New South Wales has an incredible choice of waterfront wedding venues that have scenic ceremony sites and beautiful reception spaces overlooking uninterrupted water views. From riverside venues and seaside estates to private spaces on lakes, creeks and dams, in this list you'll find the most spectacular waterside wedding venues across the state.
Among the best waterfront venues to hire for weddings in New South Wales are private riverfront estates, romantic harbour-side spaces, exclusive-use resorts, beachfront wedding venues, historic wharfs and clifftop terraces with dramatic ocean views.
Whether you're looking for a breathtaking wedding location on a stunning inland waterway, or an unforgettable experience beside the sea, this list has a wide variety of picturesque wedding destinations to suit all types of celebrations. Most are all-in-one locations with a ceremony & reception space in one place and many have onsite accommodation so you can make a whole weekend of celebrating with loved ones.
Here are the 60 most beautiful waterside wedding venues in NSW. They're all located between the popular holiday spot of Byron Bay in northern NSW and the state’s far south coast and include some brand new inland gems near Sydney. If you're searching for an Instagrammable wedding venue on the water, this list is for you.
Table of Contents
Top 10 Waterfront Venues in NSW
Blue Mountains Venues
Byron Bay Venues
Central Coast Venues
Hunter Valley/Newcastle Venues
Illawarra Venues
North Coast Venues
Riverina Venues
South Coast Venues
Southern Highlands Venues
Sydney Venues
Top 10 Waterfront Venues in NSW
1. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Location: Ellmoos Road via Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 126
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Cove is located on its own private beach in Jervis Bay and is one of the best waterfront wedding venues in NSW if you're wanting to celebrate with all your guests over 3 days. When you hire The Cove for your wedding you get exclusive-use of the entire beachfront resort with accommodation for up to 126 guests hidden in the privacy of Booderee National Park.
This stunning South Coast resort has an elegant ceremony lawn on the ocean's edge, and sits on a shallow sandbar where you can get married standing ankle deep in water. There's a modern hall for indoor functions and an incredibly romantic reception space in a festoon-lit courtyard where the ocean views and warm sea breeze ooze Mediterranean vibes. All inclusive wedding packages come with a two night stay for everyone.
2. 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 is one of Sydney's most exclusive settings for luxury oceanfront weddings. The chefs hatted restaurant comes with a clifftop ceremony garden and glass-walled dining room that offer an all-in-one wedding location with breathtaking views over the Northern Beaches coastline.
The incredible scenery at Jonah's is perfectly matched by its high-end service with all wedding packages including a custom-designed fine dining menu paired with an award winning wine list. This award winning venue seats up to 122 guests and has a private dining room for smaller receptions with up to 40 people. There's also 11 luxurious ocean-facing suites that offer an ideal spot for getting ready.
3. The Pavilion Kiama
- Location: 2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 80 - 400
- Wedding Packages: $125+/pp
The Pavilion is an affordable beachfront reception venue located in picturesque Kiama, 30 minutes from Wollongong. Situated in prime position on the headland, the modern function space has expansive ocean views that take in the Kiama foreshore, surf beach and lighthouse.
A modern entrance foyer and bar provide a seperate space for pre-dinner drinks and canapés and there is a Bridal suite for resting & refreshing before evening festivities commence. Beside the venue are two outdoor ceremony options including a waterfront park framed by huge pine trees and a more private & secluded area between rows of rustic sheds.
4. The Oasis One Mile Beach
- Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
- Capacity: 18 - 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 50
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Oasis at One Mile Beach specialises in small destination weddings and offers exclusive use of the entire resort for celebrations with up to 80 guests. The resort is nestled within 5 acres of lush rainforest on the shores of Port Stephens and is an ideal location for couples who want a tropical beach wedding vibe.
At the heart of the property is a fully furnished covered deck with a neon lit bar, that at night becomes a magical reception space cocooned in a fairy-lit rainforest. There's romantic billabong ceremony spaces all through the resort or you can opt to exchange vows on One Mile Beach just 600 metres from the resort. All inclusive wedding packages come with a choice of catering options, furnishings, tableware and 9 self contained units.
5. The Woodhouse Wollombi
- Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 30 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 33
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Woodhouse sits on the European-style grounds of Redwood Park in Wollombi and is a gorgeous lakefront wedding venue immersed within a stunning landscape of manicured fields and native bushland. This picturesque country location has two lakeside ceremony spaces including a lush lawn and a cantilevered deck, plus there's a new Tuscan-style pergola & outdoor bar perfect for canapés or an outdoor reception overlooking the water.
The main event space within the architecturally designed Woodhouse seats up to 150 guests and has a covered outdoor dance floor. The property comes with optional accommodation in a rustic barn stay, 8 luxury suites and a honeymoon villa for two.
6. 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
The Gili Rooftop at Taronga Zoo is one of the best harbourside wedding venues in Sydney as it has panoramic water views that take in the Sydney Harbour Bridge and spectacular sunsets over the city skyline. We love the all-in-one versatility of this unique ceremony & reception space, with the outdoor balcony offering a gorgeous area to say "I do" overlooking the harbour, while inside comfortably seats up to 50 guests with room for a dance floor.
The caterers at Gili Rooftop are Trippas White Group who offer all inclusive wedding packages priced from $220 - $230 per person.
7. Berry Hill Hawkesbury River
- Location: 1832 River Road, Leets Vale, NSW
- Capacity: 20 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 54
Berry Hill sits within a 75 acre wilderness sanctuary surrounded by hills covered in heritage blue gum forest and is a stunning riverfront wedding venue that offers the perfect destination for festival-style celebrations. The property features a scenic ceremony site on the banks of the Hawkesbury River, a permanent marquee with hard-wood flooring and an adjoining outdoor reception space with romantic festoon lighting and river views.
Wedding packages at Berry Hill include exclusive use of the entire property for two nights, all furniture for your ceremony & reception set up & styled by in-house coordinators, and use of a homestead, 3 suites and an optional glamping village with 20 fully furnished teepees.
8. Mimosa Wines
- Location: 2845 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Bermagui NSW 2546
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mimosa Wines is a 200 acre vineyard nestled within picturesque National Park on the far South Coast of NSW and it comes with a pretty lily pond ceremony setting with a private jetty for your vows. Overlooking the lake & vineyard with one of the prettiest views in Australia is the property's hatted restaurant, an architecturally designed reception space that offers indoor/outdoor dining amongst exposed timber pylons.
All inclusive wedding packages at Mimosa Wines come with a degustation menu that will delight foodies, and the venue also has two cottages accessed via a beautiful walk through the vines and 5 luxury glamping tents pitched on timber decks.
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 is a scenic riverfront wedding venue situated off-the-beaten-track on 200 acres of grazing land 45 minutes from Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley. The front lawn of this luxurious 6 bedroom homestead sits on the Peterson River and is one of the state's best spots for riverside ceremonies and outdoor receptions as its totally private and has no curfew.
This luxury mountain escape has plenty to do onsite with mountain bike and bushwalking trails in surrounding hills, waterholes for swimming & fishing in the river and paddocks where you can bring your own horse to graze. There's an infinity pool with a covered entertaining deck for casual gatherings and two large dining rooms inside. The Lodge is pet friendly and guests are able to camp onsite.
10. The Homestead Berry
- Location: 8 Homestead Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The private lake at The Homestead Berry comes with a gorgeous little row boat offering a romantic wedding photo opportunity amongst scenic rural surrounds. This luxe-rustic wedding destination is situated near the popular town of Berry and includes a two night stay in 5 luxury lakefront suites for up to 10 guests.
Wedding facilities at The Homestead include a repurposed rustic shed with modern furnishings. The shed opens onto a covered outdoor dance floor and is surrounded by 5 acres of manicured gardens where waterfront wedding ceremony spots and beautiful photo opportunities await. All inclusive wedding packages include the option of in-house flowers.
Waterfront Venues in the Blue Mountains
11. Dantosa Estate
- Location: 76 Mort St, Katoomba, NSW 2780
- Capacity: 16 - 60
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Dantosa Estate is one of the only waterfront wedding destinations in the Blue Mountains and is nestled within world heritage bushland on 9 very private acres. The property comes with two self contained cottages that sleep up to 18 guests, the larger of which has a spacious dining room that seats up to 60 guests.
The larger of the cottages also looks over the estate's private lake where a ceremony pontoon and lake house offers a picturesque setting for lakefront weddings. The beautiful gardens make a wonderful location for outdoor receptions and there's also a tennis course that can be utilised for dining under the stars or where a marquee can be pitched.
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Waterfront Venues in Byron Bay
12. Tides Byron Estate
- Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
- Capacity: 20 - 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: Tailored
Tides Byron Estate is a 100 acre property with a luxury 8 bedroom house set within a picturesque macadamia orchard in Byron Bay. The upper storey of the house has a poolside entertainment area that caters for weddings of up to 40 guests with incredible ocean views to Lennox Head.
Also on the property is a reception hall that can be hired in addition to the house for larger weddings of up to 140 guests. The hall features a terrace overlooking the orchard where outdoor weddings can be set up under the stars.
13. Ancora Weddings
- Location: 118 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads, NSW 2485
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: In Byron Bay
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive $150/pp
Nestled on the shores of Tarranora Inlet just north of Byron Bay is Ancora Weddings, a modern creekside wedding venue that oozes mediterranean style. This Tweed Heads reception venue features polished timber floors, fresh white walls, a statement marble bar and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The space is filled with light and has a luxe airy vibe with beautiful water views over the inlet.
You're just 5 minutes from a choice of ocean front ceremony locations and with a wedding team onsite, Ancora Weddings is one of the easiest places to organise a waterside wedding in Northern NSW. Menus are catered by UK celebrity chef Matt Kemp.
14. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil NSW 2484
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150+
- Wedding Packages: BYO catering & drinks
Midginbil Eco Resort specialises in hosting 3 day wedding experiences where all your guests stay onsite with you for a fun weekend-long celebration immersed in the Byron Bay Hinterland's picturesque sub tropical rainforest. A short drive down the road is Crams Farm where you can say "I do" at a freshwater reservoir surrounded by spectacular bush-covered hills.
Midginbil is a relaxed, holiday style wedding destination with lots of open gathering areas and a swimming pool, tennis and volleyball courts. There's a rustic and airy barn for your wedding reception, a bonfire site for your after party, and epic accommodation which includes a village of luxury safari tents that each come with their own timber balconies.
15. Riverside Ranch
- Location: 151 Micalo Rd, Yamba NSW 2464
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Available in Yamba
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Riverside Ranch, otherwise known as Yamba Wedding Retreat, is a 50 acre property to hire for weddings on 800 metres of picturesque & private river frontage. Being just 2 km to Yamba's shops (where there's plenty of accommodation for guests), this Clarence River wedding venue offers an affordable, convenient and unique location for relaxed celebrations on the water's edge.
There are 4 ceremony locations and 3 reception areas on the property, a bridal suite for getting ready, a mobile horse float bar and a unique pontoon from which you can go for a romantic paddle along the waterway 'Gondola' style. The Moondance Saloon is the main covered reception setting which was the original barn and horse stables.
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Waterfront Venues on the Central Coast
16. Pullman Magenta Shores Resort
- Location: 1 Magenta Drive, Magenta, NSW 2261
- Capacity: 220 - 400
- Accommodation: Apartment style hotel rooms
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive + elopement packages from $79pp
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Tuggerah Lake, Pullman Magenta Shores offers a variety of waterfront destinations for your wedding ceremony & reception. The 52 acre property is the only 5 star resort on the central coast and offers stunning water views from all apartments.
The resort has 6 ocean-facing reception venues and a lakefront wedding ceremony area on sheltered lawns. There's also beautiful landscaped gardens for your wedding photos featuring 3 swimming areas, a pool bar and 18 hole championship golf course.
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Waterfront Venues in Hunter Valley/Newcastle
17. Wandin Valley Estate
- Location: 12 Wilderness Road, Rothbury, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 50 - 170
- Accommodation: Sleeps 42
- Wedding Packages: $150 - $245/pp
Wandin Valley Estate's lakefront ceremony spot is nestled amongst a picture-perfect eucalypt grove and offers a completely private setting to exchange vows on a gorgeous pontoon. The 123 acre vineyard is exclusively yours for three days when you host your special day here, and it comes with a romantic barrel room as your wet weather back up, plus 7 privately spaced self contained cottages for your guests.
Receptions at Wandin are hosted in a Cricketers Pavilion which is a luxe vintage style space with high ceilings, exposed beams, crystal chandeliers and a grand piano. With its own private cricket pitch and a vintage score board that emblazons the names of the newlyweds, this Hunter Valley gem is perfect for nature-loving couples who want a fun weekend-long soiree in an incredibly picturesque setting. Wedding photos here are spectacular!
18. Greystone Estate
- Capacity: 32 - 110
- Location: 617 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
Greystone Estate is a luxury estate set on 10 park-like acres of beautifully manicured lawns and gardens. Purpose-built for 32 guests to stay onsite for a luxury weekend away, the property comfortably caters for small weddings as well as those of up to 110 guests.
A picturesque dam sets the scene for waterfront wedding ceremonies and there's an open air pavilion, modern function room and communal spaces throughout the main house that overlook views across the property. At Greystone Estate you have a private chef & 5 star wedding service available throughout your stay with 2 night venue hire from $13,800 (includes accommodation).
19. Leaves & Fishes
- Location: 737 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
Leaves & Fishes is a private rainforest retreat set on 20 acres in the heart of wine country in Lovedale. The property has 6 beautiful event spaces including a lotus lake wedding venue that seats up to 60 guests in an overwater pavilion. There's no greater sense of tranquility than watching fish and turtles swim in the lake while sipping on a glass of bubbles here.
This popular wedding destination comes with 4 boat sheds and a two bedroom villa bordering the Lotus Lake shoreline and each have timber balconies over the water. The largest villa's balcony is perfect for elopements, offering a wonderful place for exchanging vows and private dining over the lake.
20. Merewether Surfhouse
- Location: 5 Henderson Parade, Merewether NSW 2291
- Capacity: 350
- Wedding Packages: From $155/pp
With 180 degree ocean views, Merewether Surfhouse is the most popular beachside reception venue in Newcastle. The upper floor function centre is a flexible all-in-one space with concertina walls that caters for weddings from 40 - 350 guests. The impressive backdrop comes with all inclusive wedding packages from $155 per person and you have all furnishings, catering and drinks provided.
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Waterfront Venues in the Illawarra
21. Private Property Illawarra
- Location: Stanwell Park, NSW
- Capacity: 10 - 60
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Situated on Bald Hill with panoramic views over the Illawarra coastline, this private Stanwell Park residence is one of the state's most spectacular locations for waterfront weddings. The Victorian-era estate seats up to 30 guests in the main dining room, has a seaside balcony that caters perfectly for cocktail functions and features a pavilion-style reception venue seating 50 guests in the backyard.
Wedding packages start at $2,850 for a 2 night midweek stay for up to 50 guests and weekends are priced from $5,000.
22. Tumbling Waters Retreat
- Location: 31 Stonehaven Rd, Stanwell Tops NSW 2508
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Luxury suites
- Wedding Packages: Ceremony only $55+/pp, all inclusive $210+/pp
Tumbling Waters Retreat is a stunning clifftop wedding venue with uninterrupted water views, magnificent gardens, surrounded in nature with 12 luxury suites. You can hire the gardens for a waterview wedding ceremony or book the entire location including the restaurant for your reception which has huge windows overlooking the bay.
23. Seacliff House
- Location: 139 Princes Hwy, Gerringong NSW 2534
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20+
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Seacliff House sits on the Gerringong Headlands and is a spectacular wedding location with couples who want a luxe countryside setting with ocean views. The modern barn comes as a complete blank canvas to style to your preferred wedding theme and has an adjoining courtyard area for wedding ceremonies set against a stunning natural backdrop.
The price guide for weddings at Seacliff House is in the vicinity of $250 - $400 per person and this place gets booked out more than a year in advance so you'll need to enquire early.
24. The Sebel Harbourside Kiama
- Location: 31 Shoalhaven St, Kiama NSW 2533
- Capacity: Seated 150, Cocktail 200
- Accommodation: Hotel rooms
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Sebel Hotel will be of interest to budget conscious couples who want a beautiful wedding by the water with onsite hotel rooms that guests are able to book themselves. This charming harbourside wedding venue is just two hours from Sydney and Canberra and offers an all-in-one location to get married and celebrate within the grounds of an 1871 heritage brick building.
For your ceremony there's a manicured waterside garden set under tall palm trees with views over Kiama Harbour and the Pacific Ocean. The hotel has three function spaces including the Quarry Room which offers 180° ocean views for your reception.
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Waterfront Venues on the North Coast
25. Tanilba House
- Location: Tanilba House, 32 Caswell Cres, Tanilba Bay NSW 2319
- Capacity: 90
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Tanilba House is nestled amongst 3 acres of whimsical gardens in Port Stephens and is a beautiful bayside wedding venue for outdoor celebrations. There's a one-of-a-kind fig tree cathedral for intimate garden ceremonies and an incredible stone arbour for wedding receptions where you dine under a 30 metre canopy of fairy-lit wisteria.
The property also has a unique stone gaol that offers an amazing backdrop for wedding photos, a fairy-lit garden bar and a light-filled conservatory with space for your ceremony and reception if its raining. This is one of the most romantic waterside settings for weddings on the NSW North Coast.
26. Goolawah Retreat
- Location: 288 Point Plomer Rd, Crescent Head NSW 2440
- Capacity: 30 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32 + camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
This coastal lagoon wedding venue is situated amongst 28 acres of native bushland at Crescent Head and is perfectly set up for 3 day festival-style events. The property centres around an open-sided timber pavilion that comes fully furnished to up to 90 seated guests or 150 people standing. The pavilion steps down to a festoon-lit outdoor courtyard and dance floor and the whole event space has views to the ocean.
Venue hire at Goolawah Retreat includes exclusive use of the property for 2 nights with onsite accommodation in 5 refurbished cottages. Additional guests are welcome to camp and there's more accommodation within a 10 minute drive.
27. Nelson Bay Lighthouse
- Location: Lighthouse Road, Nelson Bay, NSW 2315
- Capacity: 100
- Venue Hire: $650 - $900
Inner Light Reserve is a tiny park to hire for ceremonies hidden behind the Nelson Bay Lighthouse. This intimate little venue is operated by Marine Rescue NSW and offers a private & secluded location for oceanfront ceremonies overlooking Shoal Bay.
The cliff top garden is shaped like a lawn amphitheatre with a stage for your altar and comes fully furnished for your ceremony with chairs and a choice of chair sashes. The delightful Bloss organises all wedding ceremonies here and does set up for you the morning of your big day.
28. Longview Farm
- Location: 95 Longview Cl, Caffreys Flat NSW 2424
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 54+ camping
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
This scenic riverside wedding venue sits on 80 acres of tranquil countryside in the Manning Valley and is perfectly suited to couples seeking a 3 day wedding experience where guests can glamp onsite. A large open-sided Partyshed sits directly on the Nowendoc River offering a scenic waterfront setting for your reception, and there are two gorgeous ceremony spots along the property's 1km of river frontage including The River Bank & Gum Tree Paddock.
Wedding packages include bench seating, arbour and aisle running for your ceremony, all reception furniture, RSA staff, and luxury accommodation in a world-famous rotating house and 22 deluxe glamping tents.
29. Heaven Gardens
- Location: 332 Lemon Tree Passage Rd, Salt Ash NSW 2318
- Capacity: 120 Seated, 150 Cocktail
- Accommodation: Available nearby
- Wedding Packages: 3 day hire
Heaven Gardens is the perfect waterfront wedding location for lavish garden parties with 5 acres of manicured grounds set around a tranquil fish pond. Overlooking the pond is a light-filled pavilion that seats up to 120 people, a festoon-lit courtyard, outdoor dance floor, and a grassy waterfront area perfect for cocktail-style celebrations.
Heaven Gardens is located on Pelican Creek just 40 minutes from Newcastle and offers a bonanza of beautiful backdrops for wedding photos from the fishpond with its gorgeous fountain to winding boardwalks and lush rainforest.
30. The Banksias
- Location: 1126 Point Plomer Rd, Crescent Head NSW 2440
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18+
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The Banksias is a luxury waterfront retreat located on a picturesque creek at Crescent Head. The estate is completely secluded within bushland offering perfect privacy for intimate weddings, and comes with stylish accommodation in a 3 bedroom homestead and 4 cabins.
Also at The Banksias is a 9 hole golf course with a buggy, a multi media outdoor room, outdoor kitchen and dining area with a pizza oven and a huge lawn on your own private waterway just 200m from the ocean. The perfect Airbnb to hire for intimate waterside weddings!
31. Saltwater Fingal Bay
- Location: level 1/3 Marine Dr, Fingal Bay NSW 2315
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: At Nelson Bay
This Fingal Bay wedding venue is located above the Surf Life Saving Club and is a contemporary, Hamptons-inspired space with breathtaking coastal views. The restaurant has an ocean-facing balcony for outdoor wedding ceremonies where you can hear the waves during your vows, and all wedding packages come with wedding specialist Katie to assist in your planning.
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Waterfront Venues in the Riverina
32. Nimbo Fork Lodge
- Location: 330 Nimbo Rd, Killimicat NSW 2720
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
Nimbo Fork Lodge sits at the junction of the Tumut River and Nimbo Creek in the northern end of Kosciuszko National Park and is a wild riverside wedding venue that oozes luxurious country charm. The riverfront event space offers a complete blank canvas for you to create your dream celebration with onsite catering by hospitality legends Three Blue Ducks.
33. Tindarra Resort
- Location: 79 Perricoota Rd, Moama NSW 2731
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
Tindarra Resort sits on 300m of river frontage in Moama and with onsite villas to accommodate your entire guest list, a swimming pool, cave spas and a tennis court, it's an ideal wedding destination to stay a while.
The resort has a riverside ceremony area nestled under red gum trees offering a shady spot to exchange vows as paddle steamers pass by. There's also a riverside bar for cocktail parties and a silk lined marquee for elegant wedding receptions on the water's edge. This modern resort also has facilities so you can arrive on the banks of the might Murray by boat.
34. Perricoota Station
- Location: Perricoota State Forest Road, Moama NSW 2731
- Capacity: Seated 250, Cocktail 350
- Accommodation: Sleeps 30
Perricoota Station is a romantic Murray River wedding venue where you can arrive by boat and get married by the water under a canopy of native Australian red gums. The private estate has a unique Packing Shed for your reception which oozes rustic industrial charm and comes with a floodlit deck overlooking the river. This property is perfect for couples wanting a rustic chic wedding nestled amongst the natural beauty of rolling hills, history-rich buildings and a verdant waterway.
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Waterfront Venues on the South Coast
35. 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 one of the most scenic waterfront wedding venues in NSW and comes with a rich history as the site of first settlement on the Shoalhaven River. Situated at Shoalhaven Heads, the 100 acre coastal property is surrounded on all sides by water with the river and ocean on two sides and dams that service the winery on the property itself.
This budget friendly vineyard has two outdoor ceremony sites including an elegant hedge-rimmed croquet lawn and huge fairy-lit fig tree. Reception venues include a convict-built wedding hall that suits intimate shared feasts served on long tables and a larger function room that caters for up to 200 guests.
36. Fig Tree Park
- Location: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Fig Tree Park is a brand new ocean-facing wedding destination on the Sapphire Coast of NSW. Situated high on a hill in beautiful European style gardens, the property offers a birds eye view of the surrounding countryside and glistening sea waters.
Wedding spaces with water views include an outdoor reception area under a fairy-lit fig tree, the hedge-rimmed front yard of the property's French style residence, and a hill top pavilion with open-sided walls.
37. Willow Farm
- Location: Galls Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: 3 days
Willow Farm is situated on a 160 acre farm in Berry and has two waterfront wedding areas including a secluded creekside location for wedding ceremonies and a picturesque dam. An outdoor reception space overlooks the dam and is a beautiful location for DIY weddings with many couples electing to erect marquees or tipis here to enjoy the stunning farm views.
The property also features a rustic entertainment shed often utilised as a dance floor, a yoga barn that doubles as a wet weather ceremony venue and a luxe farmhouse that accommodates 10 guests for the weekend.
38. Kullindi Homestead
- Location: Booderee National Park, Ellmoos Rd, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
- Capacity: 20 - 200
- Accommodation: 5 Units
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Kullindi Homestead is a sprawling country-style property with a waterfront event space on the shores of Sussex Inlet near Jervis Bay. The property requires hire of a marquee, tipi or Sperry tent as there is no dedicated reception venue structure.
There are 5 self contained units that sleep up to 20 guests onsite which are included in the very reasonable hire fee of $3,800 for 2 nights. You get the entire property exclusively to yourselves for the duration of your stay and can BYO all your preferred wedding suppliers.
39. Terara Riverside Gardens
- Location: 135 Terara Rd, Terara NSW 2540
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Terara Riverside Gardens is the premier riverside venue for romantic garden weddings in the Shoalhaven and features 5 acres of landscaped grounds with fig trees, formal gardens, a rose sanctuary and orchards. The property has a riverbank ceremony site with spectacular views over surrounding mountains, an all-weather rustic greenhouse, and a luxury reception marquee that seats up to 120 people.
This gorgeous Shoalhaven River venue comes with exclusive use over 3 days with onsite accommodation for up to 8 guests. Wedding packages include all furnishings so you just need to hire one of the preferred caterers and BYO styling, florals, tableware and drinks.
40. Mollymook Beachside Weddings
- Location: 72 Golf Ave, Mollymook NSW 2539
- Capacity: 220
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Salt & Spencer is located directly on the sand at Mollymook Beach and is an idyllic oceanfront wedding venue with uninterrupted views past surrounding headlands to the horizon. This affordable gem is a great spot for beachfront ceremonies directly on the ocean's edge, and is surrounded by loads of gorgeous photo opportunities with coastal backdrops.
If you're looking for an affordable seaside function centre for a mid-week ceremony & reception in one place, Salt & Spencer is perfect. Unfortunately weekend weddings were not available at the time of publication.
41. Kianinny Bush Cottages
- Location: 246 Tathra Rd, Tathra NSW 2550
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150+
Having returned to Kianinny Bush Cottages many times over recent years, we highly recommend this place for couples wanting a fun destination wedding immersed in nature. The property centres around a freshwater lake surrounded by 100 acres of native Australian bushland and has zip lining, archery, kayaks and mini putt to keep your guests (big and small) entertained for the weekend.
The lakeside wedding venue has open sides offering views over the water, soaring trees and several quietly roaming goannas. You can exchange vows on the lake's jetty or in a myriad of bushland settings and there's seperate cottages for all wedding guests so everyone has their own space for the weekend.
42. Tilba Valley Winery
- Location: 947 Old Hwy, Corunna NSW 2546
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Tilba Valley Winery & Ale House is located near Mystery Bay in the scenic foothills of Mt Gulaga and is a laid back lakefront wedding venue that blends picturesque surrounds with warm, family-run hospitality. Ceremonies can take place on the banks of Corunna Lake and there's a rustic dining room with a bar for your reception.
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Waterfront Venues in the Southern Highlands
43. Briars Conservatory
- Location: 653 Moss Vale Rd, Burradoo NSW 2576
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 130+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Set on 15 acres of country gardens with a lake-side ceremony gazebo in Bowral, Briars is a tranquil destination for waterfront weddings in the heart of the Southern Highlands. Overlooking the lake, gazebo and gardens is Briars Conservatory, a light filled space for wedding receptions with a modern all-white palette including exposed roof beams ideal for hanging floral installations.
A short wander across the lawn is Briars Lodge & Inn providing accommodation for any & all guests who wish to stay. The Inn has private dining rooms that can be hired for pre-wedding dinners and a public bar ideal for the after party.
44. 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 a boutique country venue situated on 90 acres of idyllic farmland in the Southern Highlands. The property features a beautiful dam wedding ceremony space where there's an old boat shed and jetty that offer picturesque backdrops for wedding photos.
For your wedding reception there's a large refurbished barn perfect for rustic weddings with up to 110 guests and a smaller luxe-rustic function room suitable for weddings of 30 - 55 guests.
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Waterfront Venues in Sydney
45. Jonah's Restaurant & Boutique Hotel
- Location: 69 Bynya Road, Whale Beach, NSW 2107
- Capacity: 30 - 122
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: $260+/pp
Jonah's at Whale Beach is one of the most exclusive coastal wedding venues in NSW and is situated on a spectacular clifftop on Sydney's Northern Beaches. The resort-style venue comes with a jaw dropping ceremony space in an elevated landscaped garden, an oceanfront terrace with sunset views for your cocktail hour, and a chefs hatted restaurant with floor to ceiling glass walls for your reception.
All wedding packages at Jonah's include a customised fine dining menu paired with award winning wines, 5 star service and your own dedicated wedding planner.
46. Jones Bay Wharf
- Location: 32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, NSW 2009
- Capacity: 20 - 1,000
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The heritage-listed Jones Bay Wharf has 8 waterfront reception venues located on the Sydney Harbour foreshore, with spaces to suit seated weddings from 20 guests up to 680. The largest wedding space is the flagship Heritage Wharf Room which covers the full length of the pier and has a private over-water deck with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline.
With plenty of on-site parking and convenient access to public transport, Jones Bay Wharf is one of the easiest places for a waterfront wedding in Sydney, and you can even arrive & depart via water taxi or private charter.
47. Taronga Zoo Sydney
- Location: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 30 - 600
- Accommodation: 58 Rooms
- Wedding Packages: $220 - $230/pp
Within the grounds of Sydney's world renowned Taronga Zoo are 4 water view wedding venues that all have a panoramic vista over Sydney Harbour. The most spectacular ceremony venue at this incredible landmark is the iconic bird amphitheatre which has views to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and across the city skyline. Harbour view reception venues include a grand ballroom that seats 250 guests, an intimate rooftop bar that seats 60 people, and a modern function room that seats 150.
48. Palm Beach Wedding Venue
- Location: Palm Beach, Sydney NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Ceremony Venue
This exquisite $40m holiday house is located at Palm Beach in Sydney and offers a private beachfront location for wedding ceremonies and photos overlooking stunning ocean views. Venue hire at this exclusive estate includes access to 2,500m² of Balinese style gardens with pool house amenities, and can be accessed via road or the nearby jetty.
49. Lindesay House
- Location: 1 Carthona Avenue, Darling Point, NSW 2027
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Venue Hire: $6,535 - $10,385
Lindesay House is a grand 19th century mansion situated just minutes from the CBD and with elegant manicured lawns & a marquee-style garden courtyard, offers the perfect waterfront location for outdoor weddings on Sydney Harbour.
As this historic estate is located within a residential area it is best suited to small day time weddings & garden parties with up to 60 guests. There's limited council-approved availability for up to 12 weddings per year with a 9pm curfew.
50. Doltone House Darling Island
- Location: 48 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, NSW 2009
- Capacity: 1,200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Doltone House Darling Island is the largest waterfront wedding venue on Sydney Harbour seating up to 750 guests in the first 6 star green rated building in NSW. This premium event space has a floor to ceiling glass facade with views over Sydney Harbour and can be accessed by boat with a private outdoor promenade.
Darling Island is within walking distance of the Sydney CBD and is serviced by ferries, water taxis, bus and light rail. There's also onsite parking for guests. All inclusive wedding packages are cheapest on a Sunday and start from an affordable $120 per person.
51. Kirribilli Event Space
- Location: 51-55 Upper Pitt Street, Kirribilli, NSW 2061
- Capacity: 24 Seated, 50 Cocktail
- Venue Hire: $750 - $1,000/hr
This private Kirribilli terrace is one of the most exclusive harbourside venues in Sydney and is an idyllic location for small wedding ceremonies & receptions with a maximum seating capacity of 24 guests. Wedding packages are priced from $750 per hour with a minimum hire period of 4 hours. Tables & chairs, kitchen access and a marquee are included with the hire fee.
52. Long Reef Golf Club
- Location: Anzac Avenue, Collaroy, NSW 2097
- Capacity: 140 - 250
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive from $130/pp (winter pricing)
With a sweeping coastline vista that stretches from Narrabean to Avalon, Long Reef Golf Club is one of the most picturesque beach wedding settings in Sydney. It's also an easy place to organise your special day as all inclusive packages come with a fully styled ceremony, budget friendly catering options and an in-house planning team.
Long Reef weddings come with golf buggies to take you around the Bicentennial Coastal Walk for bridal photos on the picturesque headland. The waterfront function room seats up to 140 guests, has an adjoining cocktail terrace and a stunning ceremony space directly on the shore.
53. Orso Bayside
- Location: 79 Parriwi Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
- Capacity: Seated 240, Cocktail 350
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Recent renovations have transformed the Bayside Room at Orso into one of the state's most elegant harbourfront wedding venues. The modern event space features floor to ceiling glass walls offering breathtaking views over Clontarf Beach and Middle Harbour and there's an adjoining jetty so you can arrive & depart via water.
Orso Bayide specialises in large lavish weddings with up to 240 seated guests and offers tailored wedding packages for Asian, Indian, Jewish and Middle Eastern celebrations.
54. Manly 16ft Skiff
Location: Cnr East Esplanade &, Stuart St, Manly NSW 2095
Capacity: Seated 80, Cocktail 120
Wedding Packages: From $190/pp
Manly 16ft Skiff is one of the few overwater wedding venues in NSW and is located in Manly Cove with breathtaking harbour views. This unique sailing club features a covered atrium where you can exchange vows directly over the gentle lapping of sea water, and a unique floating reception space that serves menus centred around fresh seafood.
The Skiff is an easy 8 minute walk from Manly Wharf giving guests the option to arrive via ferry.
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Waterfront Venues in Country NSW
55. Stix Farm By Pearl
- Location: 600 Laws Farm Road, Cumberland Reach, NSW 2756
- Capacity: 20 - 350
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Catering & Drinks: All inclusive
Foodie couples will love this new riverside wedding location in the Hawkesbury Valley which is the latest venture of hospitality heavyweights Pearl Catering. Stix Farm By Pearl offers restaurant quality dining on the banks of the Hawkesbury River surrounded by a stunning landscape of glistening water, lush bushland and rolling green farmland.
The farm has an outdoor reception area on manicured lawns, an indoor function space within a contemporary barn, a myriad of riverbank ceremony settings and onsite accommodation for two in a stylish homestead. River access is possible from Wisemans Ferry, helicopters can land in surrounding fields and its an easy hour drive to get here from Sydney.
56. Footprints Farm
- Location: 192 Jones Road, Eungai Rail, NSW 2441
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 100
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
This private lake wedding venue is situated on a 300 acre farm between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour and is better known as a seasonal camping spot that comes with amenities for up to 100 DIY campers. There's onsite accommodation for around 20 guests, with camp spots for everyone else.
The 5 acre spring fed lake is a beautiful backdrop for weddings and has a quirky tiki bar on its shoreline perfect for DIY cocktails during pre & post wedding events. For the wedding day itself there is a gorgeous outdoor space under a huge Moreton Bay Fig Tree, a commercial sized greenhouse for indoor weddings and a pair of tipis that can seat around 50 guests.
Waterside wedding venues are extremely popular in NSW with many couples opting to exchange vows in front of the picturesque backdrop of sparkling waterways. And it's not just ocean-front wedding venues that are in high demand, riverfront properties can also book out up to 18 months or more in advance. We recommend enquiring early with any of the spectacular locations on this list, which you can do using the links provided.
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