Rustic Wedding Venues in Regional NSW
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This list of rustic wedding venues in regional NSW features 10 country properties that specialise in destination weddings. They all have rustic ceremony and reception spaces to host your entire wedding day in the one location, plus onsite accommodation so you can stay and relax at the venue for a day or two.
From rustic venues that specialise in micro weddings and elopements, to large farm stays with accommodation for your entire guest list, these are the 10 best venues in regional NSW for a destination wedding with rustic appeal.
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Top 10 Rustic Wedding Venues in Country NSW
1. The Woods Farm
- Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- Cost: $125+/pp
The Woods Farm specialises in 3 day weddings and is a popular farm stay located in Jervis Bay that has accommodation for 120 guests so all your favourite people can stay onsite with you for the weekend.
This 40 acre farm is best known for its rustic bush chapel which has a romantic aisle stretching 140 metres through native woodlands under a series of jasmine-covered arches. Seated receptions are hosted in a luxe vintage barn where elegant chandeliers, a timber bar and corrugated iron walls create an upscale rustic vibe, while cocktail receptions work well in the adjoining outdoor space featuring an open-air bar and dance floor.
Venue hire starts at $40,000 including exclusive use of the entire farm for two nights, and this fee is usually covered by guests paying for their own onsite accommodation. All inclusive wedding packages are priced from $125 per person and cover catering, drinks, furniture and tableware. With facilities for a pizza party on Friday night and a poolside brunch on Sunday, The Woods Farm offers an unforgettable location for a wedding weekend getaway just 2½ hours south of Sydney.
2. Mali Brae Farm
- Location: Moss Vale - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 30 - 110
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- Cost: $230+/pp
Mali Brae Farm is located on 90 acres of rolling green hills in the Southern Highlands and is an all-inclusive ceremony & reception venue with three rustic barns for small and mid-sized weddings. The property also features a wide choice of outdoor ceremony spaces where you can say "I do" at rustic ruins, in country gardens or in a paddock with sweeping farmland views.
The main reception space is a repurposed hay barn that seats up to 110 guests amongst polished timber floors, a huge brick fireplace, exposed timber pylons and corrugated iron. The newer Augustine's Room offers a luxe rustic setting for small receptions with 30 - 55 seated guests and has one huge floor to ceiling glass wall overlooking the farm.
All inclusive wedding packages are priced from about $230 per person and include a fully furnished ceremony and reception with all catering and drinks, plus a complimentary night's accommodation for the newlyweds in an onsite dairy.
3. Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat
- Location: 55 Radiata Road, Kangaroo Valley, 2577
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 64+
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
- No Curfew
Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat offers a spectacular nature-filled setting for 3 day weddings amongst 100 acres of private wilderness. The 100 acre retreat is highly sought after for its incredibly unique event spaces including a 320 million year old Rock Cathedral where timber pews and ancient gum trees offer the perfect setting for rustic ceremonies.
Other facilities that make this exclusive-use nature retreat great for rustic weddings include a cocktail deck where guests have a birds eye view of the sun setting over the Kangaroo Valley, a glass-walled reception space overlooking surrounding bushland (seats 150 guests) and an African fire pit where you can watch the stars till dawn.
Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat comes with onsite accommodation for up to 64 guests in 32 stylish suites plus has space for additional guests to glamp. Pre & post wedding events are welcome onsite and there's a poolside space for recovery parties. The retreat is an easy 2 hour drive from Sydney and has no noise curfew as there are no neighbours close by.
4. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: Alpine - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 30 - 60
- Accommodation: Available next door
- Venue Hire: $7,000
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Growwild is a 25 acre wildflower farm with a rustic garden shed for small weddings with up to 50 seated or 60 standing guests. The property is located in the Southern Highlands just 1 hour from Sydney and offers exclusive use of the entire farm for all-in-one weddings, with a Hidden Valley ceremony site for outdoor nuptials and a myriad of beautiful flower-filled backdrops for wedding photos in nature.
Adjoining the barn is a brick courtyard that offers a rustic setting for outdoor receptions overlooking the gardens, and there's also a dressing room inside the shed so you can get ready onsite. Venue hire is $7,000 and includes all furniture and tableware for your ceremony & reception, plus wedding coordination by owners Jane & Lukas. Caterers can be chosen from an excellent preferred supplier list and drinks are BYO.
Growwild also has a permanent wood floor marquee for larger weddings with 50 - 130 guests which is often used in conjunction with wedding ceremonies in the garden shed.
5. The Woodhouse Wollombi
- Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 33
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Woodhouse Wollombi sits within the European-style grounds of Redwood Park in Wollombi and is a luxury country estate that centres around a striking, three-peaked timber barn. The modern architecturally-designed barn seats up to 150 guests amongst polished stone flooring and exposed timber beams and is well suited to contemporary weddings with a refined rustic charm.
Ceremonies are held on surrounding lawns that overlook a private lake and acres of manicured fields, and there's an outdoor bar and pergola for cocktail hour. With onsite accommodation for up to 33 guests in a rustic barnstay and 8 king suites (that guests are able to book themselves), The Woodhouse Wollombi offers the perfect upscale setting for a luxe rustic wedding weekend in the Hunter Valley.
6. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: Hawkesbury, NSW
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Venue Hire: $3,500 - $7,000
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
St Joseph's Guesthouse was built from the ruins of an old Catholic church and features a soaring 3 storey sandstone facade that offers an impressive backdrop for rustic-themed weddings. The property sits on a tranquil hillside overlooking the Hawkesbury Valley and accommodates 10 guests in 5 upstairs bedrooms with an atmospheric function space for up to 100 guests on the ground floor.
Wedding ceremonies are typically held on the front steps of the guesthouse under the original church bell, while the backyard is made private by bushland surrounds and offers an intimate outdoor setting for boho and festival-style wedding receptions.
Venue hire ranges from $3,500 for elopements through to $7,000 including a 4 night stay. Tables, chairs, plates, glasses and cutlery are all available onsite and you have full freedom to choose your own caterers and BYO drinks.
7. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Location: Tweed Valley - Northern NSW
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70 - 150
- Wedding Packages: DIY
Midginbil Eco Resort accommodates all your wedding guests for a 3 day celebration nestled amongst 400 acres of pristine rainforest in the Byron Bay Hinterland. The property centres around a rustic reception barn that seats up to 150 guests and adjoins scenic hilltop ceremony sites with sweeping views over the Northern NSW landscape.
Midginbil is an ideal venue for a curfew-free, rustic wedding weekend where all your guests stay onsite and celebrate around a bonfire into the wee hours of the night. The retreat is remote, so guests remain onsite for the entire weekend and the venue provides affordable guest packages at a per head rate that include accommodation and all meals during their stay.
Venue hire starts at under $10,000 and covers exclusive use of the property for the weekend, and you then have full freedom to hire your own wedding vendors including styling, furniture and catering. There's a Midginbil facebook group (link provided on enquiry) where other Brides provide ideas and advice and where you can repurpose 2nd hand furniture & styling items.
8. The Linton Somersby
- Location: 611 Wisemans Ferry Road, Somersby, NSW 2250
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: $148+/pp
The Linton is an affordable all-in-one wedding venue located amongst six acres of heritage-listed camellia gardens on the Central Coast. The property has two reception venues including the Mytle Barn which seats up to 180 guests and is a rustic wedding space with luxe chandeliers, exposed timber beams and side opening walls that connects seamlessly with the gardens.
Towering trees create a private setting for outdoor wedding ceremonies with the grounds offering expansive views across the surrounding country landscape. All-inclusive wedding packages start at under $150 per person and include exclusive use of the entire property, all furnishings for your ceremony and reception, an in-house wedding coordinator and a choice of plated or cocktail menus with paired beverage options.
9. Willow Farm
- Location: Berry - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 50 - 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Willow Farm sits on 160 acres of coastal farmland in Berry and is a DIY wedding venue that centres around an outdoor event space and rustic entertainment barn. The property is well suited to couples who want a self-styled country wedding with scenic views over rolling green paddocks and dams, and comes as a fully blank canvas to create your dream wedding experience.
Venue hire includes exclusive use of the farm for two nights, farmhouse accommodation for up to 10 guests, use of the outdoor reception area and rustic shed, freedom to hire your own suppliers including a marquee or tipis, wet weather ceremony back up in a yoga barn and wedding planning assistance from owner Keri.
10. The Lodge Jamberoo
- Location: 406 Jamberoo Mountain Road, Jamberoo, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 106
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
At The Lodge Jamberoo you get exclusive use of your own private country hotel for two nights, with a rustic reception hall that caters for large weddings with up to 300 seated guests. The 39-room hotel accommodates up to 106 guests around a huge 25m swimming pool, and is located just 30 minutes south of Wollongong making it a convenient location for destination weddings close to Sydney.
Wedding ceremonies at The Lodge are held in a beautiful open-air chapel set beside a tranquil running stream, and with a brick-paved seating area set in the shade of a natural Pine Tree Cathedral, its one of the most romantic rustic wedding venues in NSW.
Guests can pay for their own accommodation which is deducted from the seasonal venue hire fee (priced from $25,000) and fully catered wedding packages start at $125 per head with drinks included.
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