This list of the best garden wedding venues in NSW brings together a wide range of beautiful ceremony and reception spaces set within landscaped gardens, manicured grounds and natural outdoor settings. From formal estates and wildflower farms to elegant garden marquees, these venues offer a variety of picturesque settings for weddings surrounded by flowers, trees and greenery.
Most of the venues featured below are designed for full-day celebrations in one place, with dedicated garden ceremony sites, open-air reception spaces and wet weather options on-site. Whether you’re planning a refined garden party on manicured lawns or a relaxed, nature-led celebration in botanical surrounds, these venues offer a wide choice of distinct garden settings across coastal, country and hinterland areas in New South Wales.
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1. Briars Conservatory
- Location: Burradoo - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 40 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 130+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Briars Conservatory is a classic Southern Highlands garden venue set on 15 acres of manicured grounds surrounding a private lake. Ceremonies are held on a lakeside lawn beneath cascading willow trees, with a gazebo positioned nearby providing a picturesque backdrop for wedding photos.
Receptions take place in a glass conservatory with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking seasonal gardens that shift from rich autumn tones to lush greenery in summer. Guests can book their own motel-style rooms at the on-site lodge, while the adjoining Briars Inn provides a relaxed space for pre-reception drinks, after parties or additional events such as rehearsal dinners and recovery gatherings.
2. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: Alpine - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 20 - 145
- Wedding Packages: DIY & BYO
Growwild Wildflower Farm offers an all-in-one setting for garden weddings amongst 25 acres of landscaped flower beds, lush lawns and manicured rows of native plantings. The property is located in the Southern Highlands just one hour from Sydney and is exclusively yours on your wedding day, with three curated garden spaces for your ceremony and reception, all seamlessly connected by paved paths.
Ceremonies are held in the Hidden Valley, a secluded lawn enclosed by native trees, creating a quiet and immersive setting to say "I do" that feels completely private. Receptions with up to 145 guests are hosted in an elevated garden marquee that overlooks the grounds and has an adjoining courtyard and outdoor dance floor. A rustic barn and private courtyard cater to smaller weddings of up to 50 guests, and all spaces come fully furnished.
3. The Linton Somersby
- Location: 611 Wisemans Ferry Road, Somersby, NSW 2250
- Capacity: 50 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive + BYO
- Cost: From $135 per person
The Linton makes it easy to plan a one-of-a-kind garden wedding, with multiple ceremony and reception spaces set across six acres of manicured grounds on the Central Coast. Established camellia gardens, open lawns, a signature Bamboo Trail and tree-lined pathways create an easy flow throughout the property, offering a variety of private outdoor spaces for each section of your wedding day.
Ceremonies are held in the camellia gardens, while receptions are either hosted in the open-air Myrtle Barn, or indoors in the more traditional Linton Room. Catering is offered in-house or can be sourced independently, with the venue set up to support both formats. The Linton caters for weddings of 50 to 200 guests and is well-equipped for larger celebrations, with two covered spaces easily accommodating wet weather.
4. Ravensthorpe Guesthouse
- Location: 56 Tongarra Rd, Albion Park NSW 2527
- Capacity: 20 - 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14
Ravensthorpe Guesthouse is a European-style garden estate wedding venue set within three acres of manicured grounds in the Illawarra. The 19th-century Georgian manor specialises in destination weddings for 20 to 200 guests, with all-inclusive packages covering catering, drinks and onsite accommodation.
Garden ceremonies are held at a vine-covered rotunda featuring a working chandelier, with a grand entrance down the homestead steps to the lawn creating a romantic and memorable start to the day. Receptions for up to 200 guests are hosted in the light-filled pavilion, an all-weather space, or on the tennis court styled with long tables and festoon lighting for relaxed dining under the stars. A private courtyard is ideal for drinks and smaller outdoor gatherings.
5. The Woods Farm
- Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Woods Farm is set within 40 acres of native bushland near Jervis Bay and is known for its signature open-air bush chapel and 120 metre jasmine-covered aisle, creating one of the most memorable garden ceremony settings in NSW. The property is exclusively yours for the weekend, with onsite accommodation for up to 120 guests, making it ideal for extended wedding celebrations with all guests staying together for two nights.
Ceremonies take place beneath the tree-lined chapel, while receptions are hosted in the hall or adjoining outdoor bar area, opening onto a courtyard and lawns for cocktail-style celebrations and outdoor dancing under the stars. Fire pits, poolside gatherings and relaxed recovery events the following day make full use of the property’s grounds, offering a complete wedding experience in a private, nature-filled setting.
6. Fig Tree Park
- Location: Central Tilba - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Fig Tree Park is a European-style garden wedding venue set on a peaceful hillside in Central Tilba, offering scenic views across the South Coast. The elegant grounds surround a two-storey French cottage, with landscaped lawns, manicured hedges, fairy-lit gardens and grand fig trees creating a romantic setting for garden weddings amongst tranquil paddocks of grazing horses.
Garden ceremonies are held on private lawns overlooking the ocean, while receptions are typically hosted beneath the property’s signature fig tree, where up to 100 guests can dine under its fairy-lit branches. Wet-weather options include a hilltop pavilion or marquee, and the property also offers accommodation for two in a romantic seaside barn, with additional guest accommodation available nearby in Tilba Tilba.
7. The Oasis Port Stephens
- Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 50
- Wedding Packages: BYO
The Oasis sits within five acres of lush rainforest in Port Stephens and is a tropical garden wedding venue set amongst billabongs and tranquil water features. The property features two distinct outdoor function spaces, including a private lawn beneath a canopy of festoon lights and a covered deck immersed in fairy-lit rainforest.
Wedding packages include overnight stays for 18 to 50 guests across nine onsite cabins, allowing couples and their guests to celebrate together in one location. Catering can be arranged independently or as part of a catering-inclusive package, with drinks BYO. The beach is just a short walk from the property and provides a beautiful additional backdrop for wedding photos.
8. Linnaeus Estate Berry
- Location: 599 Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 30
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Location Hire: DIY/BYO
Linnaeus Estate is a private luxury residence set on 3.5 hectares of manicured gardens in Berry, offering an exclusive setting for elopements and intimate garden weddings of up to 30 guests. The 5 bedroom estate features landscaped lawns, a private lake and lakehouse, olive groves and orchard plantings, creating a peaceful, self-contained location for small-scale celebrations.
Ceremonies are held beneath a pair of century-old fig trees with Saddleback Mountain as a dramatic natural backdrop. Following the ceremony, private celebrations or a seated dinner can be hosted within the estate grounds, with a modern barn providing a relaxed space for gatherings at the lower end of the property. Additional amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, pétanque court, games area and sauna.
9. Figbird Cottage
- Location: Terara - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 20 - 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive + BYO
Figbird Cottage specialises in garden party weddings, with 5 acres of rose and camellia gardens, manicured lawns and topiary trees surrounding a large European-style marquee. The English-style gardens are entered through ornamental white gates and an 8 metre fairy-lit rose arbour, creating a memorable aisle that leads to a choice of garden ceremony spaces surrounded by fragrant blooms and open paddocks.
The marquee opens directly onto expansive lawns, creating an easy indoor-outdoor flow for both cocktail-style and seated receptions under the stars. The grounds come fully furnished, with the option to choose your own caterers or select an all-inclusive package. There is a hair & makeup salon located onsite along with two cottages that sleep up to 8 guests. Additional accommodation is available in Nowra, just 5 minutes drive away.
10. Sylvan Glen Estate
- Location: 570 Kareela Rd, Penrose, NSW 2579
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 62
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Sylvan Glen Estate is a private 60-acre property in the Southern Highlands, offering expansive lawns, vineyard surrounds and a 150-year-old orchard with an ivy-covered arbour for garden ceremonies. The estate is exclusively yours for two nights, with onsite accommodation for up to 62 guests across two homesteads, making it well suited to weekend weddings with family and friends staying together.
Ceremonies overlook the estate's private golf course and come with a wet weather backup in a modern country chapel. Receptions are hosted in an intimate indoor space for up to 140 guests, with venue hire including furniture, catering and service of BYO drinks. The golf course, lawn games, lake activities and walking trails offer plenty for guests to enjoy across the weekend, along with a BBQ area for welcome gatherings and a casual shed for after parties.
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Garden Wedding Venues - Blue Mountains
11. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
St Joseph's Guesthouse was built from the ruins of a 160 year old church and offers a unique location for backyard weddings set against the dramatic backdrop of its three-storey sandstone facade. The five bedroom guesthouse is located on a sheltered hillside overlooking the Hawkesbury Valley, offering a private and character-rich setting to host your entire day outdoors.
Wedding ceremonies are hosted on the front lawn beneath the original church bell, or within the ground floor event space which caters for ceremonies and receptions of up to 100 guests. The backyard is bordered by bushland, creating a natural enclosure that gives the area a distinctly private feel, while at night, lighting cast against the stone facade transforms the space into an atmospheric backdrop for outdoor celebrations. With onsite accommodation and exclusive use of the property, St Joseph’s is well suited to smaller weddings seeking a memorable outdoor setting in native surrounds. Furniture available onsite.
12. Leuralla Amphitheatre
- Location: 41 Olympian Parade, Leura, NSW 2780
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Leuralla Amphitheatre and the adjoining garden reception area offers unparalleled views over the Jamison Valley's dramatic cliffs and escarpments. With the best views in the Blue Mountains, the amphitheatre is one of the most scenic places for a garden wedding in NSW.
The site is managed by Kyle & Emily at Blue Mountains Weddings who offer DIY venue hire options as well as all inclusive wedding packages with a celebrant, photographer, and marquee reception with cocktail style catering. Pets are welcome.
13. Berry Hill
- Location: 1832 River Road, Leets Vale, NSW
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14 - 54
- Wedding Packages: BYO
Berry Hill is the ultimate destination for outside weddings in New South Wales being located on 75 acres of pristine wilderness nestled within blue gum covered hills. This stunning wilderness property has a serene ceremony site on the banks of the Hawkesbury River, a garden reception site with festoon lights and river views, and a large permanent marquee with hard wood floors.
Venue hire at Berry Hill includes an in-house wedding planning team, exclusive use of the entire property, all furnishings for your ceremony & reception and a two night stay for 14 - 54 guests in a heritage homestead, contemporary suites and an optional glamping village with twenty luxury bell tents.
Garden Wedding Venues in Byron Bay
14. Midginbil Eco Resort
- LOCATION: Midginbil - Northern NSW
- CAPACITY: 150
- WEDDING PACKAGES: Affordable 3 day hire
- ACCOMMODATION: Safari & bell tents, lodge rooms, bunkhouse, camping
Midginbil Eco Resort is located on 400 acres of lush tropical greenery in the Byron Bay Hinterland and is the perfect wedding destination for a 3 day celebration in nature, where all your guests stay onsite with you. The resort has a variety of onsite accommodation for 150 guests including a fun safari village with balconied tents.
GARDEN CEREMONIES: Choose from Lone Fig or Crams Farm ceremony sites, both which offer a picturesque setting framed by rainforest and mountains.
RECEPTION VENUE: The barn provides an open-sided rustic spot for receptions. There's also plenty of outside space for drink vans and food trucks to cater festival style weddings.
15. Nutting Hill Villa
- Location: 1,480 Bangalow Road, Clunes, NSW 2480
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Nutting Hill Villa is an exclusive Mediterranean-style villa situated on a private 100 acre Macadamia Farm in the Byron Bay Hinterland. The luxurious 5 bedroom villa is tailor-made for majestic garden weddings with manicured lawns set against the dramatic castle-like turrets.
A poolside event space and open-air Plantation Room provide outdoor reception spaces overlooking spectacular valley views, while a shaded orchard, lake and Northern Lawn offer picturesque locations for exchanging vows.
Garden Wedding Venues - Central Coast
16. 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 an enchanted woodland venue that specialises in garden weddings and is located near Avoca Beach on the NSW Central Coast. The unique Balinese-inspired property has a purpose-built outdoor ceremony cathedral with tree trunk seating, a a multi-purpose event space with a covered roof & open sides, and a garden function area perfect for dining under the stars.
Venue hire at this 16 acre retreat comes with an on-the-day wedding coordinator, optional all inclusive wedding packages and a two night stay for 7 - 37 guests in four seperate dwellings.
17. Paradise Botanical Gardens
- Location: 147 Cherry Ln, Kulnura NSW 2250
- Capacity: 230
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8 + glamping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Paradise Botanical Gardens is a unique location for garden weddings with historic architecture including roman pillars and bridges, rare plants and an amazing circular ceremony lawn. There's also a leafy wedding space hidden in lush tropical greenery that offers an all-weather location for garden receptions as its fully roofed.
Venue hire includes 3 days access to the 230 acres to set up your wedding and celebrate at leisure. There's a cottage sleeping 8 guests onsite.
18. Somersby Gardens
- LOCATION: Somersby - Central Coast, NSW
- CAPACITY: 120
- WEDDING PACKAGES: DIY & BYO.
- ACCOMMODATION: Estate Studio, 7 Bedroom Homestead
Somersby Gardens is a secluded 50 acre property on the Central Coast of NSW offering total privacy in a spectacular native bushland setting. Located on the doorstep of The Great North Walk, the property features delightful rural scenes with native flora and fauna including birds and wild deer. Spectacular photo opportunities include The Cutting country lane, The Western Ledge clifftop with stunning bush views and Horseshoe Bridge.
GARDEN CEREMONIES: The steps of the Pavilion, the Estate Green and the natural outdoor amphitheatre offer a choice of garden ceremony venues.
GARDEN RECEPTIONS: Outdoor dining options include under the stars on the Estate Green or you can pitch a marquee in the same spot. The Pavilion offers the option of an indoor reception.
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Garden Venues in the Hunter Valley
19. Hunter Valley Gardens
- Location: 2090 Broke Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 2 - 150+ (varies by garden space)
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Hunter Valley Gardens is one of the most recognisable garden wedding locations in NSW, with 14 hectares of themed gardens providing a choice of formal ceremony spaces surrounded by seasonal blooms, structured hedging and manicured lawns. From the rose garden and sunken garden to the oriental and Italian-inspired areas, each setting is designed with symmetry and colour, creating a highly curated backdrop for garden ceremonies and photos.
Receptions are hosted onsite in function rooms and private courtyards, allowing the entire day to flow between ceremony, photos and reception without leaving the grounds. All-inclusive packages cover catering, drinks and coordination, making it a streamlined option for garden weddings within a world-renowned setting in the Hunter Valley.
20. The Woodhouse Wollombi
- Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 17
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Woodhouse Wollombi is located on the leafy grounds of Redwood Park and is an incredibly romantic destination for garden weddings nestled in 100 acres of manicured fields and scenic native bushland. The European-style gardens feature a brand new vine-covered pergola with an outdoor bar and fire pit courtyard where celebrations overlook scenic views of private lake.
Other wedding facilities surrounding the striking 3-peaked Woodhouse include a grand courtyard sheltered on three sides, an open-air dance floor covered with a roof, and an elegant lake-side lawn for waterfront ceremonies. Onsite accommodation includes a gorgeous barn stay and there's 8 new king suites that guests can now book themselves.
21. Leaves & Fishes
- Location: 737 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
This amazing garden reception venue is situated on 20 private acres in the Hunter Valley and is secluded within lush tropical gardens and rainforest. In addition to the Tuscan-style sunken garden, the property has several decks suitable for outdoor wedding receptions and a unique banquet hall with a candlelit roman bath.
Venue hire comes with 5 luxury boathouses that surround a flowering lotus lake. Each boathouse has a balcony over the water and enjoys peaceful views of birds and fish life above and below the surface. The largest boathouse deck can be utilised as an outdoor venue for micro weddings with up to 20 guests.
22. The Lodge At Mount Rivers
- Location: 38 Lawrences Road, Mount Rivers, NSW 2311
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16 + camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The Lodge at Mount Rivers is one of the Hunter Valley's newest wedding venues and has a riverfront reception space which is perfect for garden weddings. Located well off the beaten track 45 minutes from Pokolbin and nestled within 200 acres of farm land and rolling hills, this luxury 6 bedroom house offers an idyllic setting for a destination wedding weekend away.
The Lodge is pet friendly and guests are welcome to camp on the property. There's no noise restrictions or curfews either. Venue hire gives you exclusive use of the house and surrounding grounds and there are marquee hire packages available on enquiry. A wedding planner manages this property so if you want everything done for you, that can easily be arranged.
23. Anambah House
- Location: 200 Anambah Road, Anambah, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 150 - 250
- Ceremony Fee: $2,750
- Wedding Packages: $250 - $280/pp
The manicured grounds of this lavish gated estate surround an exquisite 19th century homestead, offering the perfect setting for sophisticated garden weddings. The landscaped gardens offer a variety of enchanting places to say "I do" from expansive shaded lawns surrounded by the natural beauty of rolling green hills and lush vineyards, to a tranquil pond with a graceful fountain and sculptural figurines.
Anambah House comes with a grand reception space in an elegant barn so you can have your entire wedding day in one location, and is situated just 10 minutes from Maitland where there's plenty of accommodation for guests. All inclusive wedding packages include a 3 course shared feast menu, drinks & canapés, all furnishings for your ceremony & reception, and use of the homestead for getting ready & photos. Best suited to weddings with 150 - 250 guests.
24. Goosewing Cottage
- Location: 1194 Mount View Rd, Mount View, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 20
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Elopement packages: $3,595+
Goosewing Cottage is a small garden venue that specialises in affordable, all inclusive wedding packages for nuptials with just 2 - 20 guests (plus children). The property is located in the Hunter Valley and is surrounded by beautiful nature with lush pastures of rolling hills and paddocks of slow grazing cows.
All inclusive wedding packages start at $3,595 for an elopement with celebrant and photographer included. Optional accommodation is available onsite in a cottage + homestead (sleeps 4 & 8 guests respectively).
25. Greystone Estate
- Location: 617 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 30 - 110
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Greystone Estate is a Hamptons-inspired private property set across 10 acres of manicured lawns and park-like gardens in the Hunter Valley. The estate offers an elegant setting for garden weddings, combining landscaped grounds with purpose-built event spaces, including a luxury open-air pavilion that provides a sheltered ceremony option.
Wedding receptions are hosted in a refined hall located just steps from the main residence, with additional options including an open-air deck. Venue hire includes exclusive use of the property for two nights, with onsite accommodation across three separate dwellings allowing up to 32 guests to stay together for a relaxed, all-inclusive wedding experience.
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Garden Venues on the Mid North Coast
26. Tanilba House
- LOCATION: Tanilba Bay - Port Stephens, NSW
- CAPACITY: 90
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive or DIY/BYO
- ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 4
Tanilba House is a whimsical flower-filled wedding venue situated in the mature grounds of a heritage listed homestead in Port Stephens. If you're looking for an enchanted garden wedding spot this 3 acre coastal property is perfect as it has a unique fig tree cathedral for intimate ceremonies and an amazing space for garden receptions under a 30m long fairy-lit Wisteria Arbor.
With and old stone gaol, water views over Tanilba Bay and a light filled conservatory for your wet weather back up plan, this ethereal garden setting has everything you need for your ceremony & reception in one spot.
Garden Venues in the Riverina
27. The Wild Vine
- LOCATION: Oura - Riverina, NSW
- CAPACITY: 205
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive
The Wild Vine is a 17 acre working vineyard and boutique farm that has a picture-perfect garden ceremony site on a purpose-built vineyard deck. Other intimate spaces for garden wedding ceremonies include The Alley - a long narrow space shaded by large gum and deciduous trees which is perfect for hot days, and manicured paddocks with views of the winery and rolling hills.
The Wild Vine also has a beautiful garden reception spot on lush lawns with festoon lighting. This space is perfect for long table lunch, a weds-tival with ice cream vans or drink carts, or a full sit down dinner and is one of the best garden party venues in NSW.
Garden Venues on the South Coast
28. Willow Farm
- Berry - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: 3 Days/2 Nights
Located in Berry within a few minutes drive of accommodation for your entire guest list, Willow Farm is an easy DIY wedding destination set on 160 beautiful farm acres. When you hire the farm for your wedding all bar staff and hire items are included meaning you only need to choose your caterer, organise drinks and decide on styling.
Outdoor wedding reception areas include spacious lawns suitable for seated dining and where a dance floor with festoon lighting can be set up under the stars. A marquee and games lawn is located next to the shed and both sites feature views over the farm's picturesque dam.
29. Mona Farm
- Location: 140 Little River Road, Braidwood, NSW 2622
- Capacity: 220
- Accommodation: Sleeps 55
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mona Farm is a design-led garden estate set across 124 acres in the Southern Tablelands, featuring eight acres of manicured gardens, sculptural landscapes and a wide choice of curated ceremony spaces. From the croquet lawn and crab apple orchard to the lake, rotunda and tree-lined avenues, the estate offers a range of refined garden settings suited to different styles of weddings.
The property is exclusively yours, with ceremonies, photos and reception all hosted onsite across a selection of indoor and outdoor spaces. Reception spaces include a restored Woolshed that seats up to 150 guests and a clear marquee for weddings with up to 220 people, with both positioned to capture sunset views across the countryside. With accommodation across multiple residences and the option to host multi-day celebrations, Mona Farm is well suited to extended wedding weekends in a highly curated garden setting.
30. The Homestead Berry
- Location: 8 Homestead Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Homestead Berry is the perfect wedding destination if you're looking for a beautiful garden venue with relaxed country vibes. The 5 acre estate has all the character of a rustic farm set within 5 acres of manicured gardens and offers a choice of beautiful wedding ceremony arbours against a variety of backdrops from intimate lawns to expansive rural vistas.
Outdoor wedding receptions can be hosted on the lawns and there's a contemporary Wedding Shed that seats 80+ guests and opens to a covered courtyard which can be utilised as an alfresco lounge or dance floor. Venue hire includes two nights accommodation in 5 luxury suites with stunning rural views. In-house flowers & styling available on request.
31. Moraea Farm
- Location: 450b Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 30
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Moraea Farm is a 6 bedroom country homestead that can be hired for intimate wedding ceremonies with a maximum of 30 guests in Berry. Beside the homestead is a little private restaurant which opens onto a garden courtyard perfect for indoor/outdoor wedding receptions.
Venue hire includes two nights accommodation for up to 12 guests with the option of adding the fully furnished restaurant to your booking. You'll need to arrange your own chef or caterers and BYO drinks.
32. Mountain View Farm
- Location: 11 Mount Dromedary Trail, Tilba Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 - 14
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Mountain View Farm is a rustic country venue that every year plants fields of Everlasting Daisies. In Spring, usually between mid August to the end of September the daisy fields burst into bloom providing a stunning pop up location for unique and intimate garden weddings.
33. Eleven Eighty Weddings
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 80
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
This outdoor room at Eleven Eighty is perfect for intimate weddings of up to 80 guests. The space comes with the option of being covered with a glass marquee and is serviced via the rustic bar adjoining the barn.
Venue hire includes access to the little 3 acre property for 3 days with accommodation for up to 15 guests in two onsite cottages. There's a styling shed with arbours, tables, chairs and lounges that can be utilised in any of the onsite event spaces with include a barn, school hall and train carriage.
34. Coolangatta Estate
- Location: 1335 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive + DIY
- Elopement Packages: All inclusive
Coolangatta Estate is a budget friendly function venue located on a 100 acre winery at Shoalhaven Heads. The historic estate features a gorgeous croquet lawn wedding venue bordered by a manicured hedge and there's also a huge fig tree site perfect for garden wedding ceremonies.
There are two reception venues on the property including a 200 year old Grand Hall where shared feasts for up to 80 guests are perfectly suited, plus a function room seating 200 guests.
35. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Location: Ellmoos Road via Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
- Capacity: 150+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- Accommodation: Sleeps 126
The Cove is a secluded, 3 acre seaside resort with its own private beach and ceremony garden on the white sands of Jervis Bay. This exclusive-use resort is ideal for garden weddings as it has a ceremony lawn overlooking the beach and a romantic courtyard space for wedding receptions set around an outdoor bar under a canopy of festoon lights.
The Cove is a 3 day venue where your entire guest list stays onsite with you from Friday night through to Sunday. Three day mid week weddings are also available and priced favourably. Wedding packages include exclusive use of the entire resort with a brand new reception hall providing an indoor alternative. Free lawn games, kayaks & paddle boards are all included.
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Garden Venues in the Southern Highlands
36. Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat
- Location: 55 Radiata Road, Kangaroo Valley, 2577
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 64 + glamping
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- No Curfew
This magnificent rock cathedral is not your average green space to get married in. It's surrounded by 320 million year old stone creating a natural amphitheatre for your vows under majestic eucalyptus trees. Nature-loving couples will also be spellbound by the sunset deck at this magical retreat as is offers a panoramic birds-eye view over hundreds of acres of unspoiled wilderness.
Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat is an exclusive-use venue that specialises in 3 day weddings and has onsite accommodation in 32 stylish suites plus glamping for additional guests. There's a bridal suite and den for getting ready, a glass-walled function room for your reception and an after party campfire where you can party under the stars till dawn.
37. Mali Brae Farm
- Location: 562 Nowra Rd, Moss Vale, NSW 2577
- Capacity: 30 - 110
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mali Brae Farm is a boutique 90 acre estate with 6 garden venues that are all picturesque spaces requiring little to no styling. Several of the garden spaces are located near the two onsite reception venues including the infamous rustic ruins which makes an atmospheric location for a first dance under the stars.
The two reception venues are a large refurbished hay shed that seats up to 110 guests and a modern purpose-built space for smaller weddings from 30 - 55 guests.
38. Caoura Cliffs
- Location: 1450 Caoura Road, Tallong, NSW 2579
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- BYO catering & drinks
Caoura Cliffs has the most spectacular ceremony site in New South Wales with a cliff top garden that overlooks expansive wilderness and your own private gorge. The site is adjoined by a contemporary glass-walled barn that comes fully furnished for weddings with up to 140 guests, and there's a luxury homestead with a poolside garden pavilion for your recovery party.
39. Rhyanna Park
- LOCATION: 1121 Rhyanna Road, Chatsbury, NSW 2580
- CAPACITY: 180
- ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 24
- Wedding Venue Hire: $16,000+
Rhyanna Park Homestead is a luxury country residence surrounded by 5 acres of manicured gardens and lawns a short drive from Goulburn. You can hire the entire property for your wedding for a minimum of 3 days with up to 24 guests able to stay onsite with you.
The impeccably presented property has 6 bedrooms in the main homestead, two cottages, a 22 metre lap pool with bar, full sized tennis court and grand 38ft ballroom that caters for up to 100 guests. Garden party weddings can be set up on the croquet lawn and tennis court to cater for up to 180 guests and marquees are permitted.
40. Retford Park
- Location: 1325 Old South Road, Bowral, NSW 2576
- Capacity: 100
- Ceremony Hire: Furniture hire available or BYO
Retford Park is a landmark garden ceremony venue set within the manicured grounds of a 19th-century Italianate mansion in the Southern Highlands. The estate features open parkland beneath mature trees and a series of formal garden rooms including the Japanese Maple Lawn, Green Room, Laurel Lawn and Knot Garden, along with a poolside lawn suitable for post-ceremony drinks.
The gardens are available for ceremonies and photography year-round, with the historic pink mansion providing a striking backdrop throughout the estate. A covered verandah offers a wet-weather alternative and seats up to 35 guests for post-ceremony gatherings, while larger celebrations of up to 100 guests require the hire of a marquee.
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Garden Venues in Sydney
41. Chapel Hill Retreat
- Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
- Capacity: 150
- Wedding Packages: All-inclusive
- Accommodation: 7 Cottages
Chapel Hill Retreat is one of our favourite garden venues owing to the incredible views over bush-covered hills and valleys from the property's 5 outdoor wedding areas. Situated in the Hawkesbury/Blue Mountains region, this beautiful 35 acre estate marries affordable wedding packages with spectacular scenery and a convenient location just 1 hour from Sydney.
For garden weddings there is a natural bush cathedral, open lawn terraces and an avenue of grand oak trees. The tree avenue and lawns are perfect spots for a garden wedding reception and there's also an open deck best suited to intimate outdoor weddings.
42. Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan
- Location: Mount Annan NSW
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Covering 416 hectares, The Australian Botanic Gardens in Mount Annan is the largest botanical garden in Australia. The site features 8 venues for garden weddings nestled amongst the 4000 native plant varieties on display. The 8 garden venues include waterfront lawns, woodland settings, a private rainforest space and flowering backdrops.
A Marquee Lawn, Woodland picnic area and Lakeside Pavilion are all suitable venues for outdoor wedding receptions within the Botanical Gardens. The Connections Garden is particular popular for outdoor functions of up to 70 guests as it is the most private of spaces within the precinct.
43. Palm Beach Wedding Venue
- Location: Palm Beach, Sydney NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
This garden ceremony venue is located at a private $40 million holiday house in Sydney's Northern Beaches. The exclusive location features a one-of-a-kind Balinese influenced garden that incorporates over 2,500m² of pristine oceanfront lawns.
The property has easy road access plus a jetty that can be used for boat arrivals and departures and there is ample street parking. Onsite amenities are available in the property's pool house. BYO furniture, celebrant and stylist.
44. Taronga Zoo Sydney
- Location: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 300
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
During opening hours, this picture-perfect lawn is the stage for Taronga Zoo's iconic bird show. But after hours the natural amphitheatre transforms into one of the state's most beautiful places to get married, where your vows are framed by lush landscaped greenery against the spectacular backdrop of Sydney Harbour.
The bird amphitheatre can be hired exclusively for your nuptials without hosting a reception within the grounds, and comes with in-built tiered seating so you don't have to hire furniture. There's 4 stunning reception venues at the zoo which provide a backup space if its raining, including a seasonal spring marquee that hosts receptions surrounded by nature.
45. Lords Estate
- Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive or DIY/BYO
Behind the grand gates of Lords Estate where a private chapel sits in beautiful wild gardens, is an outdoor reception area framed by an urban meadow. The gardens of Lords Estate also offer a variety of backdrops for wedding ceremonies & photos including on the grounds of the heritage refectory behind the chapel.
46. Jonah's Whale Beach
- Location: Whale Beach - Sydney, NSW
- Restaurant: Seats 122, Standing 160
- Private Dining Room: Seats 30 - 40
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: $260+/pp
With lush green grass, elegant hedging and breathtaking views over Whale Beach, the clifftop lawn at Jonah's is one of the most spectacular garden ceremony spaces in New South Wales. You'll need to book your wedding reception at Jonah's to get married at this romantic terrace, and the dining room features floor to ceiling windows offering the same sweeping ocean views.
Being a chefs hatted restaurant, you not only get incredible views here, but an exclusive fine dining experience with 5 star service and award winning wines. All-in-one wedding packages come with a fully customised menu, all furnishings for your ceremony & reception and a one-of-a-kind cocktail hour with a Bollinger Cart, caviar bar and seafood station on the terrace.
47. Lindesay House
- Location: 1 Carthona Avenue, Darling Point, NSW 2027
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Lindesay House is a heritage waterfront mansion located in Darling Point, one of Sydney’s most exclusive harbourside suburbs. The property features a formal parterre garden with box hedging, offering an ideal backdrop for editorial-style wedding photography, along with a private waterfront lawn that provides an all-in-one space for garden ceremonies and receptions surrounded by tropical greenery.
Garden weddings at Lindesay House are typically held on the lawn at the water’s edge, with receptions styled in the same outdoor space using long banquet tables or cocktail-style garden party layouts. A large awning connected to the house provides a fully weather-protected option if required, and as a DIY venue, couples have the flexibility to choose their own wedding vendors.
48. Kirribilli Event Space
- Location: 51-55 Upper Pitt Street, Kirribilli, NSW 2061
- Capacity: 2 - 35
- Venue Hire: $4,000
This private Kirribilli terrace offers a spectacular location for garden weddings with sweeping views from the Sydney Opera House to the Harbour Bridge. The intimate space seats up to 24 guests or caters for cocktail functions with up to 35 people standing and comes with access to a kitchen for your preferred caterers and a marquee if needed.
49. Chiswick
- LOCATION: Woollahra - Sydney, NSW
- CAPACITY: 40 - 70
- WEDDING PACKAGES: All inclusive
Matt Moran's Chiswick is a picturesque garden venue that offers all-in-one weddings with a shared dining ethos. Aside from outstanding menus, this foodie venue can provide signature wedding cocktails and other fine dining experiences.
GARDEN CEREMONIES: With manicured lawns and period plantings, Chiswick Garden is a relaxed outdoor venue for wedding ceremonies. Exclusive use is available with reception bookings in the main restaurant.
GARDEN RECEPTIONS: Chiswick Garden provides an outdoor garden venue for an hour of pre dining drinks and canapés before heading into the restaurant or semi-private dining room. Both the restaurant and private dining area are well lit with natural light and look out into the picturesque gardens.
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Garden Venues Off-The-Beaten-Track
50. Blair Athol Bathurst
- Location: 281 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW 2795
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Blair Athol is a luxurious Italianate mansion surrounded by 1 acre of manicured grounds that offer the perfect location for refined garden weddings. Amongst the verdant greenery and cobblestone walls is a stylish ceremony rotunda with expansive views over Bathurst, and there are spacious manicured lawns for sophisticated garden parties just a few steps away.
This landmark mansion was originally designed for the Bathurst Mayor in 1892 and has since undergone a multi-million dollar refurbishment adding modern facilities including a private elevator. The venue hire fee is $5,000 including exclusive use of the 5 suite mansion and its stately dining & reception rooms for two nights.
The garden wedding venues available for hire in New South Wales are among the most picturesque garden venues in Australia. From Botanic Garden venues ideal for wedding ceremonies and cocktail receptions to English garden venues where you can have a garden party reception, there are so many lush green spaces to choose from for garden weddings in the state of NSW.
Types of Garden Wedding Venues in NSW
Garden wedding venues in NSW vary widely in style, layout and setting. Understanding the different types of garden venues can help you choose a location that suits your wedding vision, guest count and preferred level of formality.
Formal Garden Estates
Formal garden venues feature manicured lawns, perfectly trimmed hedging and symmetrical garden bed layouts designed for elegant outdoor weddings. These estates often incorporate parterre-style gardens, where low clipped evergreen hedges form geometric patterns filled with flowers, herbs or gravel, alongside topiary displays and architectural features such as fountains and statues.
Often set around historic homesteads and mansions, these venues blend refined landscaping with classic architecture to create a highly polished setting for ceremonies and photos. Examples include Anambah House, Lindesay House and Hunter Valley Gardens, where curated grounds and seasonal blooms provide a visually structured backdrop for formal garden weddings.
Wildflower & Native Garden Venues
Wildflower and native garden venues offer a distinctly Australian take on garden weddings, featuring curated plantings of native species, seasonal wildflowers and expansive floral landscapes. These venues range from structured garden settings with planted rows and designed layouts to working flower farms with fields of blooms, all creating a colourful and immersive backdrop for ceremonies and photos.
One of the key advantages of native garden venues is their seasonal variation, with flowering cycles and natural textures providing a constantly changing setting throughout the year. Established plantings, open lawns and surrounding landscapes reduce the need for additional styling, while still delivering a highly considered and visually striking environment.
Venues such as Growwild Wildflower Farm, along with flower farm settings like Kiruna Farm and Mountain View Farm, showcase this style with purpose-built ceremony spaces set amongst native gardens and flowering fields.
Garden Venues With Marquees
Many garden venues in NSW include a permanent or semi-permanent marquee, allowing you to host your reception outdoors with the security of a weatherproof structure. These marquees are typically set within landscaped gardens and positioned to take advantage of surrounding views, with clear or open sides that allow natural light and airflow, creating an indoor-outdoor feel.
This style of venue works well for garden weddings where an open-air atmosphere is important, while still providing a defined space for dining and dancing under the stars.
Venues such as Growwild Wildflower Farm, Figbird Cottage and Mona Farm combine outdoor ceremony spaces with a permanent marquee. The marquees at these venues are nestled within their own landscaped gardens, adjoin outdoor spaces for pre-dinner canapés and post-dinner dancing, and offer a flexible space for seated receptions and cocktail-style celebrations. For more options, see our full list of marquee wedding venues in NSW.
Garden Wedding Venues With Accommodation
Garden venues with onsite accommodation are designed for extended celebrations, where guests stay together for one or two nights and the wedding becomes a full weekend event.
Properties like The Woods Farm, The Cove Jervis Bay and Sylvan Glen Estate offer exclusive use with accommodation for large groups, allowing for welcome drinks, recovery parties and a more relaxed wedding experience across multiple days.
Botanical Gardens & Public Garden Venues
Botanical gardens and large-scale public estates offer expansive, professionally maintained grounds with multiple ceremony locations set amongst diverse plant collections. These venues are typically designed around landscaped precincts, with themed gardens, lakes and architectural features such as glasshouses or pavilions providing a variety of settings within the same property.
One of the main advantages of botanical garden venues is that the natural surroundings do much of the styling for you. Seasonal flower beds, established trees and curated plantings create a visually rich setting that requires minimal additional décor, while also delivering a wide range of photo backdrops in one place.
They are well suited to garden ceremonies and wedding photos, with many also catering to elopements and smaller weddings within designated areas. Examples include Hunter Valley Gardens and the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, where a variety of garden spaces provide flexibility in both style and scale.
Private Garden Estates & Country Properties
Private garden estates and country properties offer a more relaxed garden setting, often blending manicured lawns with natural landscapes such as paddocks, bushland and water features. These venues are typically exclusive-use properties, giving you complete privacy and the ability to host your entire wedding in one location without outside interruptions.
One of the key advantages of private estates is the flexibility they provide. Established gardens, open lawns and natural surrounds create built-in ceremony backdrops, while indoor spaces such as homesteads, pavilions or halls allow for a seamless transition into the reception. Many properties also include onsite accommodation, making them well suited to extended wedding celebrations with a more relaxed, multi-day format. For venues that lean further into natural surrounds, you can also explore our full list of outdoor wedding venues in NSW.
In New South Wales, venues such as Ravensthorpe Guesthouse, Linnaeus Farm and Willow Farm provide exclusive access to the entire property, offering a combination of curated garden spaces and flexible layouts suited to personalised wedding styles.
Tropical & Rainforest Garden Venues
Tropical and rainforest garden venues are typically located along the coast and feature dense greenery, palms, billabongs and layered foliage that create a secluded, immersive setting for outdoor weddings. Unlike open lawns, these environments offer natural shade and year-round greenery, with established plantings providing a lush backdrop that requires minimal additional styling.
The dense canopy and filtered light create a distinctive atmosphere for ceremonies and photos, although these conditions can be more challenging to photograph, making an experienced wedding photographer important.
The Oasis Port Stephens is a standout example, with rainforest ceremony locations and a covered reception deck surrounded by greenery and water features. Explore more rainforest wedding venues in NSW for similar natural surrounds.
Intimate Garden Wedding Venues
Smaller garden venues cater to weddings of 2 to 100 guests, from elopements and micro weddings through to intimate celebrations, often within private estates or boutique properties with a focus on privacy and simplicity. With fewer guests, these venues create a more relaxed and personal atmosphere, allowing for meaningful interactions and a slower-paced wedding day.
Venues such as Goosewing Cottage specialise in elopements for 2–20 guests, while Linnaeus Farm and Moraea Farm are ideal for weddings of up to 30 guests. For slightly larger celebrations, Fig Tree Park and St Joseph’s Guesthouse offer intimate garden settings for weddings of up to 100 guests. Explore our full list of small wedding venues in NSW to compare more options across similar garden settings.
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