The Southern Highlands provides stunning wedding backdrops of rocky coastline, endless forests, and mountains on the horizon. Wollongong wedding venues and those of the greater Illawarra region range in style from charming guesthouses in the countryside to modern waterfront luxury hotels. The South Coast of NSW is an easy hour and a half from Sydney, but its quiet beaches and picturesque landscapes feel worlds away. If you’re looking for a glamorous Wollongong wedding venue or a boutique winery for your wedding, our Venue Finders have you covered.
Venues Wollongong / South CoastThe Grange is an elegant wedding venue with a ‘Hamptons style’ sense of grandeur combined with warm hospitality. One of the most popular modern-luxe venues in Illawarra, this beautiful country property is an ideal setting for your ceremony and reception. At The Grange, couples experience the best of the best, including menus designed by an internationally acclaimed chef and tailored packages.
Nestled amid rolling green hills and sprawling vines on the outskirts of Bowral, Centennial Vineyards Restaurant offers a picturesque setting for romantic country weddings near Sydney, with a Tuscan-inspired courtyard and rustic-style restaurant. This much-loved winery wedding venue is renowned for its bespoke food menus, exceptional service, and award-winning cool-climate wines.
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The Cove Jervis Bay is an exquisite, ocean-side wedding venue nestled in the heart of Booderee National Park. With your own personal beach, surrounded by Australia’s gorgeous natural bushland, you and your guests will feel instantly relaxed and ready to celebrate. If complete privacy, glowing fairy lights and soaring horizons are what you’re after, The Cove Jervis Bay is the venue for you.
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Headlands Austinmer Beach is a stunning waterfront wedding venue nestled on New South Wales’ sunkissed south coast just an hour from Sydney. It boasts stylish, chic décor, exquisite floor-to-ceiling windows, an abundance of nearby ceremony locations, and that quintessential coastal charm. Couples flock to Headlands for the panoramic sea views, sun-drenched balconies, and luxe onsite accommodation.
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NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort is an excellent choice for couples looking to host a beautiful South Coast wedding. It’s situated right by the beach, offers numerous stunning ceremony and reception sites, and is very well-priced. Relaxed and ideally located, this award-winning venue is a must for couples who value exquisite meals, spectacular coastal views, and on-site accommodation.
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Here at the Stableford function centre it is the finer details that matter, we pride ourselves on delivering the wedding you have always dream of and a day you’ll never forget.
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With its unique combination of rustic elegance and natural beauty, The Woolshed Yallah offers a beautiful setting for rustic country weddings near Sydney. You’ll love The Woolshed’s delicious in-house catering by Fine Spun Group, bespoke ceremony and reception packages, and exceptional service for your wedding day in the Illawarra.
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Misty Mountain Barn is a gorgeous, rustic dry hire wedding venue nestled in New South Wales’ lush highlands of Sassafras. It boasts stunning panoramic views, slick black exteriors, twinkling chandeliers, exquisite vintage decor, and several irresistible accommodation options. For a striking blank canvas, ambient glamping opportunities, and woodland charm, look no further than Misty Mountain Barn.
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Lucia’s by the Sea is a beautiful waterfront wedding venue boasting uninterrupted views of Wollongong’s iconic North Beach. Ideally located just over an hour away from Sydney, Lucia’s by the Sea offers a picturesque setting for beachfront ceremonies and receptions. You’ll love Lucia’s bespoke packages, mouthwatering menus, and impeccable service for your wedding.
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City Beach Wedding & Events Venue is an oceanfront wedding venue situated on Wollongong’s breathtaking City Beach. This multi-award-winning venue offers an elegant space for couples to host their reception, with terrific service and tasty catering included. With numerous wedding packages, stunning beach views, this magnificent venue is ideal for any style of wedding.
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With premium ocean views over Mollymook Beach, this is a magnificent beach escape venue ideal for your special day.
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The Woods Farm is an idyllic, luxury country wedding venue located only minutes from the stunning Jervis Bay. Nestled on a sprawling 40-acre farm, this charming country venue in New South Wales offers a beautiful setting for your wedding, with a rustic shed for relaxed receptions, a bush chapel, a gorgeous French-style garden, and onsite accommodation.
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Set along the Sapphire Coast, the expansive grounds & homestead of Oaklands hold both historic charm & rustic beauty. With your ceremony, reception & accommodation all bundled into one perfect venue, Oaklands is the ideal country getaway!
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Since the completion of our newly designed outdoor Gazebo with the stunning backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, Panorama House became the preferred Wedding Ceremony Venue.
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Nestled amid rolling green hills and sprawling vines on the outskirts of Bowral, Centennial Vineyards Restaurant offers a picturesque setting for romantic country weddings near Sydney, with a Tuscan-inspired courtyard and rustic-style restaurant. This much-loved winery wedding venue is renowned for its bespoke food menus, exceptional service, and award-winning cool-climate wines.
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The Grange is an elegant wedding venue with a ‘Hamptons style’ sense of grandeur combined with warm hospitality. One of the most popular modern-luxe venues in Illawarra, this beautiful country property is an ideal setting for your ceremony and reception. At The Grange, couples experience the best of the best, including menus designed by an internationally acclaimed chef and tailored packages.
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Set within a stunning historic estate in Bowral, Peppers Craigieburn is a popular venue choice for elegant country weddings near Sydney. This beautiful property is perfect for weekend wedding celebrations, with stylish on-site accommodation and stunning venue spaces. You'll fall in love with the estate’s breathtaking hinterland views, classic period grandeur, and fairytale rose gardens.
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Diamonds Reception Centre, on NSW’s South Coast, is a premium wedding reception venue offering stunning water views, stellar catering, and impeccable customer service. Situated 20 minutes south of Wollongong, this beautiful setting is an ideal wedding reception venue for couples who love the beach. And with all-inclusive packages, innovative menus, and delicious beverages, what's not to love?
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Illawarra’s premier dining experience, located by the sea, the Lagoon features a world class à la carte menu.
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Located in the heart of the Far South Coast NSW, on the scenic coastal drive between Bermagui and Tathra all weddings at Mimosa Wines are unique and beautifully distinctive. With breathtaking views, amazing local beaches and forest locations for your photos, mouth watering food and a dance floor to remember, Mimosa is the perfect vineyard setting for your magical wedding.
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An elegant estate in the relaxed Southern Highlands perfect for your wedding ceremony and reception.
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Our Complete Guide to Wollongong Wedding Venue Hire
Wildlife and wine tours, helicopter flights over the coastline, and swimming in freshwater lagoons are just a few of the highlights your guests can look forward to during your Wollongong wedding weekend. Located just an hour and a half from Sydney, Wollongong wedding venues include wineries, country manors, historic homesteads, rustic barns, and restaurants that double as waterfront wedding venues.
At Easy Weddings, our Venue Finders have selected the best wedding venues in Wollongong and throughout the South Coast of NSW. Your only task now is to decide which is the perfect fit for your dream Illawara region wedding.
Getting married in Wollongong? Here are some of the highlights you can look forward to:
The prime time for Wollongong weddings is spring followed by autumn, with summer being the busiest time of year for tourism in South Coast NSW. Though the region has generally pleasant weather year-round, June to August can be on the cool side, and many couples who marry in the Illawarra region in winter gravitate towards indoor wedding venues.
What are the popular wedding styles in Wollongong?Wollongong wedding venues range from laidback beachfront restaurants to romantic garden settings to luxury resorts on the beach. Wedding styles in the Illawarra region, therefore, follow similar styling trends like relaxed, Boho wedding themes, elegant secret garden weddings, and glamorous marquee weddings overlooking the sea.
Are there any major events in Wollongong that we should consider when planning our wedding?The most popular Wollongong events both take place in October — Wollongong Triathlon and Yours and Owls Festival — but neither should have a significant impact on your wedding plans. That said, tourism swells in June, January, and September in Wollongong and it’s likely that you and your wedding guests will experience higher guest room rates during those months.
Should we consider any wedding venue locations near Wollongong?Lake Illawarra, Mount Kembla, Kiama, and Shell Cove are all beautiful wedding destinations near Wollongong. If you’re looking for a similar region of coastal cliffs and great wineries, we recommend extending your search to include the Central Coast of NSW or the Port Macquarie region.
