46 Beautiful South Coast Wedding Venues
Wedding Locations: South Coast NSW | Wollongong | Southern Highlands | Illawarra
This list of the South Coast's best wedding venues has all of the most beautiful places to get married from Wollongong to Batemans Bay. They're all picturesque wedding locations with a ceremony & reception venue in one place, and offer a choice of stunning bush, beach and countryside settings in spectacular natural landscapes.
The most beautiful wedding locations on the South Coast have breathtaking views over nature and include beachfront wedding venues, hilltop estates, farms set on rolling green hills and elegant wineries. There's a great range of waterfront venues from Jervis Bay on the ocean's edge to the Shoalhaven River, plus loads of private properties to hire for a relaxed wedding weekend in the country.
This guide features the top wedding venues on the South Coast right now, from brand new places and hidden gems to popular spots around Berry. You'll find up-to-date pricing for 2026 and 2027 weddings across a great range of all inclusive and DIY venues, making it easy to find the perfect spot to fit your style and budget.
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1. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Location: Jervis Bay, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 111
- Venue Hire: $18,000+
- Catering & Drinks: $115+ per person
The Cove is located on its own private beach in Jervis Bay and is one of the best oceanfront wedding venues on the South Coast for an intimate 3 day celebration. Wedding facilities include a waterfront ceremony space on a lush lawn, a modern reception venue in a white-walled hall and an outdoor function space in a festoon-lit courtyard set beside the sea.
Wedding venue hire at The cove is priced from $18,000 and includes exclusive use of the entire resort for two nights with onsite accommodation for up to 111 guests in a beach house, cabins and luxury glamping village. You also get an in-house wedding planner, all furniture and tableware for your ceremony & reception and facilities to host a welcome night & recovery party onsite. This stunning venue has all the feels of a Mediterranean getaway and is just 3 hours from Sydney & Canberra.
2. The Woods Farm
- Location: Tomerong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Venue Hire: $35,000+
- Catering & Drinks: $120 - $200 per head
The Woods Farm sits within 40 acres of enchanting woodlands just 5 minutes from Jervis Bay and is the perfect wedding destination on the South Coast for a private 3 day celebration in nature. The farmstay specialises in luxury wedding weekends where all your guests stay onsite with you from Friday evening for a welcome night gathering to Sunday morning for a poolside recovery.
The Woods Farm has a romantic wedding ceremony venue in an open-air chapel that's hidden in native bushland and features a 120 metre aisle under jasmine-covered archways. The property also has a barn reception venue with vintage windows & chandeliers, and an outdoor function space with a bar and dance floor that's completely secluded within trees so feels very private.
3. The Pavilion Kiama
- Location: Kiama, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 80 - 400
- Wedding Packages: $135 - $150/pp
With a prime location on Kiama Headland and sweeping ocean views, The Pavilion is one of the best coastal wedding venues in the Shoalhaven. The bright & airy function room has huge windows that overlook the local surf beach to Kiama Lighthouse and comes with a private entrance foyer & bar that doubles as an indoor wedding ceremony venue.
Just beside The Pavilion are two waterfront ceremony locations including an elegant palm tree lawn and a rustic setting between two rows of boat sheds. There's also an undercover grandstand that offers a unique location for wedding photos onsite. With affordable wedding packages starting at $135 per person and luxury hotels just 5 minutes walk away, The Pavilion is a stunning beachside venue that perfectly blends accessibility with relaxed coastal charm.
4. Figbird Cottage
- Location: Terara, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 2 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8 + glamping
- Venue Hire: $45+ per head
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Figbird Cottage is situated in the Shoalhaven region near Nowra and is a relaxed garden wedding venue surrounded by lush green dairy paddocks. This tranquil country estate centres around a luxury European marquee which has an outdoor reception area on a festoon-lit lawn. Lush gardens with picturesque rural views offer a variety of private wedding ceremony spaces, all set within hundreds of rose & camellia bushes and sculpted topiary trees.
We love the flexible wedding packages on offer at Figbird Cottage which are priced from an affordable $45 per head. Wedding venue hire options include ceremony only and ceremony + reception, plus there's onsite accommodation in two cottages should you wish to turn your special day into a full wedding weekend away. If you're looking for an elegant garden setting with relaxed country vibes, Figbird Cottage is the perfect all-in-one wedding location.
5. 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 magical days celebrating with all your wedding guests amongst 100 acres of unspoilt national park. This spectacular wilderness location offers total immersion in nature with ethereal ceremony & reception spaces including a 320 million year old rock cathedral where your vows are blessed by the soaring trunks of ancient gum trees.
Other jaw dropping function spaces at the retreat include a Sunset Deck with panoramic views over Kangaroo Valley and a modern reception venue in a glass-walled hall. Completing the unforgettable wedding experience here is an after-party site around a fire pit where you can snuggle under blankets all night until the sun rises over the valley. With 32 stylish suites and the option for onsite glamping, this is the South Coast's premier bushland wedding venue.
6. Willow Farm Berry
- Location: Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Venue Hire: $10,000 - $18,500
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Willow Farm is located in Berry just minutes from Seven Mile Beach and is a scenic farm wedding venue set on 160 acres of lush green paddocks and dams. The property has 3 picturesque wedding ceremony spots including a dam-side setting, creek-side spot and a paddock with a lightening struck tree. The reception area includes a rustic shed and lawns with panoramic rural views, offering the perfect setting for outdoor celebrations, marquees or tipis.
Other wedding facilities at Willow Farm include a yoga barn that transforms into a modern ceremony venue for indoor nuptials. All wedding packages include exclusive use of the farm for 3 days, access to owner Keri who's an expert wedding coordinator and 2 nights accommodation for up to 10 guests in a stylish homestead. Willow Farm is well suited to DIY couples who want a blank canvas farm setting on which to create their dream wedding day.
7. The Homestead Berry
- Location: 8 Homestead Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Venue Hire: $12,300 - $19,500
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Homestead Berry is a boutique farmstay that specialises in providing comprehensive wedding packages that include venue hire, catering, drinks, styling, flowers and transport. The 5 acre estate centres around a contemporary reception venue in a refurbished cow shed and has 3 outdoor wedding ceremony spaces to choose from including formal gardens, a vine-covered silo and a one-of-a-kind rustic gazebo.
The Homestead also comes with a getting ready space in a hair & makeup salon and 5 luxury suites that accommodate 10 guests for two nights. Being situated in Berry there's plenty of additional accommodation within 5 minutes drive, making The Homestead an ideal location for destination weddings. This elegant farmstay is the perfect venue for couples wanting a modern wedding in a relaxed country setting that's effortless to organise.
8. Mimosa Wines
- Location: 2845 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Bermagui NSW 2546
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 13
- Catering & Drinks: $180 - $240/pp
Foodie couples will love this stunning vineyard wedding venue with its fine dining gastro menu and panoramic bushland views. Mimosa Wines is situated between Bermagui and Tathra in the Murrah State Forest and with sweeping vineyard and national park views, it's one of the most picturesque wedding locations on the South Coast. It's also the only chefs hatted wedding venue in the Sapphire Coast region.
The architecturally designed restaurant is well suited to luxe-rustic weddings with raw timber pylons and wine barrels furnishing the room. Huge glass sliding doors open to a large balcony and with a gentle breeze wafting inside, the entire room has a wonderful sense of dining outdoors. The deck is an incredibly scenic spot to say "I do" and there's also a gorgeous ceremony site on a lily pond amongst the vines.
When you book Mimosa Wines for your wedding you get exclusive use of the entire vineyard with onsite accommodation for up to 13 guests in two onsite cottages. There's also a new glamping village coming in 2026.
9. Mountain View Farm
- Location: 11 Mount Dromedary Trail, Tilba Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 - 18
- Venue Hire: $3,950 - $11,950
- Catering & Drinks: DIY/BYO
Mountain View Farm is located near Tilba Tilba on the far South Coast and is an affordable farm wedding venue set in the scenic foothills of Mount Gulaga. The main function area features an open-sided dairy shed and a weathered timber cattle yard which offer an ideal setting for rustic wedding receptions. The farm also has a rustic ceremony site with an iron gate altar set within 4 acres of country gardens, and offers unforgettable ceremonies in the middle of daisy fields every August & September.
Wedding packages start at $3,950 for up to 30 people, $5,500 with up to 50 people and increase incrementally to $11,950 for ceremonies & receptions with 120 people. All packages include 2 nights accommodation for up to 18 guests and owner Kathryn (who's very flexible and accommodating) to assist with wedding coordination.
10. Fig Tree Park
- Location: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Catering & Drinks: All inclusive
Fig Tree Park is a hilltop country estate that sits in the scenic shadow of Mount Gulaga and has a 180 degree coastal vista over surrounding paddocks to Montague Island. If you're wanting an ocean view wedding venue with jaw dropping outdoor spaces for your ceremony and reception, this elegant garden estate is absolutely perfect.
The 33 acre property centres around a French-style cottage & stables and features manicured European gardens with an oceanview lawn for ceremonies and a magical outdoor reception area under a huge fairy-lit fig tree. An open air pavilion provides a sheltered reception venue onsite and all inclusive wedding packages come fully furnished with a choice of caterers and complimentary accommodation for 2 in a luxury seaside cottage.
11. The Lodge Jamberoo
- Location: 406 Jamberoo Mountain Road, Jamberoo, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 60 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 106
- Venue Hire: $32,000+
- Food & Beverages: $115+/pp
The Lodge Jamberoo is located just south of Wollongong on a quiet rural lane and is a resort-style hotel that offers exclusive venue hire for 3-day weddings. This peaceful country hotel features a majestic wedding ceremony venue in a paved pine tree forest, a large reception venue in a modern white-walled hall and 43 stylish rooms for all your wedding guests set around a huge outdoor pool.
All inclusive wedding packages at The Lodge come with exclusive use of the hotel, two nights accommodation for all guests, all furnishings for your ceremony & reception, two large dressing rooms for getting ready and a late night bar for your after party. Most couples ask their guests to pay $150 per night for accommodation, which collectively eliminates the venue hire fee.
12. Kiruna Farm
- Location: Woodstock Rd, Woodburn, NSW 2538
- Capacity: 50
- Venue Hire: $4,000+
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
- NEWLY OPENED IN 2026
This 100 acre flower farm sits on a bush-covered hillside 10 minutes inland from Mollymook and is an affordable DIY wedding venue with relaxed rustic vibes. The wedding reception area is nestled between lush green paddocks and native bushland and features an intimate marquee that seats 50 guests and a character-filled machinery shed that's perfect for cocktail-style receptions with up to 50 people.
There are three spectacular wedding ceremony sites at Kiruna Farm including a purpose-built deck with flower field views and a wild altar within rows of head-high dahlias. Wedding packages are priced from $4,000 and include timber tables, free farm-grown flowers and 3 days exclusive venue hire giving you plenty of time to set up and style the ceremony & reception spaces. A less formal wedding setting with laid back country charm.
13. Eleven Eighty Weddings
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 10 - 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
- Venue Hire: $7,750+
- Catering & Drinks: DIY/BYO
Eleven Eighty is an Airbnb-style heritage wedding venue that offers exclusive venue hire for 3 day weddings at Shoalhaven Heads. The property is a DIY'ers dream venue as it comes with a shed full of styling furniture and has four unique event spaces that you can transform for your ceremony, reception, welcome night and recovery party, hosting each event in a unique setting.
The largest function space is a rustic courtyard which seats 80 guests and comes with an optional glass marquee. There's also a luxe barn for wedding receptions with up to 30 people, an historic school hall which fits 50 people seated or 80 standing, an Argentinian BBQ pergola (great for welcome night gatherings) and a salon for getting ready in a heritage train carriage.
With two onsite cottages sleeping 15 guests and more accommodation in Berry just 10 minutes down the road, Eleven Eighty is the perfect private property to hire for an intimate wedding weekend away. And its only 5 minutes to Seven Mile Beach.
14. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 30 - 145
- Accommodation: Next door
- Catering & Beverages: BYO
Growwild Wildflower Farm centres around an elegant marquee wedding venue that sits within its own landscaped garden and has serene views over 25 acres of native trees and wildflowers. The farm specialises in bespoke garden weddings and has a secret garden ceremony site nestled within a grassed bushland clearing where Koalas are sometimes spotted in surrounding trees.
Growwild also has an intimate barn venue perfect for small wedding receptions with up to 50 people and which can be utilised as a wet weather ceremony space. The barn has an outdoor reception space in a private courtyard and a bridal suite for getting ready. All wedding packages come with exclusive use of the gardens all day, and warm coordination by owners Jane & Lukas who'll drive you around on a John Deere and do content creation for you.
15. Coolangatta Estate
- Location: 1335 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70
- Venue Hire: $3,000
- Wedding Packages: $115 - $190 per head
This historic winery wedding venue is one of the most scenic places to get married on the South Coast as its located at Shoalhaven Heads amongst bush-covered mountains, lush green vines and the glistening ocean. Coolangatta Estate also has an onsite motel where guests can book their own accommodation making it a convenient wedding destination for couples with travelling guests.
There are two heritage reception venues at this 100 acre vineyard including a Grand Banquet Hall that seats up to 70 guests and oozes old world charm, and a rustic old school hall which seats up to 200 people. With two romantic wedding ceremony sites including a hedged croquet court and a fairy-lit fig tree, Coolangatta Estate offers the perfect spot to host your entire wedding day in one location.
16. Ravensthorpe Estate
- Location: 56 Tongarra Rd, Albion Park NSW 2527
- Capacity: 50 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Venue Hire: $9,200 - $15,500
- Drinks: $65 - $95 per head
Ravensthorpe is located in the rural surrounds of Wollongong and is a private estate wedding venue set within the renovated Georgian architecture. The elegant 19th century estate has 3 acres of manicured gardens where a vine-covered rotunda offers a romantic spot to say "I do" amongst lush green hedges.
Ravensthorpe has 3 elegant reception venues including an all-white pavilion and a festoon-lit tennis court that both seat 200 guests. There's also an intimate courtyard that seats up to 60 guests or hosts cocktail functions for 100 people. Wedding venue hire at Ravensthorpe is seasonally priced from $9,200 and includes on the day coordination and an overnight stay with brunch for up to 18 guests. This luxury country venue is perfect for contemporary weddings with a heritage vibe.
17. Mona Farm
- Location: 140 Little River Road, Braidwood, NSW 2622
- Capacity: 220
- Accommodation: Sleeps 55
- Venue Hire: $17,000 - $42,000
- Catering & drinks: $180 - $290/pp
Mona Farm is a high-end garden wedding venue situated within a 124 acre country estate 45 minutes inland from Batemans Bay. The property features 8 acres of manicured gardens set around a huge private lake and has more than 10 elegant wedding ceremony venues nestled within sculptural art installations, heritage architecture and whimsical woodlands.
There are two indoor function rooms and two outdoor event spaces at Mona Farm and they all have a relaxed country vibe. Our top pick is a lakeside reception venue in a clear marquee which has a maximum capacity of 220 guests and stunning water views. There's also a refurbished woodshed that offers a modern function space for up to 150 guests, plus a pear tree lane and marquee gardens for more intimate celebrations.
Mona Farm's weekend wedding package ranges from $30,000 - $42,000 including exclusive use of the property, your ceremony & reception furniture & set up, on-the-day wedding coordination and 3 nights accommodation for 12 people. Couples then typically spend between $180 - $290 per head on food & drinks, and you're free to host a welcome night & recovery party.
18. Caoura Cliffs
- Location: 1450 Caoura Road, Tallong, NSW 2579
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Among the most luxurious wedding destinations on the South Coast is Caoura Cliffs, a contemporary reception hall with a cliff top ceremony space overlooking sweeping views of the Shoalhaven River. This breathtaking wedding location sits within a 1,100 acre farm offering a totally secluded setting for your special day amongst untouched wilderness.
Caoura Cliffs is managed by wedding professionals who provide one-on-one planning support from the time you enquire from walking you through the venue before you book to coordinating on your wedding day. Wedding packages include all furniture & tableware for your ceremony & reception, plus access to a luxury cottage where a swimming pool and outdoor dining pavilion offer a gorgeous setting for pre & post wedding events.
19. Moraea Farm
- Location: 450b Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 10 - 30
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Venue Hire: $5,500 - $8,500
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Moraea Farm is one of the best locations on the South Coast for small weddings with 10 - 30 guests and is a luxurious country estate located minutes from Seven Mile Beach. The 6 bedroom homestead has private gardens with an intimate wedding ceremony area under shady trees, a poolside event space suitable for cocktail receptions plus a formal dining room that's perfect for a seated reception with up to 20 guests.
Wedding venue hire includes a two night stay in the homestead for up to 12 guests with the freedom to choose all your own suppliers. Note that there is a commercial restaurant that operates on this property. If you book the restaurant for your wedding reception you get exclusive use of the entire property and the restaurant comes fully furnished with commercial kitchen facilities for private self-catered functions.
20. Terara Riverside Gardens
- Location: 135 Terara Rd, Terara NSW 2540
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Venue Hire: $13,200
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Terara Riverside Gardens is one of the prettiest riverside wedding venues on the South Coast and is set on 5 acres of beautiful gardens on the banks of the Shoalhaven River near Nowra. This estate has a formal lavender garden, climbing rose sanctuary, a majestic Morton Bay Fig Tree, crepe myrtles and purple jacarandas that offer a myriad of beautiful backdrops for wedding ceremonies and photos. Plus there's a riverbank ceremony site that overlooks green meadows.
There are two reception venues at Terara Riverside Gardens. One is perfect for micro weddings and is an open-air greenhouse that seats up to 20 guests amongst rustic timber and lush greenery. The other is a grand white marquee that seats up to 120 people and has adjoining dance floor in a barn. Wedding packages include exclusive use of the grounds for 3 days, fully furnished ceremony & reception spaces and onsite accommodation for up to 8 guests.
21. Nowra Culburra Beach SLSC
- Location: 4 Farrant Ave, Culburra Beach NSW 2540
- Capacity: 130
- Venue Hire: $3,000
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
If you're looking for a beachfront wedding venue that combines affordability, flexibility and panoramic ocean views, the surf club at Culburra Beach is one of the best places to get married on the South Coast. This blank canvas hall costs $3,000 to hire for the entire weekend and comes with tables, chairs, plates, cutlery and glasses, plus has a full commercial kitched for use by your preferred caterers.
Couples wanting a beach wedding ceremony will love the pearly white sand in front of the surf club which offers the perfect place to say "I do" beside the ocean. Summer weekends can be quite busy with beachgoers here, so its worth considering a weekday celebration which has the benefit of cheaper venue hire ($600 per day). In short, this surf life saving club is the cheapest oceanfront venue on the South Coast and is perfect for DIY weddings on a budget.
22. Seacliff House
- Location: 139 Princes Hwy, Gerringong, NSW 2534
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20+
- Venue Hire: $11,000 - $20,000
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Seacliff House is uniquely positioned on the Gerringong headlands near Kiama and is a scenic wedding destination that combines stunning ocean views with a tranquil farm setting. The prestigious estate centres around a modern reception venue in an industrial-style barn which has huge ocean-facing windows that overlook an elegant ceremony space framed by manicured hedges.
The convenient location of Seacliff House being just 2 hours from Sydney and 30 minutes from Wollongong makes it one of the South Coast's most in-demand wedding sites. Three day wedding packages are priced from $11,000 for mid week celebrations to $20,000 for peak weekends and includes exclusive use of the farm with onsite accommodation for 20 guests in two farm houses.
23. Bangalay Luxury Villas
- Location: 30 Staples St, Shoalhaven Heads NSW 2535
- Capacity: 90
- Accommodation: 16 luxury villas
- Event Fee: $12,000+
- Catering & Drinks: $200+/pp
Bangalay Luxury Villas blends modern coastal luxury and the serenity of nature offering an exclusive-use wedding location for upscale celebrations right beside Seven Mile Beach at Shoalhaven Heads. With an award winning restaurant that seats up to 60 guests for your wedding reception, a tropical poolside garden for outdoor ceremonies and 16 luxury villas onsite, Bangalay is the ideal beachside venue for an all-in-one destination wedding. A relaxed, sophisticated and elegant wedding destination that's perfect for 30 - 60 guests.
24. Worrowing Estate
- Location: 81 The Wool Rd, Worrowing Heights NSW 2540
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 40+
- Venue Hire: $17,400 - $26,500
Worrowing Estate sits on 250 acres of private bushland, open fields and tranquil lakes offering a dream wedding location for couples who love the outdoors. The sprawling Jervis Bay estate is an all-in-one wedding destination with more than 12 picturesque ceremony spots. The property also has spacious lawns for outdoor receptions with views to the Budawang mountains, plus two luxe-rustic barn wedding venues furnished for up to 140 seated guests.
Wedding packages at Worrowing are seasonally priced between $17,400 - $26,500 and come with exclusive use of the entire estate including a two night stay for up to 41 guests in unique wilderness huts & cottages. With more than 15 unique event spaces set amongst a lush green country-scape, Worrowing offers endless possibilities to personalise your celebration over 3 days.
25. Paperbark Camp
- Location: 571 Woollamia Rd, Woollamia NSW 2540
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 45
- Venue Hire: $14,310+
Paperbark Camp's is nestled amongst secluded eucalypt trees just minutes from the coastal village of Huskisson and is an incredibly unique forest wedding venue, tailor made for adventurous couples. The luxury safari-style retreat centres around "The Gunyah", a rustic reception venue nestled in the treetops. Or if you prefer an outdoor reception the forest floor beneath The Gunyah seats up to 100 guests around a camp fire and feels a million miles away from civilisation.
When you tie the knot at this boutique resort you get the entire camp to yourself for two nights, an intimate ceremony in the forest, an unforgettable wedding reception in or under The Gunyah and premium accommodation for 26 guests in a one-of-a-kind safari village. Being one of few South Coast wedding venues to offer eco-friendly credentials, you'll feel like you're supporting the environment by getting married at Paperbark Camp.
26. Bewong River Retreat
- Location: 2395 Princes Hwy, Bewong NSW 2540
- Capacity: 60 - 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 38 + glamping
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Bewong River Retreat stands out among other riverfront wedding venues on the South Coast for its peaceful forest setting just 10 minutes from Jervis Bay. Nestled within 160 acres of pristine bushland on the banks of the Bewong River, this secluded retreat is the perfect laid back wedding space for couples who want a tranquil waterfront celebration surrounded by nature.
At Bewong River Retreat the entire property is yours for the weekend. You get exclusive use of the waterfront ceremony area, a luxe function room & adjoining marquee for your reception, and 9 self contained bungalows. You have the freedom to choose your own local wedding vendors and with a rustic onsite golf course and beaches nearby there's plenty to occupy guests for the weekend.
27. Mollymook Beachside Weddings at Salt & Spencer
- Location: 72 Golf Avenue, Mollymook, NSW 2539
- Capacity: 220
- Catering & Drinks: All inclusive
Salt & Spencer is situated directly on the sand at Mollymook Beach and is an affordable beachside wedding location with an uninterrupted ocean vista. Salt & Spencer operates as a busy restaurant on weekends and offers exclusive venue hire for wedding receptions on weekdays only. Oceanfront wedding ceremonies are welcome on the sand in front of the venue.
28. Cupitts Estate
- Location: 58 Washburton Rd, Ulladulla NSW 2539
- Capacity: Seated 120, Cocktail 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20
- Venue Hire: $15,780 - $19,700
- Catering & Drinks: $220+/pp
Cupitts Estate is one of the most scenic vineyard wedding venues on the South Coast with sweeping views over Burrill Lake and the Budawang Ranges. The boutique winery is nestled in Ulladulla just minutes from Milton & Mollymook and offers a timeless setting for all-in-one weddings amongst historic buildings, modern gardens and rustic vines.
Formal gardens surround stone-walled buildings offering an elegant & private setting for wedding ceremonies, and a floor-to-ceiling glass walled reception venue provides a picturesque space to celebrate with captivating views over surrounding vineyards. Renowned for its warm and heartfelt hospitality, this family-run property is the perfect place to celebrate over fine food & wine in a refined and relaxed setting.
All inclusive wedding packages are available from Monday to Friday and include exclusive use of the entire vineyard with onsite accommodation for up to 20 guests in luxury villas & a 4 bedroom farmhouse. Minimum spends of $18,000 - $38,000 apply.
29. The Barn On The Ridge
- Location: 24 Clyde Ridge Rd, Morton NSW 2538
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Venue Hire: $10,000+
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
The Barn On The Ridge sits on a hilltop near Milton and is a rustic barn wedding venue with panoramic regional views over native bush and rural farmland. The barn is secluded within 55 acres of lush hinterland so feels like your own private mountain top oasis, and with modern décor, wall-to-wall windows and a spacious deck, you get the perfect blend of contemporary elegance and authentic country character.
Wedding packages range from $10k–$13k and include exclusive use of the property for three days with onsite accommodation for two in an Austin Farm Truck. The barn comes with a dam-side ceremony spot that has jaw dropping views over the Budawang Ranges, making it one of the South Coast's most breathtaking wedding locations. An unforgettable backdrop for country weddings.
30. Tilba Valley Winery
- Location: 947 Old Hwy, Corunna NSW 2546
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Tilba Valley Winery & Ale House is one of the stops on Tilba Tilba's Bellbird Scenic Drive and is a pretty lakeside wedding location near Mystery Bay. The winery has a private reception venue in a rustic bar-like setting that seats up to 100 guests, and a waterfront ceremony site on spacious lawns overlooking Corunna Lake.
Set within the rolling foothills of Mt Dromedary, this family run boutique winery perfectly blends stunning country surrounds with budget friendly affordability. With flexible spaces, great food and wine, and a warm laid-back atmosphere, Tilba Valley is the ideal venue for couples seeking a charming and memorable winery wedding just 10 minutes from Narooma.
31. Kianinny Bush Cottages
- Location: 246 Tathra Rd, Tathra NSW 2550
- Capacity: 60 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150
- Minimum Spend: $13,450 (Venue hire + accommodation)
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Having stayed at Kianinny Bush Cottages several times we can highly recommend this place for couples wanting a destination wedding in a private bushland setting. You can book the entire 100 acre retreat for your exclusive use and it comes with affordable accommodation in self contained cottages for all your wedding guests, giving everyone their own space for the weekend.
Kianinny is located 5 minutes from Tathra Beach on the Sapphire Coast and is set within a private 100 acre forest. The property centres around a small freshwater lake which has a jetty ceremony site surrounded by towering gum trees. There are two pavilion-style reception venues that both seat up to 120 guests and have open sided walls so you feel like you're celebrating outdoors in nature.
What makes Kianinny one of our favourite South Coast wedding locations is the raft of things for all guests to do here. Bush walking, zip lining, kayaking and archery are all secluded within your own private nature oasis, offering an unforgettable place to make life long memories.
32. Oaklands Event Centre
- Location: 3546 Princes Hwy, Pambula NSW 2549
- Capacity: 40 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
Oaklands Event Centre has the largest barn wedding venue on the South Coast with seating for up to 300 guests across a split-level shed. This boutique farm stay is conveniently located on the outskirts of Pambula and only 10 minutes from Merimbula where there's plenty of accommodation for guests, and it has a heritage-listed homestead that accommodates 8 guests onsite.
Most couples who book this popular reception venue choose to stay and get ready onsite in the renovated 1842 homestead. The homestead is surrounded by wild country gardens and there's a peaceful wedding ceremony spot on a shady lawn bordered by lush green paddocks. On the short walk from the homestead to the barn are a variety of beautiful backdrops for wedding photos including rustic sheds, farm animals, gates and fences.
Affordable wedding packages start at under $150 per person inclusive of catering & drinks, and optional recovery parties are welcome at the homestead or in the relaxed beer garden beside the barn.
33. Greyleigh South Coast
- Location: Long Brush Road, Jerrara, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20
- Venue Hire: $25,000+
- Catering & Drinks: $204 - $269
Perched high above Kiama with sweeping views over rolling green hills to the ocean, Greyleigh is one of the South Coast's most luxurious country coastal wedding destinations. The 200-acre property was once a working dairy farm and has been thoughtfully restored into a stunning country wedding venue, framed by orchards, stone walls and century old trees.
Greyleigh has an amazing collection of character-rich ceremony & reception spaces including a natural amphitheatre, secret garden and a pretty fruit orchard. The main reception space is The Gables, a decadent barn venue that oozes rustic appeal and is perfectly sized for chic weddings with up to 150 seated or 200 standing guests.
Exclusive wedding packages at Greyleigh start at $25k for mid-week celebrations during low season and range up to $32k for a two night stay on peak weekends. You then add a food & beverage package priced from $204 per head.
34. Weddings in the Wilde
- Location: 71 Ryans Ln, Wildes Meadow NSW 2577
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Weddings in the Wilde is an outdoor function centre set within 40 hectares of lush rainforest near Kangaroo Valley. This unique forest venue has open lawns offering the perfect setting for festival-style weddings and is well suited to DIY couples wanting a weekend-long wedstival where everyone stays onsite with you.
Weddings in the Wilde comes with a unique wedding ceremony venue in a rustic log chapel, a tree-lined Green where festoon lights & fire pits create a romantic ambience for outdoor events and a private function room for indoor soirees. This Wildes Meadow venue is one of the only wedding venues in the South Coast region to offer late-curfew celebrations and there's zip lining, archery and a giant swing to add to your festivities.
35. City Beach Function Centre
- Location: 1 Marine Dr, Wollongong NSW 2500
- Capacity: 80 - 420
- Wedding Packages: $119 - $150/pp
With a premium oceanfront location in the heart of Wollongong, City Beach Function Centre is one of the South Coast's most popular beach wedding venues. The centre has two oceanview reception spaces that are both pillarless in design with floor to ceiling windows and panoramic beach views. One seats 80 - 130 guests, and the other is tailor made for large celebrations with up to 330 seated guests, or 420 people cocktail style.
All inclusive wedding packages are priced from $119 per person and come fully catered with a customised food & drinks menu. You also get an in-house event planner who can organise council permits for a beach ceremony. With the city's best hotels just a few metres away, City Beach Function Centre offers a relaxed and seamless wedding experience for couples and their guests.
36. The Sebel Harbourside Kiama
- Location: 31 Shoalhaven St, Kiama NSW 2533
- Capacity: 60 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150
- Venue Hire: $1,000 - $2,500
- Catering & Drinks: $154 - $240/pp
The Sebel Harbourside Hotel specialises in affordable waterfront weddings and is located in a charming heritage building on the banks of Kiama Harbour. The hotel's brick facade was built in 1871 and offers a timeless backdrop for garden weddings, with the option to swivel 180° degrees for an ocean-facing wedding ceremony.
There are three elegant function spaces within this historic hotel. One is a heritage venue with white walls, a pitched chapel-like roof and a brick fire place that seats up to 60 guests. There's also a courtyard marquee for wedding receptions with up to 150 seated guests and an oceanfront reception venue with capacity for 120 people. Wedding packages start at $154 per head for a two course catered reception and 4 hours drink service, and a 10% discount is applied for onsite accommodation.
37. Crooked River Wines
- Location: 11 Willowvale Rd, Gerringong NSW 2534
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: $170 - $220/pp
Crooked River Wines offers a breathtaking setting for winery weddings amongst lush green rolling hills. The vineyard is situated in Gerringong between mountains and the ocean and has a relaxed coastal vibe with a vine and ocean vista.
This picturesque winery venue centres around a stylish function room where fine food and estate wines take centre stage at wedding receptions. There's a romantic ceremony spot under a 150-year-old fig tree which has panoramic views across picturesque rows of vines to the ocean. With affordable wedding packages starting at under $180 per person, Crooked River Wines offers an unforgettable setting for vineyard weddings.
38. Jackson Ranch by Bannisters
- Location: 101 Willinga Road, Bawley Point, NSW 2539
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 40
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Jackson Ranch is a 5 star marquee wedding venue situated at Willinga Lake in Bawley Point. Set across 37 acres of serene natural bushland, this private waterfront estate is perfect for a sophisticated wedding weekend surrounded by nature. And its one of the South Coast's best wedding spots for foodie couples with catering from the owners of world-renowned Bannisters By The Sea.
The Jackson Ranch offers exclusive venue hire of the entire lakefront property for memorable destination weddings. A grand poolside marquee provides a luxurious reception space for up to 150 guests seated or 200 standing, and there's a stylish reception room with rustic appeal that seats up to 90 guests. Moody rainforests, lake views and a secluded beach provide a variety of natural backdrops for wedding ceremonies & photos, and there's accommodation for up to 40 guests in 10 cabins.
39. Lincoln Downs Resort
- Location: 11683 Princes Highway, North Batemans Bay, NSW 2536
- Capacity: 70
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70
- Wedding Packages: $180+/pp
Situated one kilometre from Batemans Bay, Lincoln Down Resort is the right wedding destination for couples seeking an affordable waterfront setting where all their guests can stay onsite with them. This peaceful resort has 33 stylish guest rooms, a swimming pool and tennis court, and offers flexible wedding packages with the option for an exclusive venue takeover.
At the resort is a private lakefront ceremony spot in a pretty overwater rotunda, and two wedding reception spaces that are both well suited to smaller celebrations. One is an elegant function room with lake views for up to 70 guests seated, and the other is a waterfront dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows offering an intimate wedding space for 10 - 20 people.
40. Bawley Vale Estate
- Location: 226 Bawley Point Rd, Bawley Point, NSW 2539
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Venue Hire: $16,000
- Catering: BYO
Bawley Vale Estate centres around the contemporary architecture of a modern barn wedding venue and sits within private bushland half way between Ulladulla and Batemans Bay. This world class wedding destination has a wide choice of nature-filled ceremony locations that range from fruit orchards & olive groves to a tranquil lake setting, all nestled within a 100 acre coastal estate.
The modern industrial style barn is an impressive reception venue featuring high ceilings and statement floor-to-ceiling windows, and comes fully furnished for up to 120 guests. Bawley Vale's wedding package is priced at $16,000 and includes exclusive venue hire for two nights with studio accommodation for 2. Catering is BYO and drinks packages are available for $41 - $60 per person.
41. Jaspers Berry
- Location: 4 O'Keeffes Ln, Jaspers Brush, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16
- Venue Hire: $3,080
- Wedding Packages: $242/pp
Jaspers Berry is one of the most ethereal wedding destinations on the NSW South Coast and is set within an historic guest house surrounded by fairytale gardens in Berry. This boutique country hideaway is a haven of understated opulence with secret garden rooms, a magical Faraway Tree C1890, and a grand reception space with antique French doors adding a fine dining Parisian vibe to weddings.
Jaspers has a romantic wedding ceremony setting in an intimate courtyard garden, and there are two glamorous getting ready spaces including a Hollywood Bridal Salon and Gentlemen’s Club Lounge. Weddings at Jaspers are priced from $242 per person and include a highly personal experience with attentive service, full venue styling and a catered country banquet for your reception. Drinks are BYO and venue hire includes overnight accommodation in 8 guest rooms.
42. NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Resort
- Location: Banyandah Street, South Durras, NSW 2536
- Capacity: 10 - 130
- Accommodation: Villas sleep 40+
- Venue Hire: $0
- Catering & Drinks: $160 - $195/pp
Murramarang Resort sits within the Murramarang National Park and is an award winning beachside wedding venue located just 15 minutes from Batemans Bay. The resort has four coastal wedding ceremony venues including a grassy headland with 220° ocean views, a private beach overlooking Wobbegong Bay and an enchanted forest.
Murramarang Beachfront Resort specialises in small wedding receptions with 20 - 100 guests and has two intimate function spaces to choose from. One is a covered garden courtyard for weddings with 20 - 40 guests, and the other is an adjoining function room that seats 40 - 60 guests or caters for cocktail receptions with up to 100 people. With all inclusive wedding packages priced from $160 - $195 per person, this stunning resort is one of the South Coast's most affordable wedding destinations.
43. Kullindi Homestead
- Location: Booderee National Park, Ellmoos Rd, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
- Capacity: 20 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20
- Venue Hire: $3,300
- Food & Drinks: BYO
Kullindi Homestead sits within the Booderee National Park in Jervis Bay and is a heritage-listed wedding venue nestled on the shores of Sussex Inlet. The 5 acre property is accessed via a charming woodland drive and is totally surrounded by nature offering a private location for outdoor weddings on a tranquil waterfront lawn.
Venue hire at Kullindi Homestead is priced from $3,300 making it one of the cheapest properties to hire for weddings on the southern coastline of New South Wales. You get the entire property to yourself for two nights including onsite accommodation in 5 self contained units that sleep up to 20 guests. With no permanent reception structure onsite, this is the ultimate DIY wedding location and requires marquee hire (marquees available via owner).
44. Bundanon Weddings
- Location: 170 Riversdale Road, Illaroo, NSW 2540
- Seated Capacity: 130
- Cocktail Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32 - 96
- Venue Hire: $17,000+
Situated on the Shoalhaven River just 20 minutes from Nowra, Bundanon offers the perfect wedding getaway for couples who appreciate fine art, contemporary architecture and nature. The centre sits on the edge of Morton National Park, and features the Boyd Education Centre - an award-winning bushland venue with onsite accommodation for 32 guests.
The glass-fronted reception space oozes eco-luxe vibes and flows onto a forecourt overlooking the river and valley below. There's a natural outdoor amphitheatre which is perfect for lovers who want to get married immersed in nature as its surrounded by pristine forest, wildlife and breathtaking river views. An additional 64 guests can be accommodated onsite in the new Bridge building.
Wedding Venues Near South Coast
45. Briars Conservatory
- Location: 653 Moss Vale Rd, Burradoo, NSW 2576
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 130
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Briars Conservatory sits in the gardens of a country lodge and has motel-style rooms that guests can book themselves, making it a convenient wedding destination just 90 minutes south of Sydney. The light-filled conservatory is a highly romantic wedding venue with large windows that overlook 15 acres of peaceful gardens.
The gardens feature a private lakefront ceremony spot beside a romantic rotunda, and there's loads of green backdrops for wedding photos. Briars also has a public Inn just metres from the conservatory which offers the perfect spot for an after party, and where there are private function rooms for pre & post wedding events.
46. Mali Brae Farm
- Location: 562 Nowra Rd, Moss Vale NSW 2577
- Capacity: 30 - 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mali Brae Farm is a 90 acre dairy farm with two rustic wedding venues that ooze luxe vibes. One is a refurbished hay shed venue that seats up to 120 guests and has a huge brick fireplace, modern timber floors and skylights that fill the space with light. The other is a smaller wedding space that was purpose built for celebrations with 30 - 55 guests and has floor to ceiling windows overlooking rolling green paddocks.
The farm has 6 outdoor ceremony locations to choose from including landscaped gardens, rustic ruins and a secluded running creek, plus a repurposed garden shed that seats all your wedding guests indoors.
South Coast Wedding Locations
The South Coast's many picture-perfect wedding places are among the most sought after spots to get married in New South Wales and are regularly booked out 18 months in advance, so if you've found your dream location in this beautiful region we highly recommend booking asap.
The two most popular spots for a South Coast wedding are Berry and Jervis Bay, which respectively have some of the best country and coastal wedding venues in New South Wales. Nowra is another popular wedding destination for country nuptials in the Shoalhaven Region, while Wollongong and the Sapphire Coast offer a great variety of beach wedding locations.
These are the top wedding destinations in the wider South Coast area:
Local Venues
Berry
Milton
Nowra
Jervis Bay
Kangaroo Valley
Sapphire Coast
Shoalhaven
Wollongong
Popular Venues
Affordable Venues
Beach Wedding Places
Blank Canvas Places
Bush Venues
BYO Places
Wedding Venues With Accommodation
Country Venues
DIY Venues
Farms, Barns & Sheds
Gardens
Glamping Spots
Marquee Locations
Outdoor Places
Pet Friendly Venues
Private Properties
Reception Venues
Rustic Venues
Small Venues
Waterfront Spots
Wineries
Best Wedding Destinations - South Coast NSW
These stunning wedding destinations on the South Coast of New South Wales have a ceremony spot, reception space and onsite accommodation all in one place so there's no need to travel anywhere on your special day.
Coastal Venues
- The Cove - Max capacity 150, sleeps 111
- Fig Tree Park - Max capacity 100, sleeps 2
- Coolangatta Estate - Max capacity 200, sleeps 70
- Seacliff House - Max capacity 180, sleeps 20
- The Sebel Harbourside - Max capacity 200, sleeps 150
Country Venues
- The Woods Farm - Max capacity 200, sleeps 120
- Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat - Max capacity 150, sleeps 64
- Figbird Cottage - Max capacity 150, sleeps 8
- Willow Farm - Max capacity 130, sleeps 10
- Mimosa Wines - Max capacity 180, sleeps 13
Best Ceremony Locations on the South Coast
Every wedding venue on the NSW South Coast is an all-in-one destination with at least one beautiful wedding ceremony location onsite. This region is notable among Australia's best places to get married, with visionary venue owners having created a collection of world class ceremony spaces that offer a magical place to say "I do". Here are five of them:
- The Bush Chapel at The Woods Farm - features a 120 metre aisle of jasmine covered archways leading to an open air timber chapel hidden in the woods
- Beachfront Lawn at The Cove - overlooks your own private beach with pristine white sand and turquoise waters
- Pop Up Daisy Fields at Mountain View Farm - a one-of-a-kind aisle & altar is designed into the annual bloom available for a limited 6 week season each Spring
- The Gardens at Fig Tree Park - the scenic front garden of a hill top French-style estate with expansive ocean views
- Pine Tree Cathedral at The Lodge Jamberoo - an open air timber chapel set under a natural pine forest with paved seating for guests
Best Reception Venues on the South Coast
South Coast weddings are synonymous with scenic reception venues that treat guests to beautiful views over fertile farmland, bush-covered hills and beautiful coastlines. Here are five of the region's most scenic reception spaces that all come with panoramic views that epitomise the stunning natural beauty of the South Coast.
- The Courtyard at The Cove - set next to its own private beach with an outdoor bar lit in thousands of fairy lights you'll think you're dining in the Mediterranean
- The Pavilion Kiama - a surprisingly affordable beachfront reception venue that overlooks beautiful ocean views to the Kiama Lighthouse
- Chefs Hatted Restaurant at Mimosa Wines - the best foodie venue in NSW! Incredible views over the vineyard below and across the canopy of national park for as far as you can see
- The Fig Tree at Fig Tree Park - imagine 100+ people sitting on elegant round tables under a huge fairy lit fig tree with 180° ocean views. One of the most romantic reception venues in Australia!
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