreat creates an unforgettable destination-style wedding experience.
26. Shoal Bay Country Club
- Location: 35-45 Shoal Bay Road, Shoal Bay, NSW 2315
- Capacity: 180 - 300
- Accommodation: 1-3-bedroom apartments and suites.
- Catering & Drinks: $145+/pp
This luxury wedding venue enjoys unsurpassed views over Shoal Bay and is the most popular destination for beachside weddings in Port Stephens. The 4 km stretch of white sand along Shoal Bay Beach offers a wide choice of coastal ceremony sites right on the Country Club's doorstep and
This award winning seaside venue caters for weddings with up to 300 guests in the newly renovated Whitesands reception venue which features stylish neutral decor with white nautical interiors that complement panoramic ocean views over the bay.
The signature coastal wedding package starts at $145 per person and comes with inspired catering choices including cocktails & canapés, feasting menus, experience stations and grazing tables.
27. Angourie Resort Yamba
- Location: 166 Angourie Rd, Yamba NSW 2464
- Capacity: 40 - 170
- Accommodation: 66 Villas of 1 -2 bedrooms
Angourie Resort is a beautiful beachside wedding destination set within pristine subtropical rainforest in Yamba. You can say "I do" at the local beach, or walk down the aisle on the sandstone pathway at scenic Green Point just 2 minutes away, with its dramatic clifftop location offering breathtaking ocean views.
All-inclusive wedding packages at this seaside haven include a cocktail party at the poolside bar and a choice of 3 gorgeous reception venues that all come fully catered with in-house drink packages. With beachside villas providing onsite accommodation for all wedding guests, this is the perfect place to get hitched and celebrate over several days.
28. Mansfield Estate
- Location: 743 Ocean Dr, Grants Beach NSW 2445
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 30 in 13 guest rooms
Get off the grid at Mansfield Estate, a private eco-retreat and waterfront wedding venue on 600 acres of unspoilt coastline. This unique retreat is just 30 minutes from Port Macquarie but feels miles away with open fields and bushland, a native Koala habitat and private access for wedding ceremonies on Grants Beach.
The property has magical spots for wedding photography such as the shaded forest, native gardens, the edge of tranquil Queens Lake and the open grassland with panoramic ocean views.
There are a number of outdoor areas to curate the coastal wedding of your dreams from the sprawling lawns to poolside or in the newly opened reception hall with alfresco space & fire pit.
29. Saltwater Fingal Bay
- Location: Level 1/3 Marine Dr, Fingal Bay, NSW 2315
- CAapacity: 150
- Catering & Drinks: $135+/pp
Saltwater Fingal Bay is a contemporary coastal wedding venue in prime position on the sandy shoreline of Fingal Beach, 10 minutes drive from Nelson Bay. The popular event space features wraparound floor to ceiling windows offering breathtaking ocean views from every corner of the room, and there's an adjoining open air balcony offering the perfect spot for seaside ceremonies & cocktail hour.
Many couples who host their reception at Saltwater Fingal Bay get married on the white sandy shores of Fingal Beach directly in front of the venue, or for a more garden-like setting, Nelson Bay Lighthouse.
30. Nelson Bay Lighthouse
- Location: Lighthouse Road, Nelson Bay, NSW 2315
- Capacity: 100
- Ceremony Packages: $800 - $950
Hidden behind Nelson Bay Lighthouse is Inner Light Reserve, an amazing place for seaside wedding ceremonies as it offers complete privacy from the public and elevated ocean views to Shoal Bay Beach and Tomaree Headlands. This relatively unknown spot sits within a gently sloping lawn amphitheatre and is a beautiful place to get married, combining elegant garden vibes with spectacular coastline views.
Beachside wedding packages at the lighthouse include furniture & styling and a wedding planner to set up & pack down for you. You bring your own marriage celebrant.
Beach Venues on the South Coast
31. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Location: Ellmoos Road, Jervis Bay, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 40 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 111 guests
This private oceanfront resort in Jervis Bay offers the perfect coastal location for a 3 day beach wedding where all your family & friends staying onsite with you. The resort is hidden within the Booderee National Park and features a gorgeous beachfront ceremony garden, a sand bar on which you can exchange vows ankle deep in sea water, and a modern seaside wedding hall with glistening ocean views.
32. NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort
- Location: Banyandah Street, South Durras, NSW 2536
- Capacity: 20 - 120
- Accommodation: Villas sleep 40+
- Catering & Drinks: $160+/pp
Murramarang Resort is an all-in-one beach wedding destination situated on its own private section of sand in the Murramarang National Park on the South Coast. This natural beauty, lends itself as a stunning setting for a beach ceremony with numerous seaside wedding sites including the waters edge at Mill Beach or at the grassy headland with panoramic ocean views as your backdrop.
Four reception venues cater for micro weddings of 20 - 40 guests to larger events for 120 guests. The resort offers award winning catering and extensive menu options with beach wedding packages from $160/pp.
33. Nowra Culburra SLSC
- Location: 4 Farrant Ave, Culburra Beach NSW 2540
- Capacity: 130
- Venue Hire: From $2200
The Nowra Culburra Surf Life Saving Club is one of the most affordable spots for a beach wedding reception in NSW. Perfectly positioned overlooking Warrain Beach at Culburra on the South Coast, you can get married on the sand right in front of the club, or on the oceanfront terrace with crashing waves & foaming surf behind you.
This elevated ocean view wedding venue comes as a complete blank canvas ready for you to transform and style for your special day. With venue hire from just $2,200 the SLSC is one of the cheapest beachfront venues in New South Wales and includes use of a full size commercial kitchen so you can BYO catering and drinks.
34. Mollymook Beachside Weddings
- Location: 72 Golf Avenue, Mollymook, NSW 2539
- Capacity: 220
- Wedding Packages: From $124/pp
Mollymook Beachside Weddings is an all-in-one oceanfront venue that offers affordable wedding packages at Mollymook Golf Club on the NSW South Coast. The modern reception space sits right on the beach overlooking expansive ocean views and has a sheltered courtyard perfect for cocktail events and couples can exchange vows directly on the pearl white sand.
35. Willow Farm Berry
- Location: Galls Lane, Berry - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Venue Hire: $22,000 includes 2 nights for 10 guests
Willow Farm specialises in exclusive-use weddings providing 160 coastal acres on which to create your dream wedding day. The farm is located just a few minutes from Berry's beautiful beaches on the South Coast and comes with 2 night venue hire, a rustic reception barn, an outdoor reception area and a stunning waterfront site for ceremonies.
The farm is a mostly DIY wedding venue with all the difficult items like RSA staff and marquee hire arranged for you. One of the great things about a Willow Farm wedding is the ability to utilise the multiple function spaces for individual parts of your special day and style them to your preferred theme. No two weddings are ever the same here.
36. Jackson Ranch By Bannisters
- Location: 101 Willinga Road, Bawley Point, NSW 2539
- Capacity: 150 seated, 200 cocktail
- Accommodation: Sleeps 40
Welcome to Jackson Ranch By Bannisters, a private South Coast retreat that specialises in luxurious coastal weddings, offering exclusive use of 37 acres of serene nature at Bawley Point. This unique Lake Willinga property comes with its own private beach set amongst lush rainforest, a modern reception space in a poolside glass marquee, a luxe-rustic reception hall and onsite accommodation for up to 40 guests in refurbished beach cabins. All inclusive wedding packages are catered by Rick Stein's Bannisters.
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Beach Venues in Sydney
37. Jonah's Whale Beach
- Location: 69 Bynya Rd, Palm Beach, NSW 2108
- Capacity: 30 - 122
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
Jonah's Restaurant & Boutique Hotel is Sydney's most impressive location for beachfront weddings with a unique cliff top setting that overlooks jaw dropping views of the Northern Beaches coastline. This incredible venue has one of the state's best beachside ceremony spaces in a private garden terrace, and two ocean-view reception venues including a private dining room (seats 30 - 40 guests) and the main restaurant (seats 50 - 122 guests).
All inclusive wedding packages at Jonah's start at $260 per person and come with a customisable 2 - 4 course fine-dining menu which is paired with world class wines. Exclusive use of this impressive beachfront resort is available by booking the 11 luxury suites.
38. Palm Beach Wedding Venue
- Location: Palm Beach, Sydney NSW
- Capacity: 100
- WEDDING CEREMONY VENUE
In the tropical gardens of this private $40m holiday home is an exclusive beachfront wedding ceremony site hidden from public view. This one-of-a-kind backyard is located on Sydney's Northern Beaches and comes with 2,500m² of Balinese-inspired gardens, perfect for seaside nuptials right on the water's edge.
The private estate can be accessed via road or water with a jetty a short walk away and has onsite amenities in a pool house. We highly recommend engaging a wedding planner when booking this property as you'll need someone to set up your ceremony and arrange styling.
39. Lindesay House
- Location: 1 Carthona Avenue, Darling Point, NSW 2027
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Venue Hire: $6,535 - $10,385
Lindesay House at Darling Point is one of the most prestigious waterfront venues in Sydney and is a beautiful location for day-time weddings in the gardens, when views over Sydney Harbour can be best enjoyed. The grounds of the historic estate feature a marquee-style event space, an open air lawn and formal gardens for wedding photos.
40. Kirribilli Event Space
- Location: 51-55 Upper Pitt Street, Kirribilli, NSW 2061
- Capacity: 24 Seated, 35 Standing
- Venue Hire: $750 per hour
This private seaside wedding space in Kirribilli is the perfect Sydney venue for intimate nuptials with up to 35 guests. The terrace overlooks sweeping views of the Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge and comes as a complete blank canvas for your ceremony & reception with access to tables & chairs, a wet weather marquee and a catering kitchen.
41. Ripples Chowder Bay
- Location: Chowder Bay Road, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 200
- Catering & Drinks: All inclusive
Ripples at Chowder Bay is the premier beachfront reception venue in Mosman, conveniently nestled on the scenic Taronga Zoo to Balmoral foreshore walk in Sydney. With its own jetty, this remarkable venue is accessible by either road or water and is a short walk from Clifton Gardens which offer some of Sydney's best wedding photography spots.
The over-water restaurant has fully opening walls with sweeping views over Sydney Harbour and serves a modern Australian menu that can be customised to suit most budgets.
42. Long Reef Golf Club
- Location: Anzac Avenue, Collaroy, 2097
- Capacity: 140 - 250
- Catering & Drinks: $130/pp
With affordable wedding packages priced from just $130 per person, Long Reef Golf Club is one of Sydney's most popular oceanview wedding venues and sits directly on Collaroy Beach nestled under Long Reef headland. Next to this enchanting reception venue is a beautiful ceremony spot perfect for coastal vows with views to Fishermans Beach.
The lawn, terrace and alfresco reception spaces offer uninterrupted ocean views up and down the Norther Beaches coastline from Manly to the Central Coast. All beachside wedding packages include catering, beverages, DJ and use of golf carts for wedding photos plus complimentary use of the Reef Room as wet weather ceremony alternative.
43. Watsons Bay Hotel
- Location: 1 Military Road, Watsons Bay, NSW 2030
- Capacity: 350
- Accommodation: 32 Suites
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive from $160/pp
Arrive by boat to the iconic beach wedding venue of Watson Bay Hotel on Sydney Harbour. The hotel is surrounded by the stunning harbour backdrop with yachts, cliffs, Moreton Bay Figs and stunning parkland. Beach wedding ceremonies are permitted in the area and there are several grassy parks right on the harbour beaches nearby.
The hotel offers 2 incredible reception venues. The Sunset Room features Hamptons styling, floor to ceiling windows and views out over the harbour catering for seated receptions of 150 guests and cocktail receptions for up to 350. The Top Deck Terrace has a retractable roof and private bar best suited for cocktail events for up to 150 or as a wet weather ceremony alternative.
With the ferry stop and boat access close to the hotel, you can easily charter guests to your wedding from the city.
44. The Boathouse Shelly Beach
- Location: 1 Marine Parade, Manly, NSW 2095
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Boathouse at Shelly Beach is a relaxed local cocktail bar, restaurant and beachside wedding venue near Manly on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Literally 2 steps from the sand, The Boathouse is one of the best places for beach weddings in Sydney.
Upstairs you'll find a romantic function room with floor to ceiling windows that open to let in the warm coastal breeze and showcase magical views over Shelly Beach. This beautifully styled coastal space caters for wedding ceremonies and receptions with up to 60 seated guests and cocktail events for up to 120. Accommodation options for wedding guests are just a short stroll from the venue at iconic Manly Beach.
45. Clovelly Surf Club
- Location: Donnellan Circuit, Clovelly, NSW 2031
- Capacity: 100 sit down, 150-250 cocktail
- Wedding Packages: $150+/pp
The iconic Clovelly Surf Club offers Sydney's most affordable oceanfront weddings and is located at Clovelly Beach overlooking the promenade & cliffs of Gordon's Bay. This all-in-one function venue has an oceanfront reception space on one entire floor and adjoins a magnificent wedding ceremony spot on a spectacular sea view terrace.
The indoor function space caters for wedding receptions of up to 100 guests seated and up to 250 guests for cocktail events. For larger weddings you can extend the indoor space with a marquee on the terrace.
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Public Beach Wedding Venues
If you're having a beach wedding in a public location you may require a permit from the local council. You’ll need to check council regulations and permit requirements in your preferred location via the council’s website. It's free to have a beach wedding in some areas of NSW. If your preferred stretch of sand doesn't come free, you can expect to pay between $50 to $500 for a permit with the cost often dependent on the affluence and popularity of the beach.
It’s important to note that some beaches in NSW are restricted and don't allow weddings. Others have strict conditions for wedding ceremonies such as guest numbers, the use of sound equipment, props and even flowers. For this reason, it’s often easier to book your beach ceremony at the same location as your reception venue.
Other logistical points to consider when planning a beach wedding include privacy, tides, heat and shade and accessibility for guests as well as setup. You’ll want to ensure you have a wet weather plan in place and the majority of reception venues in NSW will provide a solution for couples who are booked with them.
So if a day at the beach with the ocean backdrop is your wedding ideal, then take a look at our top 10 beach wedding venues in NSW.
Beach Wedding Packages
The average price of a beach wedding in NSW is between $80 - $150 per person for a cheap wedding venue on the coast. These places are largely DIY & BYO catering wedding venues and most give you the option of a ceremony and reception venue in the one spot.
At the top end of the market are private properties overlooking the ocean and luxury beachfront resorts which cost on average $180 - $300 per person. But while a destination wedding at your own private seaside resort does come with a higher price tag, guests are usually able to pay their own accommodation bringing wedding costs down in line with average spends.
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