Looking for a country wedding venue in New South Wales? This list contains the best wedding destinations in country NSW and is perfect for couples wanting a scenic rural property to hire for their big day. All of these beautiful country venues come with a picturesque ceremony site and unique reception space, plus most offer onsite accommodation so you can celebrate all weekend in a private and relaxed countryside setting.
The best places to get married in rural New South Wales range from luxury country estates to farm stays, vineyards and mountain escapes. There's private properties to hire for weddings that accommodate your entire guest list. And there's loads of DIY wedding venues so you can bring your own style, choose your own caterers and save money with BYO drinks.
Most of these beautiful country venues are situated within 1 - 3 hours of Sydney and not only sit within a stunning landscape, but are easily accessible for you and your guests. For our intrepid couples we've included a few hidden gems in off-the-beaten-track places. They're among the most unique wedding locations in NSW and offer a memorable experience you'll never forget.
If you want to get out of the city and make a weekend of your wedding amongst rolling hills, trees, paddocks, vineyards and rivers, cast your eyes below. From pretty farm wedding venues to brand new properties with affordable rates, these are the best exclusive-use venues to hire right now, for an unforgettable wedding in regional NSW.
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Top 10 Country Wedding Venues in NSW
1. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 145
- Accommodation: Next door
- Venue Hire: $6,500+
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Growwild Wildflower Farm is conveniently located just 1 hour from Sydney and is one of the prettiest country wedding venues in New South Wales. The property features 24 acres of manicured wildflower gardens offering the perfect setting for elegant outdoor weddings, and being fully surrounded by native trees the grounds feel wonderfully intimate and private.
Couples wanting to get married in a private bushland setting will love the Secret Valley ceremony site. It's a manicured lawn hidden in gum trees where Koalas are sometimes spotted witnessing vows. The main event space is a landscaped marquee with a festoon-lit courtyard where you can dance under the stars. There's also a barn reception venue that seats up to 50 guests.
Wedding packages at Growwild are priced from $6,500 and include exclusive use of the grounds on your special day, all ceremony and reception furnishings & tableware, on-the-day coordination by owners Jane & Lukas and facilities for getting ready onsite.
2. The Woods Farm
- Location: Lot 3 Bayly Rd, Tomerong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Wedding Packages: From $140/pp
You'll need to enquire early for The Woods Farm as it's one of the most sought after wedding venues in country New South Wales. This one-of-a-kind farmstay is located near Jervis Bay on the South Coast and being nestled within 40 acres of private woodlands just 5 minutes from the beach, and with accommodation for all your wedding guests onsite, it's the perfect spot for a fun 3 day wedding in nature.
The farm's magical ceremony venue is a rustic outdoor chapel hidden in native bushland which is accessed through a 120 metre aisle of jasmine-covered archways. A rustic barn event space featuring a riot of vintage chandeliers opens to an outdoor reception area with a paved courtyard and bar.
Wedding experiences start with a wood fired pizza night where all guests meet in the veggie patch. Day 2 you' get married followed by a poolside recovery on day 3. With farm animals to meet, bikes to borrow and the farm and forest to explore, The Woods Farm offers an unforgettable destination for weekend weddings in the country.
3. Caoura Cliffs
- Location: Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Caoura Cliffs is the newest rural wedding location in New South Wales and if its jaw dropping views you're after, you won't find a more spectacular venue. This purpose built wedding barn is hidden well off-the-beaten-track within a 1,100 acre farm near Bowral, and with cliff top views overlooking hundreds of acres of unexplored wilderness you feel completely awed by the wild beauty surrounding you here.
The contemporary barn comes fully furnished for seated or cocktail wedding receptions along with all the tableware, glasses and cutlery so you don't have to hire anything. There's an amazing ceremony spot with a birds eye view over the Shoalhaven River and the property comes with a private homestead that accommodates 12 guests and has a swimming pool and outdoor dining pavilion where you can host a recovery party.
4. The Woodhouse Wollombi
- Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 33
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Woodhouse is an elegant destination for relaxed country weddings located on the European-style grounds of Redwood Park in Wollombi. The 100 acre estate centres around a contemporary wedding barn and adjoining pergola, where an outdoor bar & lounge offer stunning regional views over a private lake, manicured fields and surrounding native bushland.
The pergola is a beautiful outdoor reception venue for 60 seated or 150 standing guests and the architecturally designed Woodhouse seats up to 150 people and has a covered outdoor dance floor. Optional accommodation includes a bridal suite, barn stay for 17 and 8 new King Suites.
5. The Lodge At Mount Rivers
- Location: 38 Lawrences Road, Mount Rivers, NSW 2311
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16 + campground
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The Lodge At Mount Rivers is the ultimate destination for rural weddings in the Hunter Valley as it is situated well off-the-beaten-track on the banks of the Peterson River and has no neighbours to worry about and no curfew. This exclusive 6 bedroom homestead wedding venue is well suited to outdoor dining under the stars with a picturesque riverfront lawn surrounded by scenic hills and farm land.
Flexible wedding packages at The Lodge include the option to DIY or have everything organised for you by the property manager who is a well respected local wedding planner. The 200 acre mountain escape allows onsite camping, has a large poolside deck suitable for a recovery party the day after your wedding, and has swimming holes, kayaking, fishing spots and bike trails to explore along the river.
6. Berry Hill Weddings
- Location: 1832 River Road, Leets Vale, NSW
- Capacity: 15 - 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14 - 54
- Venue Hire: 3 days
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Berry Hill is located 90 minutes from Sydney on the banks of the Hawkesbury River and being surrounded by scenic hills covered in blue gum forest is one of the best places for outdoor weddings in regional NSW. The 75 acre wilderness venue has a stunning riverfront ceremony site, an outdoor reception space with river views and a fully furnished marquee with hard-wood flooring.
Wedding packages at Berry Hill include a 3 day celebration in a private National Park setting from $13,500 with accommodation for 14 guests in a farm house & unique shed suites. The venue also has an optional glamping village with 20 fully furnished bell tents that guests can book & pay for themselves.
7. Figbird Cottage
- Location: 330 Comerong Island Rd, Terara, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
Figbird Cottage is situated amongst Nowra's fertile dairy farms and features stunning gardens & a grand marquee that offer an elegant outdoor location for country weddings. The garden ceremony & reception areas are accessed via ornamental gates and a fairy-lit rose arbour and feature hundreds of rose & camellia bushes surrounded by serene countryside where paddocks of horses & cows graze.
Wedding packages at Figbird Cottage come with all furniture, tableware, lighting & amenities for your ceremony and reception so the only thing you need to arrange is catering & drinks. Owner Lisa is an expert on local wedding suppliers in the region.
8. Willow Farm
- Location: Galls Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Willow Farm is the largest farming property to hire for weddings on the NSW South Coast and sits on 160 acres of undulating dairy paddocks near Berry. Wedding facilities at Willow Farm include a rustic reception shed, a modern ceremony barn & yoga Shala and one of the most picturesque spaces for outdoor weddings in rural NSW.
9. Briars Conservatory
- Location: 653 Moss Vale Rd, Burradoo, NSW 2576
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 130
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Briars Conservatory (previously named Briars Country Retreat) is an all-inclusive country wedding location on 15 acres of tranquil gardens near Bowral. With accommodation for all guests available at the venue's Inn, Briars is an easy place for destination weddings in the Southern Highlands.
All inclusive wedding packages include lakeside ceremonies, amazing photo opportunities & your reception in the private, light-filled conservatory which is a short walk to the Inn. The Inn also has an intimate public bar (ideal for an after party) and private dining rooms for pre & post wedding events.
10. The Lodge Jamberoo
- Location: 406 Jamberoo Mountain Road, Jamberoo, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 136
The Lodge is a unique country hotel that has been transformed into a luxury wedding destination with poolside accommodation for your entire guest list. The quirky 43 room hotel is situated on a quiet country lane near Jamberoo just south of Wollongong and has a purpose-built ceremony space within a natural pine tree cathedral, a luxe reception hall, outdoor dining spaces, two dedicated getting ready rooms, a breakfast restaurant & late-night bar.
Country Venues in the Blue Mountains
11. Chapel Hill Retreat
- Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 34
- Wedding Packages: All-inclusive
Chapel Hill is a picturesque country location with 7 unique wedding ceremony & reception spaces that all have sweeping views over the Hawkesbury Valley & Blue Mountains. This scenic wedding destination comes with all inclusive packages and is one of the most affordable country venues near Sydney.
Across the relaxed 35 acre retreat are lush lawns & gardens (suitable for ceremonies & outdoor receptions), an open air bush cathedral, a non-denominational wedding chapel and a white-walled function room that flows onto a festoon-lit dancing deck with immense valley views. Optional accommodation includes 6 cottages and a luxe bridal suite.
12. Leuralla Amphitheatre
- Location: 41 Olympian Parade, Leura, NSW 2780
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The dramatic escarpment views from Leuralla Amphitheatre rank this amazing ceremony spot among the best places to get married in country NSW. The rustic amphitheatre and adjoining function lawn both overlook the rugged wilderness and impressive cliffs of the iconic Jamison Valley and provide an affordable all-in-one location for spectacular country weddings.
Kyle & Emily at Blue Mountains Weddings offer all inclusive wedding packages for ceremonies & receptions, and have a great little in-between package with post-ceremony finger foods instead of a full reception.
13. Waldara Farm
- Location: 280 Burroughs Crossing, Edith, NSW 2787
- Capacity: 150
- Ceremony Venues: Gardens, Barn
- Reception Venue: Shearing Shed
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20
Waldara Farm is a family-owned working farm on 800 acres in the Blue Mountains. The property features rolling green hills, rugged mountain landscapes, manicured gardens and two rustic barns that are stunning wedding ceremony & reception venues. The whole farm is available to hire for your exclusive use with 3 day/2 night wedding packages.
14. Dryridge Estate
- Location: 226 Aspinall Rd, Megalong Valley, NSW 2785
- Capacity: 220
- Ceremony Venue: Gardens, vineyard
- Reception Venue: Marquee
- Accommodation: 2 Self contained homesteads sleep 12
Dryridge Estate is a hilltop ceremony and reception venue with picturesque mountain & valley views over the surrounding countryside. With clear walls & roof, the permanent reception marquee takes in the stunning location and offers the ideal spot for immersive country weddings.
Wedding packages include exclusive use of the wedding venues and accommodation for 2 nights in 2 self-contained homesteads.
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Country Wedding Venues in Byron Bay
15. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil, NSW 2484
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150+
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Midginbil Eco Resort is a sprawling 400 acre rainforest retreat that offers a fun destination for weddings where your entire guest list stays onsite with you. There's a barn wedding venue for receptions or you can set up a marquee or teepee on the lawns and for after parties a huge bonfire is organised for you.
One hour inland from Byron Bay and with no neighbours, Midginbil is one of the few country venues in New South Wales that has no curfew. Accommodation includes campsites, a bunkhouse, motel rooms and an amazing village of romantic safari tents that each have their own timber balcony with incredible rainforest views.
16. Tides Byron Estate
- Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: Tailored
This macadamia farm wedding venue is located just outside of Byron Bay and is one of our favourite locations for a destination wedding in Australia. The 100 acre property has a beautiful 8 bedroom villa with a poolside entertaining area for your pre & post wedding events, a luxe glass-walled wedding hall overlooking Lennox Head and the option of outdoor receptions in the macadamia orchard.
17. Elysian Hills
- Location: 515 Carool Rd, Carool, NSW 2486
- Capacity: 130
- Wedding Venues: Modern barn, outdoors
- Accommodation: 9 guest rooms
Located an hour north of Byron Bay on a scenic hilltop overlooking the Tweed Hinterland, Elysian Hills is one of the most spectacular country venues in Northern NSW. Wedding facilities at this hilltop estate include a modern reception space within a repurposed barn pavilion, an incredible ceremony site on an open lawn and 9 guest rooms that sleep 18 guests.
18. Summergrove Estate
- Location: 363 Carool Rd, Carool, NSW 2486
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: 5 Villas
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Summergrove is a scenic hilltop estate that specialises in country weddings with a view and features a cliff top ceremony chapel with a glass altar overlooking spectacular regional views. The reception space at Summergrove is a modern white barn wedding venue surrounded by farm and bushland, pretty country gardens and a helicopter arrival area.
19. Forget Me Not Weddings
- Location: 589 Coopers Shoot Rd, Coopers Shoot, NSW 2479
- Capacity: 30 - 250
- Ceremony Venue: Gardens
- Reception Venues: Marquee
- Accommodation: 5 Country cottages
Forget Me Not Farm is a very private wedding venue on a working cattle farm near Byron Bay. The location is best suited to country chic weddings in the great outdoors. Marquee wedding receptions are the norm here with ceremonies held in the award winning gardens overlooking the main reception site and a pretty dam with water fountain feature.
Small country weddings & elopements are welcomed at the cottages and there's an intimate undercover dining space suitable for receptions of up to 36 guests.
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Country Venues on the Central Coast
20. Whistle Tree Weddings
- Location: 11 Calool Street, Bensville, NSW 2251
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 37
- Venue Hire: $4,200 - $7,800
- Food & Beverages: BYO
Whistle Tree is the perfect country venue for outdoor weddings in nature, with a unique open-air ceremony cathedral and adjoining reception area nestled within a private woodland. This brand new Central Coast venue is located across 16 acres on the Brisbane River and offers the convenience of private country-style setting in a semi-urban location.
Wedding packages at Whistle Tree start at $4,200 and come with an on-the-day coordinator plus two nights accommodation for 7 - 37 guests in four seperate onsite dwellings. All inclusive wedding packages with marquee hire are available on request.
21. Wyong Creek Hall
- Location: 791 Yarramalong Road, Wyong Creek, NSW 2259
- Capacity: 110
- Venue Hire: $1,500 - $3,000
- Food & Beverages: BYO
Wyong Creek Hall is one of the cheapest country wedding venues on the NSW Central Coast with venue hire packages ranging from $1,500 - $3,000 for single day or whole weekend use. The character-filled wedding hall is nestled within the Yarramalong Valley and comes fully furnished for up to 100 guests, has a covered balcony and an outdoor event space in a private backyard garden
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Country Wedding Venues in the Hunter Valley
22. Leaves & Fishes
- Location: 737 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Leaves & Fishes has one of the most unique settings of all country style wedding venues in the Hunter Valley. This amazing 20 acre property is set within lush tropical gardens and rainforest and centres around a flowering Lotus Lake which has 5 boat houses that sleep up to 12 guests spaced around its shores.
Venue hire includes a 2 night/3 day stay with a ceremony beside a gorgeous ornamental pear tree and your reception in any of; a Tuscan-style sunken garden, banquet hall which has one glass wall overlooking a candlelit roman bath and an intimate restaurant that caters perfectly to micro weddings (or pre/post wedding events). All inclusive packages available for little weddings with up to 20 guests.
23. Greystone Estate
- Location: Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Distance to Sydney: 2 hrs via M1
- Capacity: 32 - 110
- Venue Hire: $13,800+
Greystone Estate is a luxurious country venue located in the centre of Hunter Valley's best wineries. The self-contained property centres around the main homestead which has 8 luxury suites and open plan gathering areas both inside and out which are ideal for pre & post wedding events.
On the 10 park-like acres is an open air wedding pavilion/chapel, a luxe wedding hall and spacious waterfront lawns perfect for outdoor ceremonies and photos. Venue hire includes access to the 3 other onsite dwellings which in total sleep 32 guests.
24. The Woodhouse Wollombi
- Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 33
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Woodhouse Wollombi brings the elegance of a European chalet to country weddings in New South Wales with its 3 majestic peaks sitting grandly against lush bushland. The reception venue's contemporary interior is just as impressive, with a blank canvas of muted neutrals given rich character by rustic beams repurposed from the upgrade of a local bridge.
When you hire The Woodhouse for your wedding you get exclusive use of the entire 100 acre country estate including an outdoor bar, lounge and pergola that overlooks a private lake. Optional onsite accommodation includes a luxe bridal suite, rustic barn stay (sleeps 15) and 8 brand new King Suites (sleeps 16).
25. Goosewing Cottage
- Location: 1194 Mount View Rd, Mount View, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 20
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Goosewing Cottage is an elopement and micro wedding venue that offers all-inclusive fuss free packages with venue hire, an award winning photographer and a choice of popular local celebrants. Surrounded by neighbouring farms and lush, rolling pastures this gorgeous little Hunter Valley venue is perfect for country weddings with up to 20 guests (plus children).
The property has optional accommodation in a cottage + homestead with swimming pool. All inclusive wedding packages start at $3,595 plus accommodation if required.
26. Anambah House
- Location: 200 Anambah Road, Anambah, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 250
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Anambah House in the Hunter Valley is located on the grounds of a grand 19th century estate where a luxury barn venue offers the perfect location for country weddings with old world charm. Set behind impressive iron gates, this one-of-a-kind Victorian-era property comes with a private ceremony garden overlooking a lagoon, manicured grounds with sweeping country views and access to the homestead for getting ready & photos.
All inclusive wedding packages are available for 150 - 250 guests and include fully styled ceremony & reception spaces with chandeliers, fairy lights and vintage decor, post ceremony canapés and a 3 course shared feast reception.
27. Wandin Valley Estate
- Location: 12 Wilderness Road, Rothbury, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 50 - 170
- Accommodation: Sleeps 42
- Wedding Packages: $150 - $245/pp
- Taken over by Doltone House in October 2025
Wandin Valley Estate is the only regional wedding venues in NSW to have its own cricket pitch and with a choice of outdoor ceremony sites that include a Eucalypt Grove, dam, vineyard and bushland views, its no wonder this Hunter Valley landmark is one of the state's most popular destinations for country weddings.
Having visited this beautiful country estate on multiple occasions we can safely say it has more kangaroos per square metre than any other wedding destination in regional New South Wales. They love hanging out under the sloping valley of Eucalypt trees which offer a stunning backdrop for wedding photos.
Reception venues at Wandin Valley include a refurbished Cricketers Pavilion and a rustic barrel room. The pavilion is our favourite as it has a heritage score board on the oval which emblazons the names of the newlyweds. The barrel room is hidden under the tasting room at the elevated end of the property and is better for intimate wedding and regional views.
28. Wallaringa Farm
- Location: 321 Wallaringa Road, Wallaringa, NSW 2420
- Capacity: 12
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Wallaringa Farm is the perfect country venue if you're looking for an off-the-beaten-track location to elope. This hidden little country homestead is situated in the rolling hills of Dungog Shire and can be hired for intimate weddings of up to 12 guests. The house has a large covered deck and spacious lawns set against a picturesque backdrop of grazing Wallaringa horses in quintessential Australian countryside.
29. Adams Peak Country Estate
- Location: 66 Adams Peak Rd, Broke, NSW 2330
- Capacity: 180
- Ceremony Venue: Hayshed
- Reception Venue: Barn
- Accommodation: Sleeps 24
Adams Peak Country Estate is an all-in-one destination perfect for rustic, wine country weddings. Reception venues include a rustic hay shed & barn and ceremonies are held on the grounds enjoying extensive regional views over pristine Hunter Valley countryside.
Adams Peak Country Estate features a luxury house & seperate homestead available for multi-day stays for up to 24 guests. Wedding packages include exclusive property hire with 2 nights accommodation.
30. Wallalong House
- Location: 76 Wallalong Rd, Wallalong, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 150
- Ceremony Venue: Lawns
- Reception Venue: Indian Marquee
- Accommodation: Sleeps 19
- Budget Guide: $40,000 (100 people) includes accommodation
With its rich historic charm and complete privacy, Wallalong House is the ideal spot for a wedding weekend in the Hunter Valley. The elegant country venue features a majestic Indian Marquee with marble bars in a poolside setting. Wedding ceremony locations include an elevated 200 year old fig tree site with picturesque views across the region.
31. Bimbadgen Palmers Lane
- Location: 409 Palmers Ln, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 300
- Ceremony Venues: Hill, pontoon, vineyard
- Reception Venues: Palmers Lane, Esca Restaurant
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20
- Budget Guide: $12,000 (65 people) Off peak rates available
With panoramic regional views over surrounding vineyards and mountain ranges, Bimbadgen offers two wedding locations at Palmers Lane and McDonalds Road. One is a purpose built reception venue with rustic charm, the other an ideal choice for a more understated wedding.
Bimbadgen offers all-inclusive wedding packages from $155/pp off peak, plus 3 self contained cottages that sleep 20.
32. Redleaf Wollombi
- Location: 2480 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 250
- Ceremony Venues: Gardens
- Reception Venues: Courtyard, barn, lawns
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Budget Guide: $80k+ (less for micro & mid week weddings)
Redleaf Wollombi is a 100 acre country retreat that features a 6 bedroom luxury homestead surrounded by manicured lawns and gardens. The exclusive property offers a very private and intimate location for weddings and is available for exclusive hire for a minimum of 2 nights.
Wedding venues include a tuscan courtyard, a garden house (seats 60 in a luxe-barn style venue) and expansive grounds that are well suited to marquee or teepee wedding receptions. Redleaf is a fully DIY & BYO venue familiar to most top wedding stylists and planners in NSW.
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Country Venues on the North Coast
33. Goolawah Retreat
- Location: 288 Point Plomer Rd, Crescent Head NSW 2440
- Capacity: 30 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32 + camping
- Wedding Packages: 3 days
Surrounded by 28 acres of native bushland Goolawah Retreat offers a relaxed setting for country weddings within walking distance of the ocean. The relaxed rural property has 5 refurbished cottages onsite that are included with 3 day venue hire for weddings. Camping is also permitted onsite.
Taking in the gorgeous country and bush views is a brand new wedding pavilion that seats 90 guests under cover of a roof. Weddings are BYO and DIY and the pavilion comes with a commercial kitchen for your preferred catering. Pet friendly. No curfew.
34. The Oasis Micro Wedding Resort
- Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 50
- Wedding Packages: BYO
If its a forest wedding venue you're looking for, The Oasis in Port Stephens is a perfect spot. This exclusive-use wedding resort is situated on 5 acres of rainforest just 600 metres from One Mile Beach and comes with 2 nights accommodation in 9 self contained cabins.
Wedding facilities at The Oasis include a magical rainforest deck which lights up under thousands of fairy lights at night, and lush tropical gardens with billabongs and timber boardwalks. Festoon lights can be strung between trees to create a one-of-a-kind outdoor reception room and there's a yoga barn that doubles as a ceremony & reception venue in the event of wet weather.
35. Footprints Farm
- Location: 192 Jones Road, Eungai Rail, NSW 2441
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 100
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Footprints Farm is the ultimate rural location for country weddings on the Mid North Coast, with 300 secluded acres offering a private and tranquil setting for relaxed, 3 day celebrations. Being a camping venue, all guests can bring their own tents, trailers or vans and there are kitchen and bathroom amenities, plus some onsite accommodation.
Rustic wedding facilities include a lake-front tiki bar, a commercial sized green house, a pair of tipis and an outdoor reception area under a giant Moreton Bay Fig tree.
36. The Banksias
- Location: 1126 Point Plomer Rd, Crescent Head, NSW 2440
- Capacity: 120
- Ceremony Venue: Lawns
- Reception Venue: Marquee
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18+
- Budget Guide: $35,000 (80 people)
The Banksias is a private estate that offers the ultimate setting for luxury country weddings. Set on its own private waterway, the lawns or tennis court at The Banksias can be set up with teepees or a marquee for larger weddings, or for smaller weddings of up to 20 guests, there's two covered outdoor entertaining areas.
The Banksias features its own private golf course with artificial turf greens and is available for exclusive use, extended stay bookings. Glamping options available.
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Country Wedding Venues in Orange/Bathurst
37. Bindo Creek
- Location: 1543 Duckmaloi Road, Hampton, NSW 2790
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 31
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Bindo Creek is a scenic 200 acre property located just outside Oberon NSW, and features stunning 360° views over quiet valleys, mountains & forests. Wedding facilities include a purpose-built, rustic reception venue, an outdoor bar created from a grain silo and landmark wedding ceremony spots that include a huge gum tree and pretty creekfront location.
Bindo Creek's all inclusive wedding package comes with exclusive use of the property for the weekend with 2 nights accommodation for 31 guests in 4 cabins and a 3 bedroom waterfront cottage. The ceremony and reception spaces are fully furnished so you simply need to BYO caterers, drinks and a celebrant.
38. Borrodell Estate
- Location: 298 Lake Canobolas Road, Canobolas, NSW 2800
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16
- Wedding Packages: All Inclusive
One of the most picturesque regional wedding venues in NSW is Borrodell Estate near Orange. This all-in-one wedding destination is located on a rolling hill that overlooks the fertile Towac Valley and features some of nature's prettiest backdrops including its award winning vineyard, cherry & apple orchard, rose garden and cherry blossoms.
There's 4 seperate accommodation options at the vineyard sleeping a total of 16 guests, a large field with a helipad and rustic reception venues including a modern barn-style function room with an open fireplace, an architecturally designed cellar door, restaurant and the option of a marquee wedding.
39. Mejuluelda
- Location: 20 Underwood Road, Borenore, NSW 2800
- Capacity: 150
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
This brilliantly authentic rustic wedding venue is The Packing Shed at Mejuluelda, a 20 acre portion of an historic stone fruit orchard passed down from one generation to the next. Nestled within a majestic canopy of gum trees, The Packing Shed and whimsical gardens that surround it sit the banks of a shimmering dam and offer the perfect location for relaxed country weddings near Orange.
The Packing Shed seats up to 60 guests while the gardens can easily accommodate seated & cocktail weddings with up to 150 people. Marquees permitted.
Country Venues in the Riverina
40. St Edwards of the Riverina
- Location: 1177 The Gap Rd, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650
- Capacity: 200
- Ceremony Venue: Gardens, Church grounds
- Reception Venue: Marquee
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
St Edwards of the Riverina is a picturesque and historic country property with 2 acres of manicured lawns and lush country gardens. The property is ideal for romantic country weddings with two ceremony locations featuring a unique rock staircase in front of a 100 year old church.
The grounds are ideal for post wedding drinks and canapes before retiring to the luxury marquee which is set up and packed down for you by the onsite wedding team. You have the option of dancing under the stars and can use the spacious country homestead to get ready and host a recovering brunch the following day.
41. Kimo Estate
- Location: 1218 Nangus Rd, Nangus, NSW 2722
- Capacity: 200
- Ceremony Venue: Gardens
- Reception Venue: Shed
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22+
Country wedding venues don't come much grander than the 7,000 acre working farm of Kimo Estate. Take your pick of ceremony locations with the 4 acres of gardens surrounding the homestead being the most popular. The rustic reception venue was the original grain shed built in 1905 and featuring spectacular cathedral ceilings and tin walls.
Accommodation is available in the homestead, eco huts and cottages. Pet friendly & BYO options.
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Country Venues on the South Coast
42. Fig Tree Park
- Location: Central Tilba - Sapphire Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Fig Tree Park sits on a quiet hilltop near Gulaga National Park and being surrounded by stunning farmland with panoramic views to the ocean, its one of the most scenic country wedding venues in NSW. This brand new mountain view location is perfect for couples who want an outdoor ceremony and reception venue in one place as it comes with a fully weather proof back up plan, plus amazing photo opportunities in surrounding hillside meadows and horse paddocks.
Centred around a French-style homestead is a beautiful hedged garden where you can say "I do" against a backdrop of wild grasslands that slope to the sea. The outdoor reception space is sheltered by stables and sits under the huge fairy-lit branches of a romantic fig tree. There's also a mountain top pavilion with opening walls, plus a tree-lined gravel drive suitable for long table dining under the open sky.
If you're looking for an elegant and luxurious outdoor wedding destination in an incredibly scenic country setting, Fig Tree Park ticks all the boxes. And it comes with onsite accommodation for two in a romantic barn.
43. Kiruna Farm
- Location: Milton - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 50
- Venue Hire: From $4,000
- Wedding Packages: $0 - DIY & BYO
One of the newest regional wedding spots in NSW is located near Milton on the South Coast and is a rustic wildflower farm run by popular wedding florist Anna. Very few people know about Kiruna Farm as its only just hit the market so if you're looking for a unique hinterland venue that's never been seen before, this one's a goodie. And for bonus points, Anna has loads of wedding experience so you'll feel taken care of in her capable hands.
The 100 acre farm comes with an outdoor ceremony space that's been purpose-built with stunning views over expansive fields of seasonal blooms. Alternatively, for an unforgettably romantic ceremony you can walk through a wild aisle of head high dahlias and say "I do" in the middle of the flower fields.
The reception area features an authentic machinery shed for cocktail events and an adjoining marquee for seated dining. The maximum capacity here is only 50 guests and as you're tucked away amongst weathered timber, fields of long grass and surrounded by acres of fresh country air, it has the perfect sense of privacy for small countryside weddings.
44. Coolangatta Estate
- Location: 1335 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive + DIY
Coolangatta Estate is a rustic wedding venue located at the first site of settlement in Shoalhaven Heads. Many of the buildings at this winery were built by convicts including the atmospheric wedding hall which seats up to 80 guests for more intimate receptions in what was originally the community gathering space.
The 100 acre vineyard also features a rustic function room that seats 200 guests, a 26 room motel and two ceremony areas including a fairy-lit fig tree in the gardens and a hedged croquet lawn. Exclusive venue hire is available for DIY weddings or you can opt for all inclusive catered wedding packages.
45. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Location: Ellmoos Road via Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
- Capacity: 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 111
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Cove is one of the more unusual country venues for weddings in NSW, located on its own private beach on the shores of Jervis Bay. To access the resort you need to drive through the Booderee National Park on an incredibly beautiful dirt road that weaves through the amazing forest (and delivers amazing wedding photos).
The Cove has accommodation for your entire guest list in a fun house, beach cabins and a luxe glamping village. For your wedding day there's a glam room for getting ready, an oceanfront lawn or the beach for your ceremony and a beautiful festoon-lit courtyard or hall for evening celebrations. A welcome night dinner and recovery brunch can be included with packages.
46. The Homestead Berry
- Location: 8 Homestead Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
This elegant country estate in Berry NSW is the perfect 3 day wedding destination for a luxe-rustic celebration within 5 acres of rural gardens and beautifully landscaped grounds. The property has a bridal suite and 4 elegant guest rooms, plus loads of beautiful wedding ceremony and photo locations including a blank-canvas timber pergola with views over rolling green hills.
The gorgeous reception venue with its unique silo bar is endearingly titled 'The Cowshed' and blends modern amenities and styling with traditional rustic decor, including exposed timber beams, corrugated iron and elegant french doors that lead to a deck, lawns and guest lounge. Simply BYO celebrant and drinks.
47. The Barn On The Ridge
- Location: 24 Clyde Ridge Rd, Morton, NSW 2538
- Capacity: 130
- Ceremony Venue: Native gardens, jetty, hill
- Reception Venue: Barn
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
With 55 acres of rural paddocks surrounded by rolling green hills and secluded forest tracks, The Barn on the Ridge offers a private and contemporary location for country weddings. The barn itself features hardwood finishings harvested from the property, second hand corrugated iron and wall to wall windows that showcase stunning views of Pigeon House Mountain.
Oozing character, The Barn on the Ridge is a luxe-rustic wedding venue with adjoining deck and unrivalled country views. Wedding packages include venue hire and 2 nights accommodation in the "bridal suite" - the most romantic little shack built on the back of an old Austin farm truck.
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48. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 50 - 150
- Accommodation: Next door
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Growwild is an elegant and relaxed 25 acre native wildlife farm bursting with beautiful trees, flowers, birds and wildlife. The beautifully maintained property was recently taken over by new owners Jane & Lukas who loved the relaxed setting and got married here in 2019. They now offer easy & affordable DIY wedding packages.
The spacious grounds flow effortlessly between areas with paved paths joining the barn, bridal retreat, marquee and a choice of ceremony areas. Extremely well priced for its luxe surrounds, Growwild offers a relaxed country wedding experience with warm and personable hosts.
49. Mali Brae Farm
- Location: 562 Nowra Rd, Moss Vale, NSW 2577
- Capacity: 30 - 110
- Accommodation: Complimentary for 2
Mali Brae Farm is a family owned & operated boutique wedding venue on a private 90 acre farm. Perfect for relaxed country weddings, the property features two distinct reception venues for different sized weddings. The hay shed oozes rustic charm for larger weddings of up to 110 guests, while the new Augustine's Room is a purpose built micro wedding space with floor to ceiling glass windows overlooking the farm.
There are 6 ceremony locations to choose from including landscaped gardens, unique rustic ruins and a wet weather pavilion. All-inclusive wedding packages offer exclusive use of the entire property.
50. Sylvan Glen
- Location: 570 Kareela Rd, Penrose, NSW 2579
- Capacity: 140
- Ceremony Venue: Gardens, marquee, chapel
- Reception Venue: Function room
- Accommodation: Sleeps 62
Sylven Glen Estate is the perfect country wedding venue for a weekend getaway surrounded by 60 acres of vineyards and ecologically protected woodlands. The property features a private 9 hole golf course, huge country guesthouse, huge cottage and seperate getting ready quarters that sleeps 62 guests in total, making Sylven Glen a popular spot for couples who want a relaxed countryside venue where they can stay and party for three days.
51. Country Cottage At Sylvan Glen
- Location: 570 Kareela Rd, Penrose, NSW 2579
- Capacity: 40
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Scribbly Cottage is located in a secluded corner of Sylvan Glen Estate and offers the ultimate setting for small country weddings with up to 40 people. This private country estate is set within a tranquil landscape of private vineyards and ecologically protected woodlands, and comes with a fully furnished reception marquee, gardens for your wedding ceremony and two nights accommodation for up to 20 guests.
52. Wildefell Farm
- Location: 4172 Illawarra Highway, Robertson, NSW 2577
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
One of the grandest country homesteads to hire for weddings in New South Wales is at Wildefell Farm in Robertson. The 7 acre property centres around an architecturally designed 6 bedroom lodge with a Kawaii baby grand piano, pool table, gym and a Swedish hot tub. There's also a seperate honeymoon retreat set away from the main house.
This scenic rural getaway overlooks stunning views of Shellharbour and Mount Murray and is a captivating destination for country weddings of any size. Marquees are welcome on the property for large wedding receptions and the beautiful dining room is perfect for smaller and more intimate celebrations.
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Country Venues Near Sydney
53. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 St Albans Rd, St Albans, NSW 2775
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Built from the ruins of a 160 year old church, St Joseph's Guesthouse is one of Australia's most unique locations for a country wedding. This converted Airbnb is located on a quiet hillside overlooking tranquil bushland just 90 minutes from Sydney and comes with 5 luxury bedrooms in the upper two storeys and an intimate space for weddings on the ground floor.
St Joseph's Guesthouse has an affordable venue hire fee that includes accommodation for up to 10 guests for 2 - 4 nights. There's a plunge pool in the back yard where the facade of the church offers an incredibly atmospheric backdrop for rustic wedding receptions in the great outdoors. BYO caterers & drinks according to your budget. Pet friendly.
54. Eleven Eighty Weddings
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 80
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
Eleven Eighty is one of the quirkiest country venues in New South Wales and features a number of refurbished spaces to create a unique wedding weekend away. The property revolves around a rustic courtyard which seats up to 80 guests and comes with an optional glass marquee. There's also a barn wedding venue that seats 30 and a school hall that seats 50.
For getting ready there's a train carriage decked out as a salon which can also cater to private dining for up to 20 guests. Outside and best suited to pre or post wedding casual get togethers is an Argentinian BBQ pergola which the owners stock with wood before your arrival. Accommodation is in two cottages.
55. Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan
- Location: 362 Narellan Rd, Mount Annan, NSW 2567
- Capacity: 2 - 600
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The Australian Botanical Gardens is a 416 hectare space on the outskirts of Sydney that has 8 private event spaces that can be hired for country style weddings. The most popular wedding venue is the Connections Garden which seats around 80 guests and can host both ceremonies and receptions in rainforest surrounds.
56. Ravensthorpe Estate
- Location: 56 Tongarra Rd, Albion Park NSW 2527
- Capacity: 50 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Ravensthorpe is a quintessential country estate that centres around a Georgian style manor and has 3 acres of gardens which feature a chandelier ceremony rotunda. Inside the manor are private dining rooms well suited to intimate weddings. Outside is a paved garden marquee, an adjoining courtyard perfect for cocktails and dancing under the stars and a tennis court that can be arranged for seated dining.
Venue hire includes 24 hours access to the estate with breakfast for staying guests. All furniture, tableware and drinks are provided by the venue and catering is provided by your preferred caterer.
Wedding Venues in Regional NSW
57. Mimosa Wines
- Location: 2845 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Bermagui, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 13
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mimosa Wines is a 200 acre winery that offers country weddings nestled between the beaches and national park of the NSW South Coast. The elevated restaurant overlooking the vineyard and surrounding countryside provides a rustic reception venue with breathtaking views.
Wedding ceremonies can be held in a bush setting or beside the water-lily dam and private accommodation is available in a farmhouse and seperate cottage. All inclusive wedding packages start at $160/pp for sit down receptions with off-peak deals available.
58. Mountain View Farm
- Location: Tilba Tilba, NSW
- Capacity: 2 - 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 - 14
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Mountain View is an affordable farm wedding venue located near Tilba Tilba under the gaze of scenic Mount Gulaga. This property is perfect for rustic weddings year round with an Old Dairy Shed and adjoining marquee site providing an authentic farm setting for relaxed wedding receptions.
Mountain View Farm is the unique location of limited-season Daisy Field Elopements with the owners planting huge fields of Everlasting Daisies, including a one-of-a-kind altar and aisle built into the centre of paddocks each year. Daisy field elopements are available from mid August to end of September and are offered with all inclusive packages under $10k.
59. Mutton Falls Homestead
- Location: 397 Mutton Falls Road, Tarana, NSW 2787
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Mutton Falls is a beautifully restored C1840-1860 property located on Wiradjuri country 30 minutes from Bathurst and offers over an acre of rambling rural gardens and a rustic barn perfect for country weddings. The property overlooks the Fish River with views of Evan’s Crown nature reserve and is an ideal off-the-beaten-track location for 3 day rural weddings.
Wedding packages include rustic wooden tables & chairs, tableware, decor, festoon lighting, access to a commercial kitchen for your preferred caterer and a bar within the reception space for service of your BYO drinks.
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Popular Wedding Venues in Country NSW
These 4 shortlists feature the most sought after places to get married in country New South Wales. They feature a curated selection of the most idyllic ceremony & reception venues across regional NSW and make it easy to find your dream wedding venue.
Top 10 Places To Get Married in Country NSW
Here are 10 of the most popular spots for country weddings in NSW. All of these amazing wedding locations offer a beautiful backdrop with stunning rural & regional views, and have great amenities for wedding guests including plenty of local accommodation.
Hunter Valley
Berry
South Coast
Hawkesbury
Southern Highlands
Blue Mountains
Tweed Valley
Central Coast
Sapphire Coast
Camden
Country wedding venues in NSW offer a wonderfully eclectic selection of rural and regional properties to get married at. From wine country estates to farms, barns and rustic sheds, country chic wedding locations abound from the state's far north to the far south.
Whether you're looking for a rustic wedding venue, a barn reception space, a rural farm or a country winery, you'll find the perfect country location to say "I do" above. As always, if you need any help finding your perfect wedding venue please don't hesitate to email us.
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