Off-The-Beaten-Track Wedding Destinations in NSW
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Looking for a destination wedding venue in NSW? Here's a list of all-in-one wedding venues in off-the-beaten-track locations in NSW. All of these wedding venues offer ceremonies, receptions and accommodation onsite, making them the ideal places for destination weddings in NSW.
Top 10 Off-The-Beaten-Track Wedding Destinations
1. The Woods Farm
- Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Wedding Packages: BYO
Hidden in the woods just 5 minutes from the pearly white sands of Jervis Bay, The Woods Farm is one of Australia's best wedding destinations. This beautiful 40 acre farm stay accommodates up to 120 guests including in a gorgeous glamping village and has a swimming pool, petting animals, bike shed and a veggie garden BBQ area that's perfect for a welcome night get together.
The crowning jewel at The Woods Farm is its amazing open-air chapel. Hidden in the woods, the chandelier bush chapel is accessed via a romantic 120 metre aisle that curves under a series of jasmine covered archways. The reception hall is no less spectacular, opening onto a cocktail lawn complete with fire pits and a rustic outdoor bar.
2. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Address: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW 2775
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Venue Hire Fee: $3,500 - $7,500
Built in the ruins of a 160 year old Catholic Church, St Joseph's Guesthouse is one of state's most unique wedding destinations. This intimate wedding spot has 5 bedrooms in the two upper levels and a function area on the ground floor which caters for cocktail weddings for 100 guests or comfortably seats 60.
3. Blair Athol Bathurst
- Location: 281 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW 2795
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Inside this landmark Victorian mansion is a luxurious 21st century residence oozing Italianate grandeur with high ornate ceilings, real gold leaf gilding and furnishings that have been painstakingly sourced from around the globe. Blair Athol has undergone a 7 year multimillion dollar refurbishment and is among Australia's most prestigious private properties to hire for weddings.
On the ground floor are stately dining and reception rooms, a high-tea conservatory and access to over an acre of gardens with a pavilion that overlooks the city of Bathurst and surrounds. A sweeping staircase and internal elevator lead to 5 luxurious bedrooms that each have a large private bathroom.
4. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Location: Ellmoos Road via Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
- Capacity: 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 111
- Wedding Packages: BYO
The Cove is one of Australia's best beach wedding destinations. This private 3 acre resort is located in Jervis Bay and is accessed via a beautiful drive through secluded national park. The venue has its own private beach overlooked by a ceremony garden and there is an amazing outdoor reception space located on the water's edge that lights up at night under thousands of fairy and festoon lights.
The Cove accommodates your entire guest list for the weekend in a fun house, beach cabins and a luxury glamping village with fire pits and 5 star bathrooms. There is a gorgeous pamper room to get ready in and an all-white reception hall with glass walls overlooking the ocean.
5. Goosewing Cottage
- Location: 1194 Mount View Rd, Mount View, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 20
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Elopement packages: $3,295+
Goosewing Cottage is one of the smallest and most intimate wedding destinations in NSW. Situated in the Hunter Valley this specialist elopement venue offers affordable all inclusive packages starting at $3,295. You get exclusive access to this cute little open-air chapel, a choice of amazing celebrants, all legal paperwork done for you and photographs by one of the best wedding photographers in NSW.
Goosewing Cottage has optional onsite accommodation for up to 12 people in two cottages. One of the cottages has a swimming pool.
6. Mimosa Wines
- Location: Bermagui - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 13
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Boasting one of Australia's most beautiful views across its vineyard and a vast canopy of unspoilt national park, Mimosa Wines offers the perfect marriage of jaw dropping scenery and mouth watering menus. This chefs hatted restaurant is no ordinary wedding venue serving up tasting plates guaranteed to excite the most ardent foodies.
Weddings at Mimosa Wines include use of two onsite cottages for 2 nights and exclusive access to the vineyard on the day of your wedding. There is a ceremony pontoon on a Lily Pond beside the vines and some incredible spots for onsite photos without needing to go anywhere else on your wedding day.
7. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil, NSW 2484
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150+
- Wedding Packages: 3 day/2 night BYO
Midginbil Eco Resort is a fun wedding destination in the sub tropical rainforest region of Nightcap National Park near Byron Bay. The 400 acre resort sleeps your entire guest list for the weekend in a variety of accommodation options including an amazing row of safari tents that each have their own wooden balconies and incredible rainforest views.
Facilities for weddings include a rustic reception barn, outdoor areas where marquees or tipis can be set up, 3 ceremony sites and a space to get ready in the central homestead. There's also a games room, swimming pool and bonfire site that is set up with wood for you. Midginbil is a secluded property with no neighbours and no curfew. Bring your backyard cricket set.
8. Tides Byron Estate
- Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: Tailored
Tides Byron Estate is located on a 100 acre macadamia farm near Byron Bay and is one of the prettiest places to get married in New South Wales. The farm has a fully sound engineered wedding hall which features a glass wall overlooking the outdoor terrace and orchard with views that stretch to the coast.
Beside the wedding hall is a luxury 8 bedroom villa with a swimming pool and poolside entertaining area that seats 40 guests. Pre & post wedding events can be held in the villa and you can even have long table functions in the macadamia orchard.
9. Goolawah Bush & Beach Retreat
- Location: 288 Point Plomer Rd, Crescent Head NSW 2440
- Capacity: 30 - 150
- Sleeps: 32 + camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Located on the Mid North Coast at popular holiday spot Crescent Head, Goolawah Retreat offers a private bush location for a destination beachside wedding. The 28 acre retreat has 5 self contained cottages that sleep up to 32 guests and additional people are welcome to camp.
The retreat centres around a brand new open air wedding pavilion that has open sides leading to an outdoor courtyard with a canopy of festoon lights. Food trucks and drink carts work well as this laid back festival vibe destination which has no curfew and welcomes pets.
10. Briars Conservatory
- Location: 653 Moss Vale Rd, Burradoo, NSW 2576
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: 80+ People
- Accommodation: Sleeps 130
Located in the heart of the Southern Highlands, Briars Conservatory is a beautiful all-in-one wedding destination with a light-filled reception venue and lakefront ceremony gardens. A short walk from the conservatory & gardens is Briars Inn where there's an atmospheric public bar, private upstairs dining rooms (ideal for pre & post wedding events) and accommodation for all guests.
The Inn provides a convenient location for guests to adjourn to between your ceremony & reception, and the public bar makes an ideal spot for an after party. The conservatory and gardens are completely private from the Inn, and venue hire comes with all inclusive packages with catering & drinks (about $165 - $220/pp).
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