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 45 of the 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
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Cove is the ultimate beachside destination for a getaway with your entire guest list. Bring your village barefoot to this stunning coastal paradise in the National Park of Jervis Bay on the picturesque South Coast.
This exclusive and private oasis with its own private beach offers endless options for your wedding ceremony and reception. Say 'I do' on the seaside lawn, under an arbour on the beach or on a sandbar with the crystal clear waters lapping at your feet.
Choose an intimate outdoor reception on the beach, host a cocktail party at the outdoor garden bar or wander through french doors and be seated for dinner in the brand new wedding hall.
The resort boasts luxury self-contained accommodation including cabins, a large house and glamping tents that sleep up to 111 guests. Guests can pay their own accommodation and there are luxury bathrooms and kitchen facilities included.
2. The Pavilion Kiama
- Location: 2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 30 - 400
- Wedding Packages: $125+/pp
Expansive ocean views await at this unique beachside reception venue perched on the headland in central Kiama, steps from the sand and surrounded by century old Norfolk Pines. Nearby ceremony sites include Kiama Surf Beach and the increasingly popular Stables - a rustic hidden gem within walking distance at the water's edge.
Exclusively yours for the day, the reception spaces at The Pavilion are flexible and contemporary with a wrap-around balcony taking in panoramic views of the lighthouse and pristine waters of the South Coast. The popular Norfolk Room is flooded with natural light, has the best of the beach views and caters for up to 250 guests.
Catering partner Culinarius makes planning easy with cocktail, shared feast or 3 course sit down menus. Wedding packages start from a minimum of 80 adults from $125/pp.
3. The Oasis One Mile Beach
- Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 50
- Wedding Packages: BYO
This private beachfront wedding resort is located in Port Stephens and is an intimate all-in-one destination that can be hired for the exclusive use of your wedding for 2+ nights. Nestled within beautiful rainforest, the resort comes with 9 self contained cabins sleeping up to 50 guests, with the sand of One Mile Beach just 600 metres away.
Within the 5 acres of lush tropical gardens is a magical rainforest deck that is covered from most weather and illuminated by thousands of fairy lights in surrounding trees. Amongst the billabongs and water features is also a function room that can be utilised as back up event space in the event of unfavourable weather.
4. Jonah's Whale Beach
- Location: 69 Bynya Rd, Palm Beach, NSW 2108
- Capacity: 30 - 122
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: $260+/pp
Jonah's at Whale Beach is Sydney's most exclusive destination for oceanfront weddings, with a stunning cliff top garden, award-winning restaurant and boutique hotel providing a premium wedding experience with jaw dropping views over the Northern Beaches coastline.
This exceptional foodie venue offers all inclusive wedding packages for 30 - 40 guests in a private dining room, or up to 122 guests in the main restaurant and includes a customisable 2 - 4 course fine-dining menu paired with world class wines. Booking the 11 luxury suites provides 24 hours exclusive use of the entire beachfront resort.
5. Coolangatta Estate
- LOCATION: 1335 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- CAPACITY: 2 - 200
- ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 70
- WEDDING PACKAGES: $99+/pp
The uniquely positioned Coolangatta Estate is a coastal wedding venue situated at the mouth of the Shoalhaven River near Berry. The 100 acre winery is the historic site of first settlement in the area and has convict-built motel accommodation alongside old rustic buildings, lending a relaxed country backdrop to oceanfront weddings.
The budget friendly vineyard is just moments from the ocean offering the option of seaside wedding ceremonies and photos. The estate has two rustic reception venues to choose from including an historic and atmospheric Grand Hall that seats up to 80 guests or the larger function room for weddings of up to 200 guests. Elopement packages available.
6. Fig Tree Park
- Location: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: BYO
Fig Tree Park is a private rural property perched high on a hillside with panoramic ocean views. It is an ideal spot for a seaside elopement or destination wedding just 2 minutes drive to the secluded beaches of the South Coast and the charming town of Tilba Tilba.
The tranquil setting of Fig Tree Park is an idyllic location for an outdoor wedding with both coastal and countryside views. With exclusive use of the property for your wedding, you can set up your ceremony and reception in the manicured gardens between century old fig trees or under a marquee.
The property has a luxury country house to prepare for the wedding and a barn honeymoon suite for the wedding couple overnight. Glamping tents can be arranged onsite for your guests.
7. Private Property Illawarra
- Location: 8 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Stanwell Park, NSW 2508
- Capacity: 60
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Perched on a clifftop overlooking expansive ocean views, this private homestead is one of the best seaside wedding venues for small celebrations south of Sydney. The Victorian style 5 bedroom house is best suited for low key weddings with up to 30 guests and has a spacious dining area inside and a covered entertaining area at the rear overlooking the coast.
The lawns and gardens surrounding the house are ideal for wedding ceremonies with epic ocean views as your backdrop. The property also has a firepit with surrounding seating, an outdoor spa and there is another house to hire next door with additional accommodation for 8 guests if required.
8. The Woods Farm
- Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Nature lovers looking for a beach wedding destination will love The Woods Farm. This beautiful farmstay is a 40 acre coastal property that offers 3 day weddings immersed in native bushland. All family & friends stay onsite with you from the night before the wedding to the morning after and the ocean is close by making it easy to get married on the beach.
Providing an alternative to beach weddings is an incredible bush chapel which has a 120 metre aisle of jasmine covered arches. The grounds are amazing for alfresco weddings with fire pits and an outdoor bar featuring a working chandelier around which cocktail or seated receptions can be arranged. The barn seats 150 guests and there's garden & poolside spots for recovery sessions.
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 set on a macadamia orchard in the Byron Bay area. The house caters for small weddings of up to 40 guests and has ocean views to Lennox Head from the poolside entertaining space. The hall which is located next to the house and has its own road entrance caters for weddings of up to 140 guests.
The wedding hall is available to hire year round with the house being an optional add-on. The house on its own is available to hire for mid-week weddings and has two pools, a spa and eight bedrooms. Ceremonies and outdoor receptions can also be held in the property's macadamia orchard. This venue is licensed and has a choice of preferred caterers.
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 with views over Sydney Harbour. They include the bird amphitheatre exhibit for wedding ceremonies, a rooftop bar & courtyard (pictured) which seats 30 - 60 guests, a waterfront function room & grand ballroom that seat 150 - 250 guests respectively and a luxury pop-up marquee that is exclusively available in October - November each year.
Beach Venues in Byron Bay
11. Beach Byron Bay
- LOCATION: 2 Massinger Street, Byron Bay, NSW 2481
- CAPACITY: 50 - 150
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive, POA
The Beach Byron Bay is an absolute beachfront restaurant and wedding venue in Byron Bay, positioned on the dunes at Clarkes beach with unobstructed ocean views. Walk down the winding sandy path carved into the dunes and find yourself directly on the beach with the iconic landmarks of Julian Rocks, The Lighthouse and Mount Warning as your backdrop.
This stunning restaurant has an incredible indoor to outdoor flow with a retractable all-weather roof over the dining deck and bifolds opening from the open plan interior. As the suns sets, the venue transitions from stunning ocean views to an incredibly lit seaside ambience under the stars.
Awarded for its amazing food and service., the team of chefs will craft a culinary feast for your wedding with the finest seasonal & local ingredients. Beach Byron Bay is also able to host and cater a wedding recovery breakfast.
12. Victoria's At Wategos
- LOCATION: 1 Marine Parade, Byron Bay, NSW 2481
- CAPACITY: 30 seated, 40 cocktail
- WEDDING PACKAGES: Venue hire $5000 + accommodation + catering
- ACCOMMODATION: 10 luxury suites sleep 20
Victoria's at Wategos is an idyllic European style luxury beachfront retreat in an exclusive oceanfront valley on the east side of Byron Bay. This tropical oasis with the finest of interiors and facilities is exclusively yours for the duration of your booking and just steps from the sandy shores of the world-class Wategos Beach.
Two reception areas include outdoors on the terrace which features exquisite water views and is an ideal spot for pre-reception drinks in the warm sea breeze. The other is indoors, retaining the property's ocean views with floor to ceiling glass windows and timber bi-fold doors.
Wedding Packages include a venue hire fee of $5000+, accommodation booking of all 10 rooms for 2 nights hire of $1,200 - $2,500 per night and your selection of catering, drinks & styling elements.
13. Osteria Weddings
- LOCATION: 1 Barclay Dr, Casuarina, NSW 2487
- CAPACITY: 150 seated, 200 cocktail
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive
Osteria is a contemporary coastal reception venue on the pristine Tweed Coast 30 mins north of Byron Bay. The unspoilt sandy shores of Casuarina beach are just 300m away and for those who prefer to keep their toes sand-free, the panoramic ocean views from Cabarita Headland is just minutes by car.
Soak in the sea air with pre-reception drinks under festoon lights in the garden courtyard. For the main event, you enter the reception venue through white barn doors to an impressive & versatile wedding refinery hall featuring cascading bulb lighting, fairly lit walls and polished floors.
Osteria offers fully catered wedding packages starting with share plates from $59 per person. 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
- WEDDING PACKAGES; All inclusive, Elopement.
- ACCOMMODATION: 200 Villas and Bungalows
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 a coastal getaway 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.
15. Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific
- LOCATION: Pine Tree Lane, Terrigal, NSW 2260
- CAPACITY: 50 - 450
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive from $129/pp
- ACCOMMODATION: 199 Guest Rooms and Suites
In prime position overlooking Terrigal Beach on the Central Coast, the deluxe Crowne Plaza offers an all inclusive beachfront wedding destination.
The venue is the perfect choice for couples looking to have a wedding ceremony on the sand with beautiful Terrigal Beach just steps from the hotel.
There are 3 dedicated reception venues, all uniquely styled and cater to all wedding sizes. The best beachfront venues are the romantic Lord Ashley Lounge complete with arched windows overlooking the coastal promenade and the awarded Seasalt Restaurant with floor to ceiling windows taking in the ocean views.
16. Killcare Surf Club
- LOCATION: Beach Drive, Killcare NSW 2257
- CAPACITY: 150
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All Inclusive, DIY, BYO
The Killcare Surf Club is an affordable location for a low key beach wedding. The venue features a large balcony offering panoramic ocean views across Killcare Beach and the Bouddi National Park.
You can have your wedding ceremony on the sand, on the lawn in front of the venue or the expansive seaside balcony.
This is one of the few oceanfront wedding venues located near Sydney to have both BYO & DIY options for your reception with a commercial grade kitchen on-site. Spinnakers at Killcare, the in-house restaurant, can also cater your reception with wedding packages from $60-80 per person.
17. The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort
- Location: 200 Main Road, Toukley, NSW 2263
- Capacity: 30 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
- Wedding Packages: $150+/pp
Located between the Budgewoi & Tuggerah Lakes, The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort is a 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 option for your wedding ceremony.
The resort has two reception venues with floor to ceiling glass doors that fully open to let in the sea breeze. Modern decor sets a Hamptons-inspired theme with outdoor areas bathed in sunshine adjoining reception spaces. Up to 120 guests can be catered for seated functions or 200 for cocktails weddings and packages are available for micro weddings from 30+ guests.
18. Pullman Magenta Shores Resort
- LOCATION: 1 Magenta Drive, Magenta, NSW 2261
- CAPACITY: 220 seated, 400 cocktail
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive, Elopement Packages from $79/pp
- ACCOMMODATION: 50 Luxury resort apartments studio, 1-3 bedrooms
Pullman Magenta Shores Resort is a luxury 5 star beachfront resort and wedding venue, nestled on 52 acres between the Pacific Ocean and Tuggerah Lakes on the Central Coast.
This world-class facility was designed to take in the beauty of its natural surroundings and has direct access to the secluded shores of Magenta Beach. Alternative ceremony venues include dedicated outdoor areas in the gardens and at the lake.
The 7 versatile reception spaces are light filled with high ceilings and terraces. Wedding packages are all inclusive and start at $79 per person for dedicated elopement packages.
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Beach Venues in the Illawarra
19. Headlands Austinmer Beach
- LOCATION: Wollongong - Illawarra, NSW
- CAPACITY: 350
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive from $145/pp
- ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 100
This absolute oceanfront wedding venue on the pristine waters of the South Coast is a short 90 minutes south of Sydney and 20 minutes north of Wollongong.
The hotel offers a range of spaces for your 'I do's', with a popular choice being Little Austinmer Beach just a short walk from the venue. The hotel's Oceanview Room provides an intimate wet weather option with panoramic water views.
The reception venue at Headlands faces the ocean and has a private bar and balcony that caters to weddings of up to 350 guests. All inclusive packages vary from $145/pp to $215/pp.
20. The Sebel Harbourside Kiama
- LOCATION: 31 Shoalhaven St, Kiama NSW 2533
- CAPACITY: 200
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive, from $119/pp
- ACCOMMODATION: 80 rooms, suites and apartments
Overlooking Kiama Harbour, the Sebel Hotel is a stunning heritage venue surrounded by picturesque beaches and parkland. Outdoor ceremony areas take in the harbour backdrop or there are 9 pristine South Coast beaches just a short drive from the hotel.
A popular reception venue within the hotel is the Dunstan Room with floor to ceiling windows connecting you to the incredible harbour backdrop. Other spaces include the old world charm of the heritage School Room and The Assembly Hall with exposed beams and cathedral ceilings.
This affordable beach location offers a range of menus with wedding packages starting at $119 per person. Kiama is a charming and relaxed holiday spot that's perfect for coastal getaway and the hotel offers accommodation for the entire guest list.
21. The Imperial Clifton
- LOCATION: 315 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Clifton, NSW 2515
- CAPACITY: 33 - 100
- WEDDING PACKAGES: $150+
Near the Sea Cliff Bridge on the road to the NSW South Coast, the newly opened Imperial Clifton offers a fun location for seaside weddings. This grand iconic hotel has a private upstairs function space which is filled with light from large windows overlooking the beach.
The space is well suited to seated functions of up to 100 guests, but our pick is the fun experiential menu for cocktail weddings. Crafted around the ideal of street stalls you can have your pick of stations from oyster shucking to bazaar set ups with flatbreads & meze to empanadas & quesadilla stations. Wedding packages range from $150 - $250/pp & include access to a bridal suite.
22. City Beach Function Centre
- LOCATION: 1 Marine Drive, Wollongong NSW 2500
- CAPACITY: 130-420
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive starting at 99/pp
City Beach Function Centre is nestled amongst the grasses of Wollongong City Beach on the South Coast. This absolute beachfront location offers wedding ceremonies on the sand directly in front of the venue and also popular is the dramatic cliffs of Flagstaff Hill overlooking the ocean backdrop toward Wollongong Lighthouse.
The venue will coordinate the ceremony for you including council permits, and set up and styling on your wedding day! There are a choice of 2 reception venue at City Beach and both are light filled spaces with high ceilings, beach views and large ocean facing open air balconies. The ocean room caters for events of up to 150 and the Pearl room caters to larger events of up to 420.
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Beach Venues in Newcastle
23. Merewether Surfhouse
- LOCATION: 5 Henderson Parade, Merewether Beach, NSW 2291
- CAPACITY: 350
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive from $100/pp
Merewether Surfhouse is a cocktail bar, restaurant and oceanside reception venue situated on Merewether Beach in Newcastle.
The reception venue is located on the entire 2nd floor of the Surfhouse with generous balconies, and floor to ceiling glass windows that offer sweeping 270 degree views of the South Pacific Ocean. This versatile space has movable sound proof walls that provide sectioning for smaller events from 40+ guests.
All inclusive food & beverage packages start at $100 per person for cocktail events and $105 per person for seated lunch receptions.
Beach Venues on the North Coast
24. Tanilba House
- LOCATION: 32 Caswell Cres, Tanilba Bay, NSW 2319
- CAPACITY: 90
- WEDDING PACKAGES: $250+/pp
Tanilba House is a heritage listed homestead located on 3 acres of seaside gardens in the beautiful Port Stephens area. The coastal property is ideally suited to outdoor weddings of 40 - 70 guests and offers all inclusive wedding packages with ceremony + reception venue hire & onsite catering from around $250/pp.
Long table wedding receptions can be set up under a beautiful stone arbour and the homestead has an indoor reception space for cooler days or in the event of wet weather.
25. The Retreat Port Stephens
- LOCATION: 4302 Nelson Bay Rd, Anna Bay NSW 2316
- CAPACITY: 70 - 100
- WEDDING PACKAGES: Venue hire + BYO, elopement
- ACCOMMODATION: Self contained accommodation, sleeps 91
As the name suggests, The Retreat is a private and secluded all-in-one wedding venue on the beachfront in Port Stephens. It backs directly onto the largest living sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere yet is just 3 minute drive to the town centre of Port Stephen.
This oasis getaway for your entire guest list is on the doorstep of some of the most incredible, pristine beaches for a private wedding ceremony on the NSW North Coast. It also offers rustic bush backdrops the unique option of a ceremony or photography out on the spectacular dunes.
There are a number of versatile multipurpose function spaces onsite that cater to both indoor and outdoor wedding receptions. The retreat offers all inclusive wedding packages with catering and accommodation for 70+ guests. There's also the option to BYO and for smaller weddings there are specialist elopement packages.
26. Shoal Bay Country Club
- LOCATION: 35-45 Shoal Bay Road, Shoal Bay, NSW 2315
- CAPACITY: 180 - 500
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive from $145/pp
- ACCOMMODATION: 1-3-bedroom apartments and suites.
This luxury wedding venue enjoys unsurpassed views over Shoal Bay and is a stunning destination for beachside weddings in Port Stephens. The 4 km stretch of white sand along Shoal Bay Beach offers a choice of coastal ceremony sites on the Country Club's doorstep.
This award winning seaside location caters to weddings of up to 500 in the adjoining Convention Centre, and 300 in the newly renovated Whitesands reception venue. The deco features stylish neutral and white nautical interiors that complement panoramic ocean views over the bay.
Inspired catering includes cocktails & canapés, feasting menus, experience stations and grazing tables. Wedding packages start at $145 per person including a 5 hour beverage service.
27. Angourie Resort Yamba
- LOCATION: 166 Angourie Rd, Yamba NSW 2464
- CAPACITY: 40 - 170
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive.
- ACCOMMODATION: 66 Villas of 1 -2 bedrooms
Hidden in pristine subtropical rainforest, the Angourie Resort is a beautiful beachside destination wedding venue in Yamba.
Say ’I do’ at one of the many beaches nearby or walk down the aisle on the sandstone pathway at gorgeous Green Point to breathtaking views out over the beach and ocean just a 2 minute drive from the resort.
All-inclusive wedding packages cater events from micro weddings at the poolside bar to cocktail affairs and larger seated events in any of the 3 main reception venues. Bring your entire guest list to stay at this seaside haven for a destination wedding weekend away.
28. Mansfield Estate
- LOCATION: 743 Ocean Dr, Grants Beach NSW 2445
- CAPACITY: 100
- WEDDING PACKAGES: Venue hire from $12,500 (includes accommodation)
- ACCOMMODATION: 13 guest rooms. Sleeps 30
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. Wedding packages BYO & DIY. Midweek, micro wedding and elopement packages available.
29. Saltwater Fingal Bay
- LOCATION: Level 1/3 Marine Dr, Fingal Bay, NSW 2315
- CAPACITY: 150
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive from $135/pp
Saltwater Fingal Bay is a relaxed and affordable coastal wedding venue in prime position on the sandy shoreline of Fingal Beach, a 10 minutes drive from Nelson Bay.
Say ‘I do’ on the white sandy shores in front of the venue. Saltwater also offers a statement open air balcony with views of the beach complete with white timber and rattan furnishings, greenery and festoon lighting - perfect as an alternative ceremony venue or for your pre-reception drinks.
The contemporary reception venue flows seamlessly from the balcony on the top level of the Fingal Surf Club. It has expansive floor to ceiling windows and breathtaking views from every corner. Exclusive use of both spaces are included as part of the reception package.
30. Nelson Bay Lighthouse
- LOCATION: Lighthouse Road, Nelson Bay, NSW 2315
- CAPACITY: 100
- CEREMONY PACKAGES: $550 - $950
Inner Light Reserve is a quiet & secluded seaside wedding garden hidden behind the Nelson Bay Lighthouse. This relatively unknown spot offers a very private and highly affordable oceanfront location for wedding ceremonies with views to Shoal Bay Beach and Tomaree Headlands.
The garden has a little paved place to get married surrounded by a gently sloping lawn amphitheatre. Hire of the space comes with furniture & styling elements, plus a wedding planner to set up & pack down for you. If you're looking for a private spot for your micro wedding or elopement, Nelson Bay Lighthouse is ideal.
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
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
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 beachfront ceremony garden, a sand bar on which you can exchange vows ankle deep in sea water, and a modern wedding hall with ocean views.
32. NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort
- LOCATION: Banyandah Street, South Durras, NSW 2536
- CAPACITY: 20 - 120
- WEDDING PACKAGES: From $160/pp
- ACCOMMODATION: Villas sleep 40+
Murramarang Resort is an all-in-one beach wedding venue 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 wedding packages from $160/pp.
33. Nowra Culburra SLSC
- LOCATION: 4 Farrant Ave, Culburra Beach NSW 2540
- CAPACITY: 130
- WEDDING PACKAGES: Venue hire from $2200. BYO and DIY.
The Nowra Culburra SLSC 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.
This blank canvas venue offers hall hire from an affordable $2200 and includes a full size onsite commercial kitchen so you can BYO and DIY your catering and drinks.
The elevated ocean view wedding venue, with outdoor balcony is ready for you to transform and style for your special day. An amazing budget friendly option with ample parking and in close proximity to accommodation nearby.
34. Mollymook Beachside Weddings
- LOCATION: 72 Golf Avenue, Mollymook, NSW 2539
- CAPACITY: 220
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive wedding packages from $124/pp
Mollymook Beach Weddings is an all-in-one oceanfront venue with expansive views perched on the sands edge at Mollymook Golf Club on the South Coast.
You are spoilt for choice in this incredible beach location from a wedding directly on the stunning white sands with the ocean as your backdrop or a private bush setting on the manicured greens of the golf course.
The dedicated modern reception space has a sheltered oceanview courtyard and expansive windows bathed in natural light that showcase the stunning views. All inclusive packages start at $124/pp for sit down receptions of up to 160 people including a 5 hour beverage service (minimum 50 adults).
35. Willow Farm Berry
- LOCATION: Galls Lane, Berry - South Coast, NSW
- CAPACITY: 130
- ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 10
- WEDDING PACKAGES: $22,000 includes 2 nights for 10 guests
Willow Farm is a 160 acre private farm located just a few minutes from the beaches of the South Coast. You can hire the farm for your exclusive use for 2+ days and it comes with accommodation for 10 guests, a rustic reception barn, marquee site and a yoga barn.
The farm is a semi DIY & BYO wedding venue with all the difficult items like RSA staff (included in the venue hire fee) and marquee hire arranged for you. One of the great things about a Willow Farm wedding is the ability to utilise the multiple spaces for individual parts of the 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
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Jackson Ranch is a unique private property with its own private beach set amongst the trees on a serene 37 acres just 20 minutes from Mollymook on the South Coast. This incredible haven is well suited to bespoke private and romantic weddings and offers unique outdoor backdrops for your ceremony including the property's secluded beaches, rainforest and the pristine edge of Lake Willinga.
Jackson Room is perfect for a more formal reception or embrace the natural surroundings and have an outdoor reception on the lawns or Terrace. All Wedding packages include exclusive use of the property, 5 star catering and refurbished cabins with capacity for 40 guests.
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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
- Wedding Packages: $260+/pp
Jonah's Restaurant & Boutique Hotel is Sydney's most impressive location for beachfront weddings with a unique cliff top location that overlooks jaw dropping views of the Northern Beaches coastline. The venue boasts an incredible garden for wedding ceremonies overlooking the ocean and two reception venues including a private dining room that seats 30 - 40 guests and the main restaurant which seats up to 122 guests.
All inclusive wedding packages at Jonah's 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 a 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 to hire for your nuptials.
The exclusive 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 on Sydney Harbour 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 waterfront wedding venue in Kirribilli is the perfect Sydney Harbour 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
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Ripples at Chowder Bay is a beachfront reception venue located on the Taronga Zoo to Balmoral foreshore walk in Sydney. With its own jetty, the 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 waterfront 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
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive packages from $130/pp
The Long Reef Golf Club is an oceanview wedding venue at Long Reef headland on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Next to the popular reception venue is a private beach ceremony lawn that overlooks the quiet shores of Fishermans Beach.
The lawn, terrace and alfresco reception spaces offer uninterrupted ocean views up and down the coastline from Manly to the Central Coast. Wedding packages are all inclusive of 5 hour venue hire, catering, beverages, DJ and use of golf carts for wedding photos. Complimentary 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 function room with floor to ceiling windows that open to let in the warm coastal breeze and showcase the magical views out over the beach. The space caters for Seated events for 60 and cocktail events for up to 120. Due to the tranquil and picturesque backdrop, many wedding ceremonies are held up here.
For larger weddings, the ground floor eatery has capacity for cocktail events of up to 200. 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 is an affordable wedding venue at Clovelly Beach overlooking the promenade & cliffs of Gordon's Bay. The all-in-one venue has an oceanfront reception venue on one floor and a terrace at the rear that offers an alternative wedding ceremony location to Clovelly Beach.
The open terrace seamlessly flows inside to panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The indoor 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. Wedding packages start at $135/pp including a 5 hour food & beverage service.
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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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