Private Property Wedding Venues in NSW
This curated list brings together 20 private properties to hire for weddings across New South Wales, with each offering exclusive use of the entire estate and on-site accommodation for you and your guests. These properties are well designed for weekend-long weddings, making it easy to plan an extended celebration over multiple days in a beautiful and private location.
The venues featured below include grand country estates, historic homesteads, secluded coastal settings and large private residences. These locations allow couples to host their ceremony and reception in one place, enjoy welcome dinners and post-wedding gatherings, and have guests stay on site throughout the celebration within a private, self-contained setting.
Top 20 Private Properties To Hire For Weddings in NSW

1. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Location: Ellmoos Road via Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
- Capacity: 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 111
- Packages: All inclusive
The Cove Jervis Bay is the perfect private property for beachside weddings in NSW and specialises in three-day hire packages that include accommodation for up to 111 guests onsite. This secluded seaside resort is hidden within the Booderee National Park in Jervis Bay and comes with its own private beach, a beautiful ceremony site overlooking the ocean and a contemporary reception hall with water views.
At The Cove you can either get married on the beach, in a beachside garden or ankle deep in ocean water standing on a sandbar. There's a Mediterranean-style courtyard with festoon lights and an outdoor bar for seaside receptions under the stars, and you can host a welcome night and recovery brunch within the grounds, either self catered or with optional in-house packages.

2. The Lodge At Mount Rivers
- Location: 38 Lawrences Road, Mount Rivers, NSW 2311
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16 + camping
- Packages: Hybrid (DIY or in-house options)
The Lodge at Mount Rivers is one of the newest private properties to rent for weddings in New South Wales and is located 45 minutes from Pokolbin in the lush green hills of the upper Hunter Valley. The secluded mountain escape comes with 6 luxury bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and plenty of space to set up a glamping village or camping.
The house sits on the picturesque Peterson River nestled within surrounding hills and is the perfect country location to bring horses, bikes, kayaks and fishing gear for a fun wedding weekend in paradise. You can hire a marquee or tipis for larger celebrations or the infinity pool deck and dining room cater perfectly for more intimate weddings.

3. Blair Athol Bathurst
- Location: 281 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW 2795
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Packages: DIY/BYO
Blair Athol is a privately owned Italianate mansion available for exclusive wedding hire in Bathurst, offering couples the rare opportunity to take over a grand historic residence and host their celebration entirely their own way. Designed in the late 19th century for the Lord Mayor, the property is now offered on a DIY basis, giving full flexibility over catering, styling and the overall flow of the day.
The mansion includes elegant indoor reception spaces suited to intimate weddings and long-table dining, along with five individually styled suites for overnight stays. Outside, more than an acre of landscaped gardens provides space for ceremonies and welcome drinks, with sweeping views across Bathurst. With exclusive use of the entire property, Blair Athol suits couples seeking a refined estate-style setting that allows ceremonies, receptions and private events in one cohesive location.
4. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: Saint Albans - Hawkesbury, NSW
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Packages: DIY/BYO
St Joseph's Guesthouse is the most unique private property to hire for weddings in New South Wales, having been built from the ruins of a crumbling church on a tranquil hillside in the Hawkesbury Valley. The 3 storey exterior of the guesthouse makes an incredible backdrop for outdoor wedding receptions and there's a private function space on the ground floor with a capacity of up to 100 guests.
Above the front sandstone steps is the original church bell which still works today, and under which you can get married and write your name into the history of this visionary estate. The upper two floors of the guesthouse has 5 bedrooms, a huge kitchen & dining area and indoor & outdoor lounges. And there's even a circular plunge pool in the backyard.

5. Willow Farm Berry
- Location: Berry - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Packages: DIY/BYO
Willow Farm is a family owned private property on 160 acres of lush green farmland just minutes from the township of Berry. Weddings on the farm centre around a rustic entertainment shed which has spacious surrounding lawns where outdoor dining under festoon lights, an alfresco dance floor or marquees can be set up.
Willow Farm offers a blank canvas to create your wedding your way. There's a range of furniture and styling items available onsite and you're welcome to BYO preferred suppliers. To make planning easy, venue hire includes RSA staff, plus set up and pack down of your ceremony and reception, and you have use of the farmhouse and a yoga barn.

6. Greystone Estate
- Location: Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Capacity: 20 - 110
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32
- Packages: All inclusive
Greystone Estate is a 5 star property with self contained accommodation for 32 guests in Pokolbin and with a modern open air pavilion for ceremonies and private function room for receptions, is the best luxury estate to hire for weddings in the Hunter Valley.
The 10 park-like acres centre around a Hamptons-style residence with open plan entertaining areas, a games room and swimming pool. An additional two dwellings complete the amenities with 15 luxury king suites and 17.5 bathrooms across the estate. All inclusive wedding packages come with an in-house styling & catering team.

7. The Woodhouse Wollombi
- Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 30 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 17 - 33
- Packages: All inclusive
The Woodhouse is located at Redwood Park in Wollombi and is the perfect European-style property to hire for luxury weddings in a private location within the Hunter Valley. The property specialises in exclusive-use weddings and has versatile accommodation for up to 33 guests in 8 King Suites (that guests can book themselves), a gorgeous barn stay and luxury honeymoon suite.
The architecturally designed Woodhouse comes fully furnished for up to 150 guests with all catering & drinks provided onsite. There's a covered outdoor dance floor adjoining the reception space, a Tuscan-style pergola with an outdoor bar & lounge for cocktail hour overlooking a private lake and beautiful ceremony sites all around the property. The pergola is also perfect for micro weddings with 30 - 60 guests.

8. Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat
- Location: 55 Radiata Road, Kangaroo Valley, 2577
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 64
- Packages: All inclusive
- Curfew: None
Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat is a secluded wilderness property available for exclusive wedding hire in the Southern Highlands. The retreat is set across 100 acres just two hours from Sydney and Canberra, and is designed for three-day celebrations with 32 stylish suites sleeping up to 64 guests onsite, plus additional glamping options for larger groups.
Wedding ceremonies take place within a dramatic Rock Cathedral surrounded by ancient gum trees, while a clifftop deck overlooking the Kangaroo Valley provides a breathtaking setting for cocktail hour. The contemporary reception space features floor-to-ceiling glass walls with bushland views, and a Boma fire pit creates a relaxed space for late-night gatherings under the stars. With no curfew, this property is well suited to immersive weekend weddings in a truly private natural setting.

9. Ravensthorpe Estate
- Location: Albion Park - Illawarra, NSW
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14
- Packages: All inclusive
Ravensthorpe Guesthouse is a private country estate that sleeps up to 14 guests across the main Georgian Manor House and seperate onsite dwellings. At Ravensthorpe, your venue hire fee includes exclusive use of the estate for 24 hours plus a recovery brunch for staying guests.
On the grounds of the 3 acre estate is a private garden with chandelier rotunda, a picture perfect swimming pool and tennis court, a paved reception marquee and adjoining courtyard suitable for intimate outdoor receptions and indoor spaces for seated dinners within the manor.

10. Berry Hill
- Location: 1832 River Road, Leets Vale, NSW
- Capacity: 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 54+
- Packages: DIY/BYO
Secluded within scenic bush-covered hills on the banks of the Hawkesbury River in Leets Vale, Berry Hill is the ultimate private property to rent for a weekend-long wedding in serene wilderness. Property hire includes exclusive use of all 75 acres for two nights with accommodation for 14 - 54 guests in a 3 bedroom renovated homestead, 3 modern shed suites and an optional glamping village with 20 luxury bell tents.
The wedding facilities and accommodation are located on a 2km stretch of the Hawkesbury River and include wild country gardens surrounding the homestead, a gorgeous ceremony site on the river bank, a permanent hard-floor marquee with tables & seating for 150 guests and loads of outdoor space for dining under the stars.

11. Sylvan Glen Estate
- Location: 570 Kareela Rd, Penrose, NSW 2579
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 62
- Packages: All inclusive
Sylvan Glen Estate is a private country property specialising in affordable three-day weddings in the Southern Highlands. The estate is set across 60 acres of private vineyards, orchards and woodlands, and has purpose-built facilities for extended celebrations including an outdoor vine-covered altar, a dedicated wedding chapel, an atmospheric reception room with a bar and lounge, and a casual barn for welcome drinks and recovery events.
Weddings centre around a heritage guesthouse and honeymoon suite sleeping up to 42 guests, with the option to add Scribbly Cottage in a secluded corner of the property to increase accommodation capacity to 62. Exclusive use of the estate includes access to a private nine-hole golf course, making Sylvan Glen well suited to couples seeking a relaxed, three-day wedding experience that’s easy to organise and offers excellent value.

12. The Oasis
- Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 50
- Packages: Hybrid (DIY or in-house options)
Nestled on the shores of One Mile Beach in Port Stephens is The Oasis, the state's most beautiful property to hire for a wedding in your own private rainforest. This magical little resort offers wedding hire packages priced under $15,000 including exclusive use of the entire property, accommodation in 9 cabins, a fully furnished & catered reception and an onsite wedding ceremony in 5 acres of tropical gardens.
The private function space at The Oasis is an amazing deck hidden in a fairy-lit rainforest and at night the area transforms into a magical wonderland with thousands of lights twinkling in the surrounding trees. The deck is fully covered and weather resistant, and the property also has an indoor function room.

13. The Woods Farm
- Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Packages: All inclusive
The Woods Farm is one of the largest private properties to hire for weddings in NSW with beds for up to 120 guests onsite. It's also one of the state's most memorable places to get married, secluded within 40 acres of private woodlands just 5 minutes from Jervis Bay. With beaches just minutes away, an array of petting animals onsite and wildlife all around, The Woods Farm is an outdoor wedding paradise.
For your wedding ceremony there is an incredible open air chapel that has a fairytale-like 120 metre long aisle that weaves through the woods under jasmine covered arches. The reception hall is no less spectacular adorned in a cacophony of chandeliers with a large balcony that leads to a cocktail lawn and outdoor bar. There's also a pool on the property and spaces for a welcome night and recovery brunch.

14. Chapel Hill Retreat
- Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 34
- Packages: All inclusive
Chapel Hill Retreat is located in Berambing between the Hawkesbury Valley & Blue Mountains and offers all the benefits of a private property wedding venue with the added flexibility of optional accommodation (in 6 self contained cottages) that guests can book themselves.
Chapel Hill has long specialised in private venue hire for weddings and has 7 ceremony & reception venues onsite that range from an avenue of Oak Trees and a quaint hill top chapel to a modern function room and deck with spectacular regional views.

15. Goolawah Retreat
- Location: 288 Point Plomer Rd, Crescent Head NSW 2440
- Capacity: 30 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32 (5 cottages) + camping
- Packages: DIY/BYO
- Curfew: None
Surrounded by 28 acres of native bushland near Crescent Head, Goolawah Retreat offers a rare nature-filled location for relaxed three-day weddings beside the sea. The exclusive-use property feels remote and private, yet sits just minutes from the beach, cafés and local accommodation, making it well suited to weekend-long weddings on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Accommodation is spread across five refurbished cottages, allowing friends and family to stay onsite while enjoying their own space, with camping available for additional guests. Reception spaces include an open-sided pavilion overlooking a festoon-lit courtyard, along with spacious lawns suited to festival-style celebrations. With no neighbouring properties or curfew, and the freedom to BYO suppliers, Goolawah is well set up for relaxed, DIY weddings in a coastal bush setting.

16. Figbird Cottage
- Location: Terara - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8 + option to glamp
- Packages: Hybrid (DIY or in-house options)
Figbird Cottage is an affordable property to hire for weddings and elopements with beautiful English style gardens surrounded by peaceful dairy country. The estate has a luxe European marquee which opens onto a festoon-lit cocktail lawn and comes fully furnished with indoor & outdoor furniture for seated or cocktail events.
Venue hire for weddings starts at $6,500 including exclusive day use and ranges up to 3 day weekend hire inclusive of two onsite country cottages. All inclusive elopement packages are also available starting at $3,995 with a celebrant, ceremony set up and photographer. Accommodation in the two cottages can be added.

17. Wandin Valley Estate
- Location: 12 Wilderness Road, Rothbury, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 50 - 170
- Accommodation: Sleeps 42
- Packages: All inclusive
Wandin Valley Estate is a private wedding venue in the Hunter Valley designed for extended celebrations, offering onsite accommodation for up to 42 guests across seven self-contained lodges. The lodges are spread throughout the property so that all guests have their own space throughout the weekend, making this venue particularly well suited as a base for hosting offsite events like a welcome night dinner at a nearby restaurant or wine tasting tours.
Weddings centre around the Cricketers Pavilion which seats between 50 and 170 guests and overlooks a full-sized country cricket pitch where you can score a few runs during cocktail hour. Ceremony options include a Eucalypt Grove, a timber pontoon overlooking the dam and a barn-style indoor space furnished with oak barrels and chandelier lighting.

18. Linnaeus Farm Berry
- Location: 599 Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 30
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Packages: DIY/BYO
Linnaeus Farm is one of the luxury private properties by The Linnaeus Collection who have launched a new concept in deconstructed hotels in Berry. All of the private estates are located within 5 minutes of each other, offering luxurious hotel style accommodation but in your own private residence.
With 3.5 hectares of manicured gardens that include a picturesque lake house, a pair of century old Moreton Bay Fig trees, a private olive grove and orchard, and a luxe little barn that seats up to 30 guests, Linnaeus Farm is the perfect intimate place to say "I do". The 5 bedroom house comes with a resort-style swimming pool, a petanque court, amazing kids playground and an infrared sauna.

19. Eleven Eighty Weddings
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 20 - 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
- Packages: DIY/BYO
Eleven Eighty is a 2 acre heritage listed private property to hire for small weddings of up to 80 guests near Berry. Venue hire includes a 3 day/2 night stay in two onsite cottages and use of 5 eclectic indoor & outdoor wedding venues with all ceremony & reception furniture plus tableware, lounges, fire pits and an Argentine wood fired BBQ.
The private estate is the historic location of an old school yard and one of the cottages is the old school masters house, and one of the venues is the old school hall (seats 50). Other spaces include a micro wedding barn (seats 30) and an old train carriage (seats 20).

20. Leaves & Fishes
- Location: 737 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Packages: Hybrid (DIY or in-house options)
Situated on 20 private acres with boat shed accommodation for 12 surrounding a beautiful Lotus Lake, Leaves & Fishes is one of the top private properties to hire for weddings in New South Wales. This incredible destination comes with a Tuscan-style sunken garden amongst lush tropical grounds, an ornamental pear tree ceremony site and a banquet hall within a uniquely romantic roman bath setting.
Weddings at Leaves & Fishes include a bespoke multi-day experience with exclusive use of the grounds to create your dream celebration. Affordable elopement & micro wedding packages are also available catering for 2 - 20 guests and come with the flexibility to choose your own celebrant and photographer.
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