This list of the best outdoor wedding venues in New South Wales offers a wide choice of picturesque places to get married and celebrate under open skies. All of these stunning wedding locations have beautiful backdrops for open-air ceremonies and many also come with outdoor reception spaces so you can host your entire day in one place surrounded by nature.
The best alfresco wedding venues in New South Wales offer a wide range of nature-filled settings to say “I do” from scenic beachfront vistas to the rolling hills of farms and vineyards. Featured below you'll find many romantic garden wedding venues, tranquil bush retreats and private properties to hire for weddings that ooze relaxed country vibes.
Most of the beautiful wedding spaces on this list come with a wet weather backup in case it’s raining on your special day. And we’ve prioritised places that have open-air function spaces that are covered with a roof so you can still celebrate in a dreamy outside setting amongst breathtaking scenery even if it’s raining.
Without further ado, these are the 60 most beautiful outdoor wedding locations in NSW. They range from single day hire places to weekend wedding destinations with accommodation onsite for your guests.
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Top 10 Outdoor Wedding Venues in NSW
1. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 145
- Accommodation: Next door
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Growwild Wildflower Farm is nestled amongst 25 acres of wild blooms, paved paths and manicured lawns just 1 hour from Sydney and is one of the most romantic outdoor wedding venues in NSW. When you book Growwild you get exclusive use of the entire place with a choice of fully furnished ceremony & reception spaces, and owners Jane & Lukas to help you create your dream wedding.
The property has 3 stunning open air event spaces. There's a secret valley ceremony site where you can exchange vows in the complete privacy of gum trees (Koalas are sometimes spotted here), a rustic courtyard for intimate receptions with up to 50 guests and a luxury marquee seating up to 145 people with an outside dance floor and pretty views over the wildflowers.
2. Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat
- Location: 55 Radiata Road, Kangaroo Valley, 2577
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 64
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- No Curfew
At Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat you spend 3 days completely immersed in a breathtaking wilderness with all your guests staying onsite with you for an unforgettable destination wedding in nature. This spectacular national park wedding venue comes with accommodation in 32 stylish suites, a camp ground for additional guests and in-house coordinators Sorcha & Jack to help you plan your special day.
What distinguishes this retreat from other bushland venues in NSW is the seamless combination of luxury wedding facilities into the incredible landscape. There's a sacred ceremony site in a 320 million year old Rock Cathedral, a sunset deck with awe-inspiring valley views, a modern reception venue with huge glass walls that bring the outside in, and a sheltered fire pit where you can gaze at the stars until sunrise.
3. Fig Tree Park
- Location: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
At Fig Tree Park you can host your entire wedding day outdoors in a tranquil hillside setting, and with panoramic views over lush green paddocks to the ocean, it's one of the most picturesque wedding venues in NSW. This French-style estate is conveniently situated 2 minutes to the beach at Mystery Bay and a short drive to Tilba Tilba where there's accommodation for all your wedding guests.
There are two open air reception spaces at Fig Tree Park and both have spectacular ocean views. One is situated under the fairy-lit branches of a huge fig tree and has a warm romantic ambience set amongst manicured gardens. The other is a hilltop pavilion that has open sides and feels utterly magical with a warm sea breeze flowing through the space. The estate has manicured lawns for your ceremony and a cute barnstay for the newlyweds.
4. The Woods Farm
- Location: Lot 3 Bayly Rd, Tomerong NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
The Woods Farm is completely secluded within private woodlands just 5 minutes from Jervis Bay and with onsite accommodation for your entire guest list, it's the perfect wedding location for an entire weekend's worth of celebrating outdoors. Your 3 day wedding includes a welcome night gathering with pizzas in the veggie patch, two nights of glamping under the stars and a poolside recovery on day 3.
The bush chapel at The Woods Farm is one of the most romantic outdoor ceremony spaces in New South Wales. It's covered in vines, features vintage doors and chandeliers, and offers a fairytale-like wedding experience walking a 40 metre grass aisle through a series of Jasmine covered arches. A courtyard & outdoor bar offer an intimate spot for open air receptions, and there's a vintage barn for indoor events.
5. The Oasis @ One Mile Beach
- Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 50
- Wedding Packages: BYO
The Oasis sits within 5 acres of tropical gardens at One Mile Beach in Port Stephens and is a private 9-room resort that offers exclusive venue hire for overnight & weekend weddings. The resort centres around a covered deck with an open-air bar and being nestled in a magical fairy-lit rainforest its one of the most romantic outdoor wedding locations in NSW.
The Oasis also has an unroofed forest clearing where you can celebrate under a canopy of festoon lights strung between trees, and tranquil wedding ceremony spots set beside billabongs and water features. All inclusive wedding packages come with a wedding planner, all furnishings for your wedding day, a choice of caterers and the option to BYO drinks.
6. Figbird Cottage
- Location: Terara - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Figbird Cottage is surrounded by Nowra's picturesque dairy paddocks and is a gorgeous marquee wedding venue that offers a peaceful setting for garden weddings amongst hundreds of rose & camellia bushes. The luxury marquee fully opens on one side to an outdoor function space on a soft lawn and comes furnished with festoon lights that give the space a warm atmosphere.
There's a myriad of outdoor wedding ceremony spaces at this relaxed garden venue where you can choose from a miniature rotunda backdrop to lush green paddocks with grazing cows to a 10 metre fairy-lit rose arbour. Wedding packages include all furniture and tableware plus optional onsite accommodation in two country cottages.
7. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Location: Ellmoos Road via Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 111
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Cove is a private beachfront resort that offers exclusive venue hire for 3 days weddings on the white sand beaches of Jervis Bay. With accommodation for up to 111 guests including a village of luxury bell tents, the resort is an ideal location to celebrate outdoors all weekend long.
The Cove has two stunning open air wedding venues set on the ocean's edge. One is a seaside lawn overlooking your own private beach offering a romantic space to say "I do" on the ocean's shore. The other is a festoon-lit courtyard that's bathed in sunshine and gets a lovely warm ocean breeze so you feels like you're in the Mediterranean. A modern hall provides your wet weather backup.
8. The Woodhouse Wollombi
- Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 33
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Surrounded by 100 acres of manicured fields with serene views over a private lake, the new Tuscan pergola at The Woodhouse Wollombi offers a spectacular open air setting for luxurious country weddings. All bookings come with exclusive use of the entire property and a choice of stunning outdoor ceremony sites including a lakeside setting and paperbark forest.
The European-style grounds also feature an architecturally designed woodhouse with an open air space that's fully covered so you can celebrate in the fresh air even if its raining. With optional accommodation in a barn stay and 8 luxury suites, this property offers perfect privacy for a weekend celebrating amongst the Hunter Valley's world-class landscape.
9. 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 a lesser known wedding destination situated off-the-beaten-track in the Hunter Valley. The 6 bedroom house has a gorgeous outdoor wedding area nestled on the banks of the Peterson River, plus a poolside event space perfect for micro weddings or recovery parties.
While The Lodge itself sleeps up to 16 guests, additional guests are welcome to camp, and with no neighbours this is one of the few properties in NSW that has no curfew. Nature lovers will have fun here as you can kayak, swim and fish in the river, plus there's excellent bush walking and mountain biking trails.
10. Willow Farm Berry
- Location: Berry - South Coast, NSW 2353
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Set on 160 acres of picturesque farmland in Berry, Willow Farm is the ultimate open air wedding location for DIY country nuptials. This private family-run farm centres around a grassy event space thats perfectly sheltered by a tall row of trees and with scenic views over a private dam and rolling green hills this space is one of the most picturesque outdoor reception sites in New South Wales.
Most couples who get married at Willow Farm exchange vows overlooking the dam but there's also tranquil ceremony spots beside a creek and in a lightening-struck tree paddock that offer unique outside settings to say "I do". A yoga barn is your wet weather ceremony backup and you can either use the rustic barn for your reception if its raining, or hire a marquee.
Outdoor Venues in the Blue Mountains
11. Berry Hill
- Location: 1832 River Road, Leets Vale, NSW
- Capacity: 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14 - 54
- Food & Beverage: BYO
Centred around a refurbished heritage homestead on 75 acres of Blue Mountains wilderness, Berry Hill is an idyllic venue to hire for a curfew-free weekend of celebrations surrounded by gum-tree covered hills. The property features a stunning outdoor reception space which overlooks the Hawkesbury River and comes fully furnished with romantic festoon lighting.
All wedding packages at Berry Hill include use of a permanent marquee which has hard wood floors for your dance floor, ceremony furnishings, two nights accommodation in the homestead and 3 modern shed suites, and if you're going full festival vibes there's 20 luxury bell tents that come fully furnished plus a bonfire site for your after party.
12. Leuralla Amphitheatre
- Location: 41 Olympian Parade, Leura, NSW 2780
- Capacity: 200
Leuralla Amphitheatre sits on a private cliff top in Leura and is one of the most spectacular outdoor wedding venues in NSW with breathtaking views over the Jamison Valley's dramatic cliffs and escarpments. This stunning ceremony space is exclusively available to book through Kyle & Emily at Blue Mountains Weddings who offer DIY venue hire as well as all inclusive packages with a celebrant and styling.
Beside the amphitheatre is an open grass area perfect for casual cocktail parties and Kyle & Emily also offer a fully catered marquee reception package here, so you can host your entire day in the one special spot.
13. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 St Albans Rd, St Albans, NSW 2775
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
St Joseph's Guesthouse was built from the ruins of a 160 year old church and has a 3 storey sandstone facade that soars above the surrounding valley offering an awe-inspiring backdrop for outdoor weddings. Enclosed on two sides by a bush-covered hill, this unique backyard has a wonderful sense of intimacy and is an atmospheric setting for alfresco wedding receptions
The guesthouse sits on a tranquil hillside in the Hawkesbury Valley about 2 hours from Sydney and is a DIY wedding destination that comes with 3 day hire and accommodation in 5 upstairs bedrooms. There's a romantic ceremony location on the front steps under the original church bell which has epic views over the surrounding landscape so you feel entirely immersed in your own private nature oasis.
14. Chapel Hill Retreat Deck
- Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
- Capacity: 60
- Accommodation: Sleeps 36
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The mountain-view deck at Chapel Hill Retreat is the perfect outdoor space for small weddings with up to 60 guests. When you hire this roofless deck you get exclusive use of the entire 35 acre retreat on your wedding day with the option to stay onsite in stylish cottages.
The property is completely secluded offering total privacy on your big day and comes with an unending choice of spectacular ceremony sites nestled within the intimate landscape. A gorgeous avenue of oak trees provide a lovely intimate setting for micro weddings and there's also a scenic lawn with Blue Mountains views and a natural lakeside amphitheatre.
15. Wollemi Art Farm
- Location: 701 Coricudgy Road, Kelgoola, NSW 2849
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: BYO Camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Wollemi Art Farm offers a unique opportunity to get married in your own private wilderness and is a fully DIY bushland wedding venue set within a private campground in Wollemi National Park. The raw natural beauty of this untamed landscape will appeal to adventure-loving couples who love the bush as its completely immersed within rocky outcrops and rugged hillside.
Wedding facilities at the camp site are limited to an open sided shed that seats around 50 guests and basic amenities, so you'll need to hire a marquee or tipi, portable toilets and a glamping village (or get guests to bring their own tents).
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Outdoor Wedding Venues in Northern NSW
16. Tides Byron Estate
- Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
- Poolside Capacity: 40
- Orchard Capacity: 60ish
- Terrace Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
Tides Byron Estate is nestled on a 100 acre macadamia farm in the scenic hills surrounding Byron Bay and is a high-end orchard wedding venue where you can get married & host your reception outside amongst rows of macadamia trees. The property features an 8 bedroom Balinese-inspired villa with a poolside function area seating up to 40 guests, and a modern function room with an elegant grass terrace for outdoor celebrations with up to 140 guests.
17. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil, NSW 2484
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150+
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Midginbil Eco Resort is located on 400 acres of sub-tropical rainforest one hour inland from Byron Bay and with onsite accommodation for all your wedding guests, plus captivating views over Night Cap National Park, its the perfect wedding destination for a 3 day soiree in nature. With no neighbours, no curfew and a bonfire site where you can party till dawn, this one of the best places for outdoor weddings in NSW.
The resort has 3 outdoor ceremony spots include 2 hilltop sites with striking valley views and a waterfront setting surrounded by lush rainforest. There's open lawns where you can set up your own unique outdoor reception, a rustic reception barn and a covered area for wet weather ceremonies, plus a communal dining room, games room, swimming pool, tennis & volleyball courts.
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Outdoor Venues on the Central Coast
18. Whistle Tree Weddings
- Location: 11 Calool Street, Bensville, NSW 2251
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 7
- Venue Hire: $4,200 - $7,800
Whistle Tree is located near Avoca Beach on the Central Coast and is a 16 acre Balinese-style retreat with outdoor ceremony & reception spaces set within tranquil woodlands. One space is a natural bush cathedral with individual tree trunk seating offering a rustic setting for open air ceremonies. The other is an open-sided hut that adjoins an outdoor reception area on a quiet riverfront lawn. Together, they offer an all-in-one location to celebrate your entire wedding day in one peaceful riverside location.
Being a blank canvas venue Whistle Tree is well suited to DIY couples who are looking for a space to bring their own unique vibe. Wedding packages include a planner and on-the-day coordinator to help you create a one-of-a-kind celebration with ease.
19. Wyong Creek Hall
- Location: 791 Yarramalong Road, Wyong Creek, NSW 2259
- Capacity: 110
- Venue Hire: $1,500 - $3,000
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Wyong Creek Hall is a relaxed wedding venue to hire for outdoor ceremonies & receptions in the Yarramalong Valley and being set within peaceful farmland it perfectly embodies the authentic heritage vibe of a rural community hall. Nestled behind the hall is a private garden that's tailor made for backyard weddings and is well suited to a BBQ spit roast style reception. You can either get married on the outdoor verandah which offers the convenience of wheelchair access or inside the hall.
To rent the hall & outdoor event space is $1,500 for single day use and $3,000 for weekend hire and includes furnishings for up to 100 guests which means you don't need to hire tables & chairs.
20. Fernbank Farm
- Location: Wyong Creek - Central Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Fernbank Farm sits within 25 acres of award winning gardens, waterways and bushland on the Central Coast and offers an unforgettable setting for outdoor weddings under a majestic vine-covered arbour. Other function facilities onsite include a pebbly lakeside area for garden wedding ceremonies and an Indian style reception tent.
Up to 22 people can stay onsite in this elegant rural location and there's two resident Clydesdale horses that pull a 6 seater Landau carriage to get you to the altar.
21. The Stables of Somersby
- Location: 50 Lutana Rd, Somersby, NSW 2250
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The Stables of Somersby is a family owned & operated equestrian farm that centres around the unique architecture of an A-framed stables offering a distinctive backdrop for outdoor receptions oozing in rustic elegance. The Stables sits beside a private lake with a boathouse & jetty and is surrounded by expansive lawns and natural bushland offering a myriad of beautiful spots for wedding photos.
For your wedding ceremony there's an open-air pavilion covered in creepers, a majestic ceremony tree with a magnificent wisteria walk aisle and a natural bush ceremony space amongst towering gum trees, ferns and lillies. Wedding packages include exclusive use of the entire farm estate, your own personal wedding planner and onsite accommodation for two in the loft.
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Outdoor 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
The sunken garden at Leaves & Fishes is one of the most intimate outdoor reception venues in New South Wales and seats up to 300 guests in the complete privacy of surrounding rainforest. Marquees, tipis and sperry tents can be pitched in this space, or for alternative wet weather arrangements there's a unique banquet hall with a candlelit roman bath that seats 90 guests.
The 20 acre Hunter Valley property centres around a flowering Lotus Lake on which there are 5 luxury boat shed suites accommodating 12 guests onsite. Micro weddings for up to 30 guests can be held on the boat shed decks or in a secluded rainforest alley and the lake and European columns offer a choice of natural or landscaped backdrops for ceremonies.
23. Wandin Valley Estate
- Location: 12 Wilderness Road, Rothbury, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 40 - 170
- Accommodation: Sleeps 42
- Wedding Packages: $150 - $245/pp
Wandin Valley Estate is an enchanting Eucalypt Grove wedding venue that offers a wide variety of beautiful outdoor settings for ceremonies, photos & receptions amongst native forest, vineyards, and a lake with a timber pontoon. This elevated vineyard estate offers 3 day wedding packages with accommodation for up to 42 guests in 7 luxury lodges including one with a swimming pool.
What's particularly unique about this charming Hunter Valley property is that it comes with your own private cricket pitch where outdoor wedding receptions can be hosted beside the Cricketers Pavilion. With the newlyweds names emblazoned on a vintage score board, this is a character-filled place to celebrate in nature and create fun memories in the sun.
24. Greystone Estate
- Location: 617 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 32 - 110
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Greystone Estate is a luxurious private estate that offers an all-in-one location for 3 day weddings in the Hunter Valley. The property spans 10 park-like acres and has an open-air ceremony venue in an all-white pavilion where you exchange vows outside under a sheltered roof, an outdoor patio seating up to 60 guests for small receptions and a modern hall to celebrate in any weather.
The main house features an open plan layout thoughtfully designed with gathering areas for all 32 house guests, a swimming pool and games room.
25. Goosewing Cottage
- Location: 1194 Mount View Rd, Mount View, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 20
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Elopement packages: $3,595+
Goosewing Cottage is an outdoor wedding ceremony location that specialises in romantic elopements with up to 20 guests. The open air chapel sits in a lush paddock on a quiet little farm stay in the Hunter Valley and comes with all inclusive wedding packages featuring a choice of marriage celebrants and a professional photographer.
The farm offers optional accommodation in two self contained cottages, one of which has a swimming pool and an outside dining area under a rotunda. Wedding receptions with staying guests only are permitted onsite and the owners provide a recommended list of local restaurants for larger celebrations.
26. Anambah House
- Location: 200 Anambah Road, Anambah, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 150 - 250
- Ceremony Fee: $2,750
- Wedding Packages: $250 - $280/pp
This exquisite 19th century homestead sits behind grand iron gates offering a private and sophisticated setting for outdoor weddings with old world charm. At Anambah House you get exclusive use of the secluded hillside estate for your wedding day with formal gardens for your ceremony and an elegant barn with chandeliers for your reception.
The picture-perfect grounds feature many beautiful wedding photo spots from the tree-lined driveway to heritage fountains and with sweeping views over a lagoon to the rolling green hills of Rutherford, the gardens offer a tranquil setting for guests to explore during cocktail hour. Best suited to weddings with 150+ guests.
27. Redleaf Wollombi
- Location: 2480 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Venue Hire: $20k
- Average Cost Per Head: $400+
Redleaf Estate centres around a Tuscan-style villa and is a premium country venue that offers a luxurious setting for outdoor weddings amongst European gardens, topiary trees and manicured fields bordered by native bushland. This exclusive-use wedding destination comes as a blank canvas and most couples book one of the state's top wedding stylists to create their dream wedding here.
There are two sophisticated settings for open air celebrations at this prestigious Hunter Valley estate. One is a Tuscan courtyard set beside the terracotta walls of the 6 bedroom villa. The other is a paved site for marquee weddings nestled amongst manicured European gardens.
28. Estate Tuscany
- Location: Mistletoe Ln &, Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 80
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Estate Tuscany is an exclusive-use vineyard wedding venue that not only offers a scenic outdoor setting for your ceremony and reception, but also has Tuscan-style accommodation for up to 80 of your guests. A grass courtyard provides the perfect location for alfresco wedding ceremonies and receptions and has stunning country views across picturesque vineyards to the Brokenback Ranges. An indoor function room and restaurant have you covered for wet weather.
29. Maddies of Bolwarra
- Location: 35 Paterson Rd, Bolwarra, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 60
- Accommodation: Sleeps 6
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Maddies of Bolwarra specialises in small garden weddings for up to 60 guests and is an intimate bed & breakfast located in a rural setting just 5 minutes from Maitland. A giant Morton Bay Fig Tree provides a stunning altar for outdoor wedding ceremonies and the gardens are perfect for open-air wedding receptions & dancing under the stars.
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Outdoor Wedding Locations in the Illawarra
30. Ravensthorpe Estate
- Location: 56 Tongarra Rd, Albion Park, NSW 2527
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Ravensthorpe Estate centres around a renovated Georgian Manor and is a romantic wedding venue with 3 outdoor spaces oozing in country elegance. One is a vine-covered rotunda & manicured lawn that offers a beautiful setting for garden ceremonies. One is a tennis court reception space where you can seat up to 200 guests under a canopy of festoon lights. And there's a private courtyard for outdoor wedding receptions with up to 80 guests cocktail style.
The 3 acre garden estate is located in a rural setting just outside of Albion Park in the Illawarra and is framed by stunning views over rolling green hills and mountains. Wedding packages offer exclusive use of the estate for 24 hours with onsite accommodation for 14 guests, a choice of preferred caterers, in-house drinks package and a wedding coordinator.
31. The Lodge Jamberoo
- Location: 406 Jamberoo Mountain Road, Jamberoo, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 136
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Lodge is one of the newest wedding destinations in the Illawarra and comes with 43 renovated hotel rooms that surround a huge 25 metre swimming pool. The resort has a unique ceremony venue in an open air chapel which is set within a peaceful Pine Tree Forest and for wedding receptions there is a luxe hall with a built in bar.
If you're wanting an outdoor wedding reception you can either set up a poolside cocktail party or line one long table through the resort's main avenue. All inclusive wedding packages start at under $100 per person and guests are able to pay their own accommodation.
32. Private Property Illawarra
- Location: 8 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Stanwell Park, NSW 2508
- Capacity: 50
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
This private clifftop estate is located at Bald Hill and is a spectacular wedding location with panoramic ocean views that stretch from the Sea Cliff Bridge to Port Kembla. We've stayed at this Victorian era mansion and love it for weddings as there's a birds eye view of boats going in & out of Wollongong's port offering plenty to watch in the surrounding ocean vista.
The backyard wedding venue is a new addition to the property and offers an outdoor reception space for up to 50 guests that's sheltered from the coastal breeze. The house also has a wide wrap around balcony and stunning outdoor area suitable for alfresco weddings.
The 5 bedrooms are huge and offer plenty of space for getting ready. There are beds for up to 18 guests and owner Peter has another AIrbnb next door should you need additional accommodation.
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Outdoor Wedding Venues in Newcastle
33. Stanley Park
- Location: 77 Fullerton Cove Rd, Fullerton Cove, NSW 2318
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Stanley Park sits on the glistening waters of Fullerton Cove and is an all-in-one wedding destination that combines a stunning waterfront setting with the relaxed vibes of a heritage country estate. The historic homestead, a huge fig tree and the banks of the bay offer a variety of romantic backdrops for outdoor wedding ceremonies while the grounds surrounding a rustic barn can be set up as an alfresco reception space on the waterfront.
Venue hire includes exclusive use of the historic homestead and grounds, all furniture for your wedding ceremony & reception and onsite accommodation in 8 bedrooms that accommodate 15 overnight guests.
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Outdoor Venues on the NSW North Coast
34. The Oasis @ One Mile Beach
- Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 50
The Oasis specialises in 3 day rainforest weddings and has two alfresco event spaces nestled within 5 acres of lush tropical gardens. The Oasis's covered deck is one of our favourite outdoor wedding venues in NSW as it is illuminated by a fairy-lit forest at night and has a magical ambience akin to a Disney movie.
Wedding packages at The Oasis include exclusive use of the entire resort, accommodation in 9 units, an onsite wedding coordinator, all furnishings for your ceremony & reception and optional in-house catering with BYO drinks.
35. Tanilba House
- Location: 32 Caswell Cres, Tanilba Bay, NSW 2319
- Capacity: 90
- Accommodation: Sleeps 4
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive & BYO
Tanilba House sits on the water's edge in Port Stephens and is a private garden wedding venue set around historic architecture. The waterfront property sits on 3 acres of lush green lawns and there's an old stone gaol offering a unique backdrop for wedding photos.
For wedding receptions there's a 40 metre stone arbour where guests are seated under a romantic canopy of fairy lights and wisteria offering an atmospheric setting for outdoor celebrations unlike any other. A fig tree cathedral provides a natural outdoor setting for wedding ceremonies and there's a light-filled conservatory that caters for wet weather.
36. Goolawah Retreat
- Location: 288 Point Plomer Rd, Crescent Head NSW 2440
- Capacity: 30 - 150
- Sleeps: 32 + camping
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
- No curfew
Goolawah Retreat is nestled within 28 acres of native trees at Crescent Head and with stunning ocean views it's an incredibly scenic destination for a 3 day wedding surrounded by nature. There are 5 refurbished cottages at the retreat, a camp ground, sprawling lawns perfect for festival style weddings, and an open-sided reception pavilion with a fairy-lit courtyard that offers a romantic spot for celebrating under the stars.
Affordable venue hire includes exclusive use of the entire retreat for two nights, and with no curfew you have complete privacy to relax and celebrate all night long. All furnishings and tableware are included. Pet friendly. More accommodation for all guests within a 5 minute drive.
37. Longview Farm
- Location: 95 Longview Cl, Caffreys Flat, NSW 2424
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 54
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Longview Farm sits on a quiet riverbank in the Manning Valley and is one of the most relaxed outdoor wedding spots in NSW. The property centres around an open-walled Party Shed that overlooks the river and surrounding farmland and offers rustic barn vibes while still feeling outdoorsy.
This 80 acre North Coast farm offers exclusive venue hire over two nights with accommodation for up to 10 guests in a rotating house and a further 44 guests in a village of luxury bell tents. Longview Farm is the perfect venue for couples who love to party as its in a remote location with no neighbours so there's no noise curfew, but it still has easy access for your guests.
38. River View Island
- Location: 841 Rodeo Dr, Tewinga NSW 2449
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15 - 76
River View Island is a 70 acre farm in Nambucca River region of the NSW North Coast and offers a one-of-a-kind location for outdoor weddings on a peaceful river island. This unique outdoor reception space sits on lush green lawns under the shade of trees where the river forks and with spectacular ceremony spots nearby is an ideal location to host your entire wedding day outside.
Wedding packages include exclusive use for 2-days and there is an open air barn onsite providing a weatherproof alternative. Two cottages sleeping 15 guests and there are glamping tents for 12 as well as free camping for up to 50. All furniture is included with venue hire and you get on-the-day wedding coordinators to set up & pack down for you.
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Outdoor Wedding Locations in the Riverina
39. Kimo Estate
- Location: 1218 Nangus Rd, Nangus, NSW 2722
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14+
This 7,000 acre working farm comes with a quaint country cottage that offers a serene setting for garden wedding ceremonies and a 115 year old tin walled grain shed for receptions. If you're wanting an authentic farm wedding venue with a vast landscape of photo opportunities this property offers everything from giant boulders to wind-swept plains, plus it has unique eco huts that sit on private hilltops offering romantic accommodation for two with outdoor hot tubs.
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Outdoor Venues on the South Coast
40. 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 picturesque rural property that sits under the gaze of Mount Gulaga on the Sapphire Coast and has one of the most romantic outdoor ceremony venues in NSW. Every year in early Spring you can get married in a field of daisies as the farm's huge Daisy Paddocks burst into bloom. A one time aisle and alter is designed into the fields each year catering for intimate weddings with up to 25 guests.
Mountain View Farm also has 4 acres of country gardens with a permanent rustic arbour set against the beautiful bush-covered backdrop of Mount Gulaga. There's an open-sided dairy shed with an adjoining courtyard perfect for outdoor wedding receptions and a flat field where marquees and tipis can be set up.
41. Eleven Eighty Weddings
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 80
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
Eleven Eighty is a quirky little garden venue in the Shoalhaven region of NSW that features an eclectic range of event spaces including a private courtyard perfect for rustic outdoor wedding receptions. Courtyard weddings come with the option of a clear marquee cover and are serviced by an indoor/outdoor barn bar.
The private property has a renovated train carriage styled as a salon, an old school hall that seats 50, a barn that seats 30 and two self contained cottages that sleep up to 15 guests. There's also amazing street art murals that make a fun backdrop for wedding photos and an Argentinian BBQ that comes fully stocked with wood.
42. Mimosa Wines
- Location: 2845 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Bermagui NSW 2546
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 13
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mimosa Wines is a spellbinding winery wedding venue set on 200 acres of hillside vines bordered by National Park. The architecturally designed restaurant is a Michelin hatted fine dining establishment with huge sliding doors that open to a large balcony creating an alfresco atmosphere throughout the entire reception space.
The covered balcony offers a breathtaking location for wedding ceremonies and there is an adjoining Tuscan style courtyard, vineyard and bushland settings plus a lily pond jetty that offer a range of outdoor spaces for ceremonies and wedding photos. Well suited to foodie couples. Incredible views!
43. Linnaeus Farm Berry
- Location: 599 Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 30
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Location Hire: $7,500 - $9,500
- Food & Drinks: BYO
Linnaeus Farm specialises in small luxury weddings with a maximum of 20 - 30 guests and has two outdoor event areas including a poolside reception space and an elegant barn-front garden. The luxe 5 bedroom estate is situated across 3.5 hectares of manicured gardens in Berry and features a private lake with a lake house, an orchard & olive grove, a Petanque court and an entertainment barn that can seat up to 30 guests.
44. The Homestead Berry
- Location: 8 Homestead Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Homestead Berry specialises in unique country garden weddings and has two outdoor event spaces featuring one-of-a-kind architecture. The first is a circular timber arbour that's tailor made for rustic ceremonies and looks amazing furnished with fresh florals. The other is a dramatic vine-covered silo that perfectly blends country charm with contemporary elegance.
This 3 day all-inclusive wedding venue comes with onsite accommodation in 5 luxury suites, a hair & makeup salon and a modern reception barn with an outdoor lounge area that can also be repurposed as an alfresco dance floor.
45. Kiruna Farm
- Location: Woodstock Rd, Woodburn, NSW 2538
- Capacity: 50
- Venue Hire: $4,000+
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Karuna Farm sits on a 100 acre sustainable flower farm in Milton, and with a myriad of birds, bees and beautiful views over picturesque flower fields, it's one of the most tranquil outdoor wedding places in New South Wales. The property centres around an open-sided machinery shed and luxury marquee, and has an unroofed ceremony deck with panoramic regional views.
If you're looking for an incredibly romantic ceremony space in a one-of-a-kind outside setting you'll love the flower field altar at Karuna Farm. Here, you can say "I do" in complete privacy amongst shoulder high fields of blooming dahlias.
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Outdoor Venues in the Southern Highlands
46. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 257
- Capacity: 145
Growwild is a 25 acre wildflower farm that offers a picturesque setting for garden wedding ceremonies and receptions. There's a Hidden Valley ceremony area that offers a secluded setting bordered by National Park and which occasionally features visiting Koala's in the trees.
Elegant outdoor reception venues include the intimate courtyard of a micro wedding barn which seats up to 50 guests and a larger garden marquee which also has its own festoon-lit patio where you can dance under open skies. The walls of the marquee open creating a breezy space that overlooks the beautiful gardens. BYO.
47. Caoura Cliffs
- Location: 1450 Caoura Road, Tallong, NSW 2579
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- BYO catering & drinks
Situated in a secluded wilderness setting overlooking dramatic valley views to the Shoalhaven River, the clifftop ceremony site at Caoura Cliffs is one of the most spectacular locations to get married in Australia.
This jaw dropping national park wedding venue comes with a contemporary barn, a modern alfresco space for cocktail style functions, and a cottage with a poolside pavilion for outdoor recovery parties. This 1,100 acre farm is the ultimate luxury destination for weddings in an untouched wilderness.
48. Sylvan Glen Estate
- Location: 570 Kareela Rd, Penrose, NSW 2579
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 62
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Sylvan Glen is situated on 60 acres of rolling green hills and woodlands in the Southern Highlands and with accommodation for up to 62 guests onsite its a scenic wedding destination where you can party under open skies all weekend long. The property has its own private 9 hole golf course, a pretty vineyard and two open air wedding areas nestled within ecologically protected woodlands.
The estate's alfresco ceremony and reception venues include a vine-covered ceremony deck and a gorgeous garden marquee. The indoor reception space is a romantic book barn and there's also an open air BBQ site perfect for casual gatherings. To top off your romantic weekend in nature, there's an outdoor bathtub in the honeymoon hideaway.
49. Mali Brae Farm
- Location: 562 Nowra Rd, Moss Vale, NSW 2577
- Capacity: 30 - 110
- Accommodation: Complimentary for 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mali Brae Farm is set on 90 acres of undulating paddocks in the Southern Highlands and has 6 outdoor ceremony venues to choose from including waterfront gardens, weeping willows and gorgeous rustic ruins. The ruins are also a memorable backdrop for outdoor wedding receptions, providing a unique setting for afternoon canapes and a romantic spot for a first dance under the stars.
There are two reception venues at Mali Brae Farm including Augustine's Room which seats 30 - 55 guests and has floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic farm views so you feel like you're celebrating outside, and a refurbished hay shed seating up to 110 guests in rustic luxury.
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Outdoor Wedding Venues in Sydney
50. Lords Estate Chapel
- Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Sydney's Lords Estate is a gated property between Parramatta and the Hills District which features an historic wedding chapel set within private refectory gardens. Outdoor wedding receptions can be held on the grassed area beside an enchanting urban meadow, and marquees are permitted on the grounds.
51. Lindesay House
- Location: 1 Carthona Avenue, Darling Point, NSW 2027
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Venue Hire: $6,535 - $10,385
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
The tropical gardens at Lindesay House are situated directly on Sydney Harbour and offer a private location for garden parties with 20 - 100 guests. Set against the historic backdrop of Darling Point's first-built house, and with a formal Paterre garden well suited to editorial-style wedding photos, this refined outdoor reception space is often featured in the world's leading wedding magazines.
The garden wedding package at Lindesay House ranges from $6,535 for day time weddings with up to 60 guests, to $7,190 for a later 9pm curfew and up to 100 guests. A marquee is included with all venue hire packages.
52. Chapel Hill Retreat
- Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 36
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Chapel Hill Retreat is one of the most scenic wedding venues in NSW with 35 acres of breathtaking views over the Blue Mountains National Park. The retreat has 5 beautiful outdoor wedding spaces including a natural bush cathedral, an avenue of Oak Trees, sprawling gardens, lush lawns and an open viewing deck.
For more intimate celebrations the function room deck offers a cosy space to dine and dance under the stars. Affordable wedding packages are all inclusive with the option of onsite accommodation in 7 self contained cottages.
53. Gili Rooftop @ Taronga Zoo Sydney
- Location: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 60 Seated - 80 Standing
- Accommodation: 58 Rooms
- Wedding Packages: $220 - $230/pp
Taronga Zoo's Gili Rooftop offers the perfect breezy space for indoor/outdoor weddings overlooking panoramic views of Sydney Harbour. With huge concertina doors connecting the exterior ceremony space with the sheltered bar area, you can get married on the sunny deck and host your wedding reception all in one seamless open-air space.
The Gili Rooftop's funky bar decor and seamless indoor-outdoor flow is ideally suited to intimate cocktail events. You can also seat up to 60 guests in the airy interior space without loosing the relaxed outdoor vibe. Trippas White Group provide all inclusive wedding packages that come with all furniture, tableware, catering and drinks.
54. Jonah's Whale Beach
- Location: 69 Bynya Road, Whale Beach, NSW 2107
- Capacity: 30 - 122
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: $260+/pp
Jonah's Restaurant & Boutique Hotel offers an exclusive opportunity to get married outside on a breathtaking cliff top lawn with uninterrupted views over Sydney's Northern Beaches. Foodie couples will love this incredibly romantic wedding experience as it comes with a fine dining reception in the chefs hatted restaurant.
The restaurant is indoors but has huge floor to ceiling windows that immerse guests in the stunning coastal surrounds. There's also an incredible open air terrace where a Bollinger cart, caviar bar and seafood station is served after your ceremony and where guests can enjoy the beautiful sunset setting over the beach.
55. Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan
- Location: 362 Narellan Rd, Mount Annan, NSW 2567
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive or BYO
The Australian Botanical Gardens in Western Sydney is a popular location for outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions as there's so many unique spots to choose from. Take your pick from sprawling lakefront lawns, lush rainforests, secluded woodlands and blooming flower backdrops.
When you hire a space for your wedding ceremony you also get access to the gardens for your wedding photos. Extended hire of the lawns is available for outdoor receptions and you can BYO marquee & DIY catering. Indoor spaces at the gardens include the original Bowden Function Centre.
56. The Backyard at St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
This impressive backyard wedding venue is located at St Joseph's Guesthouse and overlooks the Hawkesbury Valley from its hidden spot on a peaceful hillside. Built from the ruins of an historic church, this Airbnb offers an atmospheric location for fun 3 day weddings.
57. Palm Beach Wedding Venue
- Location: Palm Beach, Sydney NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Ceremony Venue
This luxury beachfront wedding venue is located on the ocean's edge at a private $40 million holiday house in Palm Beach and is one of the most exclusive garden ceremony settings in NSW. Venue hire includes access to more than 2,500m² of soft lawns and Balinese-influenced gardens for private wedding ceremonies, photos and post ceremony nibbles & drinks. The property has water and road access and comes with guest amenities.
This property is a ceremony only venue and does not allow wedding receptions.
58. Taronga Zoo Sydney
- Location: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 300
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
This iconic open air wedding venue is located at Taronga Zoo in Sydney. By day it serves as the zoo's bird show amphitheatre while after hours becomes an incredibly unique space to exchange vows under open skies with sweeping views over the city skyline.
If you love the exclusiveness of this space you may also be interested in the zoo's pop up reception marquee. The huge luxury marquee is erected every November for 4 weeks and offers a covered alfresco space for wedding receptions with up to 550 guests on the scenic concert lawns.
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Outdoor Wedding Venues in Regional NSW
59. Stix Farm By Pearl
- Location: 600 Laws Farm Road, Cumberland Reach, NSW 2756
- Capacity: 20 - 350
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Catering & Drinks: All inclusive
Stix Farm is nestled in the Hawkesbury Valley and is a riverside wedding venue surrounded by lush bushland, green farmland, orchards and veggie gardens. The secluded property is operated by top end caterers Pearl and is perfect for couples wanting a fine dining wedding experience in a wild outdoor setting.
Stix Farm comes with a modern barn, a lush riverview lawn for outdoor events and a Moreton Bay fig tree ceremony site. The property is located 60 minutes from Sydney by road and is accessible by water from Wisemans Ferry.
60. Glencara Country Estate
- Location: 706 Jerrybang Lane, Monteagle, NSW 2594
- Capacity: 2 - 160
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 + glamping/camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Glencara is a brand new marquee wedding venue situated in the Hilltops region of NSW between Young and Grenfell. The 10 hectare working farm offers a picturesque backdrop for country ceremonies and garden wedding receptions with vibrant crops of canola surrounding the property in Spring and lush green wheat fields in Autumn.
The whimsical garden rooms surrounding the property's historic homestead feature a rustic maze and interactive riddles offering plenty for guests to do while the couple have wedding photos. Marquees are permitted within the gardens as is outdoor dining under the stars and there's a refurbished barn as a wet weather back up.
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There's a huge variety of picturesque outdoor wedding venues in NSW. Whether you're looking for an outside reception venue in a private grassy space or an elegant garden room for your wedding ceremony, Australia's largest state has loads of stunning alfresco venues for open air celebrations.
From Byron Bay to Sydney and the South Coast, every corner of Australia's most populous state offers beautiful outdoor venues for romantic weddings under blue skies. If you want to get married outside and party the night away under the stars, these 60 scenic outdoor wedding venues are your ideal places.
All of the alfresco wedding locations on this list are amongst the most recommended outdoor ceremony and reception venues in NSW. They range from private beaches to wineries and forest retreats. Happy planning.
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